The Jordanian government finalized an agreement with the World Bank on 4 November 2026 to secure a $4.2 million grant. Officials in Amman confirmed the funding serves as additional support for the ongoing Youth, Technology and Jobs Project. This allocation provides capital to expand the initiative's reach regarding artificial intelligence integration across local sectors. The project aims to improve digital skills and employment opportunities for the Jordanian population. Current plans involve using these funds to assist with the deployment of new technological infrastructure. Government representatives signed the documents to formalize the financial commitment from the World Bank. Implementation of the project activities will proceed immediately following the signing of the grant agreement.
The Jordanian government signed a $4.2 million grant agreement with the World Bank to bolster the country’s digital transformation strategy. This grant is part of additional financing for the Youth, Technology and Jobs Project, which has been a central pillar in the government’s efforts to modernize its digital economy. By securing these funds, the state intends to accelerate the transition toward a more integrated technological framework, ensuring that local sectors remain competitive through the adoption of advanced tools.
Advancing Public Sector AI
Jordanian officials will use the grant to develop and test artificial intelligence applications within public institutions. These efforts include expanding the Sanad digital platform to provide services specifically for the business sector. The project aims to develop and test AI applications in public institutions and expand the Sanad digital platform to the business sector, thereby streamlining administrative processes and enhancing service delivery for commercial entities.
The initiative also incorporates plans to establish a National Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence. This facility will function as a hub for research and development to support the country's technological integration goals. The initiative includes plans to establish a National Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence to serve as a cornerstone for future research. Development activities for both the institutional applications and the centre are scheduled to commence following the finalization of the grant agreement on 4 November 2026.
Expanding Sanad Digital Reach
Digital identity activations for the Sanad application reached a total of over 2.7 million as of June. As of June, the Sanad application had over 2.7 million digital identity activations, noting the platform’s widespread utility among the public. Statistics provided by the Jordanian government further indicate that the platform recorded nearly 400,000 daily active users during the same month. As of June, the Sanad application had nearly 400,000 daily active users. These figures reflect the existing adoption rates of the digital service prior to the integration of new artificial intelligence capabilities funded by the World Bank grant. Ministry officials intend to use these metrics to calibrate the rollout of upcoming business-oriented features. The government remains committed to monitoring these usage patterns to ensure that the integration of artificial intelligence tools aligns with the needs of the growing user base.
