Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sami Smeirat, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) with Singapore-based ST Engineering.
According to a Ministry statement issued on Friday, the MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between Jordan and Singapore in the fields of cybersecurity, digital transformation, and cloud computing technologies.
The partnership aligns with the Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2023-2028 and the Economic Modernization Vision, which seeks to build an advanced and secure digital economy.
Under the agreement, both sides will collaborate on the design, development, and implementation of advanced digital and cybersecurity solutions. This includes developing cybersecurity products, establishing and operating a cybersecurity operations center, implementing training and capacity-building programs, developing cloud solutions and sector-specific operations centers, and deploying advanced and emerging digital technologies.
During the signing ceremony, both parties underscored the importance of strengthening future cooperation to reinforce Jordan’s leadership role in the region in digital innovation and cybersecurity.
Smeirat said the partnership reflects Jordan’s commitment to expanding international cooperation in cybersecurity and advanced digital technologies.
He noted that the agreement aligns with the national vision to position Jordan as a trusted regional hub for secure digital innovation and sustainable technological growth.
The MoU will remain in effect for 24 months from the date of signing, with the possibility of automatic renewal, underscoring the two countries’ shared commitment to enhancing digital resilience and driving innovation-led economic growth.
Meanwhile, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan met with Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to discuss cooperation between the two countries and means to strengthen it.
The Jordan News Agency (Petra) said His Majesty highlighted Jordan’s interest in expanding its partnership with Singapore in areas including trade, investment, education, water management, public sector development, energy, and defence.
The talks also covered developments in the Middle East. His Majesty stressed the need to uphold the agreement to end the war in Gaza and to prevent further escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
His Majesty also expressed appreciation for Singapore’s humanitarian support for Gaza and noted the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries in this regard.
