Data from the U.S. International Trade Administration indicate that Jordan’s information and communications technology (ICT) and digital economy sector is expected to grow more than fourfold, rising from USD 1.27 billion to USD 5.46 billion by 2033.
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The creative economy market in the Middle East and Central Asia is also witnessing significant growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.8%, expected to increase from USD 10.93 billion in 2025 to USD 36.50 billion in 2032.
These figures were released in a press statement on Tuesday, related to discussions held during a high-level capacity-building program at the Singapore-Jordan Regional Vocational Training Center in Amman, from 3 to 6 November 2025. The program focused on the future of Industry 4.0 and the digital creative economy.
The training program, titled “Industry 4.0 and Innovation Management”, was part of the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) and supervised by IPOS International, the Singapore Technical Training Authority responsible for capacity building at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).
The program brought together government officials from Jordan and several countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia to discuss challenges and opportunities associated with accelerated industrial and technological transformation.
Experts from Singapore and industrial partners reviewed the latest trends in Industry 4.0, innovation management, and governance, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen public-private collaboration to develop flexible regulatory frameworks capable of keeping pace with technological advances.
Speakers noted that Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing and supply chains worldwide by enhancing data transparency and deploying autonomous equipment, increasing the need for human-machine integration, and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in industrial processes.
Digital technologies are also reshaping the global creative economy, reducing production barriers, and enabling unprecedented data circulation.
Singapore-based Peju Technology, which participated in the program, shared its experience in Jordan, highlighting significant growth in its workforce from two employees in 2019 to over 1,000 staff in its Amman and Irbid offices.
A company spokesperson said: “This growth reflects the vast potential of Jordan’s digital economy. Creative technologies are no longer limited to entertainment; they are now drivers of new economic opportunities, job creation, and community empowerment. We are pleased to share our expertise with governments and sector leaders to help shape the future of Industry 4.0 in the region.”
Other sessions addressed the growing role of the digital creative economy, which supports nearly 50 million jobs globally, noting that the creative economy in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries grew by 74% over two years, reaching 263,000 content creators by 2025.
A group of academics and thought leaders shared insights on the foundations of Industry 4.0, including big data and analytics, enterprise management, fintech, and intellectual property management, emphasizing the importance of enhancing communication and collaboration to ensure balanced benefits from industrial digital transformation.
The “Industry 4.0 and Innovation Management” program was conducted under the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) at the Singapore-Jordan Regional Vocational Training Center, established as part of the Asia-Middle East Dialogue (AMED), and supervised by IPOS International, the capacity-building arm of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
Industry 4.0 represents the integration of smart digital technologies into manufacturing processes. It encompasses a range of technologies, including industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks, artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation.
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