AMMAN — Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Khaldoun
Al-Wshah shared on Tuesday that interest rates in Jordan are among the lowest
in the region.
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This came during the first International Conference and
Forum on Business and Digital Economy (IBDE) at the University of Jordan.
Jordan’s digital economyMeanwhile, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship,
Ahmed Al-Hanandeh, stated that the future lies in the digital economy, pointing
to a national strategy for digital transformation which includes education and
training.
Dr. Nadhir Obeidat, the President of the University of
Jordan, shared in his opening speech on behalf of the Minister of Education,
Higher Education, and Scientific Research, Azmi Mahafzah, that the digital
economy is a rapidly evolving educational experience based on creating different
systems capable of generating thousands of opportunities.
He also stressed that business graduates need to possess
digital influence that enables them to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Furthermore, it has become essential for business management
to align with the changing context of the global economy and to recognize the
requirements of economic development as an important and fundamental part of
national economies.
He added that at the University of Jordan strives to
establish a genuine partnership with various industries to build an integrated
system capable of confronting challenges and influencing business and
government decisions.
He emphasized that in order to progress in the
digitalization of the economy, there is a need to emphasize appropriate guiding
principles, solid planning, review traditional strategies, implement advanced
and effective technology, identify gaps, formulate appropriate policies, all in
order to achieve the growth and sustainability of the digital economy.
The power of digital economyDr. Ra'ed Musaidah Bani Yasen, Dean of the Faculty of
Business at the University of Jordan, stated that the importance of
understanding and benefiting from the power of the digital economy stems from
the immense and rapid technological advancements in this era.
He highlighted the inevitability of nations, institutions,
and individuals adopting and embracing innovation and taking advantage of the
opportunities offered by the digital age.
He added that the conference provides an opportunity for
researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and businessmen
from all over the world to engage in discussions on vital areas in business and
the digital economy, exchange knowledge, and build partnerships that pave the
way for a brighter future.
The conference and forum, organized by the Faculty of
Business at the University of Jordan, will discuss, over the course of three
days, 71 research papers addressing the most important developments in the
field of the digital economy, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities it
offers for economic development.
The aim is to provide a platform for dialogue and present
the most important scientific research in business and technology-related
fields, such as digital commercial and banking services, finance, information
technology, and tourism.
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