Jordan makes digital ID mandatory for access to public services
Lawmakers in Jordan have greenlighted amendments to the country’s civil status registration legislation which institutionalizes digital ID and makes it…
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Central Bank of Jordan approves Sanad digital ID for IDV purposes
There is a directive from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) for all banking institutions in the country to accept…
Jordan advancing health sector digitalization, but needs to accelerate progress
The World Bank (WB), which is the major financier of Jordan’s digital transformation program, has described its overall progress as…
Major upgrade to Jordan’s Sanad digital ID app adds instant activation
The updated version of Jordan’s government services portal offers a faster, more comprehensive user experience, with a key upgrade in…
Jordan hails digital transformation gains with 80% of services enabled through Sanad
Jordan has activated 1.8 million digital IDs through its Sanad app, a platform integrated with IrisGuard biometrics, which provides access…
Beyon unveils new investment plan for Jordan’s DPI, seals KYC deal in Bahrain
Bahraini digital ID company Beyon Connect has rebranded its Jordan operations as “Umniah by Beyon” and also announced new investments worth…
IrisGuard seals deal for iris biometrics to secure salary payments in Jordan
A new partnership between IrisGuard and Cairo Amman Bank in Jordan (CAB) has led to the launch of a nationwide…
Jordan submits digital transformation strategy for public comment
Jordan has kicked off public consultations for its National Digital Transformation Strategy, targeting the development of digital infrastructure, digital government…
Middle East digital transformation prompts digital ID adoption and partnership
The Middle East is seeing particularly strong growth in digital identity, cybersecurity, biometrics and other key aspects of the digital…
Jordan nears half-way to 2025 goal for digital ID activation
Jordan has surpassed 1.6 million digital identities activated through the Sanad app, according to statistics from the Ministry of Digital…
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