World Bank: Jordan has promising opportunities to expand the use of artificial intelligence

She explained that the economic modernization vision, the national strategy for artificial intelligence, and the public sector modernization program all provide a clear direction in this field, noting that Jordan has shown a strong track record in implementation.

She emphasized that Jordan is well-positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence to accelerate development, create better job opportunities, and improve public services.

She pointed out that investments in public digital infrastructure, digital government, and digital service delivery have created a strong platform for the future adoption of artificial intelligence, while progress in digital skills, data protection, ethics, and cybersecurity aligns innovation with responsible use.

Khalifa said that these efforts are integrated within a comprehensive agenda for artificial intelligence readiness, based on strengthening institutions, modernizing government, building digital talent, and preparing the necessary foundations for expanding the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the economy.

She asserted that Jordan's greatest competitive advantage remains its human resources, noting that the Kingdom has a long history of technological entrepreneurship and has already produced companies that compete at the regional and international levels.

She added that Jordanian talent can lead a new wave of Arabic language applications, data sets suitable for the local context, and practical artificial intelligence solutions in the sectors of education, health, water, agriculture, and public services.

She stressed that the priority in the coming phase is to transition 'from ambition to impact' by identifying real developmental issues, testing solutions, learning quickly, and scaling up successful solutions.

She pointed out that the government, private sector, universities, and entrepreneurs all play roles in this journey, while partnerships will be essential to connect talent with capital, ideas with markets, and innovation with public benefit.

Khalifa said that the central message of the World Development Report is that the time to act on artificial intelligence is 'now' as it is already reshaping the ways of working, delivering services, and creating opportunities.

She added that artificial intelligence represents not just a technological opportunity, but a developmental opportunity that, if used well, can contribute to raising productivity, improving public services, and expanding economic inclusion.

She explained that the greatest potential of artificial intelligence for developing economies lies not in replacing humans, but in enhancing what they can do, noting that the optimal path involves adopting proven tools, adapting them to local needs and languages, and gradually building capacity.

She emphasized that importing technology alone is not enough, as success requires a reliable infrastructure, strong institutions, relevant data, skills, and safeguards that build trust.

She said that the World Bank Group is committed to supporting Jordan on this journey through financing, policy advice, technical expertise, global knowledge, and connecting it with innovators and investors, with the aim of helping the Kingdom to employ artificial intelligence in creating opportunities, attracting investment, and achieving comprehensive growth for all Jordanians.