Jordan strengthens position as regional gaming hub
Crown Prince’s digital vision drives rapid growth in game development, innovation, and youth employment across the Kingdom
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Jordan’s gaming industry is emerging as a major pillar of the Kingdom’s digital economy, with rapid expansion driven by the vision and support of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, according to technology sector professionals.
Industry leaders say the Crown Prince’s focus on digital transformation has elevated the electronic gaming sector, linking education with technology and positioning Jordan as a regional leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, according to Ammon News.
Hussam Hammo, founder and CEO of Tamatem Games, credited royal backing for highlighting gaming as a key source of creativity, innovation, and job creation for young Jordanians.
He said government initiatives, investment incentives, and the establishment of gaming labs and training programs have strengthened the sector’s ecosystem, attracting both local and international investors.
“Jordan now offers a unique mix of technical talent, digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurial spirit, supported by a forward-looking government,” Hammo said, adding that Arabic-language games developed in Jordan are gaining popularity regionally and globally.
The recently held 13th Jordan Gaming Summit, themed “Play to Learn,” was described by Hammo as a milestone event that brought together government, academia, and the private sector to advance gaming as a tool for education and innovation.
From an academic standpoint, Dania Al-Saeed, coordinator of the Game Design and Development program at Al Hussein Technical University, said gaming has evolved into one of the fastest-growing fields blending technology, art, and entrepreneurship.
She noted that the Crown Prince’s involvement — including his sponsorship of the Jordan–UK Tech Connect 2025 Forum and the launch of the Aqaba Digital Gateway — has provided critical momentum for the digital content industry.
Al-Saeed added that programs like 42 Amman/Irbid and The CORE, launched by the Crown Prince Foundation, have been instrumental in equipping youth with essential coding and entrepreneurial skills.
Her university, founded under the Foundation’s umbrella, was the first in Jordan to introduce a degree in Game Design and Development, offering practical training and project-based learning.
According to market data, Jordan’s gaming market was valued at about USD 312.8 million in 2024, with projections to double by 2030 at an annual growth rate exceeding 11 percent.
Noor Khreis, founder and CEO of Maysalward, attributed much of this success to the Jordan Gaming Lab, launched by the King Abdullah II Fund for Development. The lab’s expansion to Irbid and Aqaba, he said, has helped democratize access to digital skills across the country.
He added that the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has developed a national gaming and eSports plan (2023–2027), which envisions four regional hubs and a specialized development center at the University of Jordan.
The initiative aims to contribute 3 percent to GDP, create 3,000 new jobs, and attract foreign investment in line with the Economic Modernization Vision 2033.
Khreis said Jordan’s growing recognition on the global stage — through acquisitions, partnerships, and internationally acclaimed projects — reflects its creative capacity and rising influence in the global gaming market.
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