Orange Jordan and the Jordan Design and Development Bureau Renew Strategic Agreement to Continue Providing Telecommunications Solutions on the Sidelines of SOFEX 2026

Orange Jordan has renewed a strategic telecommunications agreement with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB), an independent military-civilian institution operating under the umbrella of the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army. This renewal reaffirms the two parties’ shared vision and commitment to strengthening cooperation, building on Orange Jordan’s long-standing partnership with the military establishment.

The agreement was signed by the Director General of JODDB, Major General (Ret.) Eng. Ayman Ahmad Al-Batran, and the CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, in the presence of several members of the company’s Executive Committee. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 15th edition of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX 2026), held in Aqaba biennially under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.

The CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, welcomed this strategic cooperation with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau, which builds on Orange Jordan's long-standing partnership with the Jordan Armed Forces. He emphasized that the agreement will help build a secure digital ecosystem and reinforce Orange Jordan's position as a trusted digital partner committed to developing advanced solutions and technologies that serve the goals of the national vision.

On the other hand, the Director General of JODDB, Major General Eng. Ayman Ahmad Al-Batran (Ret.), highlighted that renewing the agreement with Orange Jordan reflects the depth of the strategic partnership extending to the Jordan Armed Forces. He also underscored the importance of public-private sector cooperation in developing digital infrastructure and enhancing the reliability of telecommunications and internet services. He noted that this partnership represents a model of integration among national expertise, contributing to technological advancement across various fields, particularly the defense industries. JODDB serves as a national cornerstone of this field through its role in developing defense solutions and systems and strengthening national capabilities in research, development and innovation.

As part of its renewed partnership with SOFEX, Orange Jordan provided exclusive telecommunications and internet services throughout the exhibition, alongside an active presence that included the signing of a series of fruitful agreements across the sector. This edition also marked three decades since the exhibition’s launch, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to strengthening Jordan’s standing on the global stage in defense, security and technology.

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About Orange Jordan

Orange Jordan, with around 1,600 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout the Kingdom, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions, including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions, serving more than 5 million customers in Jordan, guided by the company’s values of Caring, Responsible, and Bold.

Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. The company operates in line with the Group’s strategy and prioritizes community service. In this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy centered on four pillars, including Digital Education, Digital Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, and Climate and Environment.

As a trusted partner, Orange gives everyone the keys to a responsible digital world, which reflects the company’s purpose. Its main driver is its vision to be the true responsible digital leader in Jordan, while continuing its mission of offering the best network and innovative digital solutions, with an unmatched customer experience by empowered Orange teams.

Digital solutions offered by Orange Jordan are comprehensive, serving, in addition to individual customers, businesses and companies through a range of enterprise and corporate sector solutions under its sub-brand, Orange Business.

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