Aqaba: Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat inspected the construction site of the "Innovation Village" project in the Yamania Business District in Aqaba, during a Cabinet session in the governorate.

According to Jordan News Agency, the project spans 4,000 square meters and is being developed in partnership with the Aqaba Development Corporation. It is designed as a fully integrated complex with key components such as a training and qualification center for e-sports, an educational academy featuring shared workspaces and training stations, a central hub for future stations, and a technology center under the Youth, Technology, and Jobs initiative.

Smeirat emphasized that the "Innovation Village" project, with its focus on e-sports, education, and business incubation, underscores the government's dedication to empowering youth and fostering an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship in Aqaba. The initiative aims to stimulate local development and bolster Jordan's standing as a regional center for technology and e-sports. He also confirmed that the Ministry remains committed to overseeing projects in various governorates to ensure their benefits are accessible to all citizens.

Accompanying Smeirat during the inspection was the Ministry's Secretary-General, Samira Al-Zoubi.