Aqaba, June 3 (Petra) — Zscaler, a cloud-based cybersecurity
platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of its first cloud
presence in Jordan through 35D, the ICT arm of Aqaba Digital Hub
(ADH), marking a significant milestone in expanding Jordan’s digital
infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities.

The announcement was made during a meeting at Aqaba Digital Hub in
the presence of Mohammad Al-Smadi, President of the National Cyber
Security Center, alongside representatives from the NCSC, Zscaler,
and ADH.

The launch introduces the first Zero Trust cloud infrastructure of
its kind in Jordan, further strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a
regional hub for digital infrastructure and cybersecurity services,
supported by Aqaba’s strategic location and international
connectivity, and in line with the growing demand for cloud and
AI-enabled technologies.

The deployment, hosted at ADH’s carrier-neutral data center
facilities in Aqaba, will provide organizations in Jordan and the
region with access to Zscaler’s cloud-based cybersecurity services,
while enhancing service performance for customers across the Levant
and Iraq.

“The adoption of advanced cybersecurity technologies and modern
security architectures, including Zero Trust principles, is a
strategic step toward strengthening the resilience of Jordan’s
national cyberspace and digital ecosystem and supporting the
Kingdom’s ongoing digital transformation and digital economy
ambitions in line with national priorities and future aspirations.
Equally important, it contributes to fostering a secure and trusted
cyberspace for government entities, the private sector, and
individuals alike. These efforts reinforce Jordan’s position as a
leading regional hub for digital infrastructure and advanced
technology services. The National Cyber Security Center is pleased to
support this milestone and remains committed to advancing Jordan’s
standing as a regional and international destination for
cybersecurity investment, innovation, and excellence,” commented
Al-Smadi.

Saeed Agha, Area Vice President for Emerging Markets – Middle East &
Africa at Zscaler, said launching Jordan’s first of its kind Zero
Trust cloud infrastructure is a milestone for Zscaler. “Through our
collaboration with Aqaba Digital Hub, we enable local organizations,
including those in the Levant, Egypt, and Iraq, to securely adopt AI
and cloud technologies while meeting data residency requirements and
improving cyber resilience,” he added

Eyad Abu Khorma, Founder and CEO of Aqaba Digital Hub, said: “We are
pleased to welcome Zscaler’s cloud presence to Jordan through Aqaba
Digital Hub. This deployment highlights the ability of Jordan’s
digital infrastructure to support global technology platforms locally
and reinforces Aqaba’s growing role as a regional connectivity and
digital services hub. We look forward to enabling more international
technology providers to serve the region from Jordan.”

The launch reflects an increasing confidence of global technology
providers in Jordan’s digital infrastructure and highlights the
country’s growing importance as a regional hub for connectivity,
cloud, and cybersecurity services.

//Petra//SS