Jordan To Conduct Digital Population, Housing Census In October

Amman, August 30 (Petra) – The Cabinet approved establishing a steel pipe and insulation factory as part of the preparations to begin implementing the National Water Carrier Project.

The establishment of the factory represents a significant practical step toward implementing the project. Fifty per cent of its pipe production will be allocated to the National Water Carrier Project. The remaining production will be used to supply future water and gas pipeline projects.

The factory will be established with a capital of JD120 million and is expected to create approximately 420 jobs.

It will comprise two sections: one for manufacturing steel pipes and another for insulation and protection. This will enable the production of high-quality pipes in accordance with international standards, ensuring their durability and long service life.

A memorandum of understanding will be signed between the National Water Carrier Project Company, the project's consortium of companies and the Perma-Wilspoon consortium.

To facilitate the establishment of the factory, the government will provide the necessary support for its construction and registration, including issuing permits and licenses, expediting customs procedures and connecting the facility to public utilities.

The factory will serve as a hub for supplying high-specification, Jordanian-made steel pipes for future local and international projects.

The initiative reflects the government's commitment to stimulating the industrial sector, activating strategic international economic partnerships, attracting investment, creating job opportunities and enhancing Jordanian skills and expertise, in line with the objectives of the Economic Modernisation Vision.

Organ Donation Service Added to Sanad The Cabinet approved adding an organ donation service to the Sanad application to encourage and facilitate organ donation.

The service will allow Jordanians to digitally register their willingness to donate organs, expanding the scope of digital services and facilitating a process that can contribute to saving lives.

Through the Sanad application, users will be able to access the organ donation option, review the relevant information and confirm their willingness to donate.

The declaration will then be registered in accordance with approved procedures and reflected in the relevant information in the family record.

The service seeks to leverage digital transformation for humanitarian purposes by enabling Jordanians to make and register organ donation decisions easily and clearly, benefiting people in need of organ transplants.

The addition of the service reflects a broader approach to digital government services, using technology to support humanitarian choices while enhancing accessibility and simplifying registration procedures.

Population and Housing Census to Begin October 1 The Cabinet set October 1 as the starting date for the 2026 General Population and Housing Census, which will continue until October 31.

The census represents a major national undertaking aimed at providing an updated, comprehensive and accurate picture of population and housing data across the Kingdom.

The data will serve as a basis for planning, policymaking and decision-making.

According to a plan prepared by the Department of Statistics, the census will begin with a three-day online self-enumeration phase.

An electronic link will be sent through the Sanad application to individuals who have previously expressed their willingness to complete their data themselves and provided the Department of Statistics with their telephone numbers for this purpose.

The link will enable users to complete their family and residence data electronically in a systematic manner.

Following the self-enumeration phase, field enumeration will begin, with census personnel and field researchers visiting households and residences across the Kingdom.

Approximately 12,000 staff are expected to participate in the fieldwork, including employees of the Department of Statistics, teachers from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and personnel from other institutions involved in the census.

The census is intended to provide more than a population count, offering a comprehensive picture of Jordanian society and generating data to help government institutions identify actual needs and plan services and projects more accurately, particularly in the education, health, housing, transport, infrastructure and public services sectors.

The Department of Statistics is preparing to conduct the census using a modern system based on digital technologies and systems, supported by trained field personnel.

The system is expected to improve the efficiency and accuracy of data collection and accelerate data processing, contributing to statistical results that accurately reflect conditions across the Kingdom.

The department stated that reliable data offered by Jordanians is essential for effective planning and decision-making.

The census will cover all residents and dwellings in the Kingdom, including citizens and residents.

Those who have registered for self-enumeration are encouraged to use the service and cooperate with field researchers during the field phase. Researchers will verify their identities using statistical identification cards containing electronic codes, which they will carry during household visits.

All information provided by citizens and residents will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Administrative Organisation Bylaw Approved for Chief Justice Department The Cabinet approved the Administrative Organisation Bylaw for the Department of the Chief Justice for 2026.

The bylaw forms part of efforts to modernise and develop the department's institutions, improve the justice system and implement government directives on public sector modernisation and the requirements of the National Digital Transformation Strategy.

It is intended to enhance the department's readiness to meet the evolving needs of Sharia courts.

The bylaw constitutes one of the main pillars for implementing the Chief Justice Department's strategy, which seeks to enhance Sharia and judicial services, develop institutional capacities and strengthen digital transformation and governance.

It is expected to help improve the quality of services provided to Jordanians, enhance institutional efficiency and ensure that the department keeps pace with current and future requirements.

Petra Authority Administrative Bylaw Approved The Cabinet approved the Administrative Organisation Bylaw for the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority for 2026.

The bylaw aims to develop the authority's organisational and administrative procedures, enhance institutional performance and strengthen the principles of governance, transparency and accountability.

It seeks to ensure the optimal use of human, financial and technological resources by distributing tasks and responsibilities in a manner that promotes efficiency and effectiveness.

The bylaw will contribute to modernising administrative procedures and improving the authority's efficiency in serving Petra, one of the Kingdom's most prominent tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Petra is a major contributor to the national economy and a significant source of visitors and investment, requiring a modern and flexible administrative framework capable of keeping pace with the demands of sustainable tourism development and improving the quality of services provided to visitors.

The bylaw is expected to enhance coordination and integration among the authority's various organisational units, improve institutional performance and strengthen Petra's competitiveness as a global tourist destination.

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