Zain Jordan, through its innovation Campus, Zain Innovation "ZINC”, has signed a new cooperation agreement with the Crown Prince Foundation, under which ZINC becomes a strategic partner of the newly launched "42 Irbid” program. This partnership marks a continued collaboration between the two entities following the launch of "42 Amman” program in 2023, which falls under the Foundation’s economic participation track.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Tammam Manko, CEO of the Crown Prince Foundation, and Mr. Fahad Al-Jasim, CEO of Zain Jordan.
"42 Irbid” is the latest expansion of the global Ecole 42 network in Jordan, serving as a northern extension of "42 Amman” program. The new campus aims to broaden access to advanced digital education for youth across Irbid, Ramtha, Mafraq, Jerash, and Ajloun governorates, The initiative builds on the success of "42 Amman” and seeks to equip young Jordanians with future-ready digital skills to enhance their employability in today’s rapidly evolving job market.
As part of the agreement, Zain Jordan will provide state-of-the-art computer equipment and deliver high-speed telecommunications and internet services to support the program’s advanced learning environment. The partnership also includes collaborative efforts to raise awareness, expand community outreach, and foster a vibrant ecosystem of programmers. Zain and the Crown Prince Foundation will implement training sessions and events targeting university students across the Kingdom through ZINC.
This latest collaboration reinforces Zain’s commitment to empowering youth through digital and technical education and expanding the impact of its strategic partnership with the Crown Prince Foundation across both "42 Amman” and "42 Irbid.” Zain continues to invest in innovative educational ecosystems that cultivate talent, encourage innovation, and prepare a generation of tech-driven leaders.
"42 Amman” and "42 Irbid” programs are part of the international Ecole 42 network, which includes over 57 campuses in 32 countries. The program adopts a unique, project-based peer learning model with no traditional teachers or lectures and offers free training in areas such as cybersecurity, AI, algorithms, game development, robotics, systems, and networks. The model has demonstrated strong outcomes, with graduates achieving high employment rates in top global tech companies.
