BIGO Technology welcomes Jordanian ambassador to Singapore

BIGO Technology welcomes Jordanian ambassador to Singapore

Singapore: BIGO Technology (BIGO), one of the fastest-growing technology companies both in the MENA region and across the world, hosted Samer Anton Naber, Ambassador of Jordan to Singapore at its headquarters in Singapore. At the meeting, BIGO’s executives shared plans on how they intend to expand by further investing in opportunities and talent in the Kingdom.

Since commencing operations in 2019, BIGO has grown rapidly and significantly across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region. The company started with just 20 employees and within three years amassed a staff of over 1,000 people in this region. BIGO is continuing to grow in the country as they plan to expand into Irbid - the second largest city in Jordan whilst seeking more opportunities to invest in, including through digital instruments of financial enablement. At present, BIGO has five R&D centres and 30 localized operation offices around the world.

The Information Communications and Technology (ICT) sector in Jordan is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country’s economy accounting for 3.8 percent of gross GDP with total annual revenue exceeding USD 2.3 billion. The ICT sector continues to stand as one of the Kingdom’s greatest strengths, as it even witnessed a 6