Wikimedians of Jordan User Group

Wikimedia Jordan

Wikimedians of Jordan User Group is an Arabic user group dedicated to supporting and promoting Wikimedia projects within Jordan and the broader Arab community. Working to document and share open knowledge about Jordan, including its heritage, landscapes, historical sites, and related topics. The work is carried out in direct collaboration with the Jordanian Digital Arabic Content Association; a Jordanian Non-profit organization, to ensure that all activities are conducted legally and in accordance with local regulations.

The initiative focuses particularly on partnerships with universities, non-governmental, Non-profit and other organizations across Jordan to support research, documentation, and open access to knowledge.

Founders

The following individuals are the founders and the proposed members of the Board for 2026:

Avicenno (talk · contribs); From Jordan, Admin in Arabic Wikipedia
روتانا (talk · contribs); From Jordan, Admin in Arabic Wikipedia
Mervat (talk · contribs); From Jordan, Admin in Arabic Wikipedia

Background

Jordan is a unique and independent country with a rich cultural identity and diverse heritage. Known as an oasis of peace, it is home to globally significant sites such as Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Dead Sea, and Al‑Maghtas. This cultural and historical richness positions Jordan to play an important role in the global Wikimedia movement by sharing and documenting its authentic identity and heritage.