AMMAN — The Ministry of Education has launched the pilot phase of “Siraj”, an AI-powered digital assistant aimed at accelerating the Kingdom’s digital transformation in the education sector.

 

The interactive platform, built entirely on the official national curricula, serves students from Grade 1 to Grade 12, aligning with directives from HRH Crown Prince Hussein to integrate AI into education and harness technology to serve citizens in step with global advancements, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Siraj delivers accurate explanations of curriculum content, including diagrams and illustrations featured in ministry textbooks, helping students better understand visual material, particularly in scientific subjects.

 

The platform also offers Arabic voice interaction, enabling students to ask questions verbally and receive audio responses, a feature designed to accommodate different learning styles and enhance accessibility.

 

Ministry spokesperson Mahmoud Hayasat said the platform embodies the ministry’s vision of leveraging AI to create a “safe and reliable digital learning environment” grounded exclusively in official textbooks and teacher guides.

 

Hayasat stressed that Siraj goes beyond providing ready-made answers. Instead, it promotes critical thinking and analytical skills, adopting a comprehensive approach that links concepts across subjects to foster a deeper, integrated understanding.

 

He added that every response is cross-referenced with page numbers and links to official ministry documents to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.

 

Siraj also employs adaptive interactive learning, tailoring content to students’ levels and offering activities designed to boost engagement and motivation.

 

By incorporating gamified challenges and educational competitions, the platform aims to transform revision into a more engaging and dynamic experience.

 

Munib Tashman, Director of the Queen Rania Centre for Educational Technology, said that during the development and pilot phases, more than 16,000 teachers and 55,000 students used the platform, conducting over 350,000 educational interactions.

 

By the end of 2025, the user base had grown to 202,262 students and teachers, with total interactions reaching 1,068,946, reflecting rising confidence in the service, he noted.

 

Tashman emphasised that the ministry will continue refining the project based on pilot feedback and impact assessments. He stressed that Siraj is designed to support, not replace, teachers, by saving time on lesson preparation and helping explain complex concepts more effectively.