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Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah met with Jordanian investors residing in the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event, where he reviewed investment opportunities available in Jordan.

According to a ministry statement on Tuesday, Qudah said the government is proceeding with a package of economic and administrative reforms aimed at improving Jordan’s business environment and strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.

He said the measures focus on simplifying procedures for investors, accelerating transaction processing, and removing obstacles that may affect their investment journey.

Qudah said key reforms include the government’s approval of an executive action plan to reform the sectoral licensing system for priority licenses, as well as the adoption of executive rules for sectoral licensing as a unified and binding national reference for all government entities issuing licenses.

He said the government attaches great importance to strengthening partnerships with the private sector as a key partner in economic development, noting that the coming phase will see expanded implementation of public-private partnership projects in several vital sectors.

Qudah reviewed promising investment opportunities in Jordan and called on Jordanian investors abroad to benefit from them and contribute to quality projects that support economic growth and jobs, particularly in industry, energy, transport, and logistics.

He also briefed investors on the latest developments related to major strategic projects the government plans to launch in the coming period, including the National Water Carrier Project, railway projects, the new Amra City, and infrastructure projects to be implemented under public-private partnerships.

Qudah pointed to positive economic indicators, including growth of about 3 percent by the end of the fourth quarter of last year, higher national exports reaching record levels, and the continued affirmation of Jordan’s credit rating by international institutions, reflecting the economy’s resilience and ability to address various challenges.

He said the government continues to take proactive and well-studied measures to deal with the repercussions of regional developments and limit their impact on the economy, particularly by maintaining price stability and ensuring monetary and fiscal stability.

Qudah stressed the importance of maintaining communication with Jordanian investors abroad, listening to their feedback and challenges, and working to address them in a way that enhances their contribution to the national economy. He said the ministry is placing all its capabilities at the service of investors and working to provide an attractive investment environment.

The investors expressed interest in expanding their investments in Jordan, commending government efforts to improve the business environment and stressing the importance of continued dialogue and coordination with official entities to strengthen investment opportunities.

//Petra// AO