AMMAN — Jordan recorded a 25 per cent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 compared to the previous year, as the Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as a regional destination for investment and economic growth, Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said.

 

In an interview with Al Arabiya Business on the Jordan-EU Investment Conference, scheduled on November 19, Abu Ghazaleh said that the high-profile gathering reflects Jordan's position as a safe and attractive gateway for investment in the region, adding that the Kingdom has maintained its standing despite regional and global challenges.

 

The minister said that 41 investment opportunities will be presented during the conference, covering key sectors including water, technology, energy, transport and logistics.

 

He also highlighted the government's efforts to improve the investment environment, revealing that amendments had been introduced to the Investment Environment Bylaw to strengthen incentives, attract foreign investment and support job creation and employment.

 

Abu Ghazaleh also said that Jordan's strategic importance is growing amid ongoing challenges affecting global supply chains, pointing to a 6 per cent increase in the Kingdom's exports.

 

He added that investor confidence in Jordan had risen by 21 per cent, while the number of registered companies increased by 7 per cent over the past nine months.