Gulf-Jordan Investment Conference Opens to Boost Economic Ties

UAE, 29 November, 2024 : The inaugural Gulf-Jordan Investment Conference will commence on Wednesday at the Dead Sea, aiming to enhance economic relations between Jordan and GCC countries.

Organized by the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) in collaboration with the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and supported by the GCC General Secretariat, the event seeks to foster public-private partnerships and explore investment opportunities in key sectors.

FGCCC Secretary General Saleh bin Hamad Sharqi highlighted the conference as a platform to address mutual opportunities and challenges in sectors such as transport, logistics, technology, and industry.

The conference also emphasizes agriculture, food security, tourism, and medical tourism as areas of potential collaboration, aligning with efforts to deepen trade ties and expand joint ventures.

Bilateral trade between the GCC and Jordan has grown from $5.5 billion in 2019 to $8.6 billion in 2022, with Jordan’s exports to the Gulf reaching $2.3 billion in 2023, up from $1.9 billion the previous year.