Aqaba, Oct. 6 (Petra) - The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) hosted a delegation of the US Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday to explore investment opportunities across Aqaba’s industrial, logistics, digital technology, and tourism sectors.

The visit, coordinated by the American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (AmCham-Jordan), brought representatives from over 30 American companies together with local decision-makers and business leaders.

The delegation was part of a larger trade mission to Jordan comprising more than 60 corporate representatives spanning energy, AI, ICT, healthcare, finance, infrastructure, and agribusiness.

During the visit, delegates explored Aqaba's strategic advantages as a regional gateway, focusing on its industrial and digital infrastructure, transport networks, and the benefits of the US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement.

The itinerary included field visits to the Classic Fashion Apparel Industry factory, the Aqaba National Vocational Training, the Aqaba Digital Hub, and the Aqaba port ecosystem.

ASEZA Chief Commissioner Shadi Majali noted that Aqaba offers a business-friendly environment featuring streamlined single-window services and strategic connectivity to regional and global markets.

ADC CEO Hussein Safadi voiced the corporation's commitment to guiding foreign investors from initial exploration to project execution.

AmCham-Jordan Chair Samer Judeh added that the tour provided US executives with firsthand insight into Aqaba’s multimodal transport networks and competitive investment climate.

//Petra// HA