Amman, November 10 (Petra) – The Jordan-EU Investment Conference aims to strengthen economic ties, attract quality investments, boost exports and create job opportunities through partnerships between Jordanian and European businesses.
Scheduled for November 19 at the Dead Sea, the conference will explore investment opportunities and cooperation in key sectors, including renewable energy, clean technologies, manufacturing, the digital economy, logistics and infrastructure.
Ihab Qadri, a board member of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, said the conference represents an important milestone in strengthening economic and industrial cooperation between Jordan and the European Union following the announcement of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
He said that Jordan's industrial sector offers promising opportunities for European investors, particularly in pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, food, engineering, electrical, chemical, fertiliser and garment industries.
He discussed the potential for cooperation in green industries, advanced technologies and joint manufacturing to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Jordanian products.
Qadri called for narrowing the trade gap with the EU by increasing industrial exports, utilising untapped market opportunities and attracting European investments focused on production and exports.
Meanwhile, Abdul Rahman Abu Tir, founder of Smart Millennium, a company specialising in smart energy solutions, said Jordan offers an attractive investment environment thanks to its strategic location, trade agreements, skilled workforce and growing industrial capabilities.
Abu Tir identified renewable energy, smart energy management, clean technologies, water, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and data analytics as promising areas for cooperation.
He also urged joint research and development, university-industry partnerships, technology transfer and establishing joint ventures.
Abu Tir said the conference's success should be measured by tangible investment projects, quality job opportunities, increased exports and sustainable industrial and research partnerships, noting that Jordan could serve as a regional hub for European companies seeking access to Middle Eastern markets.
In turn, Fawaz Qattan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Al Qattan Group, said the conference offers an important opportunity to attract European investments through major projects that could support economic growth and generate employment.
He urged leveraging European expertise in technology and vocational training in railway development and renewable and clean energy. He called for forming consortia among Jordanian companies to strengthen their ability to establish partnerships with European counterparts.
Ramzi Qandalaft, Founder and CEO of Al Faiha Engineering Materials Group, pointed to opportunities for expanding Jordanian exports to European markets in textiles and garments, chemicals, food products and phosphate and potash derivatives.
He added that the conference could help establish direct business ties, expand trade cooperation and increase the presence of Jordanian products in European markets.
//Petra// AK
