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During a meeting as part of the US business mission program to Jordan
Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat met with the US business delegation from the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, which includes representatives from 38 American companies.
The Ministry added in a statement yesterday that these companies operate in the sectors of technology, software, cybersecurity, telecommunications, aviation, space, artificial intelligence, financial services, energy, engineering, healthcare, and transportation.
According to the statement, the meeting reviewed Jordan's digital transformation journey, the most prominent projects and initiatives implemented by Jordan in the digital economy sector, in addition to investment opportunities and potential areas of cooperation with American companies, and Jordan's advantages as a destination for investment in the technology sector.
The Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship emphasized, according to the statement, that Jordan is working to enhance the investment environment in the technology sector, develop digital infrastructure, and cultivate digital competencies and skills, contributing to supporting the growth of the digital economy and creating new opportunities for local and international companies. According to the statement, the meeting was attended by the US Ambassador to Jordan, Jim Holtsnider, along with a number of representatives from the US Embassy, the US Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of the companies participating in the delegation.
The statement noted that the delegation includes 62 representatives from 38 American companies, and is led from the US Chamber of Commerce by Senior Vice President for Middle East, Central Asia, and Turkey Khush Choksy, and Vice President for the same region Jennifer Miel.
According to the statement, representatives from a number of major American companies are participating in the delegation, including Oracle, Starlink (SpaceX), Shield AI, Visa, Mastercard, Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE Vernova, Eaton, Bechtel, Baker Hughes, Medtronic, MetLife, PepsiCo, and Wabtec.
Based on the statement, Smeirat held meetings on the sidelines of the event with representatives of a number of American companies participating in the delegation, including Starlink (SpaceX), Bechtel, Visa, and Rockwell Automation, where they discussed areas of cooperation and potential investment opportunities, and explored partnership opportunities in the sectors of technology, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, financial services, and engineering.
Based on the statement, the meeting comes within the program of the US business mission to Jordan, organized by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, with the aim of strengthening economic and trade relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation and investment between American and Jordanian companies.
According to the statement, the meeting reflects Jordan's direction within the economic modernization path towards strengthening its position as a regional hub in the technology and digital economy sector, and expanding partnerships with global companies, in a way that supports the growth of this sector and increases its contribution to the national economy.
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