Jordan is entering a new phase of direct economic promotion as it prepares to host the Jordanian-European Investment Conference in the Dead Sea in mid-November, carrying a portfolio of huge investment opportunities worth up to $15 billion (about 13 billion euros). What is the significance of these figures and these opportunities?
What is striking about this portfolio and these opportunities is not just their financial size, but also the nature of the projects behind them, as they are distributed across 15 vital sectors led by energy and mining with about $7.1 billion, followed by transport and railways with $3.56 billion, logistics services with $1.61 billion, tourism with $1.08 billion, alongside water, industry, circular economy, and clean technology projects.
It is specifically here that the contours of the Jordanian economic strategy become clear beyond the language of rigid numbers, as Jordan is not offering Europeans just traditional real estate or tourism opportunities, but is opening the doors to investment in sectors that shape the future of the modern economy such as green hydrogen, manufacturing, and electric vehicles, sending a clear message that Jordan offers an opportunity to invest in an economy transitioning towards production and export, not in consumer markets.
This step coincides with a pivotal moment witnessing the transformation of the relationship between Jordan and the European Union from traditional cooperation frameworks to a comprehensive strategic partnership that opens up prospects for European technology and expertise, especially with the announced support package worth 3 billion euros for the years 2025-2027, which is a financing package completely separate from the $15 billion portfolio on offer.
Behind this momentum is a continuous royal effort led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, who has made the economic file a priority with a strong presence in decision-making capitals and international business forums, the latest being the Jordanian-British Business Forum in London and direct communication with global company leaders to cement the Kingdom's position as a gateway to regional markets.
The true value of these opportunities will not be measured by the size of the portfolio on offer in the Dead Sea, as Jordan is not looking for mere liquidity but for real investment that builds factories, transfers technology, provides job opportunities for young people, and connects our institutions to global supply chains.
Despite the recorded gains such as the increase in foreign direct investment by 25.1 percent to about $2.025 billion, the bet remains on the post-conference phase and the extent to which agreements will be transformed into financial closures and projects on the ground.
In conclusion, the royal and diplomatic effort has succeeded in opening doors and attracting international and European interest, and here the executive responsibility today falls on the shoulders of converting this presence into tangible results, as the equation says that $15 billion will remain opportunities on paper, and their transformation by the government and the private sector into factories, infrastructure, and productive projects is the real economic story, which is what the citizen expects in providing job opportunities and improving income.
