Amman – Business Report || Jordan’s Minister of Investment Tariq Abu Ghazaleh announced that the Kingdom recorded a significant surge in foreign direct investment flows during 2025, reaching approximately $2.025 billion. This figure represents a substantial increase of 25.1 percent compared to previous periods, marking the highest level of capital inflow since 2017. The robust performance occurred despite ongoing regional tensions and security uncertainties affecting neighboring areas.
Strategic Shift in Investment Policies
In an interview with Al Jazeera Net, Abu Ghazaleh outlined the government’s strategic transition from general incentives to targeted measures designed to address specific needs across different governorates. These new policies aim to leverage local competitive advantages while ensuring that investments contribute effectively to regional development. The approach focuses on directing projects toward areas that can benefit most from such financial support mechanisms.
New Regulations for Long-Term Capital
The minister highlighted recent modifications to the foundations governing citizenship and residency by investment. These regulatory changes are specifically intended to attract long-term capital rather than short-term speculative funds. By linking investment approvals directly to job creation, production activities, and broader economic development, the government seeks to ensure sustainable growth and tangible benefits for the local workforce and infrastructure.
Record Performance in Development Zones
Data indicates that 327 new or expanding investment projects benefited from incentives and exemptions during the first half of 2026. These projects carry expected investments totaling 711.2 million dinars, equivalent to roughly one billion dollars. Furthermore, investments registered in designated development zones saw a dramatic year-on-year increase, rising from 60 million dinars to 402 million dinars, demonstrating strong investor confidence in these special economic areas.
Resilience Amid Regional Instability
Addressing concerns about geopolitical risks, Abu Ghazaleh noted that while investors naturally consider regional developments regarding insurance costs and supply chains, final decisions rely heavily on domestic stability. He emphasized Jordan’s decades-long reputation for institutional and economic resilience, citing political security, rule of law, and efficient institutions as key factors maintaining investor trust despite regional crises.
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