Doha - The First Jordan-Gulf Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next Wednesday at the Dead Sea, will focus on strengthening economic ties between Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
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Organized by the Federation of GCC Chambers in collaboration with the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and supported by the GCC General Secretariat, the conference aims to promote public-private partnerships and explore investment opportunities in Jordan.
Secretary-General of the Federation of GCC Chambers and Director-General of Qatar Chamber, Saleh bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, stated that the conference will feature interactive sessions to address opportunities and challenges in sectors such as transport, logistics, technology, and industry.
It will also explore cooperation in agriculture, food security, and tourism, including medical tourism.
Al-Sharqi emphasized the significant investment opportunities in Jordan, which hold the potential to create promising partnerships across various economic sectors.
He noted that the resources and financial capabilities of the Gulf countries could further enhance these opportunities, creating mutual benefits for both sides.
The conference also aims to expand trade relations between Jordan and the Gulf countries.
Trade between the two sides has witnessed substantial growth, increasing from $5.5 billion in 2019 to $8.6 billion in 2022. Jordan’s exports to the Gulf also rose from $1.9 billion in 2022 to $2.3 billion in 2023.
Al-Sharqi described the conference as a key initiative by the Federation of GCC Chambers to strengthen ties between the Gulf private sector and its counterparts in other Arab countries.
He expressed optimism that the event would lead to new collaborations and deepen economic integration between Jordan and the GCC nations.
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