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AMMAN — The Kingdom’s investment landscape saw significant improvement in 2025, with official data indicating stronger investor confidence, expanded opportunities, and enhanced incentives, according to the Ministry of Investment’s annual report.
Titled "A New Approach to Strengthening Confidence and Attracting Investment," the report highlighted the ministry’s achievements and key performance indicators over the past year, reflecting broader government efforts to advance the Economic Modernisation Vision and enhance the Kingdom’s business competitiveness.
The ministry described the report as a best-practice tool designed to promote transparency and provide accessible information for investors and the public, enabling more informed decision-making on investment policies.
Data cited by Al Mamlaka TV showed notable growth in investment-related macroeconomic indicators. Foreign direct investment surged 27.7 per cent, reaching approximately $1.52 billion during the first three quarters of 2025. Investment activity also expanded, with 628 companies benefiting from incentives, an increase of 14.4 per cent from 2024, supported by exemptions under relevant laws.
The ministry facilitated the registration of 70 new enterprises in development zones across various governorates, with total investments estimated at JD195 million, reinforcing the zones’ role in boosting local production and job creation.
In service provision, the ministry processed 7,568 incentive-related transactions and recommended granting citizenship through investment to 81 investors, whose investments exceeded JD110 million. Additionally, 4,203 investor cards were issued as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the investment environment.
The report outlined measures to expand the investment pipeline, including nearly 100 new investment opportunities and 12 international promotion campaigns. Eight strategic projects under public-private partnership frameworks were also advanced in key sectors, including energy, transport, health, and infrastructure.
On digital transformation, the ministry updated the Invest in Jordan platform, launched the AI-powered assistant Moeen, and introduced an electronic calculator to help investors estimate costs and identify available incentives, streamlining procedures and improving information access.
Regulatory reforms were also highlighted, including a fast-track licensing mechanism in development zones, reduced approval times, and the activation of an investor follow-up unit to support project implementation.
