Jordan is preparing to present a portfolio of investment opportunities worth nearly $15 billion (€13 billion) across 15 sectors and subsectors to European investors, as part of preparations for the Jordan-EU Investment Conference scheduled for November 19.
The portfolio aims to translate Jordan’s partnership with the European Union into tangible investments and projects that support economic growth, create jobs and advance the priorities of the Economic Modernisation Vision.
The opportunities include major projects in energy, mining, transport, logistics, water, tourism, industry and clean technology. The conference will be held at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea under the patronage of King Abdullah II, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expected to participate.
According to details followed by Al Mamlaka in coordination with the Ministry of Investment and the EU Delegation to Jordan, the energy and mining sector accounts for the largest share of the portfolio, with opportunities worth approximately $7.1 billion (€6.2 billion) across 10 projects.
These include natural gas, hydropower, wind energy, green hydrogen, battery energy storage and solar power projects, as well as opportunities involving rare earth elements, silica sand and basalt.
The transport sector includes opportunities worth approximately $3.56 billion (€3.1 billion) through two projects covering light rail transit and the national railway.
Meanwhile, four logistics projects are valued at around $1.61 billion (€1.4 billion). They include the Jaber Border Crossing, Al-Madouna Logistics Centre, Ma’an Dry Port and the Mafraq Development Zone.
In tourism, Jordan is presenting three projects worth approximately $1.08 billion (€940 million), including the Omrah Entertainment City, the Abdali Convention Centre and the Aqaba Youth Camp.
The portfolio also includes investment opportunities worth around $442 million (€385 million) in the water sector, as well as nine projects valued at approximately $265 million (€231 million) in industry and the circular economy. These cover manufacturing, electric vehicle assembly, phosphate chemicals, agriculture and clean technology.
Royal Follow-up: From Opportunities to Implementation
The conference is part of a broader effort receiving direct royal follow-up to strengthen investment and connect investment opportunities with projects that can be implemented.
Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, in the presence of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, chaired a meeting to review preparations for the conference. He stressed the importance of presenting investment opportunities targeting vital sectors of national priority, accelerating efforts to improve the investment environment and business readiness, and strengthening public-private cooperation to remove obstacles to investment.
The follow-up is also intended to extend beyond the conference itself. The Crown Prince stressed that the government and relevant authorities should begin following up on the conference’s recommendations from the first day, using clear indicators to measure outcomes and their impact on the national economy.
This approach gives the conference a purpose beyond hosting an international economic event, seeking instead to turn the opportunities presented into projects and investments whose impact can be measured after the conference concludes.
The Prime Minister also stressed that the government wants the conference to reflect Jordan’s reputation and standing. The Investment Council has reviewed investment opportunities, projects and incentives, alongside preparations for the conference.
At the same time, Jordan is updating legislation aimed at strengthening economic policy stability, speeding up licensing and approval procedures, and improving services provided to investors.
Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said the conference forms part of a government plan to attract high-quality investments and accelerate strategic projects supporting economic growth and employment. He said the opportunities to be presented to investors have been studied and are financially viable, incorporating partnership models and implementation mechanisms.
Why the Conference Matters to Jordan’s Economy
The economic significance of the conference lies not only in presenting projects, but also in bringing key participants in the investment process together on one platform: investors, Jordanian and European companies, the government, and financial and development institutions.
The official programme includes direct meetings between companies and between investors and government representatives, as well as discussions on financing investment opportunities with participation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank and the International Finance Corporation.
Ceremonies are also scheduled for the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding.
The conference will focus on sectors directly aligned with the priorities of Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision, including energy, infrastructure, information technology and high-value industries. Sessions will also address financing projects under the vision and mechanisms for mobilising public, private and international financing.
This structure could allow some opportunities to move from the presentation stage to negotiations over partnerships and financing. However, the volume of investment that will ultimately materialise will only become clear once agreements are signed and projects move into implementation.
€3 Billion in Support for the Partnership
The conference comes at a new stage in economic relations between Jordan and the European Union, following the elevation of ties to a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership.
The partnership is linked to a European support package for Jordan worth $3.44 billion (€3 billion). It includes $1.15 billion (€1 billion) in financial assistance, around $735 million (€640 million) in grants, and $1.61 billion (€1.4 billion) in public and private investment.
The two figures should be distinguished: the nearly $15 billion (€13 billion) represents the value of investment opportunities Jordan plans to present to investors and does not constitute committed investment. By contrast, the $3.44 billion (€3 billion) represents the support package associated with the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between Jordan and the EU.
Jordan is also drawing on major strategic projects that it has successfully developed and advanced toward implementation through private-sector partnerships and the mobilisation of financing and support from international financial and development institutions.
Among these are the National Water Carrier Project and the Aqaba Digital Hub, which will be highlighted at the conference as examples of projects that could provide a foundation for attracting investment to new ventures.
