By: Business Editor
Jordan Daily - The director general of the Jordan Industrial Estates Company, Oday Obaidat, said on Monday that Jordan’s economic independence is reflected through investment, job creation and the expansion of Jordanian products into global markets, in line with royal directives.
Speaking on the occasion of Jordan’s 80th Independence Day, Obaidat said true independence goes beyond political sovereignty and includes strengthening domestic industries, creating jobs and reducing reliance on imports.
He added the company, which oversees industrial cities across the kingdom, has worked for four decades to support Jordan’s industrial sector and economic self-reliance.
Obaidat said the number of companies operating in nine industrial cities had reached 992, with investments exceeding JOD 3 billion, creating around 65,000 jobs for Jordanians.
He noted that the company has continued to upgrade infrastructure and streamline licensing and registration procedures to attract local, Arab and foreign investors and improve the business environment.
Obaidat said the company’s future priorities align with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, focusing on developing industrial cities capable of supporting green industries, technology, pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing, while enhancing logistics services and digitalising investor services to boost regional competitiveness.
