An expanded investment meeting was held by the Jordanian Investors Association with the Customs Department, in the presence of the Ministries of Industry and Investment and the Chamber of Industry, to discuss the challenges facing investors.

2025-12-14 The Jordanian Investors Association hosted a dialogue meeting at its headquarters, bringing together the Director General of the Jordan Customs Department, Major General Ahmad Al-Akalik; the Secretary General of the Ministry of Investment, Mr. Zaher Al-Qatarneh; the representative of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, Eng. Rami Hammad; and the Vice Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Industry, Mr. Tamim Al-Qasrawi. The participants were welcomed by the President of the Association, Mr. Mujahid Al-Rajabi, along with members of the Board of Directors. During the meeting, Major General Al-Akalik emphasized the Jordan Customs Department’s commitment to maintaining continuous cooperation with the industrial sector, listening to investors’ feedback, and addressing their concerns within the framework of ongoing efforts to develop customs procedures and facilitate export and import activities. He further indicated that the Department will follow up on all proposals and recommendations presented during the session in coordination with the Jordanian Investors Association, in a manner that strengthens partnership with the private sector and supports the Economic Modernization Vision. For his part, Al-Rajabi stated that this meeting comes as part of a series of dialogue sessions organized by the Association to bridge perspectives between investors and government entities, contributing to the development of the business environment and enhancing industrial competitiveness. Meanwhile, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Investment, Mr. Zaher Al-Qatarneh, stressed that the Ministry places great importance on strengthening partnership with the private sector, maintaining ongoing communication with investors, taking measures to facilitate their operations, and addressing all remarks and observations raised by them. He added that such dialogue meetings contribute to improving the investment environment, developing policies and procedures, and strengthening Jordan’s competitive investment advantages. Eng. Rami Hammad, representing the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, also affirmed the Ministry’s strong commitment to enhancing direct communication with industrial associations and investors as part of its efforts to develop industrial policies and improve the business environment. He noted that joint consultative meetings contribute to formulating practical solutions to challenges facing the industrial sector and support the implementation of the Economic Modernization Vision, which places industry among the key drivers of national growth. In turn, Mr. Tamim Al-Qasrawi, Vice Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Industry, highlighted the importance of continuing such meetings to strengthen institutional coordination among chambers, industrial associations, and relevant stakeholders. The attendees also raised various issues, inquiries, and proposals that reflected the industrial sector’s commitment to improving the business environment and enhancing procedures in a way that serves national industry and strengthens its role within the Jordanian economy.