Amman: The General Assembly of Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) approved the financial and administrative reports for 2025. Speaking at the annual general meeting held on Wednesday, ACI Chairman, Fathi Jagbir, emphasized the Board of Directors' commitment to involving the General Assembly in all decisions and activities related to the Kingdom's industrial sector.
According to Jordan News Agency, Jagbir, who chaired the session, commended the resilience of the Kingdom's industrial sector amidst various challenges. Despite ongoing pressures related to production costs and global market volatility, he noted that Jordanian industry has successfully maintained its presence in international markets, enhancing its contribution to the national economy.
Jagbir called for an accelerated shift towards a "more diversified and higher value-added" export basket, focusing on advanced manufacturing, knowledge-based, and technology-driven sectors. He highlighted the need to address structural challenges facing the industrial sector, such as energy, transportation, and financing costs, while developing trade policies that promote fair competition and support Jordanian products' access to foreign markets.
Furthermore, he urged the implementation of "more targeted" industrial policies aimed at developing high value-added industrial sectors and strengthening the integration between industry, scientific research, and innovation. This approach, he suggested, would help build a more diversified and competitive production base. On future plans, Jagbir mentioned that the chamber is working on enhancing its services and programs to keep pace with rapid economic and technological transformations, particularly in digital transformation, the green economy, and global value chains.
Attendees at the meeting also discussed the exhibition project planned by the chamber for next year and the submission of a proposal for the ACI to organize an investment conference for Jordanian expatriates abroad.