Amman: Economists praised the substance of His Majesty King Abdullah II's remarks during a meeting with economic figures on Monday, stressing the need to capitalize on opportunities available within the national economy. They told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the King's comments provide a strategic roadmap for generating economic growth and sustaining positive indicators despite ongoing regional tensions.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the meeting, His Majesty the King said the national economy had demonstrated its ability to confront and overcome crises efficiently. He noted that Jordan, despite regional instability, has consolidated its stability and strategic standing, adding that the Kingdom's stability remains a key factor in attracting investment.
The economists said strengthening regional connectivity in energy, transport, trade, and digital transformation would reinforce Jordan's role as a transit economy linking regional and global markets. The King also emphasized the importance of leveraging opportunities offered by future regional connectivity projects to enhance economic cooperation and integration with countries across the region and beyond.
Former Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Maha Ali said the King's remarks were significant in reaffirming the resilience of the Jordanian economy and its ability to withstand challenges despite regional tensions. Ali said the King's vision, together with Jordan's economic, monetary, and fiscal policies, provides a strong foundation for enhancing competitiveness, stimulating investment, and advancing sustainable development. She pointed to economic indicators showing growth and a roughly 10% increase in exports in 2025 as positive signs.
For his part, Jordan Investors Association Chairman Mujahid Al-Rajabi said the King's remarks represent a clear and comprehensive roadmap for improving the investment climate and strengthening the foundations of the national economy. He said the Jordanian economy, under the King's leadership and through the determination of its institutions, has demonstrated exceptional resilience and a strong ability to transform challenges into opportunities while remaining steadfast in the face of regional crises.
Economic analyst Munir Diyyah said the Jordanian economy achieved a number of positive indicators during the past year and the beginning of this year, demonstrating its ability to confront challenges despite regional tensions that have affected both the global economy and economies across the region.
Economic expert Adli Qandah said the King's remarks reaffirm the strength of Jordan's economy and its ability to adapt to crises despite regional instability and rapidly evolving challenges. He said the King's assertion that the economy has proven capable of overcoming crises reflects more than a century of Jordanian economic experience and demonstrates the institutional resilience and adaptability of the country's economic model.
Yarmouk University Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Hakam Shatnawi said the King's confidence in the economy's ability to overcome challenges and crises reflects trust in its resilience and capacity to continue growing despite regional circumstances. Shatnawi added that the King's focus on stability, investment attraction, and implementation of the Economic Modernization Vision carries important implications for economic sectors, particularly tourism, which is among the sectors most capable of stimulating investment and creating jobs.