Amman: Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh stated that development zones across Jordan have made notable progress in recent months, successfully attracting new investments and expanding current projects.
According to Jordan News Agency, the progress is a result of sustained government efforts and strong partnerships with the private sector. These collaborations have accelerated activities within the development zones and increased their attractiveness to both local and international investors, indicating a marked improvement in the investment environment's efficiency.
"Official data and performance indicators show growth in several projects and utilized land areas at varying rates, in some cases nearly doubling, alongside improvements in services and infrastructure, streamlined procedures for investors, and the provision of a more efficient and flexible business environment," Abu Ghazaleh added.
He made these comments during a meeting held on Sunday with developers of development and free zones to review key achievements from the first quarter of 2026 and discuss expansion and development plans for the future. The minister emphasized that enhancing the performance of development and free zones remains a national priority to support regional development, boost economic activity, and create job opportunities in alignment with the Economic Modernization Vision.
During the meeting, Abu Ghazaleh announced the launch of a new digital platform developed by the ministry. This platform aims to connect the ministry with development zones, enhance governance, facilitate data collection, and improve efficiency and coordination. He stated that the platform represents a significant step toward providing accurate indicators to measure the performance of development zones, based on the defined roles and responsibilities of developers under relevant laws, regulations, and agreements, thereby addressing investor needs and enhancing service delivery.
Additionally, the minister highlighted the introduction of a geographic portal on the ministry's "Invest.jo" website. This portal is designed to facilitate access to investment opportunities across development and industrial zones and various sectors through digital tools, aiding investment decision-making.
Development zone developers emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination with the ministry. They acknowledged that such cooperation has improved the performance and outcomes of development zones, supported economic growth, and fostered local community development across governorates by attracting further investment.