Khaberni - Khalil Al-Hajj Tawfiq, president of Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce, stated that the chambers strive to have a single entity that encompasses all investment sectors in the kingdom, aiming to simplify procedures and maximize benefits from available opportunities. Al-Hajj Tawfiq added
During his talk on "Khaberni," he emphasized the importance of addressing weaknesses in the investment sector and leveraging the available strengths in this field.
Al-Hajj Tawfiq mentioned that improving the investment climate is a priority in the coming period, and efforts should focus on unifying investment entities, in addition to automating services to reduce bureaucracy.
He confirmed that investors aim to profit from their work, but this positively reflects on the national economy, as investment projects contribute to economic growth.
Al-Hajj Tawfiq explained that Jordan is among the easiest countries to access officials at various levels, which facilitates investors in managing their businesses.
Regarding promising sectors, Al-Hajj Tawfiq pointed out the need to focus on tourism and investment sectors, including promoting these sectors to attract more investments, noting that attracting investment requires providing accurate data about the strengths in various governorates to encourage investors to head there.
On his part, Khaled Abu Hassan, a member of the Parliamentary Economic and Investment Committee, discussed the challenges facing the investment sector in the kingdom, mentioning that Jordan's investment legislation includes many incentives that surpass those of some similar countries.
Abu Hassan said that geopolitical disturbances have significantly impacted the investment climate in the kingdom, although the vision for modernization seeks to improve the situation and overcome current challenges.
Abu Hassan added that bureaucracy in Jordan still poses a challenge, but efforts are underway to improve this situation through enhanced facilitations provided to the private sector, which help solve unemployment and create new job opportunities.
He affirmed that the investment environment law includes many incentives that enhance the business climate in Jordan, making it one of the best countries in maintaining investor rights.
About dealing with investment-related issues, Abu Hassan mentioned that Jordan takes any infringement against investors very seriously, as these issues are followed up by parliamentary committees that continue to focus on investment and interaction with investors.
Abu Hassan confirmed that the private sector in Jordan does not tolerate extortion against it, and cooperation between the public and private sectors is the best path to achieving sustainable economic growth.
He urged investors to take advantage of the relative benefits available in various regions of the kingdom, enhancing the fair distribution of investments across all parts of the kingdom.
