London Stock Exchange welcomes the delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Today, the London Stock Exchange welcomed a delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan led by his H.E. Dr Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, Minister of Investment of the Hashemite Kingdom on their visit to the United Kingdom for the Jordan-United Kingdom Business Forum.
The Forum brings together Jordanian and British companies across multi sectors including Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, ICT and Digital Services, Engineering and Electronic Industries, Film and Entertainment, Tourism and Medical Tourism, Infrastructure, Textiles and Apparel; Exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships, trade and Investment, business collaboration and long-term economic cooperation.
Not a Market A Gateway
Jordan's investment case should not be read in isolation. Strategically located at the crossroads of the Gulf, Iraq, Syria and North Africa, Jordan offers investors direct access to markets representing hundreds of millions of consumers across the wider Middle East. A single point of entry into Jordan links capital to preferential trade deals, logistics corridors and industrial zones that reach far beyond the Kingdom's own borders making Jordan less a standalone destination and more a regional hub through which business flows outward.
Welcoming participants, H.E. Dr Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said: “It is a privilege to represent the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the London Stock Exchange and to open the market this morning, Jordan is not a small market — it is the region's gateway. When you invest in Jordan, you are not investing in one economy; you are connecting to the wider Middle East. Our strategic location provides investors with a stable, secure base, which is beneficial for investors weighing regional exposure against regional risk.”
About Jordan
The economy is showing its resiliency in real time. Even amid regional headwinds, FDI grew 25% in 2025, exports were up 11% and average daily trading on the Amman Stock Exchange was up 176%. These results are the product of a conscious, forward-looking investment agenda built on openness, transparency, predictability, competitiveness and long-term economic stability. The Kingdom has pursued significant policy reforms, established a clear investment roadmap, and introduced lucrative incentive packages. Continuing to widen opportunities for the private sector, strengthen regulatory framework, and building the conditions for sustainable, diversified investment across priority sectors.
