Key Sectors

Information Technology
Information Technology is considered among the promising sectors in Jordan as well as a gateway to opening up the country socially and economically. The government has, therefore, adopted a general policy based on taking all necessary practical actions to guarantee the development of this sector to enable it to compete on an international level, attract local and international investments, create exceptional job opportunities and provide export returns as well as whatever profits might be made… more

Pharmaceutical
The pharmaceutical industry sector is witnessing a noticeable development in view of the use of scientific methods and modern technology and the availability of qualified human resources in the field of manufacturing medicines. Pharmaceutical exports are second only to the garments industry, positioning it as the first true leading industry in Jordan. It also has the ability to attract large amounts of foreign investment in the field of research and development because of its ability to meet the commitments of intellectual property rights…. more

Tourism
This sector contributes positively to supporting the Jordanian economy in view of the number and variety of sites of natural, religious, historical and health interest, for Jordan is characterized by a rich heritage as represented by the large number of world-known tourist sites like Petra, Amra Desert Palace, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and the Baptism Site in addition to more than 27 thousand discovered and registered historical sites…more

Apparel & Textiles
The manufacture of materials and ready-to-wear clothes is considered one of the main industrial sectors in Jordan. This sector has witnessed huge growth and a large flow of investments as the value of clothes exports during the year 2004 was around 927 million Dollars, an increase of 61% compared to the year 2003. Since the signing of the Qualified Industrial Zones Agreement, the amount of investments in this sector rose to 835 million Dollars up to the end of 2004. This helped to provide job opportunities and to provide Jordan with high export returns…more

Mining and Downstream Industries
The mining sector plays a large role in the Jordanian economy as it represents the main part of the proceeds from Jordanian exports
despite the limited mineral resources of the country. For example, Jordan is considered one of the largest exporters of phosphates in the world…more