Second ‘Invest in Digital Economy’ Forum kicks off

AMMAN: The second edition of the “Invest in Digital Economy” Forum opened Monday in Amman under the theme “Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Digital Economy.” The event is organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), an OIC-affiliated organization, and includes participation from Kuwait. Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, in his opening remarks, said the forum reflects the vision of Jordan’s leadership to enhance a competitive investment environment, with a focus on digital transformation and promoting entrepreneurship.

He highlighted the government’s commitment to providing investment facilities and incentives, including flexible legislation, tax exemptions, advanced infrastructure, and special economic zones, alongside streamlined systems and procedures to facilitate business and support project growth. Minister Smeirat added that Jordan has taken confident steps towards building an integrated digital economy, leveraging economic and administrative modernization to empower youth, attract investments and foster innovation.

Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and senior attendees are pictured during the opening of the Invest in the Digital Economy Forum. – KUNA photos

President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Khalil Tawfiq emphasized that the forum reinforces the royal vision of prioritizing the digital economy as a key driver of sustainable development at national and regional levels. He noted that the second edition, supported by the ICCD, reflects growing confidence in Jordan’s role as a regional hub for digital economy initiatives and a platform for cooperation among Islamic countries. Abdullah Kamel, President of the ICCD, said, “Time no longer allows us anything but serious and dedicated work to shape the future, halt the migration of young talent to major powers and build trillion-dollar economies in the next five years.”

A delegation from the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Director General Rabah Al-Rabah and including Mohammed bin Yousef, Director of the Department of International Organizations and Chambers, is participating alongside representatives from various governments, ministries and leading digital economy experts. The one-day forum features specialized sessions addressing key aspects of the digital economy and provides a platform for decision-makers, investors, and experts to exchange insights and build strategic partnerships in modern technology. — KUNA