Members Activities 2025

2025

Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the Year 2024

28/5/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held its annual General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, chaired by the Forum’s President, Mr. Mazen Al-Hamoud, and attended by a representative from the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, with the legal quorum duly met. The General Assembly approved both the administrative and financial reports for the year 2024. Mr. Omar Al-Kurdi and Mr. Jamal Freizat were appointed as members of the Board of Directors until the end of the current term in 2026, to fill two vacant seats resulting from the appointment of two former members to ministerial positions.

National E-Invoicing System

25/6/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held a policy dialogue session hosting His Excellency Dr. Hussam Abu Ali, Director General of the Income and Sales Tax Department. The session was moderated by Dr. Adel Mohammad Al-Qatawneh, member of the Forum’s Board of Trustees, and attended by the Forum’s President, Mr. Mazen Al-Hamoud, along with several members of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly, in addition to representatives from various economic sectors, as well as financial and tax experts and specialists. Dr. Abu Ali emphasized that the changes implemented at the Department in recent years cannot be described as mere reforms, but rather as a comprehensive revolution that transformed the structure of the Jordanian tax system — in terms of practices, legislation, and even operational and digital mechanisms..

Lecture titled: Finding a Job in Jordan

7/5/2025
As part of the cooperation agreement between the Jordan Economic Forum and the University of Jordan, Dr. Adnan Al-Araj, under the supervision of Dr. Basheer Al-Zoubi, delivered an interactive lecture to students enrolled in the Career Readiness Skills course. The session addressed the main challenges facing Jordanian youth in their job search and discussed ways to enhance their preparedness for the labor market. Dr. Al-Araj emphasized the impact of economic, organizational, political, and cultural factors on employment prospects in Jordan. This initiative reflects the Forum’s commitment to raising students’ awareness of modern labor market trends, in line with its vision to build effective national competencies that contribute to the development process.

Policy Dialogue Session: Water Security in Jordan and the Region – Current Realities and Geopolitical Prospects

14/5/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held a policy dialogue session, moderated by Ms. Malak Al-Oqaily, member of the Forum’s Board of Directors, featuring His Excellency Eng. Raed Abu Al-Saud, Minister of Water and Irrigation. The session aimed to discuss the challenges facing the sector and the current state of water resources in Jordan. It was attended by the Forum’s President, Mr. Mazen Al-Hamoud, members of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly, as well as individuals interested in economic and environmental issues.

Lecture titled: Leadership Styles

28/5/2025
As part of the cooperation agreement between the Jordan Economic Forum and the University of Jordan, Dr. Tala Arabiat, under the supervision of Dr. Basheer Al-Zoubi, delivered an interactive lecture to students enrolled in the Career Readiness Skills course. The session covered key concepts and contemporary leadership styles, highlighting how to adapt leadership approaches based on different workplace situations. This initiative reflects the Forum’s commitment to raising students’ awareness of modern labor market trends, in line with its vision to build effective national competencies that contribute to the development process.

Meeting Between Forum Members and the British Embassy in Jordan

29/4/2025
The President of the Jordan Economic Forum, Mr. Mazen Al-Hamoud, met with the new UK Trade Envoy, Lord Ian McNicol, to discuss ways to enhance investment cooperation between Jordan and the United Kingdom. The meeting, which was also attended by the British Ambassador to Amman, Mr. Philip Hall, focused on strengthening strategic partnerships in the fields of economic research and the creation of sustainable investment opportunities. The discussions also highlighted the important role of the Jordanian banking sector in supporting economic growth and invited British investors to explore opportunities in renewable energy, technology, and education sectors.

Lecture titled: Leadership

30/4/2025
As part of the cooperation agreement between the Jordan Economic Forum and the University of Jordan, the Forum held a dialogue session featuring Eng. Basel ’Marrji, under the supervision of Dr. Basheer Al-Zoubi. The interactive lecture was delivered to students enrolled in the Career Readiness Skills course and focused on key leadership concepts, the most important traits of a successful leader, and ways to develop leadership abilities within the modern workplace. This participation aligns with the Forum’s mission to support the educational environment and activate institutional partnerships that contribute to empowering students and preparing them for the labor market.

Policy Dialogue Session at the Forum: "Jordanian-British Economic Relations: Reality and Opportunities"

29/2/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held a policy dialogue session as part of its Economic Salon program titled "Jordanian-British Economic Relations: Reality and Opportunities", hosted by His Excellency Mr. Philip Hall, the British Ambassador, and attended by the Forum’s President, His Excellency Mazen Al-Hamoud, along with several members of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly. Al-Hamoud emphasized the deep historical ties between the two countries, highlighting ongoing political and economic cooperation and Britain’s role in supporting Jordan’s economic stability.

Lecture titled: Personal & Professional Growth

21/4/2025
As part of the cooperation agreement between the Jordan Economic Forum and the University of Jordan, Ms. Malak Al-Oqaily, under the supervision of Dr. Basheer Al-Zoubi, delivered an interactive lecture to students enrolled in the Career Readiness Skills course. The lecture covered key topics including self-development, self-confidence, independence, and decision-making, emphasizing that true growth begins from within. This participation reflects the Forum’s commitment to enhancing practical skills among university students and aligns with its mission to support the educational environment and strengthen institutional partnerships that contribute to empowering students and preparing them for the labor market.

Meeting Between the Faculty of Business Council Members and the Forum to Enhance Joint Cooperation

5/2/2025
The Dean of the Faculty of Business, Professor Dr. Samer Al-Dhayat, along with the members of the Faculty of Business Council at the University of Jordan, held a meeting with His Excellency Mazen Al-Hamoud, President of the Jordan Economic Forum, and members of the Forum’s Board of Directors. The meeting aimed to explore ways to activate the memorandum of understanding signed between both parties and to strengthen frameworks for future cooperation across various fields.

قناة المملكة تستضيف عضو مجلس الأمناء معالي الدكتور وسام الربضي في برنامج الأحد الاقتصادي.

16/2/2025
للحديث حول مرونة الاقتصاد الأردني وقدرته على التكيف مع التحديات القائمة. خلال اللقاء، تحدث معاليه عن احتمالية توقف المساعدات الأميركية وانعكاساتها على الاقتصاد الوطني، مؤكدًا أهمية وضع خطة استجابة فعّالة، وتعزيز الشراكات مع جهات تمويل بديلة، إضافة إلى ضرورة تقليل الاعتماد على الدعم الخارجي وتعزيز الاستقلالية الاقتصادية.

قناة المملكة تستضيف رئيس قسم الدراسات والأبحاث السيدة براء الدميسي.

16/2/2025
للحديث عن تقرير "التحولات الكبرى في سوق العمل – مستقبل الوظائف 2025"، الذي يتناول أبرز الاتجاهات المؤثرة على سوق العمل العالمي، ويسلّط الضوء على التحديات التي يواجهها السوق المحلي، خاصة فجوة المهارات، وأهمية مواءمة التعليم مع متطلبات الاقتصاد الرقمي.

Policy Dialogue Session at the Forum: "Jordanian-American Economic Relations: Reality and Opportunities"

22/1/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held a policy dialogue session as part of its Economic Salon program titled "Jordanian-American Economic Relations: Reality and Opportunities," hosted by His Excellency Mr. Samer Jawda, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan, and attended by several members of the Forum’s Board of Directors and General Assembly. The session addressed the current state of economic relations between Jordan and the United States, the impact of trade agreements between the two countries on the private sector and investment, as well as the challenges facing the Jordanian economy amid regional and international developments.

Dialogue Session: "Data-Driven Decisions: The Role of Statistics in Economic Development"

29/1/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held a policy dialogue session as part of its Economic Salon program titled "Data-Driven Decisions: The Role of Statistics in Economic Development", hosted by His Excellency Dr. Haidar Freihat, Director General of the Department of Statistics, alongside the Forum’s President, Mazen Al-Hamoud, and several Forum members interested in economic and development affairs. During the session, Dr. Freihat emphasized that accurate statistical data form the foundation for effective economic and development policy-making, noting that Jordan has witnessed unprecedented demographic and economic transformations over the past two decades.

Dialogue Session: "Towards a Sustainable Economy: How Industrial Development and Strategic Investments Contribute to Enhancing Growth in Jordan"

5/2/2025
The Jordan Economic Forum held a policy dialogue session as part of its Economic Salon program titled "Towards a Sustainable Economy: How Industrial Development and Strategic Investments Contribute to Enhancing Growth in Jordan", hosted by Dr. Ma’an Al-Nassour, CEO of Arab Potash Company, and attended by the Forum’s President, His Excellency Mazen Al-Hamoud, along with several members of the Board of Directors, the General Assembly, and individuals interested in economic and financial affairs.