Aqaba, January 27 (Petra) — The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Nayef Fayez, and the Swedish Ambassador to Jordan, Maria Sargren, discussed on Monday cooperation in investment, tourism, creative industries, electronic games, leadership and innovation.

Fayez discussed the investment incentives and benefits offered by the Aqaba Authority to attract investors and businesses. He emphasised that Aqaba provides a secure and stable investment environment that aligns with its strategic goals, facilitating the localisation of investments.

Fayez outlined Aqaba’s ambitious plans, which include transforming the city into a smart hub and positioning it among the top 100 cities worldwide. He noted that the goals are rooted in developing the green economy, smart infrastructure and the integration of cutting-edge information technologies.

The discussion touched on opportunities for collaboration in the creative industries and electronic gaming sectors. Fayez underscored Aqaba’s vision of becoming a regional centre for the burgeoning industries and emphasised the importance of attracting Swedish investment to support this growth.

The meeting covered investment opportunities in environmentally sustainable industries, particularly paper production as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. Fayez noted ongoing cooperation between Jordanian and Swedish investors and stressed the importance of strengthening this collaboration to promote sustainable and innovative industries.

In response, Ambassador Sargren expressed her admiration for the remarkable development in Aqaba, commending the city’s role in attracting investments and executing pioneering projects.

//Petra// AK

27/01/2025 17:00:33