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Egyptian and Thai officials discussed economic and industrial cooperation, investment and ways to increase bilateral trade at a September 13 meeting. Thai representatives expressed company interest in expanding in Egypt.
The two central banks renewed their dirham–Egyptian pound swap at AED 5 billion, equivalent to EGP 69 billion, for another five years.
The Abu Dhabi event is scheduled for 14–15 October and is expected to feature more than 100 locally made products.
Fitch cited easing LNG-related risks and forecast a recovery tied to resumed exports and North Field expansion.
Partnerships with ADIO and ADGM cover digital assets, cross-border infrastructure and financial-sector links.
The Arab East Conference for Agricultural Exports concluded in Amman on Sept. 16 with adoption of a declaration on agricultural integration and exports, Petra reported. It brought together more than 1,000 business and agricultural leaders, importers from 25 countries and 35 expert speakers.
AmCham-Jordan hosted a panel on the US–Jordan economic partnership alongside a visiting US Chamber of Commerce delegation, Petra reported. The delegation included more than 35 companies and visited Amman and Aqaba, according to the US Chamber’s representative.
Jordanian Construction Contractors Association president Fuad Dweiri said projects worth about JD12 billion across key sectors are expected over the coming years, Petra reported. The areas cited included water, gas, railways, sanitation and roads.
Jordan’s date industry has attracted more than US$500 million in investment and exports about 65% of production, Jordan Dates Association chair Anwar Haddad said at an economic forum, according to Petra. Annual production exceeds 37,000 tonnes from about one million palms across more than 700 farms.
A Jordanian economic delegation concluded a two-day Milan programme with meetings on investment opportunities and bilateral partnerships, Petra reported. The delegation included planning and investment ministers and representatives of Jordanian industrial, commercial and financial firms.
Investment in Jordan’s development zones reached nearly JD6.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 18.79% year on year, Petra reported. The 20 zones hosted 1,676 projects.
Jordan’s Transport Ministry, the EU and the Global Green Growth Institute held a dialogue on private-sector participation in public transport, Petra reported. The session formed part of an existing €41 million EU grant programme for the Jordan green-transition partnership.
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