The stone and tile sector in Jordan is exploding along with the construction sector. Amman, in particular, is expanding at an unprecedented rate, doubling and even tripling in size in only 5-10 years.

Meanwhile, annual stone and tile exports have reached $21 million and increase every year. A booming construction sector in the Gulf States and Iraq also contributes to the international demand for Jordanian stone. As more countries become aware of Jordanian stone, more become interested in it as a lower-cost and/or higher-quality alternative to Palestinian and other types of stone.

• Home to a highly skilled, highly educated labour force
• Strategic location at the centre of the Middle East
• Excellent infrastructure and communications
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Free Trade Zones (FTZ) allow duty-free exports to the US for locally-produced items
• Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) serving as a duty-free, low tax multi-sector development zone
• Personal reasons: enormous tourist opportunities; low-cost, high-quality medical care; welcoming, friendly culture; etc.