Overview of the Semiconductor Sector

The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a structural realignment. Companies and governments are actively diversifying manufacturing, design, and testing capabilities away from traditional concentration zones — creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for new locations that combine talent, stability, and competitive economics.
Jordan has identified the semiconductor sector as a national strategic priority. Under the National Council for Future Technology (NCFT), with Royal patronage, a dedicated Semiconductor Subcommittee is driving a coordinated national agenda to position Jordan as a competitive destination for semiconductor investment — focused on two segments where Jordan has a genuine right to compete:

• Assembly, Testing and Packaging (ATP): Back-end semiconductor manufacturing operations covering chip assembly, testing, and packaging, with proven viability validated by an International Business Machines (IBM) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) pre-feasibility study.
• Semiconductor Design: Fabless design centers, verification hubs, EDA support, and engineering services that leverage Jordan’s STEM graduate pipeline and competitive engineering cost base.

The Jordan offer is built on a foundation of political and economic stability, a fast-growing manufacturing base, world-class education partnerships, and a government that has demonstrated the ability to deliver on high-profile investment commitments efficiently.