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The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) CEO Dr. Ezzeddin Kanakrieh stated that the Fund's success story, along with its continued growth and profitability, are key factors in local investment localization and attracting foreign investment. Speaking during a session titled "Investment Drivers in Jordan" at the 10th International Conference on Business and Technology organized by the University of Jordan, Kanakrieh highlighted the role of the Fund as a major institutional investor, with assets reaching approximately JD 15.5 billion, accounting for around 40% of GDP. He outlined the prudent methodology employed in managing and distributing the Fund’s investments across viable financial instruments and promising sectors. He noted that the Fund's profits at the end of the first half of this year amounted to around JD 514 million, reflecting an increase of approximately 15% compared to the same period last year. Kanakrieh further explained that the Fund has established successful partnerships with the private sector, significantly stimulating economic activity and enhancing the attractiveness of the business environment. The Fund plays a crucial role in attracting foreign investments and localizing domestic investments, positioning itself as the "preferred partner" for the private sector. These partnerships extend to various sectors including financial (banks, insurance, and financial services), mining, industry, energy, tourism, agriculture, real estate development, and developmental zones. He also highlighted the Fund's interest in major national projects, including PPP and the Economic Modernization Vision projects.
The Social Security Corporation (SSC) is a major investor in the tourism sector. Geographically, its portfolio covers most parts of the Kingdom through direct and indirect investments.
SSIF invests in the energy sector through strategic holdings in electricity generation and distribution companies, in addition to renewable energy projects
Al Daman for Development Zones Company (DDC) was established in 2009 as a private shareholding company fully owned by the Social Security Corporation. DDC is the investment arm of the Investment Fund for infrastructure development, services and marketing for the King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area in Al Mafraq and the Irbid Development Area
The value of the equity portfolio amounted to around JD 2,699.6 million as at 31/03/2025
The portfolio consists of money market instruments with maturity dates that do not exceed one year, such as deposits, treasury bills, repurchase agreements, certificates of deposit and current accounts.
The Fund invests in medium and long term loans through direct lending to the Jordanian Government and its public institutions, and also by participating in syndicated loans to companies for a period that is not less than one year.
In September 2020, SSIF established a wholly owned company that will launch an agricultural project in the south on an area of 30,000 dunums with a total investment of JD 13 million