Mega- Projects and Infrastructure Master Plans

There is a constant need for modernizing and developing infrastructure in Jordan to keep up with the vision of being a gateway and a network hub to the region, in addition to meet booming demand resulting from population and robust economic growth. Jordan is transforming its economy through the launch of mega-projects including development zones/corridors. All these programs are being implemented through a public private partnership framework and in accordance to international standards and best practices.

Several mega-projects have already been launched by local and international investors such as Aqaba Port Development Program (2 billion USD), Disi Water Conveyance System (1 billion USD), Aqaba New Water Front - Marsa Zayed (10 billion USD), Abdali Urban Regeneration Project (1.5 billion USD), Queen Alia International Airport (750 million USD), several power (IPP) projects of (800 million USD).

Several projects are and in the pipeline including: Upgrading & Expansion of Jordan Petroleum Refinery, Amman Ring Road, Jordan National Railway System, Amman-Zarqa Light Railway, Jordan National Red Sea Water Development Project (JRSP), Aqaba New Port and several special multi-sectoral development zones.

Since the official Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed ten years ago between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was finalized, Jordan has been on a fast track to realize its economic growth and potential as a shining example amidst a region plagued with problems and hardship.

 Jordan enjoys an unparalleled relationship with the United States and is held in high regard by business leaders and policy makers alike. Further, by the end of 2009, it was estimated that bilateral trade between Jordan and the United States will have approached over USD $2 billion—a significant jump from approximately USD $378 million in 1999 prior to the inception of the FTA.