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​AMMAN
​The Jordan-EU Investment Conference 2026, set to convene at the Dead Sea on November 19, will showcase strategic investment opportunities across the transport and logistics sectors. These projects aim to solidify Jordan’s standing as a regional hub for transit and trade and a gateway for investment in the region, capitalizing on its geographic location and connectivity networks linking regional and international markets.
​Held under royal patronage, the conference will bring together officials, investors, business leaders, and representatives from Jordanian, European, and international companies and financial institutions. The gathering seeks to strengthen the investment partnership between Jordan and the European Union and advance proposed projects toward financing and execution in service of mutual economic interests.
​Strategic Transport and Logistics Projects
​The portfolio of opportunities presented at the conference encompasses railway networks, dry ports, logistics centers, and public transit projects designed to upgrade infrastructure, facilitate trade flows, reduce transportation costs, generate employment, and drive economic growth across the Kingdom's governorates:
​National Railway Network: A flagship opportunity aimed at developing a freight transport network linking logistics and industrial hubs to regional trade corridors, thereby enhancing transport efficiency and the competitiveness of Jordanian exports.
​Aqaba–Ma'an Dry Port and Development Zone: Located in Ma'an Governorate, this project offers the opportunity to develop an integrated center for container handling, storage, and customs services, strengthening connectivity between the Port of Aqaba and domestic and regional markets while revitalizing economic sectors in southern Jordan.
​Al-Madouneh Logistics Center and Dry Port: Situated southeast of Amman, this facility leverages its proximity to international highways connecting the Port of Aqaba with borders to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, as well as the Amman Ring Road. The integrated hub will feature warehousing, inventory management, distribution, customs services, and value-added activities to streamline cargo consolidation and reduce heavy truck traffic inside the capital.
​Mafraq Development Zone Logistics and Commercial Hub: Spanning approximately 5.5 square kilometers, this project utilizes existing infrastructure and proximity to regional markets to support warehousing, distribution, and commercial operations.
​Jaber Border Crossing Rehabilitation and Expansion: Aimed at increasing cargo and passenger capacity and upgrading supporting facilities under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model covering non-sovereign services, while security, customs, and immigration operations remain under government authority.
​Amman–Queen Alia International Airport Light Rail: A public transport project featuring a 37-kilometer light rail line connecting the Al-Mahatta area in Amman to Queen Alia International Airport via five stations, offering an additional transit option integrated with the broader public transport network.
​Economic Impact and European Partnership
​Executing these projects is projected to direct and indirect jobs across construction, transport, warehousing, operations, maintenance, and support services, while stimulating commercial and industrial activity in the governorates and improving supply chain efficiency.
​The conference plays a pivotal role in connecting European investors, companies, and financial institutions with project stakeholders to examine financing mechanisms, partnership models, and implementation requirements—leveraging European expertise in infrastructure and logistics to translate investment opportunities into executable projects.
​Source: Rum News Agency