AD Ports Group has announced plans to invest USD38m in the development of Jordan’s Aqaba port, formalising a long-term partnership agreement signed in Amman.
The deal underscores the UAE group’s continued expansion across regional logistics and maritime infrastructure.
The agreement establishes a joint venture that will manage and operate the port over a 30-year period. AD Ports Group will hold a 70 per cent stake in the venture, while the Aqaba Development Corporation will retain the remaining 30 per cent, aligning public and private sector interests.
As part of the arrangement, AD Ports Group will inject approximately AED141m into the project, leveraging its operational expertise and international port management experience to enhance Aqaba’s capacity and efficiency.
Mohamed Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said the partnership reflects the company’s strategy to support sustainable economic growth across the region while strengthening trade connectivity and long-term value creation for partner economies.
Aqaba port plays a central role in Jordan’s trade ecosystem, handling around 80 per cent of the country’s exports and approximately 65 per cent of its imports, positioning it as a vital gateway for regional and international commerce.
The port currently features nine berths and a quay stretching nearly two kilometres, with an annual handling capacity of about 11 million tonnes. In 2025, cargo volumes exceeded 5.3 million tonnes, alongside the processing of close to 85,000 imported vehicles.
