Amman: Economic stakeholders said the Amra City project represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen sustainable development in the Kingdom and launch a new era of inclusive growth.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Amra City project is among the country's most significant development ventures, marking a strategic shift in managing population growth, supporting the economic path, opening wide prospects for the private sector, and stimulating economic sectors. Economic figures highlighted that the project will be a major job generator in the construction sector in the coming decades, both in direct employment for engineers, technicians, and workers, and in indirect jobs in supporting sectors.
Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan launched the Amra City project on Saturday. The project forms a new model for urban development and long-term population management, adheres to sustainability and modernity standards, and opens promising investment and economic opportunities. The project is designed as a nucleus for a model future city for youth and the coming generation, with strict planning and regulation, and its development phases will extend over 25 years, across successive governments.
Ayman Al-Alawneh, president of the Jordanian Businessmen Association, emphasized the project's strategic impact on managing population growth and supporting the economic trajectory, while providing opportunities for the private sector. He noted that the project will reinforce modern urban-planning principles and reflects the state's vision for future cities built on smart infrastructure and a productive economy.
Haitham Al-Rawajbeh, representative of the ICT sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, pointed out the project's potential to position Jordan as a regional technology hub. He mentioned that the project forms a modern model for a sustainable city and opens opportunities for specialized companies to provide digital solutions based on environmental technologies, clean energy, and smart transport.
Fuad Al-Duwairi, president of the Jordan Construction Contractors Association, highlighted the project's significance for Jordan's construction sector. He noted that its large investment scale and diversity of project types make it a sustained source of work for Jordanian contracting companies, enhancing financial stability and reducing default risks during slow economic cycles.
Malek Haddad, secretary-general of the Arab Union for Land Transport, stressed the importance of integrating public transport into the development of Amra City. He advocated for a strategy that creates high-density, mixed-use communities around public-transport stations, ensuring the city does not become car-dependent.
Firas Sultan, representative of the financial and banking sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, discussed the project's potential to strengthen the financial sector's role in driving economic growth. He emphasized the opportunity for banks to provide innovative financing solutions for economic and investment projects within Amra City.
Development expert Mohammad Al-Farajat viewed the project as a national vision that involves youth in the knowledge economy, industry, and production. He underscored the importance of smart, sustainable cities in reducing pressure on Amman and Zarqa and opening horizons for investment, employment, and development.