Amman: The Kingdom's major telecommunications and industrial companies said the planned Amra City project will be a cornerstone of the country's digital and economic modernization efforts, calling it a national undertaking that will require advanced infrastructure and broad private-sector coordination.
According to Jordan News Agency, telecom operators have emphasized that Amra City, which is designed to house between one million and 1.5 million residents, cannot be built without a fully integrated communications system from its first day of operation. The project prioritizes sustainable transport, high-efficiency resource management, and smart-city technologies.
Orange Jordan highlighted that the size and design of the new city necessitate high-speed connectivity, modern data centers, cybersecurity solutions, smart-city systems, and digital platforms to manage energy and water resources. The company mentioned that its long-term investments, which exceed JD1.7 billion in digital infrastructure since 2000, position it well to support a project of this scale. Orange's 5G network now covers 65 percent of the population, with more than 1.3 million homes connected via fiber, and satellite internet available for remote areas. Additionally, Orange stated that Amra City's green-energy vision aligns with its efforts to expand solar power, improve energy efficiency, and reduce emissions, in line with the Orange Group's target of net-zero emissions by 2040.
Zain Jordan described Amra City as a strategic national project consistent with the country's modernization agenda. It noted that the city's sustainability and innovation goals will create major investment opportunities, particularly in the ICT sector, and emphasized that digital infrastructure will be the backbone of the city's development. Zain plans to remain an active partner in projects of national importance, building on its more than 30 years of contributing to Jordan's telecom infrastructure.
Umniah, part of the Beyon Group, expressed that the project reflects Jordan's commitment to adopting smart-city concepts and strengthening the digital economy. The company noted that Jordanian telecom operators possess the technical and operational experience needed to support large-scale projects and provide integrated digital solutions as the city develops.
Separately, the industrial sector has stated that Amra City will act as an integrated economic platform that could stimulate growth across construction, manufacturing, and advanced technologies. Fathi Al-Jaghbir, president of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, indicated that the project is viewed as a strategic step toward establishing modern, sustainably managed urban centers. He mentioned that Amra City will create substantial demand for building materials, particularly in construction industries such as cement and steel, aiding factories in expanding production, increasing utilization rates, and boosting employment.
Al-Jaghbir noted that Jordan's construction-materials sector has an annual production capacity of more than JD1.7 billion, with about 82 percent of output sold in the local market. He added that the sector can easily scale up production while maintaining self-sufficiency in key materials. The project is also expected to benefit related industries including stone, ceramics, gypsum, aluminum, cables, pipes, paints, insulation materials, chemical products, and smart-building systems. Advanced industries such as renewable-energy technology and green construction solutions are anticipated to play a larger role as the city develops.
Al-Jaghbir emphasized that the project aligns with Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision, which identifies industry as a main driver of growth and job creation. He urged factories to prepare for future demand by upgrading production lines, enhancing product quality, and ensuring compliance with national standards. He called on authorities to prioritize locally manufactured products in project tenders, facilitate financing for factory upgrades, and strengthen oversight of imported materials. Improving workforce training, he added, will be essential to meeting the project's technical requirements.
According to chamber figures, Jordan's construction-materials sector accounts for 2.2 percent of GDP, provides a value added of 43.8 percent, and employs more than 15,000 workers across 2,203 facilities with JD269 million in registered capital.