AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Saturday inaugurated specialised dialogue sessions on the Amra City project, attended by more than 150 experts and specialists in engineering, urban planning, environment, transport, energy, water, economy, and investment, alongside representatives from professional associations.

 

During the opening, Hassan emphasised the government’s commitment to working closely with experts across multiple fields to shape a comprehensive vision for the Amra City project, according to a Prime Ministry statement.

 

He described it as a long-term, integrated urban development initiative and confirmed that discussions and dialogues will continue as the project advances, covering economic, investment, social, urban, and developmental dimensions.

 

The dialogue sessions form part of the government’s efforts to engage Jordanian experts in planning the city and identifying potential development projects, ensuring that the initiative benefits from local expertise across diverse sectors, the statement said.

 

The first phase of Amra City currently focuses on investment and production ventures, including an international exhibitions and conferences centre, a fully integrated sports city featuring an international football stadium and an adjoining Olympic city, and arenas built to Olympic standards for various sports. Work on these facilities is scheduled to begin this year and continue through 2029.

 

Investment Minister Tariq Abu Ghazaleh outlined the project’s overall framework, strategic goals, and planning phases, stressing that Amra City marks a significant shift in Jordan’s approach to urban and investment planning.

 

He highlighted that the project reflects the government’s vision for future cities, combining careful planning, sustainability, and integration of urban development with long-term economic growth.

 

Abu Ghazaleh noted that Amra City is part of a broader, cross-government national vision aimed at economic modernisation, adopting an integrated model that combines urban development, investment, and overall growth.

 

“The Amra City project represents a new model of urban development intended to complement the capital, Amman, rather than serve as an administrative centre. It is a comprehensive development and investment platform designed to host major projects, enhance the competitiveness of the national economy, alleviate pressure on existing cities, and improve quality of life while creating sustainable employment for future generations,” he said.

 

He added that the specialised dialogue sessions provide a participatory platform, bringing together national experts, specialists, and young professionals to produce practical recommendations for a smart city that meets sustainability standards while balancing economic, environmental, and social priorities.

 

Following the opening session at the Prime Ministry, five specialised meetings addressed urban development and planning; economic impact and emerging technologies, water, energy, and environmental issues, culture and education, and sports, health, and mobility.

 

The sessions aim to capture participants’ insights and proposals, identifying effective models for sustainable city development and laying the groundwork for a modern green city that meets quality-of-life standards, preserves Jordanian identity, and fosters investment and economic opportunities.

 

The prime minister launched the first phase of Amra City at the end of November, with infrastructure works now underway. The project is designed as a long-term model for urban development and population growth management, with planning phases carefully mapped out over the next 25 years across successive governments to create a future city for youth and coming generations.