Amman, November 14 (Petra) – The Ministry of Transport will present a package of strategic projects worth more than $5 billion at the Jordan-Europe Investment Conference 2026, scheduled to be held at the Dead Sea on November 18–19. Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Dwairi said the projects are aimed at modernising the transport sector and positioning Jordan as a regional hub for transport, trade and logistics.

Dwairi said the conference, held under Royal patronage, provides a key platform for attracting European and international investment and building partnerships to advance the proposed projects toward implementation.

He identified five major initiatives, including the National Railway Network, a light rail line connecting Al Mahatta in Amman to Queen Alia International Airport, and dry port projects in Al Madhouna and Ma’an.

Dwairi said the projects offer significant opportunities to upgrade infrastructure and improve connectivity between ports, industrial centers, production hubs and regional and international markets.

He added that the Ministry will also promote sustainable transport initiatives in the southern governorates, including providing 16 electric buses, attracting investment to convert diesel-powered school buses to electric vehicles and developing electric transport services in the Golden Triangle, which includes Petra, Aqaba and Wadi Rum.

Dwairi added that implementing the transport projects would create direct and indirect employment opportunities, stimulate economic activity across the governorates and strengthen the Kingdom's competitiveness.

He added that the Ministry seeks to attract European and international investors and institutions to benefit from their expertise and advanced technologies, in line with the priorities of the Economic Modernisation Vision.

//Petra// AK