Aqaba, Feb. 17 -- The Aqaba Development Corporation launched on Tuesday Aqaba Stadium (previously Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium) in its revamped format after completing a comprehensive upgrade package aimed at raising sports infrastructure standards and enhancing facility readiness in line with international specifications, The project forms part of an integrated development vision to strengthen Aqaba’s sports ecosystem and provide modern venues capable of hosting tournaments and competitions, supporting youth and sports activity and reinforcing the city’s regional and international sports profile.
Aqaba Development Corporation CEO Hussein Safadi said the relaunch reflects the corporation’s commitment to a development approach aligned with HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s directives emphasizing youth empowerment, skills development, and enabling environments that support excellence, particularly in sport.
He said the upgrade included technical and civil works to updated international specifications, including the installation of a new giant screen and replacement of the pitch surface with internationally certified next-generation artificial turf to enhance safety and optimize match conditions.
Safadi added that the project also delivered a full lighting-system overhaul in line with FIFA requirements, upgraded spectator seating, modernized player benches and related equipment, fully refurbished players’ facilities, and enhanced the main stand to meet organizational and official reception requirements.
He said the stadium also adopted a new visual identity reflecting its status as a modern sports venue, and its official name was changed from "Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium" to "Aqaba Stadium" to strengthen its profile and support efforts to attract regional and international events.
The launch ceremony was attended by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Chief Commissioner Shadi Majali and Aqaba Governor Ayman Awaysheh, along with official, sports, community, and media representatives.
The ceremony included a friendly match on the upgraded pitch bringing together employees from ASEZA, the Aqaba Development Corporation, and the Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management against Shabab Al-Aqaba.
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