Public development corporation and port-asset owner

Aqaba Development Corporation

Aqaba port operations with two bulk and general-cargo vessels alongside working quays, mobile cranes, trucks, and the Gulf of Aqaba beyond

Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management

Government-owned development corporation and central development arm of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, with ownership and development rights across Aqaba's ports, airport, strategic land, infrastructure, and utilities.

Organization overview

Public development corporation and port-asset owner

Geographic footprint: Middle East and Jordan. Core marine roles: Port asset owner and landlord, Marine and terminal infrastructure client, Concession and DFBOT procurement authority, and Public-private partnership sponsor.

Project records 1 Last reviewed 14 July 2026

Type

Public development corporation and port-asset owner

Active regions

Middle East, Jordan

Marine works roles

Port asset owner and landlord, Marine and terminal infrastructure client, Concession and DFBOT procurement authority, Public-private partnership sponsor, Port, utility, transport, and strategic-land interface owner

Role in marine infrastructure

Government-owned development corporation and central development arm of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, with ownership and development rights across Aqaba's ports, airport, strategic land, infrastructure, and utilities. ADC is the port landlord, marine-infrastructure client, concession grantor, PPP sponsor and cross-asset interface owner, not the marine contractor or terminal operator.

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