The AIIE is owned by the Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) a semi government organization with public and private sector participation. It is located within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ). Covering 275-hectares on a site 700 m east of the Aqaba International Airport, the AIIE is strategically positioned near Jordan's borders with Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Phased development, first phase 56.9 hectares fully financed by a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) grant.

Investment Opportunities

Industries locating in the AIIE may invest in a wide variety of activities, including:

• - Apparel and other sewn goods
• - Electronics assembly and sub-assembly
• - Appliance assembly and manufacturing
• - Light Manufacturing in general
• - Metal fabrication
• - Construction material
• - Food processing
• - Logistics
• - Warehousing

Service(s) Provided

Fully serviced industrial and logistics serviced land. Open lots and Standard Factory Buildings. Lease or sale

Advantages: Location and Corporate Conditions

International Airport, direct surface transportation links to three neighboring countries, designation as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ); Aqaba is an attractive investment destination for many businesses. According to the ASEZ Law, AIIE registered enterprises will be subject only to a flat 5% income tax on profits, and will enjoy duty-free imports including capital equipment, raw materials and other consumables.  Customs clearance computerized with the ASYCUDA system. AIIE location and corporate conditions include:

• - Strategic geographic location
• - Low transportation and electricity costs
• - Low labor costs
• - Streamlined business registration
• - Low taxation
• - Duty free status
• - Market access agreements (WTO, QIZ, US FTA, EU and Arab Regional Agreements)
• - Imported materials are not subject to customs duties
• - No restrictions on foreign currency transactions and
• - Full repatriation of capital and salaries

Manager

JIEC recently completed a successful international tendering process whereby an international private Consortia led by Parsons Brinckerhoff International (PBI) has been assigned the right to operate, manage, develop and promote phase I of the AIIE. The PBI-led Consortia brings regional and international expertise to the AIIE and represents a clear testimonial of Jordan's commitment to private sector led economic growth and investor's trust in the present and future of the ASEZ. 

Infrastructure level/Offsite

Electricity-20 MVA Expandable

Telecommunication-500 lines expandable to 2000

Potable water-1060 m3/day

Waste Treatment Facilities-Connected to Aqaba facilities

Infrastructure level/Onsite

• Full road network including street lighting, sidewalks, street inlets, storm water drainage channels, pipes, and manholes.
• Full water distribution network including pumps and fire hydrants
• Full sanitary sewer network including pipes and manholes
• Full flood protection drainage channels surrounding and within the entire AIIE
• Buildings and Landscape
  • Administration buildings 682 m2
  • Bank branches (2 buildings) 300 m2
  • Entrance, control rooms
  • Pump house and ground storage reservoir 2,000 m3
  • Elevated water storage 300 m3, 50m. Height
  • Landscaping on-site, incl. the administration area
  • Cafeteria building 250 m2
  • Day care building 167 m2

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