It undertakes the modernization of the port community system for the “Aqaba Ports” system.

Abu Dhabi Ports signs a preliminary agreement to develop a cruise ship terminal in Aqaba

Abu Dhabi Ports and Aqaba Economic Zone Authority officials during the signing of the two agreements.

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Abu Dhabi Ports Group has signed a preliminary agreement with the Aqaba Development Company, which stipulates that the group will establish an advanced cruise ship terminal in “Marsa Zayed” in the Jordanian city of Aqaba, to be the first facility of the “Abu Dhabi Ports Group” in the Kingdom, and the first affiliated cruise ship terminal It is outside the UAE.

A statement said yesterday that the cruise ship terminal will be developed in the port of Aqaba, as a main gateway to receive travelers on cruise ships that will visit the Red Sea region, to become a magnet for Aqaba residents, and provide a range of tourism, commercial and recreational services.

Port Community System

Another initial agreement was also signed, stipulating that Abu Dhabi Ports Group, through its digital arm, Maqta Gateway, develop the “Port Community System” for the “Aqaba Ports” system, with the aim of facilitating communication between all Aqaba port operators and the Aqaba Region Authority. Private Economic, Aqaba Development Company, Jordan Maritime Authority, Customs, Support Services, and Land Operations.

Abu Dhabi Ports Group will employ its extensive commercial and logistical expertise, during its cooperation with the Aqaba Development Company, with the aim of spreading this advanced system and enhancing the technical and technological capabilities of the Aqaba Ports system.

The statement indicated that the two agreements were signed during a visit of a high-level Jordanian delegation to Abu Dhabi, headed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Engineer Nayef Al-Bakhit, pointing out that these steps are the first in a series of future strategic partnerships between the two sides.

marine tourism

The CEO - Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi, said that the construction and operation of the new cruise ship terminal in Marsa Zayed is a major achievement for the growing tourism and cruise sector in Jordan, and is the first in a series of development projects that we intend to implement in the future.

He added: “Within the framework of our commitment to support the development of the maritime sector in the Kingdom, we will employ our digital capabilities provided by Maqta Gateway Company, with the aim of spreading the (Port Community System) in the Aqaba Ports System, which helps speed up operations related to business quality and raise the levels of trade exchange in Jordan.” .

golden triangle

In turn, Hussain Al-Safadi, CEO of the Aqaba Development Company, said: "We are pleased to cooperate with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, which has confirmed its ability to support and develop the maritime sector, through its ambitious development plans and projects in the port sector in Abu Dhabi and around the world."

He added: “The development of the cruise ship terminal in Aqaba is an important supporter of the growth of the tourism sector in the Kingdom, which in turn will provide a wide range of facilities and services, and facilitate the movement of passengers coming on board cruise ships from the Mediterranean basin countries and Europe to visit the Golden Triangle (Petra - Wadi Rum). Aqaba), which is considered one of the most important tourist destinations in Jordan, and contributes to providing new job opportunities and enhancing the role of Aqaba as a regional center.

He continued, "We are confident, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Maqta Gateway, in our ability to improve the digital systems used to provide the best services within the best international standards for port users in Aqaba."

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