ADFD’s AED9.4 Billion Investment Fuels Jordanian Development

Since 1974, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has devoted more than AED9.4 billion to a variety of development projects in Jordan, benefiting vital sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, renewable energy, food security, and water resources.

This significant funding illustrates the robust partnership between the UAE and Jordan, with numerous initiatives aimed at bolstering economic growth and elevating public services and living standards throughout the nation.

Key projects financed by ADFD include the Jordan Digital Health Centre (Virtual Hospital), the growth of grain silo storage in Al Juwaideh and Aqaba, the Amman Development Corridor, the Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Complex in Quweira, and the Kufranja Dam.

These initiatives align with Jordan's national development strategy, focusing on enhancing healthcare access, food and water security, clean energy solutions, and infrastructure improvements.

Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, ADFD’s Director-General, remarked that the enduring historical connection between the UAE and Jordan is anchored in shared goals for mutual development. He emphasized that ADFD has played a crucial role in Jordan's evolution through strategic investments fostering economic and social advancement.

Furthermore, Al Suwaidi disclosed that ADFD administered AED4.6 billion through the Gulf Development Programme for various sectors, including healthcare, education, transport, and food security, with approximately AED4.459 billion having been disbursed by the end of 2016.

In the healthcare domain, the Jordan Digital Health Centre, established in 2024 via a UAE grant under the Economic Modernisation Programme, aims to interlink hospitals and healthcare facilities through a comprehensive digital platform, thereby streamlining medical records and enhancing patient care.

During its initial phase, the system was designed to integrate five hospitals and three healthcare centers, thus promoting quicker medical access and improved service delivery. With a budget of US$100 million, this initiative is being executed in partnership with Presight as part of Jordan's digital health revamp.

To bolster food security, ADFD invested AED258.7 million in upgrading grain storage facilities in Al Juwaideh and Aqaba, augmenting storage capacity to 250,000 tonnes in Al Juwaideh and 200,000 tonnes in Aqaba, in line with Jordan’s National Food Security Strategy 2025.

On the infrastructure front, the ADFD-supported Amman Development Corridor project significantly enhances transportation connectivity between Amman, different governorates, and cross-border regions.

In 2013, ADFD financed the Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Complex in Quweira with AED551 million. This facility produces 103 megawatts of clean energy, serving over 50,000 homes, reducing reliance on imported fuel, and lowering utility costs.

Additionally, the Kufranja Dam project stands out as a critical water resource project in Jordan, boasting a capacity of 7 million cubic meters and supporting agricultural growth, irrigation, and drinking water supplies in the Ajloun Governorate.

This project also mitigates flood risks and enhances water availability for farming and residential needs.

Moreover, the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) recently entered a financing arrangement with Capital Bank worth AED73.4 million to facilitate trade activities and support UAE suppliers in entering the Jordanian market.

With total investments in Jordan projected to surpass AED9.4 billion by 2026, ADFD is firmly committed to advancing economic and developmental cooperation between the UAE and Jordan, nurturing sustainable growth and regional stability.