Crown Prince Al Hussein Inaugurates Aqaba Digital Hub, Jordan’s First Fully Integrated Digital Project

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II inaugurated the Aqaba Digital Hub on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone in Jordan’s digital transformation journey. The hub represents the Kingdom’s first fully integrated digital infrastructure project and one of the largest data and technology facilities in the region. Located in Aqaba, the project is designed to position Jordan as a regional digital gateway and a hub for connectivity linking Asia, Africa, and Europe through advanced data, cloud, and AI technologies.

During his visit, Crown Prince Al Hussein toured the facilities and was briefed by Eyad Abu Khorma, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Aqaba Digital Hub. Built entirely through Jordanian expertise, the facility spans approximately 17,000 square meters and has an operational capacity of up to 12 megawatts. The infrastructure is ready to host artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and other emerging digital services, reinforcing Jordan’s ambitions to become a leader in regional technology and innovation.

Abu Khorma explained that the Aqaba Digital Hub houses Jordan’s first marine cable landing station operating under an open-access policy, giving it direct and independent connectivity to international networks. The hub currently connects through three submarine cables, with two additional cables under development, significantly enhancing the Kingdom’s role as a central point of connection between continents. This connectivity will strengthen Jordan’s digital resilience and provide greater redundancy for regional data traffic.

The new facility also includes Jordan’s first neutral data exchange centre, enabling interconnection between local and international service providers. It supports both public and private cloud services and features a state-of-the-art cybersecurity operations centre (SOC) and a secure access platform. These capabilities make the Aqaba Digital Hub a trusted destination for government and financial institutions to host sensitive data systems while maintaining the highest levels of security, transparency, and reliability.

In addition to its technological significance, the hub incorporates facilities dedicated to training and developing youth talent in information technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. It also features spaces for digital content production and electronic gaming, reflecting Jordan’s commitment to nurturing local innovation and empowering young people with the skills needed for the digital future.

The inauguration of the Aqaba Digital Hub aligns with Jordan’s national digital transformation strategy, advancing the Kingdom’s vision of a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. By combining advanced infrastructure with local expertise, the project is set to attract global investment, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen Jordan’s position as a regional technology hub.

His Royal Highness was accompanied by Shadi Majali, Chief Commissioner of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, and Zaid Baqain, Director of the Office of the Crown Prince, underscoring the project’s national importance and its role in driving Jordan’s long-term economic and digital growth.