Aqaba International Exhibition Center to Host SOFEX 2024

Aqaba, Jordan — Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is pleased to announce its role as the host sponsor for the highly anticipated SOFEX 2024 exhibition, which will take place at the newly established Aqaba International Exhibition Center (AIEC). Located just west of King Hussein International Airport, the AIEC state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in Aqaba's growth as a premier destination for major events.

The completion of the Aqaba International Exhibition Center, spearheaded by ADC, represents a commitment to the highest standards of quality and excellence. Hussein Safadi, CEO of ADC, expressed his pride in hosting SOFEX 2024 as the center’s inaugural event, highlighting its distinguished status on both regional and international levels. "The Aqaba International Exhibition Center is poised to make a substantial impact, driving a major leap forward in Aqaba's events and exhibition tourism industry, and significantly contributing to the broader economic landscape of the Kingdom," said Safadi. He further noted that the center's operations would create valuable job opportunities, particularly within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.

Safadi emphasized that the Aqaba International Exhibition Center marks a transformative milestone in Aqaba's tourism trajectory. "In partnership with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), ADC will continue to attract world-class events and exhibitions, stimulating economic growth and reinforcing Jordan's position as a key regional hub for business and tourism," he added.

At SOFEX 2024, ADC will participate through a dedicated booth featuring an array of investment opportunities within Aqaba. The event will also serve as the platform for the unveiling of ADC's new brand identity, reflecting the corporation’s ambitious vision to cement its status as a leading investment entity in the Middle East.

ADC, during the exhibition, will showcase several key projects that are under construction and development by ADC, including the Aqaba International Circuit, which is set to elevate the Kingdom's profile on the global motorsport stage, the Heritage Aircraft Museum, offering visitors a unique glimpse into a collection of historical military and civilian aircraft, and the "Aqaba Agri-Food Tech Corridor" project, aimed at promoting sustainability, generating employment, and enhancing Jordan’s food security.

Looking ahead, Safadi announced: “The Aqaba International Exhibition Center, in collaboration with ASEZA and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), will host the prestigious Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress in October 2025. This event will bring together the world’s most influential wedding planners and industry leaders”, He elaborated that this will further positioning Aqaba as a premier global destination for high-profile events and will contribute to growing the MICE industry in Aqaba.