

Etihad Rail to Tender $2.3bn Jordan Phosphate Railway in 2026
Etihad Rail, in collaboration with Jordan's Ministry of Transport, is set to open tenders in early 2026 for a monumental $2.3 billion railway project. This 360-kilometre railway line aims to connect the phosphate and potash mining centers of Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi to the Port of Aqaba. This initiative is part of a larger $5.5 billion investment package involving Jordan and the UAE, with Etihad Rail overseeing the design, construction, and operation of the railway. The ra

Michael Ghobrial
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Jordan to Build Cross-Border Railway: Project Highlights, Stakeholders, and Industry Impact
Jordan is taking bold steps to enhance its infrastructure and expand its economic potential through a new cross-border railway project. This ambitious plan will see the construction of an extensive 897 km standard-gauge railway linking key cities such as Aqaba, Amman, Zarqa, Shidiya, and extending to borders with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria. With an impressive project valuation of up to $3.4 billion, the initiative aims to modernise Jordan's transport corridors and signific

Michael Ghobrial
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Etihad Rail to Tender $2.3bn Jordan Phosphate Railway in 2026
In a significant move to bolster Jordan's mineral export infrastructure, Etihad Rail, the UAE's national railway developer and operator, is set to invite tenders in early 2026 for the construction of a 360-kilometre railway network. This ambitious project aims to connect Jordan's key phosphate and potash mining sites in Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi to the Port of Aqaba, enhancing the country's logistical capabilities and export efficiency. Strategic Collaboration Between Jorda

Michael Ghobrial
Jun 3, 20252 min read
















