Oil production retains its key role in the economy, however plans are under way to encourage diversification away from hydrocarbons towards an economy that is more knowledge based. The political climate has been characterised of late by a number of disputes, often resulting in either the resignation of the government or the dissolution of parliament, which has contributed to the slow progress of some projects.
The future of Aqaba’s economy depends partly upon the development of its transport infrastructure, with industry and tourism reliant on the effectiveness of transport links. And as the Gulf of Aqaba’s largest city and Jordan’s only seaport, the implications of its trans-port industry spreads well beyond the local economy.
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