Where the Region's Business Comes to Meet
Positioned right beside King Hussein International Airport, the Aqaba International Exhibition Center (AIEC) gives Jordan a world-class venue designed to capture the global business tourism and MICE market. Spanning a massive 170,000 square-meter footprint with 35,000 square meters of built-up area, the purpose-built facility caters to major B2B trade shows, international conferences, and large-scale private events, including the flagship bi-annual SOFEX exhibition. By establishing a modern infrastructure hub on the Red Sea, AIEC strengthens Aqaba's standing as a year-round destination capable of attracting premier event organizers, international exhibitors, and high-value visitors.
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What hospitality and transport infrastructure supports visitors to AIEC?
AIEC connects via dedicated transit links to Aqaba’s city center, coastal resort districts, and major hotel networks, supporting full-scale conference accommodation requirements.
What support services are available for foreign exhibitors importing temporary materials?
Exhibitors can utilize ASEZA’s duty-free temporary import frameworks, bonded transit protocols, and local freight forwarding partnerships via Aqaba’s seaport and airport nodes.
How does proximity to the airport benefit trade show logistics?
Located adjacent to King Hussein International Airport, AIEC enables rapid freight handling, streamlined temporary customs clearance for display materials, and direct transit for international VIPs and delegates.
What technical specifications and indoor/outdoor capabilities does AIEC offer?
The site spans dedicated exhibition halls and multi-purpose event spaces.
What tax incentives and legal benefits apply to AIEC projects?
Operating within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZA), qualifying operations and investments benefit from a 5% corporate income tax rate, exemptions on customs duties for imported equipment/materials, and 100% foreign ownership rights.
Why invest in AIEC and Aqaba’s MICE sector?
Investing in AIEC aligns with Aqaba's strategic vision to diversify into year-round business tourism. The project leverages stable multi-modal logistics (airport, seaport, highways) to capture high-value international business travel.
What is the primary positioning and target audience for AIEC?
Positioned under the banner "Where the region's business comes to meet," AIEC targets global event organizers, trade associations, multinational corporate entities, and business tourists across the Middle East, North Africa, and Levant regions.
Where is the AIEC located?
The center is strategically situated directly beside King Hussein International Airport (KHIA) in Aqaba, offering seamless access for international arrivals, regional delegates, and cargo transport.
What is the Aqaba International Exhibition Center (AIEC)?
AIEC is a purpose-built, world-class venue designed for international trade shows, conventions, dynamic exhibitions, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events.