Ammon News - The government has estimated the cost of constructing the King Hussein Bin Abdullah II International Stadium at JD200 million, as part of the projects it is launching within the new Amrah City project.
The King Hussein Bin Abdullah II International Stadium will be the centerpiece of the sports city, covering an area of 1,000 dunams and with a capacity of up to 50,000 spectators. It is expected to be completed within four years.
The project falls under the Quality of Life sector, within the initiative to encourage investment and partnership with the private sector in projects related to improving the quality of life, as part of the government's executive program for the years 2026-2029.
The tender for the preliminary works for the international stadium will be issued during the first half of 2026, according to the government.
The first phase of the project includes allocating land for productive investment projects, including an international exhibition and conference center, and an integrated sports city featuring an international football stadium and an adjacent Olympic complex, as well as halls equipped to Olympic standards for various sports, such as basketball, handball, volleyball, martial arts, tennis courts, athletics facilities, and a motor racing track.
It also includes the establishment of an environmental park on an area of no less than 1,000 dunums, a state-of-the-art entertainment city, commercial and service areas, an educational city, and a technology center for investment in the education sector. In addition, museums and facilities for cultural events will be designated, including an expansion of the Royal Automobile Museum.