AMMAN — Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Wednesday signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to launch a Smart City project and enhance Aqaba’s capacities in this field. This vision features smart governance and public administration, smart infrastructure, intelligent traffic and transport, and smart environment, tourism, economy, and energy. During the ceremony, Hindawi said the MoUs form part of Aqaba’s smart transformation across daily and public life, under the "Enhancing ASEZA’s Capacities in Smart City Development" project. Hindawi noted the initiative aligns with ASEZA’s Strategic Plan (2024–2028) and the Economic Modernization Vision, under the "Smart Jordan" axis. Hindawi stated this effort is expected to improve life quality, enhance efficiency of urban services, and boost ASEZA's readiness and relevant institutions to deliver smart urban projects, in line with the best international practices.