Ajloun, July 12 (Petra) – Jordan Free and Development Zones Group
(JFDZG) Chairperson Sakher Ajlouni said the Ajloun Cable Car has
achieved a qualitative shift in the governorate’s tourism sector
during its first three years, strengthening Ajloun’s position as a
leading destination for eco, recreational, and religious tourism.

In a statement Sunday, Ajlouni said the cable car has become one of
Jordan’s most visited tourist attractions, adding that it was
designed not merely as a tourism transport facility but as an
integrated development project aligned with Royal directives to
promote sustainable development in the governorates and invest in
local competitive advantages.

He said the project has grown from an “ambitious idea into a national
success story,” helping stimulate tourism and economic activity in
Ajloun and increasing the governorate’s visibility on the local and
regional tourism map.

Ajlouni noted that the JFDZG has worked since the project’s opening
to involve the local community as a key partner by establishing a
permanent bazaar for productive families, artisans, and
small-business owners. The bazaar allows them to market products that
reflect Ajloun’s heritage and identity under the slogan “Made by
Ajlouni Hands.”

He added that the cable car has also become a platform for events and
festivals that have boosted tourism activity, including the Olive
Festival, Ajloun Spring, and several cultural, artistic, and
entertainment events that attracted visitors from across the Kingdom.

Ajlouni said the group’s vision extends beyond the cable car as a
tourism facility to developing an integrated tourism-attraction
system by drawing quality investments and providing new recreational
services and facilities. He said these efforts aim to extend
visitors’ stays and increase the project’s economic return for the
local community.

The project has also strengthened tourism links between Ajloun’s key
historical and religious sites, particularly Ajloun Castle and Mar
Elias, offering visitors an integrated experience combining nature,
heritage, history, and religion.

Ajlouni said public safety has been a top priority since the planning
phase, noting that the project is equipped with advanced
international systems and technologies used in cable car operations,
making it one of the region’s most developed and safest systems.

He said the safety system is based on three integrated operational
plans for emergencies: safely returning cabins to the launch station,
moving them to the cabin storage building at the second station, or
carrying out controlled ground evacuation at preselected points based
on detailed engineering studies of the route’s terrain.

He added that rescue and evacuation teams have received specialized
training in line with international best practices and maintain high
readiness to handle emergencies, ensuring the highest safety
standards for visitors.

//Petra// AO