Ahmad Mahmoud Mohammad Al-Jarrah, founder and director of the Arab Mine Action Consultancy crew -AMACC, was born in 1960 in Al-Mazar, Irbid. He was the third child in a family of eight, Ahmad Al-Jarrah’s father worked as a police officer in the Jordanian Public Security Directorate. At the age of 24, Ahmad Al-Jarrah married and had four daughters and two sons. He received his primary, middle, and secondary education in his hometown of Al-Mazar. In 1979, he joined the Jordanian Armed Forces as a military student and served for 20 years in the Royal Engineering Corps, retiring in 1999.
Ahmad Al-Jarrah's time in the Jordanian Armed Forces was a key foundation for his future endeavors. The experiences and skills he gained, particularly in demining and dealing with remnants of war , significantly shaped his leadership abilities. His contributions, such as removing landmines from agricultural land, laid the groundwork for his transition to civilian work, ensuring his expertise continued to thrive even after his military service ended.
Al-Jarrah always sought to work within a collaborative framework to reduce the risks of landmines and remnants of war , driven by his professional and humanitarian work toward war-affected areas. To further his vision, he became the Operations Director of the National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation (NCDR) in 2005, playing a pivotal role in achieving a mine-free Jordan.
The escalating events in the world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, have caused immense suffering due to landmines and remnants of war. These issues have negatively impacted the development and stability of affected countries. Al-Jarrah recognized the need for a more professional and comprehensive approach to address these challenges, guiding his work toward innovative solutions and strategies for dealing with new and evolving crises in conflict zones
Ahmad Al-Jarrah believed that his dream would eventually come true. He set out to establish a private institution focused on landmines, remnants of war, and consultancy, seeking out trusted colleagues to help build the company. His goal was to create a dynamic, transformative organization, overcoming bureaucratic obstacles to deliver more effective, comprehensive humanitarian solutions, particularly in conflict zones. This marked the beginning of his vision to build a company focused on action, development, and solving humanitarian challenges.
Ahmad Al-Jarrah's vision materialized with the establishment of the Arab Mine Action Consultancy Crew (AMACC) in Jordan in 2009. AMACC emerged with a comprehensive humanitarian mission to assist mine-affected communities in achieving safe, sustainable environments. Driven by his unwavering belief in success, Al-Jarrah expanded AMACC's reach to neighboring countries, including Iraq, Libya, Yemen, and Syria. There, AMACC supported conflict-affected populations by offering capacity-building initiatives and providing critical knowledge to overcome threats, fostering peace and development in these regions.
Aligned with AMACC's mission and vision, Ahmad Al-Jarrah aimed to establish the organization as a distinguished entity in the field of mine action. His efforts focused on expanding its operations, integrating modern technology, fostering continuous training and development, exchanging expertise, and strengthening partnerships. These endeavors were designed to enhance the organization’s value, professionalism, and efficiency, ensuring its capacity to achieve its founding goals and set a benchmark of excellence in humanitarian work.
In the summer of 2018, Ahmad Al-Jarrah was diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away in January 2019 at the age of 59, accepting his fate with grace and carrying within him a deep commitment to goodwill, peace, and humanity.
