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Cabinet approves recruitment of Syrians

By Petra - Feb 03,2014 - Last updated at Feb 03,2014

AMMAN — The Cabinet on Monday approved a recommendation by its economic development committee allowing the recruitment of qualified Syrian guest workers in qualifying industrial zones and underprivileged and remote areas outside governorate centres.

Institutions wishing to employ Syrian workers have to refer to the Labour Ministry.

The Council of Ministers also approved another recommendation to facilitate the entry of Syrian investors to the Kingdom in coordination with the Jordan Investment Board and the Jordanian Businessmen Association.

In addition, the Cabinet approved extending permits granted to Syrian vehicles registered to companies accredited by the Trade Ministry that entered the country before November 4, 2011.

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