Amman mayor, governor visit downtown area

By Petra - Mar 15,2014 - Last updated at Mar 15,2014

AMMAN — Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji and Amman Governor Khalid Abu Zaid on Friday visited downtown Amman to check on the measures taken by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to revamp the area in cooperation with the Public Security Department.

The governor was briefed on the removal of street stalls and booths that used to block the streets.

The mayor also highlighted the efforts of police officers to reduce traffic jams in the area.

Biltaji said GAM will launch the “Ummuna Amman” (our mother is Amman) campaign on March 21, marking the Karameh Battle anniversary, Mother’s Day and the beginning of spring.

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