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King calls for building on progress in Aqaba, facilitating investments

His Majesty directs government to enhance tourism, transport, energy sectors in Aqaba Special Economic Zone

By JT - Aug 10,2020 - Last updated at Aug 10,2020

His Majesty King Abdullah chairs a follow-up meeting on the implementation of Aqaba development plans, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, at Al Husseiniya Palace on Monday (Photo courtesy of Royal court)

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday stressed the importance of building on the progress made in Aqaba and urged facilitating investment procedures in various sectors.

During a follow up meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace on the implementation of Aqaba development plans, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the King directed the government to enhance the tourism, transport, and energy sectors in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, according to a Royal Court statement. 

During the meeting, also attended by Prime Minister Omar Razzaz, His Majesty called for actively engaging the local community in formulating a vision for developing the zone in a timely manner, the statement said. 

The King was briefed by the ministerial committee on Aqaba development, formed after His Majesty’s visit to the governorate in January, on solutions to address obstacles delaying the progress of development schemes and the execution of vital projects.

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