‘Syrian workers dominate agricultural sector in Mafraq’

By Petra - Apr 16,2014 - Last updated at Apr 16,2014

MAFRAQ — The number of Syrian guest workers in Mafraq Governorate, 80km northeast of Amman, is around 7,000, Mafraq Labour Director Abdulhamid Harahsheh said Wednesday.

Harahsheh said labour inspectors make regular field tours to agricultural, industrial and commercial institutions to check on the status of the guest workers.

He also noted that the directorate will be firm in taking legal action against violations in the labour market in the governorate.

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