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AMMAN — Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) organised a field visit Monday for ambassadors from ASEAN member states to introduce them to the investment advantages and services of the Zarqa Industrial Estate (ZIE).
The envoys of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines and Thailand noted the strong relations between Jordan and their countries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
They stressed the importance of arranging visits by economic delegations from their countries to examine Jordan’s investment environment, particularly at ZIE, noting its infrastructure and investor incentives.
JIEC Chairman Obaid Yassin said the company is seeking to place Zarqa Industrial Estate on local, Arab, and international investment promotion platforms.
He said the visit builds on JIEC’s promotional efforts following His Majesty the King’s recent visit to the estate and his directives to promote it and provide incentives to attract investment.
The initiative also builds on Royal efforts to promote Jordan’s investment environment during visits to several of the participating countries and meetings with business leaders and investors, Yassin added.
JIEC Director General Oday Obeidat said the company has attracted eight industrial investments to ZIE across several sectors and is preparing to launch a promotional campaign targeting local and foreign markets.
Obeidat said ZIE is Jordan’s first green industrial estate, incorporating advanced renewable energy solutions and Internet of Things systems.
He said the estate seeks to reduce energy and water costs through rainwater-harvesting projects and the provision of natural gas.
The estate’s first phase has been completed and incorporates sustainable solutions, including solar power, electric vehicle charging stations, green spaces, recycling systems and energy-efficient infrastructure.
