JVA signs investment agreements

AMMAN — Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) Secretary General Hisham Haisa on Monday signed investment agreements to launch projects, including quarries, a plastic recycling plant and agricultural facilities.

The Minister of Water and Irrigation stated that The agreements aim to enhance economic development at the local level through providing job opportunities for local communities and help achieve sustainable and comprehensive development,

Haisa added that the projects are in line with the economic modernisation vision (EMV) and part of the government's efforts to develop various regions of the Kingdom, especially the governorates, through supporting productive projects and enhancing the creation of jobs, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

The projects will support the local economy through job-creation in targeted areas, improve income and enhance social stability, he added.