ASEZA approves 50% fee exemption for public transport operators

By JT - Mar 06,2025 - Last updated at Mar 06,2025

The Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Thursday approves the implementation of a Cabinet decision granting a 50 per cent exemption on licensing and permit fees for public transport operators (Petra photo)

AMMAN — The Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Thursday approved the implementation of a Cabinet decision granting a 50 per cent exemption on licensing and permit fees for public transport operators in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.

ASEZA will now seek final approval from the Prime Minister’s Office before proceeding with implementation, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The initiative aligns with the authority’s strategic plan to modernise Aqaba’s transport network, aiming to enhance public transportation services and improve the city’s overall urban experience.

The board also approved preliminary organisational plans for a liquefied gas storage project intended for transit purposes. The project is part of ASEZA’s broader vision to promote green transformation, encourage alternative energy sources, and position Aqaba as an environmentally sustainable city.

The initiative is expected to strengthen Jordan’s clean energy infrastructure, support energy security, and reinforce Aqaba’s role as a regional industrial and logistics hub.

In a move to enhance public services, ASEZA also approved the management and operation of public sanitary facilities in the city and along the southern beach as an investment opportunity. The initiative aims to improve sanitation standards while ensuring efficient and high-quality services for residents and visitors.

The board also gave the green light to the organisational plans for the Aqaba Tourist Bazaar, set to be established in the city's commercial centre. Designed under Aqaba’s new tourism identity, "Aqaba: Naturally Beautiful," the bazaar will showcase heritage products, handicrafts, and traditional artworks.

The project also aims to position Aqaba as a cultural and commercial hub, supporting artisans by providing them with a dedicated space to market and sell their handmade goods. The initiative is expected to boost tourism while promoting economic empowerment in the region

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