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AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday visited Al Jafr Fish Farming Project, which is a Royal initiative that promotes development of the Southern Badia, and the creation of job opportunities for the local community.
The fish farm project raises fish for sale in the local market, with the first production starting in July. The project provides 60 job opportunities for area residents, who receive training and qualification through specialised programmes, according to a Royal Court statement.
The project is located on a 2,000-dunum plot of land, and is operated by Takatuf for Agricultural and Industrial Investments, a partnership between the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and Harmony Investments Company.
His Majesty was briefed on the fish farm’s development and investment goals and the project’s significance to the local community, the statement said.
The project comprises several ponds of different sizes for fish farming, with an expected production capacity of 500 tonnes per year.
Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat spoke about the importance of the project and its role in enhancing food, economic, and social security through meeting the needs of the local market for fish, and providing job opportunities for the local community, highlighting the importance of expanding the project in the future and developing integrated agricultural products and food industries.
Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh accompanied the King on the visit.