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Rushoud highlights investment opportunities to Australian delegation
By JT - Apr 02,2014 - Last updated at Apr 02,2014
AMMAN –– Awni Rushoud, Jordan Investment Board’s (JIB) acting chief executive officer, on Wednesday briefed a delegation from the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) on investment opportunities in Jordan, particularly in the fields of medical services, tourism and food processing. According to a JIB statement, Rushoud said Jordan’s strategic location, security and stability as well as business legislation are key investment attractions. He also highlighted that human resources in Jordan are considered among the most qualified in the region. The statement said JIB and AACCI will sign a memorandum of understanding to boost economic and business ties that aim to attract investments from Australia. The delegation was headed by Geoff Puttick, the chamber’s chairman and AACCI Director Ayed Wahab, the statement added.
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