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Aqaba authority to set up investment zones in Qweira

By JT - Jan 31,2016 - Last updated at Jan 31,2016

AMMAN — The board of commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Sunday decided to set up investment areas for mega projects within the district of Qweira, after acquiring the Cabinet’s approval in this regard the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

ASEZA Chief Commissioner Hani Mulki said the board approved floating a tender on engineering services for the preparation of a comprehensive plan for the district.

The areas that will host industrial and logistic investments will enjoy full benefits provided under the law for special economic zones, he added.

Qweira, 50km north of Aqaba, is one of the country’s “poverty pockets” and has been the target of public and private development plans over the past years.

 

 

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