ADC, ADPG sign agreements to develop Aqaba’s infrastructure…1st, final add

Chairman of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)) and ADC, Nayef Bakhit, said the agreements reflect Royal directives to make Aqaba and Jordan the gateway to a “bright” future.

Bakit expressed confidence that these projects will enhance Aqaba’s position as a regional port and make Aqaba a global tourist destination.

The cost of completing the Marsa Zayed project exceeds about JD6 billion , which will benefit Aqaba and the Jordanian economy and provide job opportunities for Jordanian youth, according to Bakit.

These agreements constitute an “important” addition to efforts to develop the Aqaba region, which will support action to increase the number of travelers and tourists wishing to travel to Golden Triangle region in Jordan, with its unique tourist potentials in Wadi Rum,Aqaba and the historic city of Petra, he pointed out.

For his part, Mohammed Juma Al Shamsi, ADPG CEO said this “strategic” alliance supports efforts of Abu Dhabi’s wise leadership and its vision aimed at strengthening cooperation relations with Arab countries, and supporting them in building “advanced” infrastructure that contribute to developing tourism and trade sectors and enhance their capability to access “key” global markets.

“We are confident that the mega projects that will be implemented under these agreements constitute a valuable addition to the development programs for the trade, logistics and tourism sectors that have been announced during the past few years in Jordan, ” Al Shamsi pointed out.

“These ambitious projects, which are implemented in close cooperation with partners in Aqaba Development Corporation, will contribute to expansion and modernization of marine, air and land facilities available to travelers and companies, to consolidate Aqaba’s position as a major regional center, and supports the Kingdom’s economic development plans, ” Al Shamsi noted.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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