Amman:Public Works and Housing Minister Maher Abu al-Samen met with a delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), led by Abdullah Sahil, to review the progress of infrastructure projects in Jordan financed by the fund. The meeting focused on assessing completion rates, identifying challenges, and discussing strategies to ensure timely project completion.
According to Jordan News Agency, the discussions in Amman covered the status of fund-financed projects in infrastructure, education, and health sectors. Specific attention was given to road and building projects, with an emphasis on overcoming technical and administrative hurdles to accelerate progress.
Key projects reviewed included the Desert Road rehabilitation and construction, completed at a cost of approximately $138 million, and maintenance of various road sections, including those leading to the Karama crossing and border areas like Al-Rukban and Al-Hadalat. The meeting also covered progress at Prince Faisal Hospital in Yajouz, Zarqa Governorate, and several school construction initiatives. Notably, 12 out of 16 schools financed by the Saudi loan and all eight schools from the first Saudi grant have been completed. Additionally, five of six schools funded by the second Saudi grant are finished, with ongoing work on the remaining projects.
Minister Abu al-Samen emphasized the importance of continued coordination with the fund to resolve implementation challenges and adhere to technical specifications, quality standards, and timelines. He praised the support from the Saudi Fund, noting its role in executing strategic projects that enhance infrastructure and public services in Jordan. The minister expressed hope for continued and expanded cooperation to benefit both nations in the future.