AMMAN — The
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Aqaba Special
Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), and the Aqaba Development Corporation signed
an agreement paving the way for the building of a school complex in Aqaba,
Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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The school, to be
set up in the northern part of the port city, will be co-educational for the
first five grades and will have two separate school buildings, for girls and
for boys, from the sixth to the 12th grade. There will also be a kindergarten
and outdoor playgrounds.
Minister of Higher
Education and Scientific Research Wajih Owais signed the agreement, together
with ASEZA Chief Commissioner Nayef Al-Bakhit and CEO of the Aqaba Development
Corporation Hussein Al-Safadi; two Education Ministry officials were also
present at the signing ceremony.
Owais said that the
schools will benefit the Aqaba community, adding that they are a model for
future schools in the Kingdom.
The schools, he added, will provide the appropriate teaching
and learning environment and reduce transportation costs and hassle for
parents.
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