AMMAN —
Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya has
reaffirmed that the issuance of visas to investors and traders from
nationalities requiring prior approval to enter Jordan, along with the
necessary residence permits, aims to facilitate their exploration of investment
opportunities in the kingdom.
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During his visit to the
Jordan Free Zones Investors Commission in Zarqa on Tuesday, he emphasized the importance of creating a conducive environment
and favorable conditions for investors while nurturing existing investments to
promote their localization across the nation. He stressed the continuous effort
to develop Jordan into a beacon and a model for attracting investments, which
would positively impact the achievement of comprehensive and sustainable
development in the Kingdom, Khaberni reported.
He highlighted the significance of the government's decision to exempt
trucks that undergo scrapping and upgrading from
sales tax and to expedite the
scrapping and replacement process. He called for a swift solution to reduce the
time it takes for civil defense personnel to reach fires that may occur in the
free zone. These delays are caused by the necessity for civil defense vehicles
to exit the
free zone and loop around to re-enter through the entrance gate to
reach the location of the fire. This issue could be easily resolved through
coordination between customs and the civil defense.
Furthermore, he stressed the importance of enhancing coordination and
maintaining continuous cooperation through regular meetings between executive
bodies and stakeholders. This approach ensures the comprehensive addressing of
all problems and challenges rather than relying on ad hoc solutions. He also
emphasized the need to monitor the implementation of the outcomes of these
coordination meetings.
Favoring local labor over foreign labor
He also underscored the importance of not utilizing foreign labor at the
expense of Jordanian labor, stating, "We must avoid pushing our youth into
frustration due to job scarcity and unemployment." He called for
encouraging Jordanian workers to engage in opportunities provided by the free
zones, while emphasizing the need to overcome any culture of laziness and
idleness.
Al-Faraiah noted, "Jordan, with its security, stability, unique
geographical location, and various facilities and free trade agreements, is
suitable for all types of investments." He pointed out that the diligent
work of the government continuously reviews regulations governing and supporting
investments to promote economic growth and achieve the well-being of Jordanian
citizens, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah.
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