Minister of Labor Dr. Khalid Al-Bakkar visited one of the largest garment and knitting factories in Dhuleil on Wednesday to discuss with the investor plans to increase the number of Jordanian employees.
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During the visit, Al-Bakkar agreed in principle with the investor to train 150–200 young Jordanians in technical skills at training institute programs, preparing them to join the factory workforce upon completion.
The visit was accompanied by Zarqa Governor Dr. Firas Abu Qaoud, the Director of Labor Inspection Eng. Haitham Al-Najdawi, and Director of Labor Relations Adnan Al-Dahamsheh. Al-Bakkar emphasized the government’s commitment to making the private sector a key partner in achieving economic vision targets set by King Abdullah II.
The minister highlighted the government’s focus on providing a safe and investor-friendly environment to create more employment opportunities for Jordanians.
Investor Eihab Abdel Aal praised the collaboration with the Ministry of Labor, noting that the factory, established 25 years ago, is among the largest employers of Jordanians in the garment sector. He also mentioned plans to expand investments in Jordan, including a production branch in Al-Azraq, with the main Dhuleil factory currently employing approximately 1,762 Jordanian men and women.
