The Council of Ministers decided to approve the coverage of the Ma'an Development Zone with the incentives and benefits offered to investors in the productive branches and operating initiatives. The meeting was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Omar Al-Razaz.

According to the decision, the operation of Jordanian workers in the new production branches in the Ma'an Development Area, similar to the production branches and other operating initiatives, will be supported for one year from the date of joining the worker during the first year from the date of commencement of operation.

According to the decision, the production branches in the Ma'an Development Area, registered with the Investment Authority, will be required to have Jordanian labour ratios to the total number of workers in these branches by 40 percent this year, 45 percent by the beginning of 2020 and 50 percent by the beginning of next year. 2021 ".

The aim of the resolution is to provide support to eligible development areas such as the Ma'an Development Area, attract investment and provide employment opportunities for the people of the governorate.

On the other hand, the Council of Ministers approved the implementation of the work required to address the flow of floods and drifts in the Northern Jordan Valley, and to develop solutions and urgent measures to avoid casualties and damage to property and infrastructure during rainy seasons.

Under the resolution, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing was commissioned to study the designs for the implementation of the required works from the rehabilitation of ferries, the establishment of ferries, the establishment of retaining walls, the establishment of protectorates for valleys and the identification of financial costs for this purpose.

The Council of Ministers approved the loan agreement of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance Deer Ala and Karama project for water supply and sanitation.

Under the agreement, the rehabilitation of the water supply systems in the Deer Ala and Karama areas, as well as the sewage and treatment system in the Deer Ala area, improvements in water supply systems, the implementation of new pipelines, the replacement of existing pipes and the construction of new water tanks, the expansion and construction of pumping stations, Rehabilitation of all existing water supply facilities such as wells and reservoirs, as well as pipe repairs and installation of meters and valves to reduce the amount of water lost.

Under the agreement, a central system for the collection and treatment of sewage will be established in the Deer Ala area through new sewerage and transport networks and the establishment of wastewater treatment plants to serve the residents of the area, which will be expandable in the future.

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