King Stresses the Role of the QIZs in Supporting National Economy

Amman
23 December 2004

His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed on the role of the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs) in supporting the national economy, its role in providing job opportunities and increasing exports to the American and European markets.



The King also reiterated, during a meeting on Thursday with a
delegation representing investors in the QIZs, on the necessity of
continuing the hard work with a view to find solutions for the
challenges facing investment in these zones.



Director of Economic and Development Department in the Royal
Court Mohammad Rawashdeh outlined, during the meeting which was
attended by ministers of finance, labor, industry and trade,
transportation, Mayor of Amman and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, procedures taken, under the directives of His Majesty King
Abdullah II, aiming at facilitating and developing the performance
of the QIZs.