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​Prime Minister Jafar Hassan stated during a Cabinet session in Ma'an Governorate that there are very important economic opportunities for Ma'an that must be utilized, adding that the government will move forward with these opportunities over the next two years to enable the governorate to embark on a sustainable development process.
​The Prime Minister added that the regional situation is difficult and the surrounding crises are far from easy, impacting both the region and the world and potentially lasting for months or years. However, he stressed that determination and effort remain stronger, following the directives of His Majesty the King during challenging times.
​Hassan emphasized that all efforts today are focused on building the economy, improving services, and enabling citizens to secure essential income opportunities as the ultimate priority. He noted that the government is working to strengthen local and economic resilience to withstand regional crises and challenges, even if they persist.
​He added that under the leadership of His Majesty and through the strength of the armed forces and security institutions, focus can now be fully directed toward building the economy in detail, guided by the strategic vision set out in the Economic Modernization Vision in accordance with the Royal Letter of Designation.
​Regarding the Ma'an Development Zone, the Prime Minister stated that it must be elevated to a much higher level. He noted that incentives have been introduced to enhance its competitiveness and attract investment, including a 50% reduction in land prices, a 75% reduction in electricity costs for the first two years of projects, and incentives for employing Jordanian workers.
​He highlighted that this visit marks the government's fifth working visit to Ma'an Governorate over the past two years, reaffirming commitment to executing all projects and programs pledged under the governorate's developmental vision and tracking their progress.
​Hassan revealed that the completion rate of projects and programs within Ma'an's developmental vision has reached over 81%, encompassing 127 projects across various sectors with a total cost of approximately a quarter of a billion dinars over three years.
​Source: Rum News Agency