Ghazaleh: Reclaiming 390 dunums of undeveloped land for reinvestment in new projects
The area hosts 20 investment projects and 9 future projects with investments exceeding JOD 875 million, creating 3,100 job opportunities
Ghazaleh meets investors and reviews facilities, infrastructure, and projects in the Dead Sea Development Zone
Minister of Investment, Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, conducted a field visit today to the Dead Sea Development Zone as part of the government’s efforts to enhance development and investment momentum, accelerate the pace of development, assess the zone’s readiness, and support its investment environment.
During the visit, and in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of the Jordanian Group for Development Zones and Free Zones, Mr. Sakher Al-Ajlouni, the Minister listened to investors’ feedback regarding operational and financial aspects. He also discussed the challenges they face and explored ways to support their projects and foster their growth.
The visit included a tour of several projects, facilities, infrastructure, and investment opportunities under development. The zone currently includes 20 operational investment projects, in addition to 9 future projects, with a total estimated investment of approximately JOD 875.25 million.
The tour also covered a number of key projects, including the Val Arabian Hotels & Resorts project, the Onyx project, and the Dead Sea Tourist Beach. It further included visits to various locations across the area, such as Wadi Mukheiris, Wadi Al-Dardour, extending to Zarqa Ma’in Valley and the hot springs area.
Dr. Abu Ghazaleh emphasized the importance of the Dead Sea Development Zone as one of the Kingdom’s leading tourism destinations, stressing the need to advance development efforts, improve service quality, and capitalize on the unique natural and competitive advantages of the Dead Sea to enhance its attractiveness as a prime investment destination.
He noted that the zone provides approximately 3,100 job opportunities, underscoring the importance of ensuring that development efforts are directly reflected in local development and benefit the surrounding communities by expanding employment opportunities and supporting both the local and national economy.
He added that the master developer of the zone, with the support and follow-up of the Ministry, has successfully reclaimed around 390 dunums of land that had not been developed or optimally utilized, without actual projects being implemented. This step aims to reallocate these lands into new investment projects that will stimulate economic activity.
The Minister also indicated that work is underway to update the master plan of the zone based on modern studies, and to provide high-quality investment opportunities that leverage the site’s comparative advantages. These efforts aim to diversify the tourism product and capitalize on the therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea and its hot springs, thereby strengthening the area’s position as an integrated destination that meets the needs of both domestic and international tourism.
For his part, Chairman Sakher Al-Ajlouni commended the ongoing coordination and collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, noting that it has significantly contributed to accelerating project implementation and improving the investment environment in the zone.
He added that efforts are continuing, in coordination with the Ministry, to develop the investment interface at the entrance of the Dead Sea Development Zone and update its visual identity, enhancing its readiness to receive investors and tourists. This is in addition to developing practical solutions to address challenges related to the nature of the area and ensuring the provision of essential services to further strengthen its appeal as a leading investment and tourism destination.