Aqaba, June 9 (Petra) — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
(ASEZA) is actively implementing a package of developmental and
service-driven projects in Wadi Rum and Disah, according to ASEZA
Chief Commissioner Shadi Ramzi Al-Majali. The initiatives aim to
upgrade local infrastructure, boost tourism capabilities, and elevate
the quality of services provided to both residents and visitors.

Al-Majali made the remarks during a meeting held at ASEZA
headquarters with members of the Wadi Rum Development Coordination
Committee. The meeting was attended by ASEZA Commissioner for Tourism
and Youth, Thabet Al-Nabulsi, and the Director of the Wadi Rum
Protected Area, Saleh Naimat. The session is part of a regular series
of meetings hosted by the authority to assess the region’s localized
needs and follow up on the implementation of projects that improve
daily living conditions and stimulate sustainable socio-economic
growth.

Reviewing the progress of various ongoing works, Al-Majali announced
that the paving of internal roads within Rum Village is slated to
begin shortly. He added that the authority is preparing to tender the
construction of the new Wadi Rum Gate, which is designed to modernize
the entrance to the area, streamline tourist traffic, and enhance the
overall visitor experience.

Regarding village-level development, Al-Majali affirmed that ASEZA is
steadily advancing projects tied to the new geographic expansion,
which includes extending water and electricity networks.
Additionally, workers are installing directional signage under the
Wadi Rum Visual Identity Project, alongside upgrading the visitor
center and its facilities.

Al-Majali further explained that ASEZA is rolling out specialized
initiatives to heighten the competitiveness of Wadi Rum’s tourism
products. These include upgrades to the International Camel Racing
Track, reviewing proposals to optimize tourist transport networks,
and intensifying regional and global marketing campaigns to cement
the area’s status as a premier world heritage and travel destination.

During the session, Al-Majali discussed a series of community
requests and proposals with the delegates, assuring that all points
will be evaluated by technical teams within approved regulatory
frameworks to ensure public interest and sustainable development
goals are met.

Concluding the meeting, Al-Majali emphasized that developing Wadi Rum
while preserving its unique character is a shared responsibility
requiring concerted efforts from all stakeholders. He reiterated
ASEZA’s absolute commitment to executing projects that satisfy local
community needs and bolster the investment and tourism appeal of the
region.

//Petra// AF