Irbid, Sept. 6 (Petra) — Revenue collections at Irbid Central Fruit
and Vegetable Market reached JD514,680 last August, the highest since
the market’s establishment, market director Osama Hatamleh said
Sunday.

Hatamleh told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that outstanding debts
predating the current year had been collected and that 2025 accounts
were closed for all shop owners except three.

He stated that an agreement was reached between the market’s
administration, affiliated with the Greater Irbid Municipality, and
shop owners to settle prior debts, allowing traders to continue daily
operations while settling their outstanding balances.

He pointed out the market received 26,533.4 tons of produce in
August, including 16,061.4 tons of vegetables, 5,717.8 tons of fruit,
1,094.3 tons of leafy greens, 1,048.9 tons of mixed fruits and
vegetables, and 2,611 tons of items such as strawberries, cantaloupe
and watermelon.

Separately, Irbid Municipality spokesperson Ghaith Tal told Petra
that the municipality discussed the current state of the central
market with the Merchants Union of Vegetables and Fruits Exporters
along with progress on a planned new market.

Tal said the municipality places high importance on the market given
its major economic role and its position as one of the primary food
sources for Irbid and the wider northern region.

He stressed that the municipality will fully repave the market’s
grounds at a time coordinated with traders to avoid disrupting sales
activity, in addition to carrying out maintenance on water and
sanitation lines for a number of shops.

Tal added that the municipality is proceeding with its new market
project, which has been opened for investment, and is awaiting bids
for review by specialized committees.

//Petra// NQ