Aqaba, May 29 (Petra)– The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
(ASEZA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, continued
its environmental awareness and cleanup campaign for the second
consecutive day in the Al-Sadasiyat area, as part of ongoing efforts
to preserve the cleanliness of the city and promote environmental
awareness among residents and visitors during the Eid holiday season.

Commissioner for Environment and Public Safety at ASEZA, Nidal
Al-Aouran, said the campaign is being implemented under the national
plan to reduce littering and aligns with the authority’s vision of
enhancing environmental sustainability and fostering a culture of
social responsibility and volunteerism.

He stressed the importance of cooperation among institutions,
organizations and individuals in protecting the environment and
maintaining public facilities.

The campaign included extensive field cleaning activities across the
area, in addition to direct awareness outreach targeting citizens and
visitors on the importance of protecting the environment and adopting
positive practices that help keep public areas clean and safe.

Al-Aouran noted that these efforts reflect the civilized image of
Aqaba as a distinguished tourist and economic destination, especially
during periods of increased activity in public spaces.

The campaign was attended by Director of the Environment Directorate
Taghreed Al-Maaytah, environmental police personnel, and several
community and volunteer initiatives in Aqaba, including the “Leave a
Trace” initiative, the “Positive World” initiative, and the Joint
Services Council, as part of efforts to strengthen community
partnerships and support volunteer work aimed at protecting the
environment.

//Petra// MF