Amman Mayor and SSIF CEO Forge Strategic Partnerships to Drive Urban Sustainability and Economic Growth
September 04, 2024
Mayor of Amman Dr. Yousef Shawarbeh and CEO of the Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF), Dr. Ezzeddin Kanakrieh, discussed enhancing their partnership to drive urban sustainability and economic growth.
Mayor Shawarbeh emphasized that the municipality, along with its investment arm, Amman Vision Investment Company, is spearheading several significant investment initiatives aimed at transforming Amman into an environmentally sustainable city with cutting-edge infrastructure designed to attract more investments.
Dr. Kanakrieh expressed SSIF's eagerness to deepen its fruitful collaborations with Amman Municipality, highlighting the fund's substantial financial role in the Amman-Zarqa Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which commands an investment of 148 million dinars. He also reaffirmed the fund’s readiness to evaluate and engage in further profitable investment opportunities that would serve both entities and contribute positively to the national economy.
The meeting focused on strategizing methods to bolster cooperation on various promising investment opportunities, aiming to maximize both the investment benefits and enhance Jordan’s business environment. The collaborative efforts are intended to develop infrastructure beneficial to both Jordanian citizens and investors, aligning with broader economic growth objectives.
