Fayez appointed new ASEZA president

AMMAN — The Cabinet on Thursday decided to appoint Nayef Fayez as president of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA).

The Council of Ministers also approved the resignation of Nayef Bakhit as president of the ASEZA, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, who chaired the meeting, thanked Fayez for his efforts while serving as the minister of tourism and antiquities, wishing him success in his new position.

The premier also expressed thanks to Bakhit for his efforts while in office. The Cabinet also congratulated Makram Qaisi on his appointment as minister of tourism and antiquities.