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Abu Hassan elected President of Irbid Chamber of Industry and Halawa as Vice President

Abu Hassan elected President of Irbid Chamber of Industry and Halawa as Vice President

The newly elected board of directors of the Irbid Chamber of Industry held its first session today, Sunday, following the Independent Election Commission's announcement that the Wefaq bloc had won all board seats by acclamation.

After Eng. Mohammad Oweis chaired the session as the eldest member, the multi-term former president Hani Abu Hassan was elected as the chairman of the board, subsequently taking over the chairing of the session. Eng. Mamoun Halawa was elected as Vice President, Dr. Nidal Al-Hassi as Secretary, and Ameen Al-Ramhi as Deputy Secretary, while Khaled Al-Khrashah was elected as Treasurer and Mamoun Khader as Deputy Treasurer.

During the session, which was attended by the Chamber's Director General Nidal Al-Sadr, Dr. Nidal Al-Hassi and Mamoun Khader were elected to represent the Chamber in the Jordan Chamber of Industry on a rotating basis of two years for each.

Chamber President Hani Abu Hassan expressed his appreciation for the general assembly's trust in the board, affirming the board's keenness to live up to this trust and work on building upon past achievements to serve the industrial sector, the national economy, and the members of the general assembly. He pointed out that the continuity of the board of directors for a second consecutive term gives it the opportunity to continue translating its plans and aspirations aimed at developing the sector, increasing its export volume, and defending the interests of industrialists in a manner that ensures sector growth and addresses its challenges at various levels.

Abu Hassan praised the active role of the media as a partner and supporter of the industrial sector, and as a carrier of its concerns, hopes, and aspirations toward a stimulating and encouraging work environment.

Abu Hassan emphasized that the upcoming phase will witness a new launch based on comprehensive development plans that integrate with the Royal, lofty vision for modernizing the economy and empowering the private sector, considering it the primary engine for development and the main pillar of the national economy.

Abu Hassan explained that the Chamber will give top priority to the investment file by fostering a stimulating and attractive business environment for local and foreign capital, and working to overcome challenges facing investors to ensure the sustainability and expansion of their investments. He noted that Irbid Governorate constitutes a fertile and promising ground for investment growth thanks to its location and integrated potentials.

Abu Hassan highlighted the strategic importance of the industrial cities spread across the governorate and the competitive industrial facilities they house, praising the qualitative development of local factories that have managed to reach various global markets with their high-quality products. He affirmed the Chamber's commitment to continuing to provide support and facilities to the industrial sector in a way that contributes to sustainable growth, job creation, and enhanced investment in the governorate.

In addition, official, economic, and popular delegations flocked to the Chamber today to offer congratulations and blessings to the board on winning the general assembly's trust. Industrialists in Irbid affirmed that the board's victory by acclamation is the fruit of four years of overcoming obstacles and supporting growth, which once again embodies their absolute confidence in its competence, in appreciation of the efforts and achievements it made over the past four years, and its tangible role in overcoming all obstacles faced by industrialists, supporting sector growth, and effectively addressing its issues.

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