Governor of Aden inaugurates a number of projects in Free Zone [Archives:2004/744/Local News]
Tuesday, 1 June 2004, Aden- The governorate witnessed a significant increase of pace in the number of projects inaugurated by the Governor of Aden, Dr. Yahya Al-Shaibi.
The foundation stone to Al-Rehab perfume factory was laid, which will work to produce high quality brands and cosmetics. In a statement to Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Nafa, the progress on this project is proceeding well due to the facilities provided by the state to attract investors. The annual production of the factory is 30 million units. The project will be implemented in 18 months at a cost of 2 million USD.
Sheikh Nafa said that as a contribution to Aden Governorate, Al-Manarah Park and Al-Arish rotary intersection would be renovated at the expense of Al-Rehab Perfume.
The Governor also laid the foundation stone to an industrial storage region affiliated to Aden Free Zone aiming to transform Aden Port into a pivotal international trade and investment center connecting the Yemeni economy with the world economy.
Dr. Al-Shaibi laid foundation stones to a number of service and development projects on the occasion of 14th anniversary of National Day. The foundation stone to a cement and brick plant was laid, and the plant intends to meet the needs and demands of the free zone and local consumption. The production capacity is 70,000 bricks annually and the cost of the project is 548,000 USD. The Governor inaugurated Tehama Co. Commercial stores, working in the field of the importation of cars, spare parts and heavy equipment for local and outside markets at a cost of 200,328 USD.
The Governor also laid the foundation stone to Bin Al-Haj Warehouses to store all sorts of dry goods. The project cost 120,000 USD.
The Governor of Aden also laid the foundation stone to Maj assembly line to assemble and store diesel generators. The period until the completion of the project is 17 months, and the project is expected to cost 2,633,023 USD.
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