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Al Qweismeh, Al Jweideh, Abu ‘Alanda and Al Raqim

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About the Region:

Al Qweismeh lies in the south eastern region of Greater Amman. The eleventh-designated region of Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) twenty Regions, Al Qweismeh has a population of 120,000 and an area covering 71.5 km2.

Prior to 11/1/1978, the area was part of Al Qweismeh Municipality. Since then, the Municipality, along with the following surrounding areas, was annexed to GAM:

Municipality of Al Qweismeh and Jweideh;

Abu ‘Alanda Municipality; and

Al Raqim Rural Council.

In 2001, the following municipalities were added to GAM:

Al Abdaliya,

Al Khushafiya East and Al Khushafiya West.

Al Qweismeh is one of the largest regions in terms of industrial and vocational projects, as it has numerous factories and vocational trade shops.

Al Qweismeh Regional Directorate earned in 2002 the ISO 9001 certificate for quality administration.

The Directorate employs 368 people as follows:

50 Professionals

102 employees

216 Laborers

Major Roads / Length in m:

1. Ring Road – 13,300

2. Al Yarmouk St. – 3,300

3. Ten Bridges – 5,200

4. Prince Hassan St. – 2,500

5.Sahab Road – 5,000

6.Azraq – Sawami’ Rd. – 5,400

Major Projects Accomplished in the Region:

Abu ‘Alanda Tunnel

Al Jumrok Tunnel

Sahab Triangle Tunnel







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