The State of Israel Jordan Gateway Project

An Israeli-Jordanian Industrial Peace Park

Jordan Gateway Project

An Israeli-Jordanian Industrial Peace ParkApril 2013

The State of Israel

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The idea of an Israeli-Jordanian Industrial Park was born in 1994

by Mr. Shimon Peres, following the Israel-Jordan peace treaty.

The industrial park is a result of a triangle agreement, between

Israel, Jordan and the U.S, exempting all products entering the

U.S Market from customs (QIZ arrangement).

The Jordanian government established infrastructures in 2001,

allowing the implementation of the first phase of the project.

The idea of an Israeli-Jordanian Industrial Park was born in 1994

by Mr. Shimon Peres, following the Israel-Jordan peace treaty.

The industrial park is a result of a triangle agreement, between

Israel, Jordan and the U.S, exempting all products entering the

U.S Market from customs (QIZ arrangement).

The Jordanian government established infrastructures in 2001,

allowing the implementation of the first phase of the project.

Jordan Gateway Project - BackgroundJordan Gateway Project - Background

The State of Israel

Planning procedures had commenced on the Israeli side in 2002,

(following the approval of the development plan) but have been

stopped in 2004 due to a change in ownership.

Planning has been renewed on the Israeli side in 2009, for a 245-

dunams industrial park and a 3-km access road.

On may 14 2012, the Government of Israel approved a resolution

for establishing the Israeli side of the park.

Planning procedures had commenced on the Israeli side in 2002,

(following the approval of the development plan) but have been

stopped in 2004 due to a change in ownership.

Planning has been renewed on the Israeli side in 2009, for a 245-

dunams industrial park and a 3-km access road.

On may 14 2012, the Government of Israel approved a resolution

for establishing the Israeli side of the park.

Jordan Gateway Project - BackgroundJordan Gateway Project - Background

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The State of Israel

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8km south of the northern Israel- Jordan international border crossing point.

67km east of Haifa Port on the Mediterranean coast.

90km north-west of Amman.

40km west of Irbid.

Jordan Gateway Project - Location

The State of Israel

Total Project area is 1400 dunams, on the Jordanian side

1200 dunams (700 dunams leveled and developed), and

around 200 dunams on the Israeli side (in final planning).

On the Jordanian side – long term lease from the GOJ.

Industrial potential of 314 dunams, out of which 15

dunams are built (fully rented).

Total Project area is 1400 dunams, on the Jordanian side

1200 dunams (700 dunams leveled and developed), and

around 200 dunams on the Israeli side (in final planning).

On the Jordanian side – long term lease from the GOJ.

Industrial potential of 314 dunams, out of which 15

dunams are built (fully rented).

Current Status - LandCurrent Status - Land

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Aerial photograph marking the alternatives for the access road to the Jordan Gateway Industrial ParkAerial photograph marking the alternatives for the access road to the Jordan Gateway Industrial Park

Jordanian Side

Israeli Side

Tirat Zvi

Bridge-Border

North-Sheikh Hussein Bridge

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The State of Israel

Fully operational industrial and trading park.

“Free Zone” status granted by Government of Jordan:

Duty-free (customs, vat), 12-year income tax exemption.

Area “C” industrial zone.

QIZ status granted by US Government.

Fully operational industrial and trading park.

“Free Zone” status granted by Government of Jordan:

Duty-free (customs, vat), 12-year income tax exemption.

Area “C” industrial zone.

QIZ status granted by US Government.

Current Status – Jordanian SideCurrent Status – Jordanian Side

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The State of Israel

Statutory planning, detailed planning and design completed.

Land allocated for the project.

May 2012 - GOI resolution declaring support for the

project, and appointment of an inter-ministerial committee

for all execution aspects.

April 2013 – Expected submission of the committee report.

Statutory planning, detailed planning and design completed.

Land allocated for the project.

May 2012 - GOI resolution declaring support for the

project, and appointment of an inter-ministerial committee

for all execution aspects.

April 2013 – Expected submission of the committee report.

Current Status – Israeli SideCurrent Status – Israeli Side

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The State of Israel

Manufacturing of coolant filters for light and heavy

machinery (Caterpillar).

Grains and animal feed trading.

Steel trading.

Medical device assembly.

Sewing and Textile Finishing (under establishment).

Manufacturing of coolant filters for light and heavy

machinery (Caterpillar).

Grains and animal feed trading.

Steel trading.

Medical device assembly.

Sewing and Textile Finishing (under establishment).

Current Business ActivitiesCurrent Business Activities

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GOI resolution approving the proposed plan and allocating the sources for the

project.

Informing and coordinating with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and

appointing a Point of Contact on each side.

Establishing the bridge that will connect both sides of the Jordan Gateway

industrial park.

Approving security, movement and traffic protocols within and outside the

industrial park.

Investing in infrastructures on the Israeli side.

GOI resolution approving the proposed plan and allocating the sources for the

project.

Informing and coordinating with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and

appointing a Point of Contact on each side.

Establishing the bridge that will connect both sides of the Jordan Gateway

industrial park.

Approving security, movement and traffic protocols within and outside the

industrial park.

Investing in infrastructures on the Israeli side.

Required StepsRequired Steps

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