Plan aimed at recruiting Jordanians in construction sector

By Petra - Aug 10,2014 - Last updated at Aug 10,2014

AMMAN — The Labour Ministry unveiled a new plan on Sunday to curb poverty and unemployment through recruiting Jordanians in the construction sector.

The ministry said it has formed a team that will set up a database of all companies working in the sector to meet their human resources needs.

Labour Minister Nidal Katamine called on all concerned parties from the public and private sectors to cooperate in achieving the plan’s goals.

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