Safeway signs agreement with Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)

The meeting was attended by his Excellency Engineer Nader Al Dahabi, Chief Executive Commissioner of ASEZA, and Abdullah El-Jazara, Chief Commercial Officer of The Sultan Center TSC Safeway.

Upon this agreement, TSC / Safeway will now own a piece of land located in the territories of ASEZA with the aim to build the first wholesale center of its kind in Aqaba. This agreement comes in implementation of Safeway's expansion plan which aims at increasing the number of its outlets in multi format retailing across the Kingdom.

'We are pleased to be signing this agreement with Safeway, as a leading name in the retail market. We are confident that this enterprise will positively contribute to raising and consolidating the profile of Aqaba as a destination for successful investment,' said H.E Engineer Nader Al Dahabi, Chief Executive Commissioner of ASEZA.

'We take pride in our rewarding relationship with a professional pioneer such as ASEZA. This agreement, which comes in line with our ultimate objective of exceeding customer satisfaction, will mark up a very significant milestone in our portfolio as Sultan Center -Safeway.' said El-Jazara.

'Following the great success of a warehouse store concept in Al Zarqa and recently in Al Muqablein, we are positive that our new project in Aqaba will add to our remarkable series of achievements in the Kingdom.' Added El-Jazara.

This 35, 000 m2 colossal project is significant for its diversified facilities and sections, including a vast parking area, wholesale center that offer groceries, dairy, frozen, fresh foods and general merchandise items under one roof at extremely competitive prices which provide the Jordanian consumers with a wide range of options as well as a peaceful and enjoyable shopping experience. This new wholesale center in Aqaba will be the 15th Safeway branch, and the third wholesale center in Jordan.

Since its acquisition by Sultan Center in 2003, Safeway Jordan has been significant for its constant pursuit of excellence. This project is a true testament of Safeway's commitment to providing the Jordanian community with top of the line products and quality services by inaugurating new branches across the country that offer them the best deal at competitive prices and in an enjoyable atmosphere.