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Infrastructure
5.5.6.5 Provision of high quality infrastructure
The Aqaba SEZ offers investors full service utility networks including power,
telecommunications and global international communications connectivity through Fibre Optic
Link Around the Globe (FLAG).
5.5.6.6 Attractive Real Estate Offer
Potential investors have access to serviced land and facilities for light/medium manufacturing,
warehousing, residential and commercial uses.
5.5.7 Summary Lessons Learnt
 A number of detailed studies were undertaken in the development SEZ programme,
particularly with regards to the legal and regulatory framework. The subsequent design
of this framework has enabled the zone to create a very efficient and successful business
environment and has increased the ease of doing business within Jordan for external
investors. This is evident in the significant increase in FDI in flows following the creation
of the Aqaba SEZ.