Document 20: 2003 Aqaba Special Economic Zone Gaming Agreement between GOJ and Ayla Corporation

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Document 20: 2003 Aqaba Special Economic Zone Gaming Agreement between GOJ and Ayla Corporation

“Aqaba Special Economic Zone Gaming Agreement,” a contract signed on December 19, 2003, by the Government of Jordan (by Nader Dahabi) and Ayla Corporation (by Khaled Masri, nephew of the GOJ Speaker of the Senate). This Gaming Agreement has never been made public. Ayla still owns the Casino licenses, as it is valid for 50 years. Faisal Fayyez was Prime Minister when it was signed and executed.

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