Deal #10672

Such communities were determined to include: (i) Mdhaibie’ (also known as Al-Faisaliyeh and which is located around 1km to the south), (ii) Zaitooneh (located 1km to the south-west), (iii) Zobeiriyeh, (located around 1.3km to west) and (iv) Mothallath Al-Shobak (located around 1km to the north-west). Based on the understanding of the area in general, it is known that there is some nomadic activity within the Project site and its surrounding areas.

No use of communal lands, only government owned land

A consultation session was held on May 10, 2017, in Shobak, focusing on local community representatives from the closest settlements to the project site. Discussions covered the project, environmental and social impacts, land use patterns, and socio-economic conditions. Onsite consultations and discussions were conducted within the project area, involving visits to areas with local community activity.

The local community has shown a wide acceptance of the Project and none has expressed concern regarding the visual impact of the project.

Construction and operation activities could potentially disrupt local community and nomadic groups' activities Potential risks to community health and safety could arise from accidents, releases of hazardous materials, and the use of security personnel Mitigation measures: The developer is committed to allowing land users to practice their activities outside of construction and operation areas Mitigation measures include a community health and safety management plan to address impacts from the influx of construction workers

The project promises a grievance mechanism, including a form for crop damage reimbursement, if applicable If required, the project promises to provide assistance to nomadic groups in assigning suitable areas outside of operational areas for settlement through coordination with other land owners in the area and/or on other public lands

The Developer will implement a community integration plan to involve and integrate local communities in the project. This plan will focus on job opportunities and other indirect socio-economic benefits (e.g., accommodation services) The plan should also consider allocating funds for social responsibility programs to be implemented for the local communities. The project could entail other indirect positive benefits to the local community from an increase in demand for local services, supplies, and businesses