The minister of industry, Hussein Haj Hassan, disclosed on Friday the Cabinet’s approval to establish three industrial cities in Baalbek, Torbol and Jalilieh-Deir Mkhalles that will reportedly create over 20 thousand jobs. Haj Hassan said the project, which accommodates 200 small and medium size plants, is one of the most important schemes to contribute to resolving the unemployment dilemma. It will prepare the grounds for a new phase in local industry geared toward reducing the costs of production and investment. In conclusion, Haj Hassan said the industrial cities present an opportunity to make investments in integrated administrative areas in industry, including infrastructure, roads and sewerage, while providing multiple and complementary services. (Al Diyar, April 6, 2018)