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WEB3 days ago · ACC Exports reach JD1.041b in Q3 of 2024. By JT - Oct 06, 2024. AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) recorded exports totalling JD1.041 billion during the first nine months of 2024, according to ce ... Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs. Turkish inflation falls less than expected in September at 49.4%.
A year into war on Gaza, Jordan continues with its multifaceted ...
WEB2 days ago · AMMAN — As the Israeli war on Gaza enters its second year on October 7, Jordan remains steadfast in its commitment to finding a sustainable resolution to the ongoing war on the Strip, emphasising its dedication to both humanitarian relief and political diplomacy.Balancing its historical role as a mediator in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with broader geopolitical considerations, the ...
Cabinet warns of disasters amid escalating Israeli aggression
WEB1 day ago · AMMAN — The Cabinet on Tuesday, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, discussed regional developments and Jordan's efforts, under His Majesty King Abdullah's leadership, to de-escalate tensions and support the Palestinians and the Lebanese people.The Cabinet listened to a briefing presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi regarding the serious ...
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WEB5 days ago · The Jordan Times is an independent English-language daily published by the Jordan Press Foundationsince October 26, 1975. The Jordan Press Foundation is a shareholding company listed on the Amman Stock Exchange.
Jordan's unemployment rate drops as Economic Modernisation …
WEB4 days ago · AMMAN — The unemployment rate has begun to fall following the launch of the Economic Modernisation Vision, dropping from 24.1 per cent in 2021 to 22 per cent in 2023, according to the Jordan Economic Forum (JEF).In a report released on Saturday, JEF noted that recent data on unemployment and newly created job opportunities signal positive progress in Jordan's ability to meet
Foreign minister warns of Israeli escalation, calls for ceasefire in ...
WEB6 days ago · AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday warned of the risks posed by the escalating Israeli aggression in the region.During a meeting with a delegation from Churches for Peace in the Middle East, the top diplomat reiterated the need to stop the attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
Gov’t affirms readiness to deal with any threats to Jordan's safety ...
WEBApr 15, 2024 · The Cabinet reiterated the readiness of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and other security agencies to address threats to the country to ensure the safety and security of the Kingdom and its citizens. The Cabinet also said that all "flying objects" that entered the Kingdom's airspace on Saturday night were all intercepted to prevent any ...
Jordan, US sign $845.1 million grant agreement to support …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Amman — Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Tuesday presided over the signing ceremony of the annual US grant agreement of $845.1 million to support the Kingdom’s budget in the presence of US Ambassador to Jordan Yael Lempert.Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan and USAID Mission Director Leslie Reed signed the agreement in the Ministry of Planning headquarters ...
Jordan records 295 new cases of Omicron COVID variant
WEBDec 26, 2021 · AMMAN — The Health Ministry on Sunday announced registering 295 new cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19. Adel Bilbeisi, secretary general at the Health Ministry for epidemiological affairs and the official in charge of the COVID-19 crisis, said that the total number of confirmed infections with Omicron variant in Jordan now stands at 328.
'Jordan’s growth during first half of 2022 exceeded expectations'
WEBJan 19, 2023 · AMMAN — Despite a challenging global environment, Jordan’s growth during the first half of 2022 exceeded expectations, buoyed by a strong rebound in tourism and exports, according to the World Bank’s economic monitor report.Jordan’s real GDP accelerated to 2.7 per cent in the first half of 2022, said the World Bank’s latest edition of the Jordan Economic Monitor (JEM) Fall