Saudi Arabia to host Arab summit on Trump’s Gaza plan, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the UAE to attend
Trump sparked a global outcry with his proposal for the United States to "take over" the Gaza Strip and to move more than two million Palestinians out of the war-devastated territory, citing Egypt or Jordan as possible destinations.
Telecom Egypt and Orange Jordan’s CAB System to connect Iraq to Europe
Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region, and Orange Jordan, will create a terrestrial system connecting Iraq to Europe through Jordanian and Egyptian territories. The two companies signed an agreement under which the new system will commercially be named...Jordan and Algeria agree to boost trade, investment ties
Many Jordanian industrial sectors have the necessary requirements to enter the Algerian market, especially the pharmaceutical components, clothing, chemical and fertilizer industries, as well as the plastic, rubber and metal industries.Jordanian, Algerian businesses aim for better trade relations
The Jordanian and Algerian business community agreed to a new vision for the two countries' economic relations, aiming to open broad prospects for joint trade and investment cooperation.Widam Food signs $27mn pact with Egypt’s Frigo
The company, in a statement, said it exported two meat shipments to Egypt in March and July.Jordan elected to global body to end plastic pollution
Jordan won the direct election to become a member of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to End Plastic Pollution, which is expected to produce an agreement by 2024.Jordan, Tunisia explore higher education cooperation
Jordan Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research Wajih Owais on Tuesday met Tunisian ambassador in Amman Khalid Suhaili to discuss cooperation in higher education between the two countries.Iraq to build four free-trade zones, two along Jordan and Saudi borders
Iraq plans to establish free-trade zones adjacent to Baghdad and Najaf airports and another one near the Iraqi-Jordanian border, which is part of a joint economic city and one of the most important future projects. The country is also working to open free-trade zones near the Iraq-Saudi Arabia border.‘Jordan committed to combating terror financing’
Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Adel Sharkas said that terror financing is a threat to national economies, adding the Kingdom is committed to combating the menace.Jordan’s anti-corruption body launches National Integrity Index
The Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC) on Monday launched the National Integrity Index (NII), which aims to gauge public institutions' adherence to national integrity regulations and anti-corruption prevention standards.Jordan industries’ use 24m cubic feet gas daily in 2021
The average natural gas consumption for Jordan's industries amounted to 24 million cubic feet (CF) per day during 2021, according to data released by Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.Jordan, Morocco to launch hospitality training facility
A Jordanian-Moroccan hospitality and tourism training project will be launched in the Hashemite Kingdom as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries, Moroccan Ambassador Sidi Muhammad Khaled Al-Nasiri announced on Saturday.Jordan, Canada talk cooperation, regional developments
Safadi lauded Canada's efforts to support the Kingdom's development process and help Jordan face economic challengesSalt of the earth: Israeli artist’s Dead Sea sculptures
Landau works by suspending the objects in the salt lake from frames and later, she carefully liberates the brittle artefacts with the help of several assistants.Jordan forms a PPP council to boost mining sector
Jordan's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources on Tuesday announced the formation of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) council for mining, to deliver better services and raise the sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product.Jordan, Canada to forge cooperation in food and water security
Jordan and Canada on Sunday discussed enhancing bilateral development cooperation, especially in food and water security. Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh and Canadian International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan discussed it. The duo also explored ways to combat climate change and promote Investment opportunities. Shraideh highlighted the...Jordan to amend General Sales Tax Law to curb tax evasion
Senate Finance and Economic Committee has approved a slew of amendments to the Jordanian General Sales Tax Law 2021, referred to them by the Lower House. The amendments are designed to reduce tax evasion in the kingdom.Jordan real estate trade grows by 20% to $4.41 billion
Jordan has posted a twenty percent rise in real estate trade to $4.41 billion during the first seven months of 2022.Jordan puts up draft national AI strategy for public debate
The draft has been formulated in collaboration with experts from the European Union, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, and the UNIDO.Jordan cabinet meeting debates implementation of reform plan
A cabinet meeting in Jordan discussed ways of implementing the "roadmap" in accordance with the time frame set by the government.GCC members call for peace in Gaza, condemn Israel
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Naif Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf condemned aggression of Israeli forces on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in multiple deaths and wounded persons. He called on the international community to act urgently to protect the civilians, especially women and children.Jordan’s online payment system records transactions worth $13.4bn
Online bill payments through National Electronic Payment System in Jordan surged 27 percent in 2021 to JD 9.5 billion ($13.4bn). It involved 34 million transactions, with 51 percent increase year-on-year, said Governor of Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Adel Sharkas. He noted mobile phone payments soared 107 percent in volume...Amman Chamber members’ exports rise by 57 percent in 7 months
Exports by member firms of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) increased by 57 percent during the past seven months, compared to the same period last year. Media reports said exports spiked to JD4.159 billion ($5.86 billion) during the past seven months of the year, compared to JD2.656 billion in...Jordanian Senate examines draft investment law
Jordan Senate's Finance and Economic Committee hosted an expert in economic affairs at the National Democratic Institute (NDI), to look into the draft law regulating the investment environment.Jordan approves charter for Artificial Intelligence ethics
A cabinet session headed by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, passed the charter and circulated the document to all ministries and public institutions.Jordan draws up public sector modernization plan
Jordan king Abdullah urged coordination among state institutions to ensure the implementation of the modernisation roadmap.Bahrain joins UAE, Jordan and Egypt in industrial pact
Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Kamal Madbouly witnessed a signing ceremony Monday in Cairo that welcomed Bahrain as the fourth country to join the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development, which includes the UAE, Jordan and Egypt.King Abdullah of Jordan protests border attacks by Iran-tied militias
King Abdullah II protested in an interview against attacks on Jordan's borders by "militias linked to Iran", following deadly clashes with drug smugglers on the frontier with Syria. Abdullah called for "a change of behavior by Iran" and said that Jordan "does not want tensions in the region".Saudi Arabia, Jordan review border security cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Jordan explored enhancing security cooperation in border security, developing human resources and training, and exchanging experiences. Border Guard officials of Saudi Arabia and Jordan discussed it in the 11th meeting held between them at the headquarters of Jeddah Academy of Maritime Sciences & Security Studies. Saudi Arabia's...Biden’s Arab trip lukewarm, at best
The US president could not dispel the view that the Washington is no longer a reliable ally and he also failed to connect at a personal level with the young GCC leaders, say experts.Jordan tourism sector rides high on back of 1.9m visitors to kingdom
The tourism sector of the Jordanian economy has seen a huge growth, with more than 1.9 million visitors arriving in the kingdom during the first six months of the current year Tourism Minister Nayef Al-Fayez described the situation as reassuring. He said the return of expatriates was an important component...Jordan’s minister holds series of meetings with UN officials
Jordan's Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh held a series of meetings at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meet in New York.Jordan, Greece discuss cooperation in construction, energy, agriculture
The two sides signed several agreements to implement double taxation and the Cultural and Technical Cooperation Program 2022-2025.Regional projects vital for future, says Jordan’s King Abdullah
King Abdullah spoke about Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision for the next decade which seeks to sustain recovery the COVID-19 pandemic. The vision plans for the coming years by capitalizing on opportunities in the Kingdom, especially amid the impact of the Ukrainian crisis.After war, Syrians in Jordan find joy and jobs in dance
Jordan hosts almost 650,000 Syrians registered with the United Nations, but Amman estimates close to 1.3 million Syrians have arrived since 2011.Jordan pens success story with its chalk
Long before whiteboards, beamers and laptops entered modern school classrooms, teachers relied on the humble, dusty, sometimes screechy blackboard chalk.‘Jordan’s industries have potential to access Algerian market’
Jordan's industrial goods have a great opportunity to gain a foothold in the Algerian market, president of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Al-Jaghbir saidJordan, Japan ink pact to build AI ecosystem in Jordan
The two parties agreed on the general framework of the project in addition to a draft record of discussions and the structure of the initial implementation.Jordan port workers strike as officials sacked over deadly gas leak
Hundreds of port workers staged a strike in Jordan on Sunday as the prime minister announced the sacking of several officials accused of "negligence" over a deadly gas leak. A tank of chlorine gas fell as it was being loaded by crane onto a ship in Jordan's Red Sea port...Jordan’s GDP grows 2.5 percent in Q1, hospitality sector biggest gainer
Jordan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant market prices grew by 2.5 percent in quarter one of 2022, compared to the figure in the same period of 2021. In a quarterly statistical report released Sunday, the Department of Statistics (DoS) said economic sectors rose in quarter one of the current...World Bank and Jordan Chamber discuss investment law
Jordan Chamber of Commerce Vice President discusses with a World Bank team the Kingdom's investment regulation law and the incentives to attract new capital to the country.Jordan imports 12.99mn barrels of crude oil in 2021
Jordan imported 11.8 million barrels of crude oil through the port of Aqaba, while a total of about 1.19 million barrels of Iraqi oil were imported since supply was launched at the beginning of September 2021 until end of 2021Jordan’s exports to Canada went up by 22 percent since 1997
During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent, from US$885,000 in 1997 to $121.4 million in 2021.Widows in Jordan battle livelihood, mental health issues
The number of breadwinning widows in the kingdom is around 30,000, according to the official data.Britain offers £50.2m grant to Jordan to expand social net
The grant is part of an £95 million aid package including £65 million for the social protection sector.‘Renewable energy is 20 percent of Jordan’s power output’
Jordan has the highest transition rates to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, says the Secretary-General of the Arab Renewable Energy Commission and he urged Arab nations to develop their own renewable energy industries rather than importing foreign technologyJordan ranks 57, improves position in Global Peace Index
Jordan strengthened its position on several security indicators, especially on the crime rates in society and the indicator of security and policemen, in which it received a very high score.Saudi crown prince kicks off regional tour in Egypt
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman began a two-day visit to Egypt on Monday evening, the presidency in Cairo said, kicking off a regional tour extending to Jordan and Turkey. The crown prince will meet with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a major ally, to discuss regional and wider international...Saudi crown prince likely to visit Egypt, Jordan ahead of Turkey
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman begins a regional tour Monday in Egypt that will also take him to Turkey to bolster regional ties, a Saudi diplomat said. After Cairo, Mohammed bin Salman will travel to Jordan and then on to Turkey. The Saudi government is yet to confirm about...Qatar Chamber and Jordan to enhance private sector cooperation
Qatar Chamber and the Jordanian Ministry of Labor discussed Tuesday ways to enhance bilateral relations and the private sector's role in enhancing cooperation between the two parties. This came during the meeting of Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari and Jordanian Minister of Labor Nayef Stetieh. The...Jordan, Egypt sign deal to develop and operate logistics areas
Jordan and Egypt held a meeting Monday to discuss mutual cooperation in the field of establishing, operating and developing logistic areas. The two nations had signed a cooperation deal on the sidelines of the 30th session of the Joint Jordanian-Egyptian Higher Committee in February 2021 in Cairo. The virtual meeting...