Amman — In response to MP Muhammad Inad Al-Fayez, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said that his government will not cover up any corruption case or even a suspicion of corruption, stressing that this is the government's approach and what it pledged when it was formed in late 2020. Al-Fayez who demanded the Minister of Energy … Continue reading Prime Minister Responds to Parliament Clarification Request
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Industry Minister Inaugurates Industry Fair in Baghdad
Baghdad — The Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Shamali, on behalf on Prime Minister Bisher Khaswaneh, opened earlier today the Jordanian industry fair in Baghdad, in which 95 Jordanian companies are participating. During his stay in Baghdad, the minister will meet with a number of Iraqi ministers and officials to discuss economic cooperation, … Continue reading Industry Minister Inaugurates Industry Fair in Baghdad
Jordanian Companies and Businesswomen Canadian Market Workshop
Amman — At the closing ceremony of a training workshop by Jordan Exporters Association (JEA), in cooperation with the Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFOC) for industrial companies and businesswomen in the food and cosmetics sectors, president of Jea, Ahmad Khudari said that JEA seeks, through its activities, to help Jordanian companies and businesswomen increase industrial … Continue reading Jordanian Companies and Businesswomen Canadian Market Workshop
Jordan and Palestine To Boost Cooperation
Ramallah — Minister of Transport, Wajih Azaizeh, met his Palestinian counterpart, Assem Salem, in Ramallah to discuss boosting cooperation between the two countries. Both ministers agreed on the importance of joint cooperation with regard to the use of smart applications, and shifting towards the use of modern technological means, to accommodate developments in this field … Continue reading Jordan and Palestine To Boost Cooperation
Government Committed to Remove Investment Obstacles
Amman — Minister of Interior Mazen Farraya on Monday met with President of the Iraqi Business Council Majid Sa'aedi and told him that the ministry is committed to removing any obstacles that might face investors in the Kingdom. The meeting dealt with a number of issues pertaining to the business environment and the investment ecosystem … Continue reading Government Committed to Remove Investment Obstacles
Development Zones Occupation Up 30 Percent
Amman — Exports of the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) free zone inched up by 4 percent in the first six months of 2021, reaching JD131 million, compared with JD125 million in the same period of last year. A statement on Tuesday by the Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZG) said that the value … Continue reading Development Zones Occupation Up 30 Percent
Jordan Participates in 12th Bosphorus Summit
Istanbul — Minister of Public Works and Housing, Yahya Kasbi, on Monday took part in the 12th Bosphorus Summit in Turkey's commercial capital Istanbul. The two-day event, organized by the International Cooperation Platform (ICP), is held under the theme of "Challenges for a Better World," with top officials, experts and academics discussing foreign economic relations, … Continue reading Jordan Participates in 12th Bosphorus Summit
Experts Discuss Using Nanotechnology in Grape Crops
Amman — The "Business Creation Joint Event" held a meeting Monday under the project "BESTMEDGRAPE", which is implemented in cooperation with the European Union and partner countries to review the project's latest achievements. The project, carried out by the Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship and Creativity (JSSREC), aims to provide business opportunities, enhance social … Continue reading Experts Discuss Using Nanotechnology in Grape Crops
Jordan Trade Surplus with US Stands at JD422m
Amman — The Kingdom's trade balance with the US registered about JD422 million surplus until the end of third quarter of this year, the Department of Statistic (DoS) said on Monday. According to the DoS monthly report, the value of national exports to the US until the end of September 2021 increased by 22.9 percent, … Continue reading Jordan Trade Surplus with US Stands at JD422m
Alibaba Announces Major Changes in Structure
Shanghai — Alibaba plans to restructure its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and replace its CFO. The changes come as the tech titan faces fierce competition, a slowing economy, and a regulatory crackdown. Hit by weaker economic growth and fierce competition from a plethora of rivals, Alibaba last month slashed its forecast for annual revenue growth to … Continue reading Alibaba Announces Major Changes in Structure