Business
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Ministry of Labour Implements a Two-Phase Campaign to Promote Employment of Persons with Disabilities
Al-Taj News – Secretary-General of the Ministry of Labour, Dr. Abdul Halim Dwejan, discussed with a delegation from the Jordanian Gathering of Persons with Disabilities ways to enhance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, ensure their right to work, and follow up on the implementation of the employment quota designated for them, pursuant to the provisions of the Law on…
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Relief in Global Markets Awaiting US Policy Shifts
Al-Taj News – Global markets showed relative relief following the Democratic Party’s victory of a majority in the US Congress, amid expectations that the results will contribute to curbing the repercussions of the economic policies pursued by President Donald Trump’s administration, and paving the way for potential shifts across several economic and trade files. These developments were reflected in market…
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4% Increase in Patents Registered with “Industry”
Al-Taj News – Patents registered with the Industrial Property Protection Directorate of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply continued their growth by 4% during the first ten months of the current year, compared to the same period last year, according to statistics issued by the ministry. Statistics indicate the registration of 103 patents during the first ten months of…
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Orange Digital Center Hosts FinTech Introductory Sessions in Cooperation with JoPACC
As part of the strategic partnership between Orange Jordan and the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC), the Orange Digital Center’s Coding Academy, in cooperation with JoPACC’sFinTech incubator “JOIN,” hosted specialized introductory sessions in FinTech for its students. The sessions aimed to foster theintegration between the digital and FinTech domains while enhancingthe skills of Jordanian talent and preparing them for the future labor market. The sessions, held in Amman and Irbid governorates, included training on fundamental principles and theories of FinTech, financial sector…
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$85.3 Million in Irbid Industry Exports Last Month
Al-Taj News – The value of certificates of origin issued by the Irbid Chamber of Industry last month reached $85.3 million, compared to $80 million for the same month last year, representing an increase of 5.3 percent. According to the chamber’s data, the number of certificates of origin issued by the chamber last month stood at 1,175, compared to 1,470…
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Valued at $100 Million .. The United States Approves a Military Deal for Jordan
Al-Taj News – The U.S. Department of State approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Jordanian government, including the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) and related equipment, at an estimated total cost of $100 million. The Jordanian government requested to purchase up to 1,500 units of the APKWS II system, models WGU-59A/B or B/B, with the…
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Mahasneh to “Al-Taj”: Jordan Hoped for an Improvement in the Water Reality Following the Regime Change in Syria .. Yet That Did Not Materialize
Al-Taj News – Al-Taj News –Ghada Al-Khouli Mahasneh to “Al-Taj”: 300 million cubic meters of the Kingdom’s share in the Yarmouk have not arrived for years The President of EDAMA Association for Energy, Water, and Environment, Dr. Duraid Mahasneh, stated that Jordanian water security faces growing challenges in light of the Kingdom’s reliance on shared regional water sources, pointing out…
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$4.2 Million from the World Bank to Develop Artificial Intelligence in Jordan
Al-Taj News – The government signed a grant agreement with the World Bank worth $4.2 million to finance the development and testing of artificial intelligence applications in government institutions, and to prepare for expanding the services of the “Sanad” platform to include the business sector, as part of the additional financing arrangements for the “Youth, Technology, and Jobs” project. According…
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PSUT and SSIF Sign MoU to Strengthen Technology Cooperation and Student Training
Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) and the Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, use technology to improve institutional performance, and create training and applied learning opportunities for university students. The memorandum was signed by H.E. Dr. Ezzeddin Kanakrieh, Chief Executive Officer of SSIF, and Prof. Wejdan Abu…
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Al-Jaghbeer: The Next Phase Requires Intensifying Efforts and Strengthening the Partnership Between the Public and Private Sectors
Al-Taj News – The President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Al-Jaghbeer, said that the continuous royal interest in the Economic Modernisation Vision, and what the Speech from the Throne contained regarding the affirmation to continue the modernization journey and accelerate the completion of major projects, reflects the royal keenness to strengthen the resilience of the national…
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