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Jordan and Syria Discuss Preparations for Third Session of Higher Coordination Council

Al-Taj News – Jordan and Syria discussed on Wednesday preparations for the third session of the Higher Coordination Council, scheduled to be held in Damascus in October this year. According to a joint Jordanian-Syrian statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (Ayman Safadi) and Syrian Foreign Minister (Asaad Al-Shaibani) discussed preparations for the third session of…

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Abu Ghazaleh: We Will Present 40 Investment Opportunities to European Investors

Al-Taj News – Investment Minister Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said that the Jordanian-European Investment Conference, scheduled to be held on November 19 at the Dead Sea, represents a practical platform for strengthening the strategic and comprehensive partnership between Jordan and the European Union and translating it into investment partnerships and quality projects that create added value for the national economy…

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Apartment Sales in Jordan Exceed 22,000 in 8 Months .. What Do the Figures Reveal?

Al-Taj News – Sales of apartments ranging in size from 120 to 150 square meters in the Kingdom increased by 6% during the first eight months of the current year, reaching 6,552 apartments, compared with 6,197 apartments during the same period in 2025, according to the monthly report of the Department of Lands and Survey. According to the report, sales…

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A Decade of Innovation and Social Impact:Winners of 10th Local Edition of Orange Social Venture Prize 2026 Announced

Orange Jordan has announced the winners of the 10th local edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) for 2026, marking a decade of supporting entrepreneurs who turn innovative ideas and digital solutions into ventures with meaningful social and environmental impact. The announcement ceremony was attended by the CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, several members of the Executive…

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Hassan’s Government in Two Years… Paying Off Student Support Fund Debt to Public Universities

Al-Taj News – The education and higher education sectors witnessed a range of projects, programs, and decisions over the past two years aimed at expanding schools’ capacity, improving students’ access to education, linking educational pathways with skills and the labor market, developing inclusive and digital education, and expanding support provided to students and teachers. The government paid off the full…

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On Behalf of Industry and Trade Minister… Hijazi Opens 17th Interbuild Near East Exhibition

Al-Taj News – On behalf of Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Eng. Yarub Al-Qudah, Executive Director of the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) Ghaleb Hijazi today, Monday, opened the 17th edition of the “Interbuild Near East” exhibition, organized by Golden Gate Exhibitions, with the participation of around 120 companies and exhibitors from Jordan and a number of Arab and…

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Approval to Implement Project Expected to Save 20% of Government Buildings’ Energy Bills

Al-Taj News – The Cabinet, during its session held Sunday, decided to approve the necessary procedures to implement a project to improve energy efficiency in government buildings, in accordance with the findings of the energy audit study prepared for this purpose. The decision comes amid the government’s continued implementation of the necessary measures to achieve energy supply security and implement…

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Government Extends Exemption of Maritime Freight Charges From Fees and Taxes for 6 Months

Al-Taj News – The Cabinet, during its session held Sunday, decided to approve extending its previous decision to exempt increases in maritime freight charges on goods from customs duties and taxes, and to include all goods arriving via maritime shipping under these exemptions for an additional six months, including general and special sales taxes. The decision aims to prevent increases…

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Al-Zarou: Matching Chinese Vehicles to Gulf Specifications Requires Millions of Dollars

Al-Taj News – Representative of the Association of Automobile Agents and Distributors, Mohammad Al-Zarou, said Sunday that manufacturing errors and defects are possible in all types of vehicles around the world, noting that the issue gained momentum in Jordan after a relatively large number of complaints were recently filed with the Consumer Protection Directorate, revealing a common defect in a…

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Foreign Exchange Reserves at Central Bank Rise to $28.4 Billion at End of August 2026

Al-Taj News – Foreign exchange reserves at the Central Bank of Jordan rose by about $2.9 billion at the end of August compared with their level at the end of last year, reaching approximately $28.4 billion. According to the Central Bank, this level of reserves is sufficient to cover Jordan’s imports of goods and services for 9.2 months, exceeding the…

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