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Gasoline Prices in Israel Reach Highest Level in 14 Years
Al-Taj News – Gasoline prices in Israel will return tomorrow, Tuesday, to the highest historical level on record, after the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure approved a new increase that raises the price per liter to 8.25 shekels (about $2.77). The official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation said that the price of a liter of “95 octane” gasoline for self-service will increase…
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Obeidat Briefs Saudi Business Council on the Vision for Jordanian Industrial Cities
Al-Taj News – Director General of the Jordan Industrial Estates Company, Mr. Adi Obeidat, briefed the Saudi Business Council today on the vision of Jordanian industrial cities for the next phase, which stems from the Kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision. The vision focuses on moving from a real estate developer to an integrated ecosystem developer covering the fields of industry, tourism,…
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Over Two Days .. Jordan to Host FinTech Festival with International Participation
Al-Taj News – Jordan will host the second edition of the Jordan FinTech Festival 2026 (Jordan FinTech Festival) on September 23 and 24 at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center in the Dead Sea area, under the theme “Where Regulation Meets Innovation”, with the participation of a distinguished group of financial institutions, regulatory authorities, fintech companies, investors, and experts…
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U.S. Strategic Oil Reserve Stocks at Lowest Level Since 1982
Al-Taj News – The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Monday, August 31, that crude oil stocks in the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by about 3.1 million barrels to 286.6 million barrels last week, their lowest level since November 1982. The decline comes as part of a U.S. move to withdraw 172 million barrels from the reserves. On…
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Sources: Government Incurs 20 Million Dinars Monthly Due to Fuel Price Freeze for September
Al-Taj News – The decision to freeze the prices of petroleum products for the current month represents a new step in the government’s ongoing support efforts to address the repercussions of the global energy price shock. Although the decision is primarily aimed at protecting citizens’ purchasing power and curbing local inflation, it places increasing pressure on public finances due to…
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Arab Potash Company Funds Karak’s Largest Healthcare Project at a Cost of JD 9 Million
Al-Taj News – Abu Hdeib: Three Integrated Healthcare Projects Costing Around JD 14.5 Million to Enhance Medical Services in Karak Abu Hdeib: The Project Is Being Implemented in Partnership with the Ministry of Health and Under Close Follow-up by Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan As part of its continued efforts to strengthen its development role in the southern governorates and…
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Iran’s Economy Groans Under the Weight of War and U.S. Sanctions
Al-Taj News – Six months into the war with the United States and Israel, the economic cost of the confrontation has become clearer in Iran, with an official acknowledgment that foreign trade has declined by about one-third and inflation has risen to severe levels, while the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies its financial campaign against Tehran in an…
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Official Source Reveals the Financial Burden on the Government from Maintaining August Fuel Prices
Al-Taj News – Official sources revealed on Saturday the global pricing of petroleum derivatives for August 2026, explaining the actual costs borne by the government, represented by the relevant authorities, compared with the actual selling prices offered to citizens in the local market. The figures show that the Treasury is providing direct financial support for a number of basic petroleum…
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Chinese Ambassador Expects Direct Flights Between Amman and Beijing to Launch Before Year-End
Al-Taj News – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jordan Huo Guowei expects direct flights between Amman and Beijing to be launched before the end of the year, considering that direct air connectivity would contribute to boosting tourism, investment and trade between the two countries. Speaking during a press conference held at the embassy, the ambassador said that…
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Vocational Training Announces 11,000 Expected Job Opportunities in Two Projects in Jordan
Al-Taj News – Director General of the Vocational Training Corporation Raafat Al-Sawafeein said that the National Water Carrier and railway projects could provide around 11,000 job opportunities, at a time when the corporation is working to align its training programs with the needs of these projects and upcoming major national projects. Al-Sawafeein explained that the corporation, in cooperation with the…
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