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Ericsson sees Jordan as strategic hub for digital growth, talent
AMMAN — Jordan’s strategic location, skilled workforce and expanding digital infrastructure are strengthening its role as an important hub for Ericsson’s regional operations, according to Patrick Johansson, President and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Ericsson. In an interview with The Jordan Times, Johansson said the company’s more than 40-year presence in Jordan, alongside the close relationship between…
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Int@j, EFE-Jordan to develop projects to support digital outsourcing, youth employment
AMMAN — The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) and Education For Employment-Jordan (EFE-Jordan) discussed developing new projects to enhance young people’s readiness to join the digital outsourcing sector and strengthen the capacity of Jordanian technology companies to access international markets. During a coordination meeting, the two sides reviewed priorities for the next phase and mechanisms for building…
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Industrial sector records ‘strong’ growth, expands export base — JCI
AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) President Fathi Jaghbir said that the industrial sector achieved a qualitative transformation across various indicators in recent years, including production, value added, exports and employment, reinforcing industry as a key driver of economic growth. Speaking at a press conference titled “Jordanian Industry… Four Years of Growth and Transformation,” Jaghbir said that industrial value…
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Remittances to Jordan rise 14.3% in H1 to $2.5b
AMMAN — Expatriate workers’ remittances to the Kingdom rose by 13.3 per cent in June 2026 to $434.1 million, according to preliminary data from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ). Remittances during the first half of 2026 reached $2.4962 billion, marking a 14.3 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2025, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. CBJ…
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JIEC unveils opportunities for Chinese industrial clusters
AMMAN — The Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) confirmed on Saturday that it will offer Chinese investors the opportunity to establish specialised Chinese industrial clusters in the electrical, electronic, engineering and metal industries, among other sectors. The initiative follows His Majesty King Abdullah’s meetings with major Chinese industrial companies, during which he invited them to invest in the Kingdom. Industrial…
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Orange Jordan Sponsors the National Sumo Championship to Promote Youth Excellence in Tech and Innovation
Organized by Applied Science Private University & Ideal Ideas Foundation: Orange Jordan sponsored the Jordan National Sumo Championship, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Jordanian talents and supporting their innovations across various digital landscapes. Jointly organized by the Faculty of Information Technology at the Applied Science Private University and the Ideal Ideas Foundation for Educational Services and Consultations, the competition…
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King’s China visit offers opportunity for new level of economic partnership — JCC
AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President Khalil Haj Tawfiq described His Majesty King Abdullah’s visit to China as a “historic” opportunity to transform Jordanian-Chinese economic ties from a trade-based relationship into a strategic partnership focused on investment, joint production and the exchange of expertise. In an interview with Al Mamlaka TV on Monday, Haj Tawfiq said Jordan was…
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Jordan-China trade hits $6.7 billion amid push to deepen economic ties
AMMAN — Trade between Jordan and China reached nearly $6.7 billion last year, as economic ties between the two countries enter a new phase with King Abdullah’s state visit to China and meetings with senior Chinese officials and representatives of major companies. According to figures, cited by Al Mamlaka and released by the Jordan Strategy Forum, Chinese exports to Jordan…
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Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall and Shipping Traffic Slows
Al-Taj News – Oil prices rose on Monday as expectations of a breakthrough in US-Iranian peace talks faded and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, heightening concerns over geopolitical risks in the market. Brent crude futures rose 1% to $89.40 per barrel, after rising 72 cents to $89.20 by 02:29 GMT in the latest trading. US West Texas…
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Trump Vows Unprecedented Economic Measures Against Iran
Al-Taj News – US President Donald Trump has pledged to intensify economic pressure on Iran, as Washington prepares to impose new and unprecedented measures on Tehran that could take effect within days. These moves come amid decades of US and international sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, human rights violations, and support for armed groups. Since the outbreak of…
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