Category: partnerships
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Jordanian embassy in Damascus opens
Amman, December 24 (Petra) — The Jordanian Embassy in Damascus is open and ready to offer services to Jordanians and Syrians, the Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs said Tuesday. Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah said that the Ministry launched an electronic platform to provide access to consular service as instructed by Minister of Foreign and…
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Jordan announces readiness to provide Syria with electricity
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh confirmed the ability to provide Syria with part of their electricity needs. Kharabsheh indicated in a speech during the cabinet session on Tuesday the readiness to send a technical team to help the Syria to ensure the readiness of their network. He also confirmed Jordan’s readiness to…
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Government: Jordan ready to serve as a main starting point for int’l aid to Syria
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Ya’rab Al-Qudah, said that aid convoys to our brothers in Syria had begun a few days after the transformation that took place in Syria, and at the time they were among the first Arab aid convoys to enter Syria. Jordan also is working to open the crossings and facilitate…
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JDFS: Rehabilitation underway for duty-free centers at Jaber border crossing with Syria
CEO of Jordanian Duty Free Shops (JDFS), Haitham Majali, checked on Jordanian duty free centers at the Jaber border crossing with Syria. During the tour, he said the company seeks to rehabilitate Jaber duty free centers to be ready to keep up with the “active” movement of travelers. Majali also referred to the possibility of…
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Qatar Eyes Major Investment in Syria! Energy and Port Sectors in Focus
In a recent diplomatic development, Syria has caught the attention of Qatar for potential investments. Following a crucial meeting between Syria’s leading authority, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Qatar’s state minister for foreign affairs, it has been revealed that Qatar is contemplating substantial investments in Syria. The main areas of interest for these investments lie in the…
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‘Over 1,200 trucks cross Jaber border since reopening’
A total of 1,234 trucks have crossed the Jaber border crossing between Jordan and Syria since its reopening, head of the Association Owners of Clearance and Transport Companies Deifallah Abu Aqouleh said on Sunday. Abu Aqouleh said that 132 of the trucks that crossed into Syria have carried Jordanian exports to the northern neighbour and…
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Gov’t ‘fully committed’ to reform programme with IMF – minister
The government is “committed to” the economic and financial reform programme agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Minister of State for Economic Affairs Mohannad Shehadeh has recently said. Following a meeting with journalists on Saturday, Shehadeh, who also heads the ministerial economic team, told The Jordan Times, “We are fully committed to reform…
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Jordan resumes trade with Syria after brief disruption
President of the Jordan and Amman chambers of industry, Fathi Al-Jaghbir, announced Tuesday the resumption of operations at the Jaber border crossing between Jordan and Syria using the “back-to-back” transport system. This system facilitates easier shipment of goods by Jordanian industrial companies to Syria. Al-Jaghbir noted that Syrian authorities have eliminated all previously imposed fees…
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EU chief vows full support for Jordan amid current regional challenges
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday underlined the “EU’s full support for Jordan amid current regional challenges.” Following her meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah, von der Leyen outlined plans for enhanced EU-Jordan cooperation, particularly regarding Syria’s political transition process, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. “We will intensify and deliver humanitarian…
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New Export Strategy Launched With Focus On U.S. Walmart Market
Jordan’s commercial sector has unveiled an ambitious two-year export strategy aimed at penetrating major international markets, with a particular focus on securing shelf space in U.S. retail giant Walmart, officials announced Monday. Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Qudah, launched Jordan Exports’ 2025-2026 action plan, emphasizing the need to shift toward targeted client-specific export…