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Expat Remittances to Jordan Surge by 14.5% in Early 2026

Amman: Total expatriate remittances to Jordan rose 14.5% during the first five months of 2026 to USD 2.0621 billion, while outbound remittances from the Kingdom increased 15.0% to USD 806.7 million, according to preliminary figures released by the Cen…

Jordan, Saudi Arabia Talk Judicial Cooperation

Amman: The Ministry of Justice on Monday engaged with a Saudi judicial delegation to explore ways to enhance judicial and legal cooperation, with a particular focus on digital transformation and the role of technical offices within courts.

According…

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Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Attack on UNRWA School

Riyadh: The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation’s shelling of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) school, serving as a shelter for thousands of displaced civilians in the Nuseirat camp located within the

Buying & Selling

GASTAT: Non-oil Activities Grow by 4.4% During Q2 of 2024

Riyadh, The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) today released the real GDP Flash Estimates Publication for Q2 of 2024. According to the publication, there was a growth of 4.4% in non-oil activities and 3.6% in government activities, while the real

China’s Non-manufacturing PMI Falls in July 2024

China’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the non-manufacturing sector came in at 50.2 this July, reflecting a contradiction from 50.5 in June, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday. Chinese news agency (Xinhua) quoting the data, reported

Arts & Culture

QAIA Operator Highlights Sustainability, CSR Achievements

Amman: Airport International Group (AIG), the Jordanian company operating Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), announced its key corporate social responsibility and sustainability achievements during 2025 and the first half of 2026. The group said…

QAIA Operator Highlights Sustainability, CSR Achievements

Amman: Airport International Group (AIG), the Jordanian company operating Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), announced its key corporate social responsibility and sustainability achievements during 2025 and the first half of 2026. The group said…

Amman Stock Exchange Closes Higher with JD9.7 Million Turnover

Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) recorded a total turnover of JD9.7 million on Monday, with 4.9 million shares changing hands through 3,213 contracts. The general index closed at 3,858 points, marking an increase of 0.17 percent.

According to J…

Banking Sector Anchors Jordan’s Shift Toward Sustainable Finance

Jordan: Jordan’s banking sector is positioning itself as a key driver of the Kingdom’s transition to a green economy, backed by a robust financial system, an evolving regulatory framework, and growing integration of sustainability principles into bank…

JD85.2 Price for 21-Karat Gold in Local Market

Amman: The price of 21-karat gold, the most sought-after by consumers in the local market, reached JD85.20 per gram for sale at jewelry stores on Monday, while the buying price stood at JD80.90 per gram.

According to Jordan News Agency, the selling …

JD85.2 Price for 21-Karat Gold in Local Market

Amman: The price of 21-karat gold, the most sought-after by consumers in the local market, reached JD85.20 per gram for sale at jewelry stores on Monday, while the buying price stood at JD80.90 per gram.

According to Jordan News Agency, the selling …