Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament Abdulmunim Oddat on Saturday stressed that there will be no compromise on the protection of local and foreign investments in the Kingdom that are essential for economic recovery and job-creation. “The problem is not with investment legislation as it is with the actual implementation and understanding by those who are in charge
Read moreIraq Saturday asked for emergency US supply of vaccines after a surge in coronavirus infections that prompted authorities to mull re-imposition of lockdowns across the country. The Iraqi Health Ministry appealed to the US embassy in Baghdad to help the Iraqi people “at this difficult time”, and urgently provide it with one million doses of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca
Read moreJordan and Iraq held talks Saturday on prospects of enhancing trade and business relations between the two neighbouring countries, which were chaired by Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Maha Ali and Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals, Manhal Khabbaz. During the talks, which were attended by officials on both sides, the ministers discussed the mechanisms to boost economic ties
Read moreThe Labour Ministry Saturday signed seven agreements with private sector institutions and companies for the creation of 3,025 job opportunities this year as it stepped up its job-creation efforts and enhance the public-private partnership. The agreements were signed by Labour Minister Maen Qatamin and the heads of the seven firms in a range of sectors, including shopping malls, tourism,
Read moreCOVID-19 killed 11 in Jordan in the last 24 hours, as the death toll stands at 4,444, and a total of 1,240 cases were recorded Saturday, pushing the caseload to some 344,800, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH). Breaking down today’s tally, the MoH said that 820 cases were recorded in Amman, 114 in Irbid, 113 in Zarqa,
Read moreThe Higher Framework Committee on the Ramifications of COVID-19, Saturday, convened for a discussion on the available options to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Jordan Prime Minister, Bisher Khaswaneh, who chaired the meeting, directed the authorities to increase inspection visits on institutions and shops and to adopt stricter penalties against violators. The Committee was briefed thoroughly about the epidemiological
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