European Union signs EUR200 million assistance programme with Jordan September 20, 2017

Jordan will receive further Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) from the European Union.

Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, on behalf of the EU, has signed the agreement for a second Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) programme with Jordan, worth EUR200 million. This macro-financial assistance is the second programme Jordan receives following EUR180 million approved in 2013 and fully disbursed in 2015."...

Abu-Ghazaleh And, IBC Jordan and Iraqi National Business Council Together in the Service of Iraqi Economy September 20, 2017

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) signed a cooperation agreement with the Iraqi Business Council (IBC)-Jordan and the Iraqi National Business Council - Iraq stipulating the provision of various services by TAG-Org to members of the two Councils including Iraqi companies, organizations, investors and businessmen in all fields. The agreement was signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and Vice Chairman of the Iraqi National Business Council – Iraq Mr. Sabah Ghedan,"...

Saudi Development Fund to Build $57 Million Hospital in Jordan: Minister September 20, 2017

The Jordanian Public Works and Housing Minister Sami Halaseh on Sunday said that the Saudi Development Fund has approved the tender to establish the Princess Basma Hospital, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

• Jordan Inaugurates First Water Desalination Facility

The project, which will cost $57 million,"...

King of Jordan and Austrian President Discuss Strengthening Ties September 20, 2017

His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday met with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen in New York and discussed means to enhance cooperation between the two countries as well as regional issues.

His Majesty expressed Jordan’s keenness to boost economic relations with Vienna, noting that the Kingdom enjoys a safe and attractive investment environment that constitutes, through its partnerships with numerous countries, an important gateway to"...