Five sectors see growth despite COVID effect
By Farah Al Asmar - Jan 24,2021 - Last updated at Jan 24,2021
A view of a street in Amman during a recent lockdown (JT file photo)
AMMAN — Despite threats posed by the COVID 19 pandemic, a number of businesses have achieved positive growth during these unprecedented times, according to various sector representatives.
Sectors that witnessed rapid growth amid the crisis include mask production, medical equipment and supplies, e-learning portals, life coaching, mental health and wellbeing, and nutrition, the representatives told The Jordan Times.
Demand for masks surged from the onset of the coronavirus crisis, said Mahmoud Al Jleis, mask supplier and member of the Amman Chamber of Commerce.