AMMAN While locals have referred to the ancient Al Birketein Roman Pools archaeological site in Jerash as “abandoned and neglected”, tourism officials and economic experts are optimistic that proper investment and site management could bring about a positive economic ripple effect within the municipality.Jerash Tourism Director Firas Khatatbeh told The Jordan Times that the
AMMAN Unlicensed rideshare applications in Jordan have the potential to cause major problems for citizens, with tax evasion and the neglect of employees’ obligatory social security subscriptions being “just the tip of the iceberg”, according to economists. The Director-General of the Land Transport Regulatory Commission, Abdul Rahim Al Wreikat, revealed to Al Mamlaka TV that
AMMAN Unlicensed rideshare applications in Jordan have the potential to cause major problems for citizens, with tax evasion and the neglect of employees’ obligatory social security subscriptions being “just the tip of the iceberg”, according to economists. The Director-General of the Land Transport Regulatory Commission, Abdul Rahim Al Wreikat, revealed to Al Mamlaka TV that
AMMAN Labour rights activists are calling on authorities to reconsider the recent decision to keep the minimum wage at its current level, claiming that the move doesn’t comply with Jordanian labour laws.Labour rights activists said that keeping the minimum wage at its present rate of JD260 per month will further worsen poverty and increase Jordan’s unemployment rate. The
AMMAN The demand for kerosene and kerosene fuelled-heaters is skyrocketing after the government’s decision to freeze the tax imposed on kerosene this winter, according to sector representatives.President of the Gas Station Owners Association (GSOA) Nahar Seedat told The Jordan Times that the demand for kerosene increased by 80 per cent since the government’s announcement of