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Injaz Launches Business Leaders Campaign 2009

In a step that aims at inspiring and preparing Jordanian youth, INJAZ launched the Business Leaders Campaign 2009, with support from Credit Suisse as the official sponsor of the campaign. Press Release - 09Nov 13:35GMT
Jordan refinery upgrade faces criticism

Jordan's government is proceeding with a project to expand the Jordanian refinery, amid calls for full liberation of the energy market, including prospects of building a new facility. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:12GMT
JSC halts trading in shares of Arab Assurers

Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) on Sunday suspended trading in the shares of Arab Assurers as of yesterday until another notice. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:10GMT
SDC details stakes of Jordanians in banks, insurance and industrial companies

Jordanian investments in the banking sector until the end of last month amounted to JD4.8 billion representing 42.2 per cent of total investments. At JD5.8 billion, Arab investments in the sector accounted for 51.4 per cent while foreign investors had a 6 per cent stake with JD716 million. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:10GMT
Turkish President Abdullah Gul values accords reached with Jordan

Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Sunday voiced satisfaction over the agreements reached between Jordan and Turkey, which are expected to increase cooperation between them. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:09GMT
Regent discusses investment, tourism with delegation from Starwood Hotels

HRH Prince Feisal, the Regent, discussed investment and tourism cooperation with a delegation from Starwood Hotels and Resorts, headed by Chief Executive Officer Frits van Paasschen, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:08GMT
Jordan's banks and major shareholding firms profits poised to rise next year

As of the third quarter of this year, banks and major shareholding companies became upbeat and more encouraged. They resumed announcing their profits though, in some cases, without comparing them to last year's profits. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:08GMT
World Bank : Jordan's economic reform realizes top rank

Jordan along with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are leading global and regional reformers, according to World Bank "Doing Business" 2010 report which was released on Sunday. Jordan News Agency - Petra - 09Nov 07:42GMT
Four Arab countries account for two thirds of Jordan's pharmaceutical exports

Four Arab countries accounted for about two-thirds of Jordan's exports of medicines during the first eight months of 2009,according to statistical report released by the Central Bank of Jordan(CBJ). Jordan News Agency - Petra - 08Nov 13:07GMT
Half Of MENA Employers Likely To Hire In Next 3 Months

More than half of the region's employers, 52%, are planning to recruit over the next few months, as the region picks up following the global economic downturn- 26% definitely hiring and 26% probably hiring, according to the new Jobs Index study conducted by Bayt.com, in conjunction with YouGov Siraj. Press Release - 08Nov 09:35GMT

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