During the first six months of this year, the government debt rose by JD995 million.

The government made good on its plan to shift its borrowing machine from local banks in Jordanian dinars to foreign lenders in US dollars. Three justifications were offered: avoid crowding out the private sector in obtaining credit from banks; reducing cost of interest; feeding

This is not the first time the Gaza Strip is destroyed by an Israeli aggression.

External debt in foreign exchange is the opposite of the Central Bank reserve in foreign exchange. If the rising reserve is welcome and a reason for confidence in the financial position of the country, the rising foreign debt is unwanted and a reason to worry. In this respect,

The economics of tourism deserves more research to shed light on this vital sector, to help decision makers take the right action. Available data indicate that Jordan’s net receipts from incoming tourism this year are estimated to reach JD3.1 billion, while Jordanians trav

This year, remittances of Jordanian expatriates are expected to top JD2.62 billion, while at the same time tourism receipts may reach JD3.2 billion.  These two sources of foreign exchange are responsible for supporting Jordan’s balance of payments with up to JD5.82 bi

Jordan’s industrial sector is in deep trouble. It is in a retreat mode, producing less and selling at lower prices.

Two years have passed since the cash subsidy system for oil derivatives was applied. Perhaps it is high time to put an end to it. After all, cash subsidies are the exception, they are not permanent.

A plan, or vision, for Jordan in 2025 is now under discussion. The Ministry of Planning prepared the roadmap for the process of formulating the plan.