Amidst the coronavirus crisis, the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), in cooperation with the entire banking sector, has employed “effective tools” in monetary and fiscal policy to offer the necessary …
Financial assistance to Jordan shows ‘global confidence’ in Kingdom’s economy — Razzaz
Financial assistance and donations provided to the Kingdom reflect global confidence in the performance of the national economy, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Omar Razzaz said on Monday, …
US experts commend Jordan for ‘turning crisis into golden opportunity’
US experts have commended the financial measures taken by the Jordanian government and the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy.Three experts …
Humanitarian aid to Syria meets Russian resistance at the UN Security Council
Should Russia get its way at the UN Security Council this week, millions of Syrians could lose access to crucial humanitarian aid while in the midst of an economic crisis that’s sent the cost of food …
Here’s Why Thailand’s Dire Economic Outlook Is the Worst in Asia
Thailand has been cited as a success story in containing the coronavirus outbreak, having gone more than 40 days without any local transmission of Covid-19. Yet its economic outlook is the darkest in …
Fearing sanctions, Palestinian banks refusing to pay out terror stipends
Four banks are again refusing to dispense stipends that the Palestine Liberation Organization pays to convicted terrorists, allegedly for fear of Israeli sanctions that go into effect on July 19.
Chinese business briefing: Getting back on track
A Kazakh bureaucrat sifting through the heaps of dire economic news these days would be rewarded by a glance at Chinese customs data …
Amlak Finance signs agreement with Dubai Land Department
Amlak Finance has announced a newly formed partnership with Dubai Land Department (DLD), which aims at allowing customers to invest in …
IRENA forges UAE sustainable finance pact
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and global financial centre Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly commit to progressing …
Live COVID-19 updates: Sri Lanka sees 91.06-pct COVID-19 recovery rate
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. COLOMBO — Sri Lanka sees a 91.06-percent recovery rate of the COVID-19 patients, local media quoting the country’s …