JD 2.849 Billion – Amman's Industrial Exports in First Five Months of 2025 - Jordan News
Founded in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry currently includes 8,600 industrial establishments, employing around 159,000 workers, with total capital reaching JD 5 billion.
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