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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- General
- Al Bawaba
Eid Al-Adha holiday announced
Amman, May 28 (Petra) – Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced on Wednesday that the official public holiday for Eid al-Adha will take place from the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, through the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. During this period, all government ministries, official departments, public institutions, universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and government-owned companies will be closed. However, the announcement noted that entities whose operations require continuous activity will remain open. //Petra// WH 28/05/2025 11:59:59
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Cabinet approves copper mining agreement, expands customs fine exemptions
AMMAN — The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a number economic and regulatory decisions during its session on Sunday, including an executive agreement for copper mining, new customs fine exemptions, and progress on green hydrogen development. During a session chaired by Prime Minister JafarHassan, the Cabinet approved a 30-year executive agreement with Wadi Araba Minerals Company for copper mining in southern Jordan. Under the deal, the company will be registered as a public shareholding entity, with a portion of its shares to be offered for public subscription. The agreement, which covers 25 square kilometers, prohibits the export of raw materials, mandating local processing to maximize national economic benefit. Government revenues will be tied to global copper prices. Copper is classified as a strategic resource in Jordan, requiring a special concession law for its exploitation. The Cabinet also expanded customs fine exemptions to include cases discovered or documented before January 1, 2025. Fines may now be waived by up to 90 per cent, up from the previous cut-off of 2022. The decision aims to support investors, traders, and citizens by closing pending customs cases and accelerating revenue collection, aligning with Jordan's broader economic modernization goals. The Cabinet granted a five-year grace period to quarry operators in the alternative Samad area (zones 1, 2, and 3) to cease operations. No new licenses will be issued in the area, and existing operators must commit to site rehabilitation. The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission was tasked with studying incentive options for operators who exit the area ahead of schedule. Green hydrogen The Cabinet also approved a land-use agreement with Indian company Ocior Energy to conduct feasibility studies for a green hydrogen production project. The initiative is part of Jordan's ambition to become a regional hub for green hydrogen and ammonia, with several memorandums of understanding already signed. The initiative aligns with the Economic Modernisation Vision's 2020–2030 roadmapunder the sustainable resources pillar. The Cabinet also approved recommendations to resolve 419 outstanding tax cases between taxpayers and the Income and Sales Tax Department. The move is part of efforts to ease regulatory pressure on businesses and promote sustainable growth by enabling tax settlements and reducing obstacles to expansion. The Cabinet agreed to amend financing agreements under the results-based programmefor education sector reform and approved an increase of approximately JD7 million to the Ministry of Education's 2026 budget allocation. The programme aims to improve the learning environment, boost kindergarten enrolment, modernise assessments and exams, enhance the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Tawjihi), expand student registration support, and establish a National Centre for Innovation in Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The Cabinet approved recommendations from the Settlement and Reconciliation Committee to resolve 419 pending tax cases involving companies and individuals, under the Income and Sales Tax Laws. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Eid Al-Adha Holiday Set from June 5 until Evening of June 10 - Jordan News
Eid Al-Adha Holiday Set from June 5 until Evening of June 10 Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced on Wednesday that the official public holiday for Eid al-Adha will take place from the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, through the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. اضافة اعلان During this period, all government ministries, official departments, public institutions, universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and government-owned companies will be closed. However, the announcement noted that entities whose operations require continuous activity will remain open.
Ammon
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Eid Al Adha holiday announced
Ammon News - Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan announced on Wednesday that the Eid Al Adha holiday will begin on Thursday morning, June 5, and continue until Tuesday evening, June 10.
Ammon
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
PM announces Eid Al Adha holiday
Ammon News - Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan announced on Wednesday that the Eid Al Adha holiday will begin on Thursday morning, June 5, and continue until Tuesday evening, June 10. The holiday applies to all ministries, official departments, public institutions and entities, state universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and wholly government-owned companies. Exceptions apply to ministries and official departments whose operations require continuity.
