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Jaghbir: Smear Campaigns Against Jordan's Support for Gaza Are 'Unjust and Unacceptable Denial' - Jordan News
Fathi Jaghbir, President of both the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, affirmed that smear campaigns targeting Jordan's role in supporting Gaza constitute 'unjust and unacceptable denial' and a distortion of a longstanding national commitment led by His Majesty King Abdullah II. He emphasized that the industrial chambers have been a key part of this effort since the first day of the Israeli aggression on Gaza. اضافة اعلان In a press statement, Jaghbir said the chambers of industry in Jordan launched a large-scale campaign on October 9, 2023, to collect financial and in-kind donations for Gaza, in full coordination with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) to ensure that aid reaches the Strip swiftly and effectively. 'What we are witnessing in terms of incitement campaigns against Jordan and attacks on its embassies is an unacceptable distortion—not just of institutions but of Jordan's steadfast and principled role in supporting the Palestinian people,' Jaghbir said. He stressed that all Jordanians reject any attempts to diminish or deny Jordan's contributions, affirming that supporting Gaza is a national duty and an honor, not merely symbolic solidarity. Jaghbir underlined that the industrial chambers worked in full partnership with the JHCO to be part of a comprehensive national effort led by Jordan's leadership in support of Gaza—an effort that has never ceased, despite mounting challenges and pressures. He warned that attempts to discredit this role, whether through targeting Jordanian institutions or inciting against the Kingdom, are a direct attack on a firm official and popular stance that is non-negotiable. 'What's happening—this deliberate defamation of Jordan—is a blatant disregard for facts,' he concluded, stressing that standing with Gaza has never been up for debate, but is a united national choice made by both the state and the people.
Jordan News
22-06-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Industry Chamber Urges Factories to Apply for Transformer Subsidy Program - Jordan News
Industry Chamber Urges Factories to Apply for Transformer Subsidy Program Amman – The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) has called on industrial establishments across all sectors to take advantage of a government-supported program subsidizing the cost of purchasing electrical transformers, implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through the Rural Fils Directorate. اضافة اعلان In a statement issued Sunday, the Chamber explained that the program is designed to support factory infrastructure development and ease financial burdens. Under the program, factories located within industrial cities are eligible for a 25% subsidy on transformer costs, up to a maximum of JD60,000 per facility. Factories situated outside both industrial cities and regulatory boundaries can receive full coverage 100% of transformer costs, also capped at JD60,000. However, the program excludes factories located within regulatory boundaries but outside industrial cities. JCI President Fathi Jaghbir underscored the program's importance in enhancing the competitiveness of Jordan's industrial sector. He underlined the Chamber's commitment to facilitating access to government support programs through continuous coordination with relevant authorities. Jaghbir noted that the JCI, through its Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability in Industry, is actively receiving and processing applications from factories and providing assistance in completing all procedural requirements in cooperation with the Ministry's Rural Fils Directorate. He added that 16 factories have benefited from the program since the beginning of the year, receiving a combined total of JD319,000 in support. An additional 20 applications are currently under review. The Chamber encouraged all eligible factories to reach out to the Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability for guidance and support in navigating the application process.
Jordan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
40 Jordanian companies participate in Tripoli International Fair in Libya
Tripoli International Fair, which will see the participation of 40 Jordanian industrial companies, constitutes an 'important and strategic' platform for Jordanian industry, says President of Jordan Chamber of Industry Fathi Jaghbir (JT file) AMMAN — President of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir on Wednesday said that Tripoli International Fair, which will see participation of 40 Jordanian industrial companies, constitutes an "important and strategic" platform for Jordanian industry. Jaghbir added that Libya is a "promising" market, as Jordanian products can compete "strongly, given their quality and diversity,' the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. He noted that the event "is not limited to displaying products, but rather opens the door to boost bilateral economic relations." During the event, he said that Jordanian delegates can hold direct meetings with their Libyan counterparts and negotiate investment opportunities and future trade partnerships. As for signing a cooperation agreement by the JCI and the General Libyan Union of Chambers of Commerce (GLUCC), Jaghbir said that the step would establish a "strong" foundation for economic and commercial relations and contribute to facilitating trade exchange and the transfer of industrial expertise. The JCI president stressed the need for continued government support for these initiatives and partnerships, given their "significant" impact in boosting Jordanian industry's regional presence and opening "new" markets that contribute to supporting the national economy. Page 2
Jordan Times
14-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Industrial sector grows by 4.4% in 2024
AMMAN — The industrial sector achieved a 'real' growth of 4.4 per cent during the past year compared to 2023, with contribution of 40 per cent to the total economic growth realised in the Kingdom. President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry Fathi Jaghbir said in a statement on Monday that the 'industrial sector has proven its solid position as a key driver of economic growth in the Kingdom, despite regional changes and unprecedented global economic pressures.' He added that industry has become the backbone of the national economy, as it is the main pillar in the Economic Modernisation Vision. Jaghbir said that the growth was driven by positive developments and noticeable growth across various industrial sectors, with the mining sector recording a growth of 5.5per cent, the manufacturing sector 4.2 per cent, and the electricity and water sector 4.8 per cent. He also said that the industrial output at current prices reached JD8.6 billion during 2024, accounting for 23 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) directly, making it the highest-contributing economic sector to the national economy as a whole. He expressed hope that the current year will bring further progress and prosperity for Jordanian industry, especially with the government's focus on the optimal implementation of all initiatives under EMV and enhancing its competitiveness. Jaghbir also pointed out that the industry's contribution to the GDP was supported by a 1.4 per cent growth in industrial exports last year compared to 2023, with their total value exceeding JD7.8 billion, making up around 92 per cent of total national exports.
Zawya
07-04-2025
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JCI president urges talks after US imposes 20% tariff on Jordanian exports
AMMAN — President of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir on Saturday called for a meeting of the boards of the industrial chambers on Sunday to discuss the implications of the US president's decision to impose a 20 per cent customs tariff on Jordanian exports to the US. Jaghbir said that the meeting would also go over suitable solutions to address the consequences of this decision, according to a JCI statement. He explained that the US decision to impose tariffs on a number of its trade partners, including Jordan, necessitates "immediate" actions to support the national industry. Jaghbir, who is also president of the Amman Chamber of Industry, noted that the government and private sector are working in "close" coordination to enhance domestic production capabilities and boost competitiveness. He stressed that the Kingdom must adopt policies that ensure balance in trade relations. Jaghbir highlighted the resilience of Jordanian industry, which has proven its ability to compete despite various challenges. He pointed out that Jordan's trade balance with the US recorded a surplus of JD877 million ($1.24 billion) in 2024. Jordan's exports to the US in 2024 reached JD2.208 billion ($3.12 billion), up from JD1.958 billion ($2.77 billion) in 2023, marking an increase of 12.8 per cent, the statement added. Jaghbir described the US decision as a "clear message that nations must protect their industries and strengthen local production." © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
