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Jordan News
15 hours ago
- Business
- Jordan News
Zarqa Exports Exceed JD 42.5 Million in May - Jordan News
Zarqa Exports Exceed JD 42.5 Million in May Hussein Shreim, President of the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce, announced that the total value of commercial exports (re-exports) from Zarqa in May reached JD 42,586,837. اضافة اعلان He noted that vehicles and related accessories topped the list of exported items, followed by construction materials and sanitary ware, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, food products, clothing, jewelry, electrical and electronic appliances, as well as home and office furniture and stationery. Shreim also stated that the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce, along with its office in the Free Zone, issued 404 certificates of origin during the same month, according to official statistics. (Petra News Agency)
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: SEPCO generates 30% of Jordan's electricity — minister
AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh said on Thursday that the Samra Electric Power Company (SEPCO) provides around 30 per cent of Jordan's electricity needs, making it one of the country's largest and most critical energy providers. During a ceremony organised by the Samra Company in the Hashemiyah area of Zarqa Governorate to celebrate Jordan's 79th Independence Day, Kharabsheh highlighted the Economic Modernisation Vision as a strategic roadmap for the Kingdom, positioning the energy sector as a critical enabler of other industries and a cornerstone of the national economy. He also underscored the importance of addressing current challenges, transforming them into opportunities, and working toward achieving long-term national goals, according to an Energy Ministry statement. Kharabsheh also noted that the government is working to fully meet the Kingdom's natural gas needs from the Risha gas field within the next five years, through the efforts of the National Petroleum Company. Kharabsheh also highlighted the sector's key milestones, noting that SEPCO began commercial operations in 2005 with a single 100-megawatt gas turbine. "Today, its nominal generation capacity has reached 1,241 megawatts, with a projected total capacity of 1,834 megawatts by 2025," he added. He also commended the plant's efficient operation, managed by highly skilled Jordanian professionals, many of whom are residents of Zarqa, underscoring the company's role in supporting local communities and creating employment opportunities. For his part, SEPCO Director General Engineer Sami Zawatineh hailed the company's achievements since its establishment, reporting a nearly twelvefold increase in electricity production. He also noted the broader progress Jordan has made in developing its energy sector, particularly in electricity generation. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Project inaugurated to enhance water supplies to Amman, Zarqa
The Hallabat Water Conveyance Project, funded by the US government, seeks to boost national water supply and expand the capacity to meet growing demand, particularly in Amman and Zarqa, with a total investment of $50 million (File photo) AMMAN — Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud on Wednesday inaugurated the Hallabat Water Conveyance Project, a 'strategic' infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing water supply in Amman and Zarqa. The project, funded by the US government, seeks to boost national water supply and expand the capacity to meet growing demand, particularly in Amman and Zarqa, with a total investment of $50 million, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Abu Soud expressed his gratitude to the US government for its 'generous and continued' support to the water sector, stressing the importance of strategic investments in this field. The minister described the project as 'vital' to enhancing water supply, providing 30 million cubic metres annually through the rehabilitation and drilling of 25 wells in the Hallabat well field. He said that the additional supply will help reduce the water deficit and meet the needs of around 820,000 people in the governorates of Amman and Zarqa. Abu Soud noted that the project will also provide extra quantities to other areas, as part of the ministry's broader efforts under the National Water Strategy to reduce water loss and improve supply. He added that efforts are ongoing to secure new water sources, increase the efficiency of supply and operational systems, and rehabilitate existing resources to ensure additional water reaches most regions across the Kingdom. US Chargé d'Affaires Rohit Nepal stressed the US government's commitment to partnering with Jordan in its pursuit of a more water-secure future, referring to ongoing efforts to enhance Jordan's water security by reducing water loss. The project was completed in a 'record' time of eight months and involved the rehabilitation, drilling, and development of 25 wells in the Hallabat field, Petra said. The venture is considered a 'successful' model of effective emergency response to the challenges of water scarcity in Jordan. It highlights how international partnerships, especially with the US government, along with advanced technology and improved infrastructure, can collectively contribute to meeting citizens' needs and advancing national water security goals, Petra added.
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Jordan: Clearance on hybrid vehicles rises by 27% in first third of 2025
AMMAN — The volume of vehicle clearance from the Zarqa Free Zone to the local market decreased by 26 per cent during the first third of 2025, reaching about 17,000 vehicles compared with 23,000 vehicles for the same period in 2024. Representative of the automotive sector in the Free Zones Investors Authority Jihad Abu Nasser on Monday told Al Mamlaka TV that this decline is mainly due to the progressive tax imposed on electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2024, which contributed "significantly" to weakening clearance transactions. Abu Nasser indicated that the clearance of EVs decreased by 39 per cent, as a total of 9,489 vehicles were cleared during the first third of 2025, compared with a total of 15,613 vehicles for the same period last year. He added that the clearance of hybrid vehicles increased by 27 per cent during the same period, reaching up to 4,300 vehicles, compared with 3,357 vehicles for the same period of 2024. Abu Nasser added that gasoline vehicles recorded a slight increase of 2.3 per cent, reaching 1,835 vehicles compared with a total of 1,794 vehicles in the corresponding period of 2024. As for the clearance of diesel vehicles, it recorded a decrease of 36 per cent, as the number of vehicles cleared reached 1,517, compared with 2,385 vehicles during the first third of 2024. The re-export movement witnessed a "remarkable" growth of 63 per cent, as 24,265 vehicles were re-exported during the first four months of 2025, compared with 14,876 vehicles in the same period of 2024. Abu Nasser said that this increase is due to "improved" demand from neighbouring markets of Syria and Iraq, stressing that these two markets constitute an "important" hub for the movement of vehicles in the Zarqa Free Zone, and that re-export activity to them improved "significantly" during the first four months of the year. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Jordan Times
Clearance on hybrid vehicles rises by 27% in first third of 2025
The volume of vehicle clearance from the Zarqa Free Zone to the local market decreases by 26 per cent during the first third of 2025 (JT file) AMMAN — The volume of vehicle clearance from the Zarqa Free Zone to the local market decreased by 26 per cent during the first third of 2025, reaching about 17,000 vehicles compared with 23,000 vehicles for the same period in 2024. Representative of the automotive sector in the Free Zones Investors Authority Jihad Abu Nasser on Monday told Al Mamlaka TV that this decline is mainly due to the progressive tax imposed on electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2024, which contributed "significantly" to weakening clearance transactions. Abu Nasser indicated that the clearance of EVs decreased by 39 per cent, as a total of 9,489 vehicles were cleared during the first third of 2025, compared with a total of 15,613 vehicles for the same period last year. He added that the clearance of hybrid vehicles increased by 27 per cent during the same period, reaching up to 4,300 vehicles, compared with 3,357 vehicles for the same period of 2024. Abu Nasser added that gasoline vehicles recorded a slight increase of 2.3 per cent, reaching 1,835 vehicles compared with a total of 1,794 vehicles in the corresponding period of 2024. As for the clearance of diesel vehicles, it recorded a decrease of 36 per cent, as the number of vehicles cleared reached 1,517, compared with 2,385 vehicles during the first third of 2024. The re-export movement witnessed a "remarkable" growth of 63 per cent, as 24,265 vehicles were re-exported during the first four months of 2025, compared with 14,876 vehicles in the same period of 2024. Abu Nasser said that this increase is due to "improved" demand from neighbouring markets of Syria and Iraq, stressing that these two markets constitute an "important" hub for the movement of vehicles in the Zarqa Free Zone, and that re-export activity to them improved "significantly" during the first four months of the year.
