
Maria Weldali
Journalist and Writer at Jordan Times
Jordanian-Serbian journalist @jordantimes /Middle Eastern Affairs, humanitarian affairs, Entrepreneurship/@KingsCollegeLon / 4 Languages 🌍[email protected]
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1 week ago |
zawya.com | Maria Weldali
AMMAN — Despite the widespread use of social media platforms and messaging apps, SMS (short message service) technology continues to play a vital role in Jordan’s digital communication landscape, offering tangible economic value to businesses across various sectors. Industry experts told The Jordan Times that SMS has evolved into a trusted and efficient channel for businesses to reach consumers directly, especially in sectors such as banking, delivery services, e-commerce and healthcare.
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2 weeks ago |
zawya.com | Maria Weldali
AMMAN — A recent study by the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) has identified the most in-demand university majors in the Kingdom’s banking sector, highlighting a growing need for digital and technical skills in the industry. According to the ABJ statement sent to The Jordan Times, the most sought-after majors include Accounting, Finance and Banking, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, and Cybersecurity.
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2 weeks ago |
zawya.com | Maria Weldali
AMMAN — The Income and Sales Tax Department is advancing a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at fairness, transparency, and digital transformation, without introducing new taxes or raising existing rates, according to the department’s Director General Hussam Abu Ali.
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2 weeks ago |
zawya.com | Maria Weldali
AMMAN — Despite Jordanian banks increasingly hiring fresh graduates, a significant skills gap is threatening the long-term success of new talent in a sector undergoing rapid digital transformation, according to a recent study by the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ). In a statement to The Jordan Times, the ABJ said the study, conducted in the first quarter of 2025, gathered responses from human resources executives across Jordan’s banking institutions.
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3 weeks ago |
zawya.com | Maria Weldali
AMMAN — Representing HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, former health minister Saad Jaber on Tuesday opened the regional conference “Between Scarred Landscapes and Safe Havens: Visualising the Future of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the Middle East.” Organised by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the two-day conference brought together policymakers, researchers, humanitarian workers, and mental health experts to examine the evolving role of MHPSS in a region marked by...
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