Jordan's export in the first 6 months registered a drop of 50.8% to US$32.9m, compared to US$67m in the parallel period in 2008

Palestinian delegation underlined the importance of enhancing joint cooperation that would help find alternatives for the Palestinian economy

Israel announced last Wednesday said it would increase the operating hours of the key Allenby border crossing with Jordan in a move aimed at boosting the Palestinian economy

It is planned that Pope Benedict will arrive in Jordan on May 10 and spend the next four days in Israel

Exports from Israel to Jordan increased some 15% in 2008, totaling US$289 million. Exports to Egypt increased by 3%, totaling US$160 million

A new round of aviation discussions was scheduled for late December 2008 but fell apart shortly after Operation “Cast Lead” was launched

Fruit growers in Israel reported delays and reductions in orders from abroad due to various boycotts against Israeli produce

The aim of the meeting was to organize a workshop with Civil Servants and Chamber of Commerce executives from Arab countries