DUBAI: Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh has announced new measures to alleviate the country’s economic burdens, particularly focusing on COVID-19 hard-hit sectors.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Al-Khasawneh said $451.3 million will be allocated to expand social protection for families and individuals.
An interest-free loan of $28.2 million will be used for rebuilding Jordan’s tourism industry, he announced, adding the government will also fund other sectors to protect 180,000 jobs.
The beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund will also be expanded under the new measures, covering 400,000 people more with a budget of $141 million.
