By : JD News Editor
Jordan Daily – Prime Minister Jafar Hassan praised an initiative by Jordanian banks to allocate JOD 90 million over three years to support health and education.
Speaking at the launch event, he highlighted the banking sector’s role in economic growth, stability, and national development.
Hassan credited King Abdullah II’s leadership for the sector’s progress, emphasizing strong monetary policies and the Central Bank of Jordan’s (CBJ) oversight. He urged continued support for major national projects like water infrastructure, transport, and urban development.
Chairman of the the Association of Banks in Jordan Basem Al-Salem reaffirmed the sector’s commitment to economic modernization, noting significant growth in assets, deposits, and credit facilities. He highlighted rapid digital transformation enhancing banking services and Jordan’s digital economy.
CBJ Governor Adel Sharkas emphasized the strategic government-banking partnership in economic resilience, projecting 2.7% growth in 2025, citing stable inflation, rising exports, tourism revenues, and foreign investments as indicators of economic strength.