Jordan's clothing sector continues to count losses amid pandemic
Published 04 Feb,2021 via The Jordan Times AMMAN — In 2021, the pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the Kingdom’s clothing sector, according to Jordan's Textile and Readymade Clothes Syndicate President Muneer Deyeh.
During a phone interview with The Jordan Times on Thursday, Deyeh said that on January 31, a Cabinet decision was issued to exempt tenants of municipalities and Aqaba Development Corporation properties from paying the rent, noting that all tenants should be exempted, especially those who were hit the hardest.
“The frequent closures and lockdowns affected all businesses, therefore there should be a general decision that includes heavily impacted industries,” Deyeh added.
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