Jordanian remittances from Qatar equal $120m in Q1 2023

By JT - Apr 13,2023 - Last updated at Apr 13,2023

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AMMAN — Remittances of Jordanians working in Qatar amounted to $120 million in the first quarter of 2023, marking an increase of 9 per cent from the $110 million recorded in the same period of 2022, Qatar-based exchange firms said on Thursday.

In interviews with the Jordan News Agency, Petra, the firms confirmed that the sustained growth of remittances from Jordanian workers in Qatar highlights the growth of the Jordanian community in the Arab Gulf nation.

According to recent estimates, the number of Jordanians in Qatar now stands at 70,000, compared with a population of 60,000 recorded two years ago.

Recently, several Jordanian enterprises and trade names have entered the Qatari market, particularly Doha, including popular cuisine and traditional goods brands, as well as prominent names in the restaurant industry.

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