News Stories for Monday, August 23, 1999

All stories from the Jordan Times unless specified otherwise.


Lower House approves amended Companies Law
Sheikh Hussein bridge to be inaugurated today
Reduction on customs on cars: Blessing for prospective buyers, curse for second-hand car dealers
Lack of long-term solutions to water problem 'will lead to catastrophe'
The 50th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions: Jordan calls for stronger implementation of humanitarian law Local initiative to advance women's health earns praise of Queen Rania
Queen Noor expresses appreciation to 'Jordanian family' on 48th birthday

Web of complex economic realities complicate future of Gulf employment
Thin Amman bourse lower at start of weekly trade
Audit Bureau finds major irregularities at Royal Jordanian and other government institutions


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