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Jordan halts expatriate hiring to boost local employment

By CityCalc Newsroom · Fri Jun 05 2026 · Source: AGBI

Jordan has suspended the recruitment of foreign workers in most economic sectors from June 1, to expand employment opportunities for its citizens. The decision was issued by labour minister Khaled Al-Bakkar, the state-run Jordan News Agency (Petra) said in a statement.

Jordan has suspended the recruitment of foreign workers in most economic sectors from June 1, to expand employment opportunities for its citizens. The decision was issued by labour minister Khaled Al-Bakkar, the state-run Jordan News Agency (Petra) said in a statement.

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