Amman: The Central Bank’s preliminary data reveals a remarkable surge in tourist income for Jordan during the fiscal year 2023, marking a substantial 27.4% increase, reaching a total of $7.4 billion. This notable growth can be attributed to a surge in tourist arrivals, with a recorded 25.8% rise, totaling 6,353,800 visitors.
Analyzing the specifics, the tourist income in December 2023 amounted to JD359.3 million (equivalent to $506.8 million). Although still significant, this figure reflects a marginal 3.4% decrease compared to December 2022. The decline is primarily attributed to an 8.0% reduction in tourist numbers, totaling 416.6 thousand visitors for the month, as opposed to the corresponding period in 2022.
Source: Jordan News Agency
The Randi area between the towns of Rmeish and Aita al-Shaab was subjected to enemy artillery shelling, our correspondent reported on Thursday.
The enemy also fired artillery shells on the outskirts of the border towns of Al-Dhaira and Al-Bustan, with Israeli warplanes flying at medium altitude over south Lebanon’s western sector.
Additionally, National News Agency correspondent in Tyre reported that enemy artillery shelled the Al-Dhahira site towards the outskirts of Ramia – Beit Lif.
NNA correspondent in Marjeyoun reported that the enemy’s artillery targeted the town of Kfar Kiea.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon