Amman Stock Exchange Daily Report - 17 February

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1. Amman Stock Exchange 17-Feb-21 AMMAN GENERAL INDEX Close % Change Year-to-Date (YTD) Daily Volume (shares) Daily Turnover (JOD) 1,749.36 0.67% 5.56% 7,321,217 7,863,629 Index Perfomance Graph 1,800 1,750 1,700 1,650 1,600 1,550 1,500 1-Jul-20 1-Aug-20 1-Sep-20 1-Oct-20 1-Nov-20 1-Dec-20 Best Performing Companies 1-Jan-21 1-Feb-21 Worst Performing Companies ARAB INVEST PROJ % Change 5.00% KAFA`A INVESTMENTS % Change -4.65% IRBID ELECTRICITY 5.00% INTERNATIONAL INV. -4.76% FIRST JORDAN 5.00% READY MIX CONCRT -4.88% JOR PHOSPHATE MN 4.89% ARAB ALUM IND -4.96% TAJCATERINGHOUSING 4.88% PHILADELPHIA UNI -5.00% Top Traded Companies by Volume (Shares) Top Traded Companies by Value (JOD) TAJCATERINGHOUSING 660,986 JOR PETROLM REF 1,488,318 JOR PETROLM REF 579,987 UNION LAND DEV 703,149 ARAB EAST INVST. 539,503 INJAZ 524,679 RUM GROUP 526,677 JOR ELECTREIC PWR 522,956 FIRST JORDAN 448,517 CAPITAL BANK 455,739
2. Macroeconomic & Corporate News King urges facilitating SMEs, agricultural projects His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday stressed the importance of establishing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and agricultural projects, highlighting their value in development and providing employment opportunities. During a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace with a number of figures from various governorates, held as part of ongoing outreach, King Abdullah underscored the importance of the recently announced "Brothers in Arms” programme to continue supporting retired servicemen, veterans, and their families, according to a Royal Court statement. His Majesty noted the need to continue the process of political development, and revisit the laws regulating political life. The King urged the government to continue its public outreach on the field in all governorates to take note of citizens’ concerns and address their needs. Addressing the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, His Majesty stressed the importance of maintaining commitment to safety measures and mask-wearing. For their part, the attendees expressed appreciation for the King’s outreach efforts and his keenness to hear their ideas for advancing the state in its second centennial, commending Royal directives on supporting military retirees. JIC chief meets Omani ambassador The Jordan Investment Commission (JIC) acting Chairman Faridon Hartouqa and Omani Ambassador to the Kingdom on Tuesday discussed cooperation in various economic and investment fields. Hartouqa, during the meeting, reviewed the available investment opportunities, focusing on the commission’s plan towards creating an attractive and competitive investment environment, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. * Source: Jordan Times, Zawya Disclaimer Awraq Investments and its affiliates obtain information from sources they believe to be reliable, but do not warrant its accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose, and disclaim for themselves and their information providers all liability arising from the use. The Information in this publication is provided in good faith for informational purposes only. The information provided is not offered as tax, legal, or investment advice, or an offer to buy or sell securities or otherwise. The information provided in this publication may be displayed and printed for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, re-transmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast, or circulate the information in any form or media to anyone, without the expressed written consent of Awraq Investments. Awraq Investments is not liable for any loss resulting from any action taken or reliance made by any person on any information or material posted by it. You should make your own inquiries and seek independent advice from relevant industry professionals before acting or relying on any information or material made available to you in this publication. You rely on this information at your own risk. Awraq Investments, its subsidiaries, parent, and/or any connected parties, may act or trade and/or enter into any transaction that maybe inconsistent or disregard any information contained herein.