Nayrouz News Agency : Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tareq Hammouri on Thursday announced the extension of working hours for all economic activities until 1am and the beginning of curfew hours at 2am as of Thursday.

Hammouri, chairman of the work, production and supply chains committee, said that the decision comes after a recommendation from the committee and in response to a demand by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The minister noted that all government decisions are subject to revision in a way that serves the public interest.