Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 44

1-Nov-2010

JORDAN

Jail Terms Upheld For Former Refinery Bosses

Jail terms imposed on four executives accused of corruption in the selection of a strategic partner for Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) have been upheld by a higher court. The executives include former JPRC Chairman and ex-minister, 'Adil Qudah, along with Ahmad Rifa'i, former JPRC director general; Muhammad Rawashdeh, former economic advisor to the prime minister; and...