Housing Bank Sponsors Jerash Festival 2025 - Jordan News
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Housing Bank Sponsors Jerash Festival 2025 Housing Bank has announced its silver sponsorship of the 39th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, taking place from 23 July to 2 August, 2025. The bank's continued sponsorship of the festival reflects its commitment to supporting national events that enrich Jordan's cultural and artistic landscape while promoting the Kingdom as a vibrant tourist destination. This sponsorship aligns with the bank's corporate social responsibility strategy, which focuses on supporting diverse sectors and institutions across Jordan alongside its leading economic and investment roles. It is worth noting that Housing Bank has sponsored the Jerash Festival for many years, recognizing its role as a platform for Jordanian and Arab creativity. The festival also contributes to stimulating key sectors such as handicrafts and cultural tourism, positively impacting the local economy and reinforcing Jordan's position as a regional cultural hub. اضافة اعلان
