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Jordan News
24-06-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Remembering Tawfiq Kawar - Jordan News
One month after bidding farewell to Tawfiq Amin Kawar, may God bless his soul; even as his passing has left an unfillable void in our hearts, we Jordanians continue to find solace in the enduring legacy he leaves behind. اضافة اعلان With individuals like him, time stands still, for his achievements, and invaluable contributions to our nation will continue to inspire generations to come. He walked quietly through history, leaving behind a trail of lessons, exemplary models, and a legacy that embodies the finest traits of the Jordanian character: perseverance, vision, integrity, and unwavering national loyalty. His life story is an integral part of Jordan's larger narrative of rise and resilience. The Kawar family has long been a symbol of industrious patriotism, with Tawfiq's father, Amin Kawar, pioneering the discovery of phosphate in Russeifa in 1935. Tawfiq not only inherited his father's legacy of great deeds, but redefined and reshaped it with his unique touch. In 1955, he founded Amin Kawar & Sons, establishing a top modern logistics and shipping powerhouse that bolstered Jordan's economy and charted a new course for maritime renaissance. Kawar's contributions extended far beyond business; he played a pivotal role in establishing the Jordan Shipping Association, founded the London-based Multiport Ship Agencies Network (MSAN), an international Club consisting of 171 leading ship agents across 1,500 ports, and served on key boards, including Aqaba Port Corporation, Jordan Phosphate Mines Company, Jordan Chemical Industries Company, Central Bank of Jordan, and Amman Chamber of Commerce. These positions were not merely roles but platforms for his sincere public service. Those who knew him describe a man who shunned the spotlight yet consistently delivered results, standing firmly for what he believed in. Despite towering achievements, Tawfiq remained humble, a respected statesman, and father figure. The most powerful testament to his legacy lies in the enduring noble values he instilled in his sons, Rudain and Karim, who lead the Kawar Group with the same ethos of service, dedication and innovation that defined their father's and grandfather's lives. Tawfiq's story serves as a profound reminder that Jordan's strength lies not only in its institutions, but also in the individuals who quietly and steadily build them. His life deserves to be remembered, not only in business circles but in the hearts and minds of Jordanians, young and old. We owe it to our children and the future of our nation to tell iconic stories like Kawar's proudly, publicly, and permanently, for heroes serve as our best examples in humanity's journey. Though he's gone, his spirit remains, a gentle whisper in our souls, reminding us of the power of love, wisdom, and giving.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Aqaba port business soars despite Red Sea tension
Business at Jordan's Aqaba port recorded a sharp increase in the first four months of 2025 despite tensions caused by Huthi attacks on shipping. The number of vessels using the Southern Jordanian port in the Northern tip of the Red Sea jumped by around 65 percent to 200 in the first four months from 121 ships in the same period of last year, a maritime official reports. Container activity also recorded a sharp rise, with the number of incoming and outgoing containers surging by 26 percent to around 295,000 from 234,000 in the same period. 'This large increase happened at a time when there still was tension in the Red Sea…it seems that shipping companies used the lull in attacks on shipping during the Gaza ceasefire to increase scheduled trips,' said Mohammed Al-Dalabeeh, secretary general of Jordan's Shipping association. A report by the Association showed the number of incoming containers to Aqaba port increased by nearly 22 percent to 149,000 from 122,000 while transit containers jumped by 82 percent to 11,400 from 6,300 in the same period. The number of passengers also swelled by around 28 percent to 100,400 from 78,000 during that period, the report showed. 'There has been no noticeable impact on supply chains due to renewed tensions in the Red Sea… alternative maritime transport options remain available, which has helped keep operations stable,' Jamal Al-Rifai, vice president of Jordan's chamber of commerce, said in comments last month. Aqaba in the southern tip of Jordan is a key regional commercial hub and handles a large part of Jordan's trade, which stood at nearly $6.3 billion in the first two months. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
