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Jordan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Al Hussein Irbid defeat Wihdat to clinch third consecutive Jordan Super Cup title
AMMAN — Al Hussein Irbid secured their third consecutive Jordan Super Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wehdat in the second leg of the 2025 final, held Friday evening at Al Hassan Stadium in Irbid. The tie had been evenly poised following a 1-1 draw in the first leg at King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, where goals from Rizziq Bani Hani and Mostafa Kamal set up a finely balanced showdown for the return fixture. In front of a passionate home crowd, Al Hussein started the match with intensity and purpose. The team created a flurry of chances early on, pressing high and dominating midfield play. Despite several wasted opportunities and moments of resilience from Wehdat's defense and goalkeeper, Al Hussein's persistence finally paid off. The breakthrough came in the 41st minute, when playmaker Yousef Abu Jabaloush, popularly known as Saisa, pounced on a loose ball inside the box after relentless pressure from Al Hussein's attacking unit. The ball was snatched from a Wehdat defender near the goal line, and Sisa reacted quickly to slot it past the keeper with precision — a goal that perfectly captured the home side's hunger and intensity. Wehdat tried to respond in the second half but struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined and well-organised Al Hussein defense. The home side managed the game expertly, slowing the tempo and limiting Wehdat's rhythm. As the final whistle blew, celebrations erupted across Irbid, with players and fans alike embracing a moment that solidified their club's growing legacy in Jordanian football.
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Jewellery sector eyes rebound as gold prices drop
AMMAN — Gold prices have seen a significant decline both globally and in the Kingdom, as easing geopolitical tensions and evolving economic conditions reshape investor sentiment. According to Ribhi Allan, president of the Jordanian Jewellers Association, global gold prices dropped by $60 per ounce over the past week, a shift that has been reflected in the local market. Allan attributed the drop to recent geopolitical developments, including signs of de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and a relative calm in tensions between Israel and Iran. These changes have reduced the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, leading to the downward trend in prices, he said. "Greater global market stability has weakened gold's appeal as a hedge against uncertainty," Allan noted. In Jordan, jewellers are hopeful that lower gold prices would boost consumer demand in the coming weeks. The timing coincides with the end of the school exam season and the start of the summer wedding period, traditionally a peak time for gold purchases. Samer Badwan, a gold merchant in downtown Amman, said the recent drop has already sparked renewed interest. 'We are seeing more customers coming in to ask about prices,' he told The Jordan Times. Saed Suboh, who manages a long-established jewellery shop in Wehdat, echoed this view. 'This decline is what many were waiting for, especially young couples preparing for marriage.' Jordan's local jewellery market has faced a slowdown in recent months due to persistently high prices and broader economic challenges. With the recent price drop, traders are optimistic that improved affordability will drive stronger demand throughout the summer. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
