AMMAN — Representatives from four new business sectors
reached a consensus during a brainstorming session organized by the
Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC). They discussed the necessity of defining business
closing hours in Amman throughout the year, with no restrictions on opening
hours. These representatives agreed to establish working hours for eight
important
commercial sectors, Jo24 News reported.
اضافة اعلان
Regulations
The majority of attendees emphasized that regulating
business hours would have a positive impact on the social lives of employers
and employees alike. They pointed out that defining working hours also had
positive
economic effects and would reduce operational costs for businesses.
According to a statement from the Chamber, the attendees
agreed not to set specific opening hours for the morning period, considering
the unique nature of each business sector and its connection to the needs of
citizens and employees in the public and
private sectors.
They also stressed the importance of enforcing the decision
uniformly across all businesses, with no exceptions. Additionally, they
discussed the possibility of having a day in the week when traders can decide
their opening and closing hours without restrictions.
The study recommended the issuance of regulations to define
the opening and closing hours of businesses in the capital city, taking into
account the interests and requirements of each sector.
Study
The participants stressed the importance of conducting an
electronic survey involving all members of the General Council of the trade
unions after the conclusion of the dialogue sessions. Representatives from
various business sectors and trade union leaders will participate in
formulating questions for the survey, taking into account the weight and
uniqueness of each sector.
The study, conducted by the
Chamber's Policy and Studies
Department, surveyed the opinions of 3,000 business owners in 18 professions
and sectors to determine the working hours of establishments in 19 geographical
areas within the boundaries of the capital.
Some reservations
A few attendees expressed reservations about defining
opening and closing hours for businesses due to the citizens' low purchasing
power and the consumer behavior that has become accustomed to shopping freely
without time constraints. They pointed out that commercial activity in some
businesses and specific geographical areas is active only during nighttime
hours.
Present participants
The attendees at the session included representatives from
the clothing, footwear,
fabrics, and jewelry sectors, as well as the
healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and accessories sectors in the Jordan Chamber of
Commerce.
Additionally, leaders of trade unions in the clothing,
fabrics, and footwear sectors, as well as store owners in jewelry and
accessories businesses, cosmetic materials traders, toy traders, and several
members of the General Council of these unions were present.
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