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Syrian labourers are seen at Zaatari camp earlier this year. The majority of these workers are reluctant to join the formal labour market, officials have said. (JT)

July 18th, 2018 - 10:20 GMT

More Than 100,000 Work Permits for Syrians Issued in Jordan

The Ministry of Labour has issued over 106,000 work permits for Syrian refugees so far while the number of workers in the informal economy remains at an estimated 300,000, head of the Syrian Refugees Department at the Ministry of Labour Hamdan Yacoub said on Saturday.