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Experts predict higher representation of women in 20th Lower House of Parliament
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — Political analysts and activists have predicted that women will clinch around 25 seats in the upcoming parliamentary elections, slated this coming week.The elections for the 20th Lower House of Parliament are slated to take place on September 10.The New Elections Law granted 18 seats for women via the quota system. ...
Queen Rania decries ‘global disorder’, urges Just resolution to Palestinian-Israeli conflict at Cernobbio Forum
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania called on the global community to uphold internationa ...
Standard & Poor’s upgrades Jordan’s credit rating to BB- with stable outlook
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Jordan’s long-term foreign and l ...
Losing eyesight in car accident, Nezar Hamdan dedicated himself to helping people with disabilities
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — After a challenging journey with disability, one individual has turned adversity into opportunity, overcoming obstacles and dedicati ...
JICA celebrates 50 years of development cooperation with Jordan
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — Director of the Middle East Division at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tosaka Sota emphasised the significance of ...
German minister meets Jordanian youth in dual vocational training programme
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze has met with the first group of Jordanian youth participatin ...
IEC chairman meets with Arab League delegation to review election monitoring process
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — Independent Election Commission (IEC) Chairman Musa Maaytah on Saturday met with the Arab League delegation assigned to monitor the ...
EU deploys 38 short-term observers for elections
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Friday deployed 38 short-term observers across the Kingdom in preparatio ...
New insights on the first Crusade siege of Antioch
Sep 07, 2024
AMMAN — One of the first major campaigns of the First Crusade was the siege of Antioch in spring of 1098. ...
SOFEX 2024 concludes after wide local, international participation
Sep 05, 2024
 AMMAN — The 14th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) 2024 concluded on Thursday in Aqaba, after witnessing a w ...
Awqaf minister condemns Israeli government for allowing extremist breaches at Al Haram Al Sharif
Sep 05, 2024
AMMAN — Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad  Khalaileh on Thursday condemned the unprecedented Israeli escalation and violat ...
Safadi, German counterpart discuss bilateral ties, war in Gaza, West Bank
Sep 05, 2024
AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on Thursday discussed with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerb ...
Horse enthusiast brings equine massage therapy to Kingdom
Sep 05, 2024
AMMAN — Equine massage therapy and rehabilitation is a relatively new concept in Jordan, but one dedicated equestrian has successfully broug ...
Illiteracy rate falls to 5%; youth literacy nearly eradicated — DoS
Sep 07, 2024
Jordan extends condolences to Kenya after tragic school fire
Sep 07, 2024
Jordan hails UK's suspension of arms exports to Israel
Sep 03, 2024
Maaytah says election committees ready, vows zero tolerance to violations
Sep 03, 2024
Gov't confirms first case of mpox in non-Jordanian resident
Sep 02, 2024
Zain Jordan donates 90 wound therapy devices to Jordanian field hospitals in Gaza
Aug 29, 2024
Public hospitals to complete digital transformation by end of 2024
Aug 27, 2024
US-Jordan trade exchange reaches JD1.687b in H1 2024 - DoS
Aug 27, 2024
Karak Castle centre launches campaign to promote safe elections for women
Aug 25, 2024
Amman, Baghdad chambers cooperate to boost trade, investment
Aug 24, 2024
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for transporting illegal narcotics
Aug 17, 2024
Neurotech launches AI-driven smart controller to enhance power supply in refugee camps
Aug 14, 2024
King expresses condolences to Kuwait emir over passing of Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah
Aug 13, 2024
Industrial production index declines by 0.16% in H1 2024
Aug 12, 2024
27 inmates pass Tawjihi exam - PSD
Aug 11, 2024
Princess Dana attends closing ceremony of cultural heritage programme at Yarmouk University
Aug 11, 2024
Jordan condemns school strike in Gaza, urges UN intervention
Aug 10, 2024
Jordanian expatriates launch investment fund
Aug 10, 2024
Cassation Court upholds over 3-year sentence for drug dealer
Aug 08, 2024
Seven arrested for firing gunshots, 210 vehicles ticketed - PSD
Aug 08, 2024
Tawjihi
Aug 08, 2024
Turkey joins South Africa's Israel 'genocide' case at ICJ
Aug 07, 2024

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