One of the best qualities of Jordanian society is its predisposition to conservation. As in many societies, conservationist attitudes were borne out of need, and it is not so far back in history that Jordanian society was too poor to let anything go to waste.

“The new billing system violates the Constitution… it is doomed to failure… It will enhance tax evasion and fiscal and administrative corruption.”Well, this is how the president of the Jordan Bar Association described the billing system that was enacted on July 1 to enhance tax e

Earlier this month, the world was treated to a glimpse of what happens behind the strict politeness of international diplomacy, when the reporting cables of Britain’s ambassador to the US were leaked to the press.Regardless of the personalities involved and of the unidentified fl

One of the best traditional Arab institutions was “Uqalaa Al Qawm” or the wisepeople of the community.

Last Saturday was a momentous day to many because on that day, the results of international standardised exams, e.g. AP, SAT and International Baccalaureate, came out.There was a very tense moment at my house while my son searched the screen of his laptop for his results.

One of the greatest failings of governments anywhere is bad memory, or the assumption that the people are forgetful.For instance, in November 2016, Omar Razzaz wrote in a local daily: “Jordan must work to come out of the present bottleneck not by raising taxes but by raising prod

The first of this month celebrated the fourth awards ceremony of the Teachers and Students Environment Art Competition.

Like most Jordanians of my generation, I first met east Asian people at university in Britain.

Last week, I experienced the proudest moment in a parent’s life: celebrating the achievement of one’s child.