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Syrian-Jordanian-Qatari talks on energy co-operation
Damascus, SANA – Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir discussed on Tuesday areas of co-operation in the energy sector during a meeting via videoconference with Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsha and Director...
Amman Stock Exchange Re-Elected To The Board Of Directors Of The Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) was re-elected with the highest number of votes as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS). This came during the participation of the ASE, represented by its CEO,...

Jordanian Delegation explored 'forward looking' solutions for climate resilient, urban water management in Netherlands
AMMAN – A delegation from Jordan headed by UN-Habitat Jordan concluded last week a five-day field visit to Netherlands under 'Smart Urban Water Management' project to explore smart water solutions. The knowledge exchange mission funded by the...
Amman Stock Exchange index jumps 1.13%
Ammon News - The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) closed Tuesday’s trading session with a 1.13 percent gain, ending at 2,694 points. Trading activity included approximately six million shares, with a total value of JD 14.1 million executed through 2,945...
Mr.Attaf receives the Jordanian Ambassador

Historic Sweep For Jordanian-Canadian Author At Gourmand Awards: Thuraya Earns Four 'Best In The World' Honours
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This achievement highlights Thuraya's role as a culinary memoir and personal narrative of immigration, identity and belonging – one that resonates with the diverse Canadian experience. Inspired by the tastes and traditions of...

Viral Video: Jordanian Cafe offers reservations to watch Israel-Iran missile exchange, netizens say 'shame on humanity'
The situation in the Middle East has been tense over the past few days, with Israel and Iran exchanging missiles since June 12. It began with Israel launching "Operation Rising Lion," targeting nuclear and missile sites in Iran and a counter from...

Caught in the crossfire: Jordanian daily life amidst the sirens
A fragile ceasefire follows days of cross-border strikes between Iran and Israel. On Friday the 13th, Israel launched a series of deadly air raids on Iranian territory, targeting nuclear and military infrastructure. Among the casualties were...

Royal Jordanian Airlines announces resumption of flights to Syria’s Aleppo Airport
Amman, SANA-Royal Jordanian Airlines has officially resumed its scheduled flights to Aleppo International Airport, according to CEO Samer Majali. As reported by Jordan’s “al-Mamlaka” TV, Majali stated that the resumption of flights from Queen Alia...
Misto: Military-civilian coordination to monitor air traffic in Jordanian airspace
Ammon News - Captain Haitham Misto, Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), stated that Jordanian airspace continued to operate despite regional conditions, and there were no threats to any...

Applied Science University Ranks First Among Jordanian Private Universities in QS World Rankings Progress for 2026
Applied Science Private University (ASU) has achieved unprecedented progress in the QS World University Rankings for 2026, moving up from the (851–900) bracket to the (791–800) category of the world’s top universities. This marks the highest...
Jordanian, Omani leaders discuss regional tensions, call for de-escalation
AMMAN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan and Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on Monday held a phone call to discuss recent regional developments and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions. King Abdullah II warned that the...
Royal Jordanian resumes flights to Aleppo Tuesday
Ammon News - Royal Jordanian Airlines resumed flights to Aleppo Airport in Syria on Tuesday. CEO of Royal Jordanian Samer Majali said that the resumption of flights from Queen Alia Airport to Aleppo Airport follows a trial flight conducted by...
Unlicensed cosmetic drugs seized from commercial office in Amman
Ammon News - A range of unlicensed and unauthorized medical and cosmetic products were seized from a commercial office in Amman during joint inspection efforts by the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) and the Royal Department for...

Amman Stock Exchange Closes Trading Higher
The Amman Stock Exchange closed its trading session today, Monday, with an increase of 0.89%, reaching the 2664-point level. The volume of traded shares reached approximately 9.5 million shares, with a total value of about 19.9 million Jordanian...

Jordanian King, UK PM Discuss De-escalation, Regional Stability
Mon 23 Jun 2025 | 08:54 AM Jordanian King Abdullah II and UK Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer held a phone call on Sunday to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), King Abdullah...

Jordanian official explains why there was no radioactive contamination after US attack on Iran
The Commissioner of Nuclear Sciences and Applications at the Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission, Firas Afana, noted the absence of nuclear materials at facilities targeted by the US in Iran. He said that Iranian authorities may have previously...

Amman Valley takeaway could be replaced by convenience store
Convenience store An application has been submitted for the proposed demolition of a redundant hot food takeaway and adjacent structure at 6-8 Ammanford Road, Tycroes. The plan is to replace these with a ground floor food retail store with an ATM...

Embassy Promotes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In Amman
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – The Embassy of Brazil in Amman, Jordan, held on June 19 the event“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Union between Brazil and Jordan Through Its Art,” focusing on the martial art, which is practiced in...

HM, Jordanian Monarch stress need for joint efforts to de-escalate regional tensions
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik made a phone call on Monday with King Abdullah II ibn al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the concerning developments in the region and...