In a recent press statement, it was revealed that Jordan’s start-up ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, making it one of the fastest-growing in the Middle East, largely due to government-sponsored incentives and a significant increase in funding. Ibrahim Al-Safadi, CEO of Luminous Life+, a company that supports entrepreneurs through its…
The National Society for Consumer Protection (NSCP) of Jordan has issued a public advisory, urging individuals to resist the temptation to buy and store large quantities of food and essential commodities during the upcoming month of Ramadan. The organization aims to prevent price hikes and maintain the quality of goods…
Qatar announced its support for the Jordanian initiative in Syria, which focuses on a direct Arab role engaging with the Syrian government through political dialogue to resolve the crisis and address its humanitarian, security, and political impacts. Majid bin Mohammad al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated…
Jordan and France have entered into a partnership for development and cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will allocate up to €912 million in funding for the 2023–2026 period. The agreement was signed by Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan and Deputy CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD) Marie-Helene Loison, in the presence of French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie, and International…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that approximately 950,000 tonnes of food are wasted annually in the Kingdom of Jordan, resulting in the loss of 25 million cubic meters of water used in food production, as reported by Khaberni. This alarming figure has led to increased efforts to combat food waste and promote sustainable practices within the country. Nabil Assaf, the FAO representative in Jordan,…
The initial group of participants in Queen Rania’s mission to perform umra, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, has set off for Saudi Arabia today, as confirmed by a statement from Her Majesty’s office. This mission signifies a momentous step toward empowering women in Jordan and fostering unity amongst them. The mission comprises 500 women from various backgrounds and regions within the Kingdom. The diverse group includes military personnel, those…
The Jordanian House of Representatives has voted to expel the Israeli ambassador from Amman after Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich caused a stir with a controversial map that provoked Jordanians and Palestinians. In response to Smotrich’s use of a map that excluded Palestine and Jordan, MP Ismail al-mashaqa presented a photo of the map of Jordan and Palestine painted in the colors of the two countries’ flags, without the flag of Israel. During the legislative session, Speaker of the House…
A Romanian charter plane, with 167 tourists on board, arrived at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan, on Monday, marking the beginning of operations on the recently-launched Jordan-Romania air route. This new air service signifies a significant step towards enhancing tourism and connectivity between the two nations. Makram Al-Qaisi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Chairman of the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), emphasized that the new air service, comprising 11 charter flights scheduled through the end of the…
The Jordanian Ministry of Justice has unveiled a state-of-the-art computerized system designed to improve access to legal aid for citizens and residents. The initiative was attended by key representatives from the Judicial Council, the Jordanian Bar Association, the National Centre for Human Rights, the Spanish embassy, and other collaborating partners. Khuloud Al Abbadi, the Secretary-General of the Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, explained that the implementation of this digital system aligns with the Royal directives aimed at advancing the…
French President Emmanuel Macron has been met with criticism after removing his luxury watch during an interview where he discussed his proposed pension reforms. Many observers deemed the move insensitive and out of touch, considering the economic impact that the reforms may have on the nation’s working class. The interview, which focused on the President’s controversial pension reform plans, took an unexpected turn when Macron removed his luxury watch, reportedly worth tens of thousands of euros. Critics argue that the…
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Israeli ambassador in Amman over extremist statements made by the Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich. During a speech delivered in Paris, Smotrich claimed that the idea of the Palestinian people is artificial, and that there is no such thing as a Palestinian history, language, or people. He also used a map of Israel that included the borders of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Palestinian Territories. The European Union’s foreign policy chief,…
The issue of stray dogs in Jordan has once again become a topic of concern following the death of 10-year-old Yahya Nabali, who was attacked by a stray dog in the east of the capital, Amman. Yahya’s uncle shared that the child was bitten by a stray dog in the head area approximately two months ago in front of his parents’ home. He was immediately taken to a government hospital where he received the necessary treatment before being released to…
After waiting and hoping to return home for 40 days, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry announced the death of Muhannad and Ashraf al-Tarawneh, Jordanian citizens who had lost communication since the beginning of an earthquake in the Turkish city of Antioquia in early February. The Turkish authorities informed the Jordanian embassy in Ankara that a DNA test had confirmed the identity of the Jordanian citizens. The Tarawneh brothers, who were married, had families of their own. The first had a family…
The marriage of Iman, daughter of King Abdullah II bin Hussein, to Jamil tremiots, was celebrated by the Jordan’s royal palace. The family ceremony was marked by simplicity, beauty, and heritage traditions that have been part of Jordanian weddings for many years. This is the first time in the new millennium, which began twenty years ago, that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has celebrated a new royal wedding. The ceremony was distinguished by its simplicity, with the Jordanian princess stealing…
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