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A group of US Republican lawmakers have threatened Jordan with sanctions as the Middle East country appears to ignore a request for the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi, a Jordanian citizen wanted in the U.S in connection with 2001 bombing of Read more
Jordan’s national flag airline has enough cash to keep head over water until June but will apply for government tax break to address adverse effects of the lockdown imposed by authorities to curb the spread of the novel covid-19 disease, Read more
Qatar’s national carrier Qatar Airways Monday opened a new office in the Jordanian capital in a move to boost offer and services in Jordan as relations between the two Arab countries are warming up after two years of scaled down Read more
Qatar Thursday said it named a new ambassador to Jordan, two years after Amman downgraded relations with Doha accused by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain of supporting terrorism. State-run Qatar News Agency (QNA) said Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Read more
The Jordanian foreign ministry Sunday said the Middle East kingdom remains bound by the peace agreement with Israel after Tel Aviv sent complaints to Amman after photographs showed cabinet member walking on the Israeli flag designed on the floor of Read more
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) has announced a $4 million loan to the Microfund for Women (MFW) in Jordan. The funds will enable MFW to increase access to finance for women-led businesses, especially those from disadvantaged communities. Read more
Egyptian e-health startup Vezeeta has raised $1 million in additional funding from IFC to add up to $12 million in Series C financing. Started in 2015, Vezeeta provides patients with the ability to search, compare, book, and engage with over Read more
The call launched by King Mohammed VI to neighboring Algeria for a direct, open and frank dialogue to settle the transient and objective differences hampering the development of relations between the two countries has triggered positive reactions worldwide and earned Read more
Jordan’s national carrier will decide during the first quarter (Q1) of next year the manufacturer that will supply the 23 aircrafts it needs to revamp and expand its fleet, CEO of the airline told Reuters in an interview. Three manufacturers, Read more
Jordanian Ministers of education and tourism have resigned as pressure mounts on the cabinet to investigate the death of at least 20 people, mostly junior secondary school students, during an excursion to Al-Miyah al-Sakhina near the Dead Sea, last week. Read more