Jordan, the crossroads of empires

The first time I tried to travel to Jordan, Benjamin Netanyahu declared war. It was Friday 13 June, the first day of the 12-Day War between Israel and Iran. I was due to fly the next day, and awoke to two messages from my oldest friend: “Shit, are...

EU, HCST, Orange Jordan, and SESAME lead dialogue on ‘The Science We Need for 2050’

The European Union, the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), Orange Jordan, and SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) joined forces today to host a roundtable on “How innovation builds...

Towards new economic horizons between Jordan and China

Raad Mahmoud Al-Tal Economic relations between Jordan and China are entering a new phase, marked by the tenth anniversary of their strategic partnership and China’s launch of its 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development (2026–2030)....

TEDCO Announces Collaboration With The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The engagement will support collaborative efforts to expand innovation ecosystems COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces a collaboration with the...

Jordan, Germany sign €75 million financing deal for public sector modernization

Ammon News - Planning and International Cooperation Minister Zeina Toukan on Wednesday signed a €75 million financing agreement by the German government to support the "Modernization for Growth" program. The agreement was inked on behalf of...

Jordan, Qatar strengthen collaboration in accreditation, vocational training fields

Ammon News - Chairman of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI), Thafer Assaraira, met on Wednesday with a delegation from Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education to explore ways...

Jordan, Hungary talk military cooperation

Ammon News - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, received Hungarian Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. G?bor B?r?ndi, and his accompanying delegation. In a meeting held at the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF)-Arab Army, the two...

Global's Ashley Tabor-King honoured with Music Industry Trusts Award

Ashley Tabor-King CBE, founder & executive president of Global Media & Entertainment group, has been awarded this year’s Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). Organisers said the award was in “recognition of a two-decade career that has changed the...

Jordan prices its $700mln 7-year sovereign bond

Jordan has priced its $700 million seven-year Reg S benchmark Eurobond at a coupon rate of 5.75%, payable semi-annually in arrear. The spread was tightened from the initial price thoughts in the 6.375% area. Orderbooks were in excess of $2.1...

Jordan, Egypt Conclude Eighth Session of Joint Agricultural Technical Committee

Ammon News - Minister of Agriculture, Saeb Khraisat, and Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, concluded on Tuesday the meetings of the eighth session of the Jordanian-Egyptian Joint Agricultural Technical Committee,...

Jordan Climbs Six Places in Global Digital Competitiveness Ranking

Ammon News - Jordan advanced six positions in the 2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland, moving from 50th place in 2024 to 44th this year, reflecting steady...

Jordan Participates in 10th Arab-European Meeting in Brussels

Ammon News - Jordan took part on Wednesday in the 10th joint meeting between the Permanent Representatives to the League of Arab States and the Ambassadors of the Political and Security Committee of the Council of the European Union, held at the...

101 Gaming Studio, Big Soddy Blooms, Boccaccia among business licenses issued last week

New business licenses issued Oct. 27-31, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office: 101 Gaming Studio, 5210 Hickory Woods Lane, Hixson, Corey McNeal 2800 Riverport, 2800 Riverport Road, Chattanooga, Sage Hill Investors LLC 3D Realty, 3743...

Jordanian Industry: Over 6,000 New Jobs Created for Jordanians in 2025

The Jordanian Manufacturers Association reported that the industrial sector in Jordan maintained strong performance in 2025, achieving notable growth in production, employment, and market activity.اضافة اعلان During the first nine months of the...

Global IME Bank and NAS-IT on Digital Banking Services, Hold Interactions on Loans, and Business Expansion

Global IME Bank Limited organized an interaction program with members of the Nepal Association for Software and IT Services (NAS-IT) to discuss the expansion of the bank’s loan portfolio, innovative banking services, and business growth...

Jordanian, British top diplomats meet on Gaza ceasefire, bilateral cooperation

AMMAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met here on Tuesday with visiting British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, during which they discussed the Gaza ceasefire and bilateral cooperation. The...

Umniah by Beyon partners with Ericsson to power new phase of connectivity in Jordan

(L-R) Kevin Murphy, President of Ericsson North Middle East & Faisal Al Jalahma, Chief Executive Officer of Umniah by Beyon. Umniah by Beyon has announced a landmark partnership with Ericsson to advance the next phase of connectivity in Jordan,...

2 wanted men nabbed in Amman

Ammon News - Judicial enforcement officers on Wednesday arrested two wanted people, one with four outstanding warrants, and the other of an Arab nationality wanted in a JD3 million fraud case, the media spokesperson of the Public Security...

Jordanian king, UK foreign secretary discuss Gaza ceasefire

King Abdullah II of Jordan warns against dangerous escalations against Palestinians in occupied West Bank Jordanian army chief, UK vice admiral discuss ways to enhance military cooperation Arab News LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan and UK...

Al-Maher and Asas Platforms Announce Their Merger to Unify Efforts in Advancing E-Learning in Jordan

Amman – Yesterday witnessed the signing ceremony of a merger agreement between the educational platforms Al-Maher and Asas, in the presence of several media representatives and a distinguished group of teachers and educational staff from both...