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Jordan's QAIA receives 736,709 passengers during May
Zawya
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Jordan - Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan welcomed 736,709 passengers (PAX) during May 2025, marking a 12.7% increase compared to the same period last year. QAIA also recorded...
Jordan's women aiming to follow men to World Cup
Deutsche Welle
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June 25, 2025
"We love football as much as any country in the world," Ayah Hussein told DW. She was one of many female fans looking forward to watching the Jordan men's national team in action at Amman International Stadium. "At the coffee shop, there were as...
Jordan Backs Qatar After Iranian Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Al-Udeid
Tempo.co
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June 24, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jordan's King Abdullah II held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Monday, June 23, 2025, following Iran’s missile attack on the U.S.-operated Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. During the call, King...
Amman Stock Exchange Re-Elected To The Board Of Directors Of The Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
Mondovisione
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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,...
Jordan’s King welcomes de-escalation efforts between Iran and Israel
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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June 24, 2025
According to a statement from the Royal Court, the monarch said that Amman will continue its efforts to collaborate with friendly nations and active partners to achieve comprehensive calm in the region. It is necessary to respect the sovereignty...
Jordanian Delegation explored 'forward looking' solutions for climate resilient, urban water management in Netherlands
Zawya
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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...
Jordan, Saudi Fund for Development discuss boosting cooperation
Zawya
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AMMAN — Minister of Public Works and Housing Maher Abul Samen on Monday met with a delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to discuss cooperation and accelerating the progress of joint development projects. The meeting, held at the...
Jordan: Airspace remains open, flights operating normally - Misto
Zawya
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AMMAN — Jordanian airspace remains open and civil aviation operations are proceeding as normal, Chief Commissioner of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Haitham Misto said on Monday. Misto said that authorities were closely monitoring...
Jordan's general industrial index grows by 2% in Q1 2025
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Kingdom’s industrial index recorded a 2 per cent increase during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by “strong” performance across various sectors and sub-indices. President of the Jordan Chamber of...
Jordan's NPC unveils plan to raise gas output to 418mln cubic feet daily by 2030
Zawya
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AMMAN — Director General of the National Petroleum Company (NPC) Mohammad Khasawneh on Sunday welcomed the Cabinet decision allowing the company to retain JD3.4 million in government returns from 2024, to support key gas development projects at...
Historic Sweep For Jordanian-Canadian Author At Gourmand Awards: Thuraya Earns Four 'Best In The World' Honours
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(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...
Caught in the crossfire: Jordanian daily life amidst the sirens
Amman Net
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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...
Caught in the Crossfire, Jordan (Quietly) Shields Israel
Daily Alert
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June 24, 2025
For the past 11 days, the kingdom of Jordan has found itself caught in the literal middle of the Israel-Iran war, turning its airspace into a battleground where ballistic missiles meet interceptors and drones are knocked out of the sky. Falling...
Royal Jordanian Airlines announces resumption of flights to Syria’s Aleppo Airport
SANA
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June 24, 2025
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...
Jordanian, Omani leaders discuss regional tensions, call for de-escalation
Xinhua News Agency
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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...
Video: Missile fragments drop in Madaba, Jordan
Al Bawaba
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ALBAWABA - Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, a missile fragment has dropped in Madaba, Jordan. No injuries were reported, but videos of the incident flooded social media, revealing minimal damage next to a residential house. According...
King Reaffirms Jordan’s Support for Qatar’s Security, Stability, and Sovereignty
Jordan News
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June 24, 2025
His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call on Monday with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the sisterly State of Qatar, reaffirmed Jordan’s solidarity with Qatar in preserving its security, stability, sovereignty, and the...
Jordan's General Industrial Index Grows By 2% In Q1 2025 JCI
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN (JT) - The Kingdom's industrial index recorded a 2 per cent increase during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by“strong” performance across various sectors and sub-indices....
Unlicensed cosmetic drugs seized from commercial office in Amman
Ammon News
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June 24, 2025
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
Jordan News
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June 23, 2025
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...