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Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Your rights amid ongoing conflict in Middle East
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Jordan: Launch of region’s first business accelerator dedicated to green chemistry
AMMAN — On behalf of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), Vice President for Scientific Research Arafat Awajan officiated the launch ceremony of the Global Greenchem Chemistry Business Accelerator...

Jordan’s airspace managed through continuous risk assessment — CARC
AMMAN — The Jordanian airspace is managed through a methodology based on continuous risk assessment, ensuring that takeoff, landing, and over flight operations are conducted in accordance with international and national aviation safety standards,...

Jordan: JCI urges industrial establishments to benefit from transformer subsidy programme
AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) has called on industrial establishments across various sectors to benefit from the programme subsidising the cost of purchasing electrical transformers, supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral...

Jordan: No Increase in food prices domestically despite regional conflict — JCC
AMMAN — Representative of the food sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Jamal Amr has said that food prices in the Kingdom have remained stable and unaffected by the ongoing Iranian-Israeli conflict. Amr said that demand for food...

Jordan: Demand for residential apartments drops amid regional tensions — stakeholders
AMMAN — Real estate investors have reported a “noticeable” decline in demand for residential apartments since the onset of the Iranian-Israeli conflict, citing the suspension of flights and the absence of returning expatriates as key factors...
Jordan, UK military officials discuss strategic cooperation
Ammon News - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Huneiti, met on Monday with Lieutenant General Edward Ahlgren, the UK Defense Senior Advisor to the Middle East, and his accompanying delegation at the General Command of the...

Qatar Airways restores full Middle East network with return to Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
Qatar Airways is resuming and expanding operations across Iraq and Syria while restoring its full pre-disruption flight schedules to Lebanon and Jordan. The move follows the easing of airspace restrictions and adherence to updated international...

Jordan's General Industrial Index Grows By 2% In Q1 2025 JCI
(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....

Experts: Restructuring the Vehicle Sector Stimulates the Economy and Promotes Safe, Sustainable Transport
Experts in the renewable energy and petroleum sectors consider the government's decision to reduce overall taxes (both general and special) on vehicles and restructure the automotive sector as part of a broader series of economic and environmental...
German Ambassador Visits University of Jordan Center for Strategic Studies
Ammon News - The University of Jordan (UJ), represented by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS), received today the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jordan, Dr. Bertram von Moltke, as part of an official visit aimed at enhancing...

The Ritz-Carlton Amman Marks Three Years of Luxury Excellence
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is commemorating three years as one of Jordan’s premier destinations for refined hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Since opening its doors in May 2022, this flagship property has quickly established itself as a...

Jordan Ahli Bank Launches ‘Anty’ Program for Financial Empowerment of Women
Amman, June 2025: With taking step towards advancing financial inclusion and women’s economic empowerment, Jordan Ahli Bank has launched ‘Anty’, an innovative banking program designed specifically for women.اضافة اعلان This initiative is intended...

Qatar Airways resumes operations in Iraq and Syria, returns to full flight schedule in Lebanon and Jordan
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has confirmed the resumption of its full flight operations to Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria following the lifting of airspace restrictions in the region. Resumption and full operations Beginning on June 30, 2025,...

The Ritz-Carlton, Amman Celebrates Three Years of Unparalleled Luxury and Unforgettable Experiences
(MENAFN- Asdaa-amman) (Amman, Jordan – June 29, 2025) — The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is commemorating its anniversary, marking three years of unparalleled luxury and service excellence. Since its grand opening in May 2022, the hotel has welcomed guests...
15 new suspected cases in alcohol case outside Zarqa
Ammon News - A security source confirmed new cases of alcohol poisoning, which resulted in the death of seven people and injured others in areas outside Zarqa, including the Jordan Valley and Balqa, since Thursday evening. The source told "Ammon...

Jordan calls for immediate talks resumption amid regional escalation
According to the official Petra news agency, this position was expressed by the Foreign Minister during telephone conversations with his counterparts from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Norway, and Hungary, in which they discussed the...

Jordan condemns terrorist attack in Damascus
Amman, SANA-The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attack that targeted St. Elias Church in Damascus, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens. In a statement Sunday, the Ministry’s...

Travel to Beirut, Amman, Tehran and Tel Aviv: Latest on flights
Travel across the region has been affected throughout June as conflict between Israel, Iran and the US came to a head. With daily – sometimes even hourly – changes to airline schedules, open airspace and airports, passengers have been meticulously...

Erdogan, King Abdullah II discuss regional stability amid Israel-Iran conflict
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Jordan’s King Abdullah II held a phone conversation on Saturday to address the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, which was triggered by Israeli strikes on Iranian territory that...