September 17, 2025

Three Lebanese Nationals Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in Baalbek

Baalbek: Three Lebanese nationals were killed on Wednesday evening in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in the Al-Asira neighborhood of Baalbek in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a security source told Petra’s correspondent in Beirut.

According to…

Cell Phone Imports Hit JD106M in First 8 Months of 2025

Amman: Jordan imported 1.17 million mobile phones worth JD106 million during the first eight months of 2025, compared with 1.22 million devices worth JD101.2 million in the same period of 2024.

According to Jordan News Agency, the figures reflect a …

Petra Authority Completes Dam Project to Boost Climate Resilience

Petra: The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), in cooperation with Mercy Corps, has completed the construction of a dam in Wadi al-Maqar with a storage capacity exceeding 3,000 cubic meters. In a statement on Wednesday, the PDTRA s…

Trade Volume Between Jordan and Qatar Reaches JD118 Million

Amman: The trade volume between Jordan and Qatar surged to JD118 million during the first half of the year, a significant increase from JD64 million during the same period last year, as reported by the Department of Statistics.

According to Jordan N…

Foreign Ministry Receives Credentials of New Lebanese Ambassador

Amman: Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Dhaifallah Fayez, on Wednesday received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of Lebanon, Brigitte Tawk, as the accredited and resident ambassador to the Kingdom.

Acc…

Petra is More Beautiful: 48 Activities Revitalize the Rose-Red City

Amman: In the rose-red city that has captured the imagination of travelers for centuries, a new initiative is breathing life into its ancient stones. The “Petra is More Beautiful” campaign, launched at the end of August, has already delivered 48 activ…

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Labour Ministry Signs 22 Collective Labor Agreements in H1 2026

Amman: The Ministry of Labour finalized 22 collective labor agreements during the first six months of 2026, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen labor relations and resolve workplace issues across a broad range of industries.

According to Jordan …