Amman: The Hashemite University signed a memorandum of understanding with the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) to strengthen women’s participation in green jobs and align higher education outcomes with labor market needs, according to a s…
Amman: Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat called for investing in skills development and capacity building as a cornerstone of preparing Jordanian youth and talent to meet the evolving labour market demands. Smeirat made the…
Amman: Public Security Directorate (PSD) Director General Major General Obaidullah Ma’ayta emphasized the crucial role of correctional and rehabilitation centers in the criminal justice system, highlighting their importance in reforming inmates’ chara…
Amman: Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the Queen Rania Foundation (QRF) have signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Iqrali program in the Aqaba governorate. The initiative focuses on promoting early childhood reading and sup…
Amman: The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Wednesday uncovered multiple illegal water pipeline connections in Muwaqqar district, south of Amman. The unauthorized fixtures were used to siphon off water from the pipeline to fill water tankers.
Acc…
Amman: A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli occupation police in Lidd (occupied in 1948) on Wednesday, while Israeli forces detained at least 20 Palestinians across the West Bank, including Jerusalem.
According to Jordan News Agency, Israeli poli…
Amman: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has appointed Imad N. Fakhoury as Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia, effective July 1.
According to Jordan News Agency, Fa…
Amman: Zarqa’s commercial re-exports fell to JD20.9 million in June, compared with JD31.5 million in May and JD32 million in June 2025, according to certificates of origin issued by the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce (ZCC).
According to Jordan News Agenc…
Amman: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: announced on Wednesday the availability of five scholarships offered by Al-Azhar University for bachelor’s degree studies in medicine for the 2026-2027 academic year.
According to Jord…
Amman: The Clothing Bank, an initiative of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), is preparing to launch a mobile showroom in the Faqu’e district of the Karak Governorate, specifically in the Amra’ area, on Wednesday and Thursday. The depl…
Amman: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has condemned the attacks targeting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the country’s leadership, government, and people. It has also expressed support for…
