South Korean Ambassador Opens Pictures Exhibition

Amman — The Korean-Jordanian friendship in pictures exhibition was opened today by South Korean Ambassador to Jordan Lee Jae-wan in Amman. The 7-day exhibition, which was organized at Galleria Mall, western Amman, by Korea's embassy in cooperation with the "Jordanian-Korean Friendship Association", includes 38 photos that reflect milestones in the history of the Jordanian-Korean relationship … Continue reading South Korean Ambassador Opens Pictures Exhibition →

Natheer Awamlah: Jordan to Follow Up on Human Rights Reports

Amman — General Coordinator of Human Rights at the Prime Minister’s Office Natheer Awamlah said the government is working, in partnership with international institutions and civil society organisations, to follow up on human rights reports and relevant activities and build the capacity of workers in the field through local and foreign programmes. Prime Minister Bisher … Continue reading Natheer Awamlah: Jordan to Follow Up on Human Rights Reports →

Jordan Condemns Nigeria Terrorist Attacks

Amman — Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned attacks that targeted a mosque and a bus in Nigeria and left dozens of people dead or injured. Ministry spokesperson Haitham Abu Al-Ful reiterated the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of such terror acts, which "run contrary to all humanitarian and religious values and principles". He … Continue reading Jordan Condemns Nigeria Terrorist Attacks →

Photo in Petra Added to Royal Christmas Cards

London — A new photo of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family was released for Christmas. The photo was taken earlier this year while the family visited Petra, Jordan, one of the 7 new wonders of the world. The photo is featured on the Royal family’s 2021 Christmas cards. The Duke of … Continue reading Photo in Petra Added to Royal Christmas Cards →

AMIRA Pulled from Oscar’s Nomination by RFC

Amman — A decision was made by the Royal Film Commission to pull the film AMIRA from nomination to the 2022 Oscar awards. "We do believe in the artistic value of the film, and that its message doesn’t harm in any way the Palestinian cause nor that of the prisoners; on the contrary, it highlights … Continue reading AMIRA Pulled from Oscar’s Nomination by RFC →

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Extends Condolences to India

Amman — Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates extended condolences on Thursday to the government and people of India over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the Indian Chief of Defense Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others. The Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed near Coonoor city. Gen Rawat, 63, was … Continue reading Ministry of Foreign Affairs Extends Condolences to India →

Jordanian Researcher Receives Emerald Literati Award

Amman — Jordanian researcher Dr. Mohammad Al-Awamleh, assistant Professor at the American University of Madaba, received the prestigious Emerald Literati Award “2021” for Outstanding Reviewer for Journal of Modelling in Management. Emerald Publishing is one of the world's leading digital first publishers, commissioning, curating and showcasing research that can make a real difference. Emerald Publishing … Continue reading Jordanian Researcher Receives Emerald Literati Award →

Jordan to Attend OIC Extraordinary Meeting

Islamabad — Jordan has been officially invited to take part in the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to be held in Pakistan's capital Islamabad (17-19 December). At a press conference on Wednesday, Pakistan's Ambassador to Jordan Sajjad Ali Khan, praised Jordan's role, through the OIC … Continue reading Jordan to Attend OIC Extraordinary Meeting →

Development Zones Occupation Up 30 Percent

Amman — Exports of the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) free zone inched up by 4 percent in the first six months of 2021, reaching JD131 million, compared with JD125 million in the same period of last year. A statement on Tuesday by the Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZG) said that the value … Continue reading Development Zones Occupation Up 30 Percent →

Army Chief Meets Kosovo Military Team

Amman — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti on Monday met with a military delegation from the Republic of Kosovo, led by Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Maj. Gen. Enver Cikaqi. Photo Credits to Jordan News Agency Huneiti discussed with the delegation prospects of joint cooperation and coordination and means … Continue reading Army Chief Meets Kosovo Military Team →