Soldier Dead and 3 Wounded while Engaging Smugglers

Amman — A Border Guard captain, Muhammad Khodayrat, lost his life, and three soldiers were wounded while confronting smugglers on the northeastern borders this morning. In a statement, the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army said smugglers opened fire on a Border Guard patrol on the northeastern borders, and soldiers returned fire, compelling the smugglers … Continue reading Soldier Dead and 3 Wounded while Engaging Smugglers

Arab Parliament Condemns Houthi Piracy

by: Maher Ghordlo Cairo — The Arab Parliament condemned what it described as an "armed robbery” and “piracy" committed by the Houthi militia on a UAE cargo ship off the port of Hodeidah in Yemen. In its declaration, the Arab Parliament cautioned the Houthi militia's threat to the sovereignty of marine navigation and international trade … Continue reading Arab Parliament Condemns Houthi Piracy

Saudi Arabia and Jordan Discuss Agricultural Exports

by: Haya Ashour contribution by: Sayed Farah Amman — A delegation from the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture met with Kaled Hneifat Jordan’s Minister of Agriculture to examine expanding crop exchange between the two neighboring countries. Ahmed bin Saleh Khomshi headed the Saudi delegation. In a meeting. Minister Hneifat emphasized the healthy Jordanian-Saudi relations and the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia and Jordan Discuss Agricultural Exports

Jordan Panorama 2021: Political and Economic Shocks

by: Mohammad Ersan translated by: Sayed Farah *All rights reserved to Amman Net & Arabi 21.*Published on Amman Post by exclusive permission. The Kingdom of Jordan entered the bicentenary of the state on the impact of political and economic shocks that drew the shape of the year 2021, which bore “existential” challenges. Most notably was … Continue reading Jordan Panorama 2021: Political and Economic Shocks

Haj Tawfiq Discusses Trade in Cairo

Cairo — Tools to improve Jordanian-Egyptian trade exchange and the role of the private sector in this respect topped the list of Khalil Haj Tawfiq’s discussions with Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Nevin Jameh, in Cairo. Haj Tawfiq is the president of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and the president of the … Continue reading Haj Tawfiq Discusses Trade in Cairo

Mining Blueprint Signed by Jordan and Iraq

Amman — Jordan and Iraq ratified today a blueprint for technical cooperation in geology and mining to enable both countries to enhance mineral wealth mining and facilitate investment in the sector. The blueprint was signed by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, and Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals, Manhal Aziz al-Khabbaz. … Continue reading Mining Blueprint Signed by Jordan and Iraq

UNESCO Adds Arabic Calligraphy

Amman — The addition of “Arabic calligraphy” to the list of the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity as a symbolism of the Arab and Islamic culture in an announcement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was made yesterday. Jordan’s Ministry of Culture welcomed the announcement and commented that Arabic calligraphy … Continue reading UNESCO Adds Arabic Calligraphy

Industry Minister Inaugurates Industry Fair in Baghdad

Baghdad — The Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Shamali, on behalf on Prime Minister Bisher Khaswaneh, opened earlier today the Jordanian industry fair in Baghdad, in which 95 Jordanian companies are participating. During his stay in Baghdad, the minister will meet with a number of Iraqi ministers and officials to discuss economic cooperation, … Continue reading Industry Minister Inaugurates Industry Fair in Baghdad

A Saudi-Iranian Dialogue in Amman

Amman — the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman announced in a statement today that Saudi and Iranian experts have recently concluded a security dialogue session that was hosted by the institute. The discussions focused on security and technical issues, which included reducing the threat of missiles and delivery vehicles and technical measures needed … Continue reading A Saudi-Iranian Dialogue in Amman

Jordan Keen to Offer Full Support for Iraq

Amman — Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, special representative for the UN assistance mission to Iraq, met today with Ayman Safadi, Jordan's foreign minister in Amman to discuss the mission's effort to uphold stability in Iraq. Safadi, who is also deputy prime minister, highlighted the importance of concerted efforts to support Iraq, as he described the country "pillar" … Continue reading Jordan Keen to Offer Full Support for Iraq