Jordan

March 27, 2013

A truck ferry route between Jordan and Lebanon launched this week after the trade route between Syria and Lebanon was closed
06:34 GMT

A truck ferry route to Jordan was launched this week almost days after Lebanon’s major transit route through Syria came to a complete halt.

Prison
05:34 GMT

The fives youngsters were allegedly attacked by 200 other students and are being held without charge.

March 26, 2013

Young Jordanians most most affected by unemployment
08:07 GMT

The number falls short of the 18,000 new jobs target set in January

March 25, 2013

Guest labourers in Jordan (Jordan Times Photo)
08:13 GMT

Jordan's Labour Ministry to launch investigation after a damning report into violations of guest workers' rights.

March 24, 2013

The so-called March 24 movement was holding a rally in the second anniversary of its first such gathering, which was one of few rallies dispersed by police since the outbreak of the Arab Spring in early 2011.  (Photo used for illustrative purposes)
16:56 GMT

Protests led by the so-called March 24 movement spread across Amman.

President Obama and King Abdullah arrive at a press conference (AFP Photo)
08:07 GMT

Obama's parting gift to Abdullah is a welcome boost to a floundering economy.

March 23, 2013

US President Barack Obama tours the Treasury Building at the ancient city of Petra, in Jordan, on March 23, 2013. Obama arrived in Jordan on March 22, on the last leg of a Middle East tour after challenging Israelis to embrace peace with Palestinians. (AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB)
10:53 GMT

With the U.S. president on his first tour of the region since taking office, hopes are high but expectations are low.

US President Barack Obama (L) speaks near Jordan's King Abdullah II during a joint press conference following a meeting at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman on March 22, 2013. Obama arrived in Jordan to face scrutiny over his Syria strategy, on the last leg of a Middle East tour after visits to Israel and the Palestinian territories. (AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN)
05:25 GMT

The U.S. president says he will send the Kingdom $200 million in order to deal with the mounting refugee influx from across the border.

March 21, 2013

Royal Jordanian will transfer all its flight operations to the new terminal at Queen Alia International on Thursday
09:06 GMT

Royal Jordanian will transfer all its flight operations to the new terminal at Queen Alia International Airport on Thursday.

MPs and Minister speak during the Lower House session (Jordan Times)
07:49 GMT

A number of MPs have threatened to rebel against the proposal the last time it was floated.

March 20, 2013

King Abdullah of Jordan talks to the international media.
12:53 GMT

After offending everyone from regional prime ministers to his own people in a candid interview, the Kingdom's monarch works on damage control.

Amman view
10:57 GMT

The government has promised to black-list companies that persistently breach labour regulations.

March 19, 2013

The grant is worth $3.15 million
07:57 GMT

The Japanese will provide $3.15 million to the Kingdom in environmental grant.

March 18, 2013

An economic slowdown in jordan is reducing consumers spending on food
13:10 GMT

The economic slowdown in Jordan is leading to a decline in consumer spending on food

Jordan's Prime Minister met with the President of the EBRD to discuss increasing cooperation
10:20 GMT

Jordan's Prime Minister-designate Abdullah Ensour and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Suma Chakrabarti on Sunday discussed ways to boost ongoing cooperation between the Kingdom and the bank.