Jordan
March 4, 2013
Royal Jordanian is diverting flights from Amman to Beirut away from Syrian airspace, as part of the airlines “commitment to the safety of its passengers and security of its operations".
Jordan announced on sunday that the government will be distributing the second payment of the cash support for fuel at the beginning of April.
March 3, 2013
Japan said on Saturday it will increase financial aid to North African and Middle Eastern countries, to help regional stability and democratic transformations.
February 27, 2013
Following a two month grace period, Jordanis to crack down on undocumented workers, a ministry secretary official said on Tuesday.
Fuel prices in Jordan are set to increase on Thursday three months after the last increase that saw widespread rioting across the county.
February 26, 2013
More than 700 jobs have been secured in Jordan, under the National Employment Campaign, Labour Minister Nidal Katamine announced on Monday.
February 25, 2013
Jordan is gearing up to introduce software aimed at limiting online content and block pornographic content, according to country's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
Jordan and Iraq are expected to sign commercial and legal agreements this month to build a double pipeline to supply the Kingdom with crude oil and natural gas. The oil deal promise to be the biggest inter-Arab business deal in 50 years.
February 21, 2013
Jordan's Energy Minister on Wednesday unveiled plans for the country’s first private sector renewable energy projects as part of efforts to ease the Kingdom’s ongoing energy crunch.
Jordan’s sole potash producer on Wednesday denied that the company was in talks with Israeli firms on importing natural gas.
February 20, 2013
The last-minute decision by Jordan's government to cancel winter time resulted in saving the Kingdom $7 million over the course of darker months, Energy Minister Alaa Batayneh said on Tuesday.
Around 8,800 jobs have been secured within 10 days under the National Employment Campaign launched last month, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
February 19, 2013
The Jordanian singer-turned-actress says she's not about to go back to her ex-hubby despite the shock divorce.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Monday officially launched its operations in Jordan by opening a permanent office in Amman.
February 18, 2013
Cirque de Glace's star performers got a roaring reception in the Kingdom last week.