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Stations along the Hijaz Railway can be seen at night. Photographer Bashar Tabbah’s recent exhibition set out to explore Jordan’s historical sites through night photography. (Photo courtesy of Bashar Tabbah)

April 8th, 2019 - 11:12 GMT

Photos: Jordan is Stunning at Night

Jordanian photographer Bashar Tabbah’s exhibition titled, “Stars and stone” and emphasising night shots of Jordan’s historical sites concluded on Sunday at the Nabat Art Gallery.

A team of archaeologists has amassed records for 90,000 Middle Eastern sites in an online database. (Jordan Times)

June 15th, 2016 - 09:01 GMT

New tech for ancient history: Using satellite imagery to document Middle Eastern archaeological sites

Members of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood at a demonstration in November 2014. (AFP/File)

June 13th, 2016 - 02:30 GMT

Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood creates ‘interim committee’ after internal election ban

The Labour Ministry said the rise in child employment was linked to the influx of Syrian refugees into the Kingdom. (UNHCR)

June 12th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Child labor in Jordan has tripled over last ten years

Jordanians shop for traditional lanterns known in Arabic as "Fanous", sold during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at a market in the capital Amman on 5 June, 2016, as the the fasting month begins. (AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)

June 11th, 2016 - 10:14 GMT

Amman soup kitchen shows Ramadan is all about unity

Qatayef is one of the most popular treats exclusive to the fasting month. (File photo)

June 9th, 2016 - 10:55 GMT

Curb your sweet tooth with healthy alternatives to sugary Ramadan treats

The band was formed in 2015 and has already got a solid fan base. (Zakarian Studios/Facebook)

June 8th, 2016 - 09:28 GMT

Spanish-Arab band performs at traditional Ramadan 'tent' in never-before-seen tradition

Jordanian mourners carry the body of intelligence corporal Omar al-Hayari, one of the five men killed in the attack. (AFP/File)

June 8th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Jordan places gag order on coverage of Baqaa attack

Unemployment in Jordan has reached its highest level since 2008. (AFP/File)

May 31st, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Unemployment is 'biggest challenge' for Jordan's new government

Jordan's energy minister said that the project would create the necessary infrastructure for the interconnection with Saudi Arabia. (File photo)

May 19th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Electrifying: Jordan to link to GCC grid via Saudi Arabia

Reducing unemployment rates is not the responsibility of the ministry alone, citing that the number of university graduates in Jordan is on the rise and some majors do not meet the needs of labour market (Mutualresponsibility.org)

May 18th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Jordan's unemployment rate at highest level in eight years: report

A video circulating on social media shows a black Mercedes driving backwards on a busy street in Amman for 600 meters. (YouTube)

May 16th, 2016 - 08:51 GMT

VIDEO: Jordanian driver fined, has car seized after driving in reverse for 600 meters on busy road

A little bug is causing some big anxiety for the Jordanian agriculture ministry. (Shutterstock)

May 16th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Jordan prepares for expected outbreak of … grasshoppers!