India’s Modi eyes closer ties with Jordan, Oman during visits Modi’s two-day visit to Jordan made investments and economic cooperation a central piece of the talks with Amman. Jordan
Culture World Cup: Iran fumes over LGBTQ+ themes as Jordan qualifies for first time Morocco is hoping to build on its historic run in 2022, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and others in the region similarly vying to build on recent successes. Iran
What role is Jordan playing in Syria's reconstruction? As Syria’s southern neighbor, Jordan is already positioning itself as a logistics hub and diplomatic broker for Syria’s reconstruction. Syria
Trump’s plan to label Muslim Brotherhood tightens pressure on group in Egypt, Jordan The Muslim Brotherhood has historically had strong support in both countries but has also faced increasing repression from authorities. Egypt
Meet the Silicon Valley-linked AI startup targeting Gulf’s costly inefficiencies United Arab Emirates
Analysis Jordan’s water security caught between $5B megaproject, frayed Israel ties By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis As Carrefour retreats in Mideast, can new Gulf superstore brand advance? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Jordan's prime minister resigns but stays on as caretaker King Abdullah II instructed Omar Razzaz to remain acting prime minister until a new government is formed ahead of the November parliamentary elections. Jordan
Islamists gear up for elections in Jordan amid widespread voter apathy The Islamic Action Front, the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, reverses its decision to boycott parliamentary elections. Jordan
Jordan reopens major border crossing with Syria to truck traffic The Jaber-Nassib crossing has reopened for the first time since it was closed in August. Jordan
Jordan sets single-day record for coronavirus cases Jordan's Health Ministry reported 643 new cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to more than 5,600. Jordan
East-Med Gas Forum evolves as Israel, Egypt enhance cooperation Israel’s Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz and six others sign the charter of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum, which brings cooperation with other partners into a second, concrete phase. Palestine
Jordan clings to two-state solution in wake of normalization deals With normalization deals being signed and regional dynamics in flux, Jordan is trying to adapt to what it fears is faltering Arab support for the Palestinian issue and a two-state solution. Palestine
Jordan to imprison, fine people who hold large gatherings The Hashemite Kingdom is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak after earlier success fighting the virus. Jordan
Travelers to Abu Dhabi tracked during mandatory quarantine The news from Etihad Airways comes as daily COVID-19 cases reach another peak in the United Arab Emirates, which has joined Jordan in using wristbands to track people entering the country. United Arab Emirates
Jordanians travel through time in this old signs museum In an attempt to preserve the memory of the Jordanian capital, Amman, a calligrapher opened a museum where he exhibits shop signs installed between the 1950s and 1990s. Jordan
Jordan reimposes restrictions on schools, businesses after COVID-19 spike Places of worship, cafes, restaurants and public markets must close their doors for the next two weeks. Jordan
Jordan explosion reportedly caused by overheated ammunition The large blast took place in an uninhabited area in Zarqa near the capital, Amman; no injuries were reported. Jordan
Jordan announces compulsory military service for jobless men as unemployment surges Men between the ages of 25 and 29 who are in good health and lack jobs may be called for military service. Jordan
