Jordan to launch doorstep food deliveries during round-the-clock lockdown

Jordan extends its round-the-clock curfew indefinitely in an effort to combat the novel coronavirus.

Jordan

Under nationwide curfew, Jordanians now ponder economic cost of coronavirus

Jordan has taken some measures to contain the economic repercussions of the coronavirus, but some analysts believe they are not enough to avoid total collapse.

Jordan

Jordan announces lockdown in effort to contain coronavirus

Jordan’s King Abdullah approved the activation of Defense Law No. 13 as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, but some officials fear the measure will deeply impact the kingdom’s fragile economy.

Jordan

Arabic Sesame Street helps children explore emotions

Sesame Workshop, the non-governmental organization behind series like "Sesame Street," teamed up with the International Rescue Committee to produce a new show for Middle Eastern children affected by war and displacement.

Jordan

Jordanian artist taps absurd for 'Camel in the Room'

With iconic imagery such as camels and locks, artist Raed Ibrahim explores the complexities of Middle Eastern identity, memory and the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

Palestine

Why women in the Middle East find little to celebrate on March 8

From Beirut to Khartoum, women in the Middle East held demonstrations calling for the elimination of discriminatory laws and improvement of their situation.

Saudi Arabia

A Jordanian dinner table pushes for social change

Every other week since 2016, dozens of near-strangers gather at the Shams Community house in Amman to discuss hot topics, from sex to religion.

Jordan

Socks for tourists, jobs for refugees in Jordan

Two young entrepreneurs in Jordan get women in refugee camps to knit socks for tourists.

Jordan

Jordan, Qatar close ranks following emir’s visit

Aside from the economic benefits for Jordan from the full normalization of ties with Qatar, King Abdullah, by hosting Qatar’s emir, is looking for regional allies to confront Trump’s peace plan.

Qatar

Jordan stands firm against Trump deal despite risks to ties

There are growing concerns that Jordan’s defiance toward the US peace plan for the Middle East could affect its strategic ties with the United States.

Palestine

Jordanians fuming over electricity bills, call for boycott

Jordanians are angered at the sharp hike in electricity rates, which the government claims is due to the high consumption in subzero temperatures.

Jordan

Peace with the region is not a peace plan

The Trump peace plan is flawed because it has more to do with building a coalition against Iran rather than with promoting peace between Israelis and the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia