Jordan summons suspects accused of holding Muslim Brotherhood assets: What to know The Hashemite Kingdom has taken a number of legal actions against the Islamist organization since banning them in April. Jordan
Analysis Trump tariffs, BRICS threats unlikely to erode Middle East’s trade war edge The US decision to delay tariff penalties until Aug. 1 doesn't dramatically impact the Middle East, but the coming weeks could still have important ripple effects in the region. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Jordan targets charities for alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties: What to know Jordan banned the Muslim Brotherhood in April and arrested some senior members of the related Islamic Action Front last month. Jordan
Jordan refuses to play Israel in FIBA Basketball World Cup: What to know Amid Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, an international backlash is affecting the country’s participation in global sports competitions. Jordan
UAE busts 4.5 million Captagon pills in food cans after smuggler arrest Amphetamine fenethylline, known by its brand name Captagon, has increasingly become the drug of choice among youth in Gulf Arab states. United Arab Emirates
UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain sign 12 industrial agreements worth $2 billion The third Higher Committee Meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development wrapped up in Amman with 12 new agreements on industrial projects. Legacy: Gulf
Trilateral Biden-Abdullah-Sudani call reiterated support for Iraq The Iraqi prime minister also discussed Iraq’s economic situation with the president as the dinar continues to slide against the dollar. Jordan's King Abdullah II was also on the call. Iraq
Jordan's King Abdullah in Washington as Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar The visit came days after Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the region and urged both Israelis and Palestinians to de-escalate. Jordan
Restaurants in Dubai, Tel Aviv, Amman among top 50 in region Dubai’s Orfali Bros Bistro is No. 1. on The World's 50 Best Restaurants in the Middle East. It was founded by three Syrian brothers from Aleppo. Legacy: Gulf
Jordan's first female F-16 pilot celebrated as 'hero' Jordanian women are playing an increasingly prominent role in the country’s military, though challenges remain. There have been notable female air force pilots in other countries throughout the Middle East as well. Jordan
Jordan, Qatar discuss bilateral ties, regional stability The Jordanian king and Qatari emir met to discuss bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, with a special focus on the Palestinian file. Legacy: Gulf
Cruise ship terminal opens in Jordan’s port of Aqaba The agreement with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group could help bolster Jordan’s tourism sector. Jordan
UAE hosts Gulf leaders including Qatar's along with Egypt, Jordan Egypt and Jordan are increasingly looking to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states for development and economic support. Legacy: Gulf
Biden names US ambassadors to Jordan, Oman The US president has nominated Yael Lempert as US ambassador to Jordan, Ana Escrogima as US ambassador to Oman and named Dorothy Shea, currently the US ambassador to Lebanon, for deputy US representative to the United Nations Jordan
UAE, Saudi, others condemn Israeli minister’s visit to Jerusalem holy site Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif could hurt the new far-right Israeli government's relations with Arab states and Turkey. Israel
Flash floods force evacuations from Jordan's iconic Petra Over a thousand tourists have been evacuated from Jordan's historical city of Petra as floods engulfed the area. Jordan
