A new approach to regional risks
Jul 31,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Amer Al Sabaileh Jordan has recently issued several official statements regarding Iran. From accusations of sponsoring militias that represent a threat to Jordan’s national […]
Scholar examines fiscal policies of mediaeval Muslim states
By Saeb Rawashdeh – Jul 31,2022 – JORDAN TIMES A southern stronghold Karak was an administrative centre of Ayyubid and Mamluk state (Photo courtesy of ACOR/ Collection of Rami Khouri) AMMAN — […]
Jordan ranks 3rd in divorce rates in Arab world — report
By Batool Ghaith – Jul 20,2022 – JORDAN TIMES AFP file photo AMMAN — Jordan has the third highest divorce rate out of the Arab countries, according to a report issued by […]
Reckless water use, climate change effects accelerate path to thirsty future
Jul 16,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Washing cars with a hose rather than a bucket has become a common practice in some areas of Amman, wasting large quantities of a much-need […]
Jeddah summit reaffirms Hashemite Custodianship over Jerusalem holy sites
By JT – Jul 16,2022 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, takes part in the Jeddah Security and Development Summit on Saturday (Photos courtesy of […]
Leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan discuss US regional summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia
UPDATE 1 / 2 Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (C), Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa (R) and Jordan’s King Abdullah hold talks in Sharm El-Sheikh on Sunday. (Petra) UPDATE 2 / […]
Festival of Encounter to celebrate diversity of refugee communities
Jesuit Refugee Service to host event at ‘Our Lady of Fatima’ Church on June 24 By Lucie Lagodich – Jun 18,2022 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — In celebration of the diversity […]
Lebanon awaits US approval of electricity supply from Jordan — energy minister
By JT – Jun 09,2022 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayyad on Wednesday said that the US administration’s approval of a project to supply Lebanon […]
Case not closed for survivors of 1967 Israeli attack on spy ship USS Liberty
USS Liberty (AGTR-5) At Valletta, Malta, after arriving there for repair of damages received when she was attacked by Israeli forces off the Sinai Peninsula on 8 June 1967. (PH1 […]
Jordan follows up with concern on Israeli extremists’ storming of Al Aqsa Mosque
By JT – Jun 05,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Birds fly around the Dome of the Rock in Al Haram Al Sharif in Jerusalem’s old city (AFP file photo) AMMAN — The Ministry […]
Places of Worship – Petra
MAGAZINE: EDITION FEBRUARY 2022Fazal Ahmad – UKWORLD RELIGIONS 30th May 2022 Fazal Ahmad, London, UK Petra is one of those unique locations, with homes and temples carved into the rocks. […]
The rise of the female scuba diver in Jordan
(Image credit: Nature, underwater and art photos/Getty Images) By Phoebe Smith 3rd June 2022 In predominately Muslim countries, women are discouraged from scuba diving. But with trailblazers proving they can do […]
Conference reaffirms Hashemite Custodianship of Jerusalem’s Christian holy sites
By JT – May 26,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Participants during the ‘Christians and Christianity in the Middle East’ conference in Amman on Thursday (Petra photo) AMMAN — Participants in the “Christians and […]
Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, traveler, Orientalist, Muslim?
Editor’s Note. There is some argument whether Johann Ludwig Burckhardt alias Sheikh Ibrahim Ibn Abdallah genuinely converted to Islam. Personally I think it is difficult to ‘fake’ a conversion. A […]
King of Jordan at New York award ceremony: Our journey on path to peace must travel through Jerusalem
By JT – May 10,2022 JORDAN TIMES Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania receive the Path to Peace Award in New York on Monday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — […]
King of Jordan urges unified Arab position to stop escalations in Jerusalem
By JT – Apr 21,2022 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, speaks during a meeting with members of the Arab ministerial committee tasked with galvanising […]
Jordan launches diplomatic drive to end Al-Aqsa Ramadan tensions
Short Url https://arab.news/pdmwt Updated 10 sec ago MOHAMMED NAJIB & RAED OMARI April 18, 2022 Israeli ambassador summoned for ‘strict and clear condemnation’ Palestinians angry over the Israeli police actions […]
King of Jordan says illegal provocative measures in Jerusalem push towards further escalation
His Majesty, in phone calls, discuss latest developments in Jerusalem with leaders By JT – Apr 19,2022 – A general view shows the Dome of Rock mosque in Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al Aqsa […]
Arab, EU countries highlight Jordan’s role in safeguarding Jerusalem holy sites
By JT – Apr 17,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Israeli forces patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque during confrontations with Palestinians at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque compound on Friday […]
‘Prices pandemic’ takes shine off Jordan’s first Ramadan free of COVID-19 restrictions in two years
Women work at a dates packaging workshop in Balqaa, Jordan. Price rise of basic commodities has made it difficult for most Jordanians to observe Ramadan this year. (Reuters) Short Url […]