Jordan’s humanitarian record is unquestionable
Hasan Abu Nimah Jul 03,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Jordan has been placed under mounting pressure by numerous international circles to, once again, open its northern border with Syria on […]
‘Terrorists — disguised as women — are among displaced Syrians’
By Raed Omari – Jul 03,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A Jordanian soldier keeps watch at the border between Syria and Jordan on Monday (AFP photo) AMMAN — There are hundreds of armed […]
No honour in murder
Jul 01,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Ali Kassay Last week, the Jordanian Court of Cassation upheld the Criminal Court’s verdict convicting two brothers of the premeditated murder of their sister […]
As the world looks the other way…
Jul 01,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL It is chivalrous of Jordan to provide the thousands of Syrians who fled the fighting in and around the southern Syrian province of Deraa with […]
Jordanians rush to help displaced Syrians across border
Relief aid collected, part of which already sent as PM visits area By Raed Omari – Jul 02,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Ramtha youth help load trucks with relief aid to […]
Jordan seeks truce for south Syria after army gains
Rebels want Kingdom to be guarantor of Daraa residents’ safety By Thomson Reuters Foundation – Jul 02,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Syrians wait at the border areas near Jordan after they […]
Who are the rebels in southern Syria?
By AFP – Jun 30,2018 – JORDAN TIMES BEIRUT, Lebanon — The rebels in southern Syria targeted by a major government offensive were long supported by Washington and seen as […]
King of Jordan wins Templeton Prize for fostering Muslim cooperation
Source: Religion News Service BY Chris Herlinger (RNS) — King Abdullah II of Jordan has won the 2018 Templeton Prize for promoting dialogue and cooperation between Muslims of differing traditions. […]
King of Jordan, US president hold talks at White House
By JT – Jun 26,2018 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, in the presence of Her Majesty […]
Jordan’s Civil Society Comes of Age
Published on June 20, 2018 Brian Frydenborg Published Author. Independent Analyst. Consultant in International Affairs/Development/Aid/, NGOs/Politics/Policy/Media. 146 articles It seems most people—including many Jordanians—have failed to realize how wonderful the […]
Jordan: All cancer patients will be insured
By JT – Jun 22,2018 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN —The Cabinet, upon the recommendation of Health Minister Mahmoud Sheyyab, decided on Thursday to cover all patients diagnosed with cancer with […]
UAE Businessman Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Launches New $27 Million Education Fund For Refugees
Source: Forbes By Mary Sophia, Forbes Middle East Staff UAE-based businessman and philanthropist Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair has launched an education fund worth $27 million to help finance the education of […]
Palestine: The right and only solution
Jun 20,2018 -JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL His Majesty King Abdullah’s talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Amman on Monday were yet another occasion to impress upon the Israeli leader […]
King of Jordan urges progress in peace push as he meets Netanyahu
Establishing Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital only path to peace — His Majesty By JT – Jun 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Amman — His Majesty King Abdullah stressed […]
Jordan walks a tightrope between rival powers
Source: AT However, Jordan’s neighbors and allies have so far rallied round the troubled country, with a string of financial pledges now helping stabilize its creaking economy. In recent days, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have put forward a combined $2.5 billion assistance package, while Qatar has now promised […]
Qatar offers 10,000 jobs to Jordanians, investments worth $500 million
King, Qatar deputy PM discuss ties, regional development By JT – Jun 14,2018 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah receives Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani in Amman […]
Mecca initiative and Jordan: the common security underlay
Jun 12,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Osama Al Sharif The four-way summit in Mecca on Sunday, called for by Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and attended by His Majesty King […]
Gulf aid should trigger more serious efforts towards self-reliance — pundits
Experts say government would be under less pressure to carry out reforms By Mohammad Ghazal – Jun 12,2018 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Gulf states’ pledged aid to Jordan […]
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and UAE approve $2.5bn aid package for Jordan at emergency Gulf summit
Saudi King Salman (left) meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II (center), UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (right) and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (back toward the […]
Riyadh to host meet on Jordan economy support
Cash-strapped Jordan is struggling to curb its debt Published: 13:29 June 9, 2018 AFP Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan will meet Sunday to discuss ways […]