Jordan’s king warns of sectarian ‘destruction’
JAMAL HALABY | AP ARABNEWS Published — Tuesday 20 August 2013 AMMAN: Jordan’s king warned Tuesday that ethnic and sectarian violence sweeping across several Arab countries could lead to the […]
Muslim scholars meet in Amman to address key controversies
by Mohammad Ghazal | Aug 19, 2013 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Muslim scholars on Monday said dialogue and consensus among the Arab and Islamic nations are crucial for unity and overcoming pressing challenges facing the Ummah. At the opening of the 16th General Conference of the Royal Aal al-Bayt […]
Muslim scholars to examine notion of ‘modern Islamic state’
Jordan Times | Aug 18, 2013 | 23:34 AMMAN — Some 100 Muslim scholars will convene in Amman on Monday at the 16th conference of the Royal Aal al Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought under the theme “Viable and Sustainable Modern Islamic State”. Several issues will be discussed at the […]
US mission in Jordan could last years as Syria war rages — Dempsey
Reuters | Aug 15, 2013 | 22:55 AMMAN — The top US military officer told American troops in Jordan on Thursday that their mission to help the Kingdom contain the […]
Riyadh, Amman back Cairo against ‘terrorism’
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Jordan on Friday threw their support behind Egypt as it sought to restore law and order, with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah calling […]
The untold story
Aug 07, 2013 | 23:38 JORDAN TIMES Jordan, a country with limited resources, has become the main refuge for Syrians fleeing the violence in their country, with thousands entering the Kingdom on a daily basis at one point. Recent studies indicate that there will be one Syrian for every six […]
US army chief to visit Jordan
Petra | Aug 07, 2013 | 23:40 JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs-of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey will pay an official visit to Jordan in coming few days, during which he is scheduled to meet several officials. Dempsey will also meet Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff […]
Importing the flavour of Damascus to Amman
by Alex Ellefson | Aug 06, 2013 JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Trucking traditional ice cream, while making sure it is kept below minus 20 degrees Celsius, on the 176-kilometre journey […]
Jordan: Smuggled weapons, ammo seized at Northern border
Jordan Times AMMAN — Northern border troops on Thursday evening seized various weapons and large amounts of ammunition and drugs that were to be smuggled into the Kingdom, according to an official source from the Jordan Armed Forces. No further details were disclosed on the incident.
‘One year after Zaatari opened, no end in sight to refugee crisis’
by Khetam Malkawi 29 July 2013 Jordan Times AMMAN — One year after the official opening of the Zaatari Refugee Camp in the northern Governorate of Mafraq, relief organisations see […]
Jordan deserves more Arab attention — Asharq Alawsat
by JT | Jul 29, 2013 | 23:24 AMMAN — Asharq Alawsat, the Britain-based Arabic newspaper, published an editorial on Monday hailing the ability of Jordan to remain a pillar […]
Jordan will exert all efforts to protect Jerusalem — King
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday said the Kingdom will continue its efforts to safeguard Islamic and Christian sites in the holy city of Jerusalem, support the steadfastness […]
Muslim family serves as guardians of old Madaba church
by Rula Samain | Jul 27, 2013 JORDAN TIMES MADABA — A Muslim family from Khirbat Al Mukhayyat near Madaba has been the guardians of the Church of Sts Lot […]
Jordan must not shoulder burden of Syrian refugees alone
As fighting in Syria rages and global leaders urge resolution, there are vital areas outside the political realm that need help By the end of this year, there will be […]
Military & Defense: The World’s Special Forces Quietly Held Their ‘Counterterrorism Olympics’ At A Compound In Jordan
The world’s most elite military special forces met up at a military compound in Jordan to compete in what organizers call “the Olympics of counterterrorism.” Contributing editor to Rolling Stone Magazine Josh Eells was there for the competition, which consisted of 32 teams from 17 countries and the Palestinian territories. […]
H.R.H. Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad –
Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan (born October 15, 1966 in Amman, Jordan) is a Jordanian prince, professor of philosophy, and claims to be a direct descendant of the Prophet […]
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood Is in Shock Over Egypt
By: Mohammad Abu Rumman for Al-Monitor Posted on July 19. There was a discrepancy between the reaction of the Muslim Brotherhood and that of the government in Jordan regarding the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. The independent Jordanian Al-Ghad daily saw Morsi’s removal, as mentioned in its headlines, as […]
Confederation with Jordan, substitute homeland out of question – Palestinian leader
by Samir Barhoum | Jul 21, 2013 | RAMALLAH — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas lauded Jordanian support for the Palestinian people and emphasised that coordination between the two leaderships is […]
KSA distributes Ramadan kits among refugees
ANKARA: ARAB NEWS Friday 19 July 2013 The National Campaign for Syrian refugees has distributed 70,000 food kits as part of the second phase of the Ramadan relief for Syrian refugees in the Syrian-Turkish border towns, a campaign official said. The aid also consists of hygienic materials. “The campaign aims […]