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Kingdom to receive oil at lower prices in exchange for lower fees on Iraqi shipments to Aqaba. (Shutterstock)

January 30th, 2019 - 08:52 GMT

More Facilitation Announced to Boost Trade Between Iraq, Jordan

Some 300 Jordanian commodities will be exempted of custom duties and fees to Iraq as of next week under an understanding reached between the two countries, an official said on Tuesday.

The Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission is tasked with routing out corruption at government agencies. (File photo)

February 16th, 2017 - 10:30 GMT

Jordan labor director, other officials arrested on corruption charges

Students in Jordan tend to celebrate their exam results by driving around the Kingdom's streets honking and yelling out their car windows. (Shutterstock)

February 11th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Tawjihi revelers strike again: Jordan hands out 950 tickets for celebratory honking

Earlier this month, the Cabinet decided to deduct 10 per cent of any sum above JD2,000 in monthly salaries of civil servants, and set a cap of JD3,500 on public sector salaries. (Shutterstock)

February 9th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Jordan increases minimum wage, raises taxes to narrow deficit

There are 19 professions closed to guest labour, while regarding jobs open for these workers, there are set quotas for foreign labour, including 40 per cent in gas stations. (AFP/File)

February 6th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

One million foreign workers in Jordan estimated to be illegal

Jordan's King Abdullah meets US President Donald Trump in Washington. (AFP/Yousef Allan)

February 5th, 2017 - 10:04 GMT

King Abdullah’s meeting with Trump highlights Jordan’s influence on US policies

Prices of oil derivatives on the local market are calculated based on international prices, with the addition of other costs such as shipment, handling and taxes. (Shutterstock)

February 1st, 2017 - 05:22 GMT

Jordan hikes fuel prices by up to eight percent

Jordanian police standing guard at a border crossing near Syria. (AFP/File)

January 25th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Jordanian man sentenced to seven years jail time for plotting attack on Amman airport

A member of the special operations forces takes part in the 2014 'Eager Lion' exercise in the Gulf of Aqaba, 330 km south of Amman, on June 5, 2014. (AFP/File)

November 6th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Egypt and Jordan launch joint war games

The grant was announced announced during a visit by Canada’s Governor General David Johnston to Jerash, 48km north of Amman, where he met with the ministers of water, interior and municipal affairs. (File photo)

October 31st, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Jordan receives $19M aid from Canada for refugee-affected municipalities

The plant, which began operating around 10 months ago, contributes 20 per cent of the total power supply in the Kingdom. (Shutterstock)

October 30th, 2016 - 05:56 GMT

Jordan inaugurates natural gas plant in partnership with Egyptian FAJR

Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar was shot dead in front of a courthouse in Amman last month after sharing a cartoon online that was deemed "insulting to Islam." (AFP/File)

October 20th, 2016 - 07:59 GMT

Trial opens for murdered Jordanian writer, defendants plead not guilty

The UNESCO site criticizes Israel's restrictions on Muslim visits to the holy site and calls for unimpeded administration of the mosque. (Shutterstock)

October 14th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

UNESCO backs move calling for Israel to allow restoration of Al Aqsa mosque