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Jordan's King Abdullah II visits military formations. (AFP /File)

June 10th, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Jordanians Celebrate King’s 19th Coronation Anniversary, Army Day and Great Arab Revolt

Jordan on Saturday celebrated the 19th anniversary of King Abdullah’s coronation, as well as Army Day and the 102nd anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt, marked on June 10.

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September 29th, 2014 - 08:31 GMT

Jordan safe from terrorist threats despite anti-IS role: Officials

"Importing natural gas from Cyprus is very feasible for Jordan as Cyprus has a very good reserve of natural gas that can contribute to meeting Jordan's needs of gas," he added.

September 11th, 2014 - 12:01 GMT

Israeli gas not doing it? Jordan, Cyprus to agree on gas deals 'within weeks'

Since EBRD started its operations in the Kingdom in 2012, it has invested 203 million euros (around $262 million) in seven projects in Jordan covering various sectors, according to a statement released Tuesday.

September 10th, 2014 - 03:12 GMT

European bank 'committed' to Jordan's economic development

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September 4th, 2014 - 02:30 GMT

‘Hidden hands’ at work: Who’s really running Jordan’s energy sector?

MPs criticised the government approach in dealing with several large-scale investments in renewable energy

August 28th, 2014 - 05:19 GMT

Jordan MPs criticise delays in implementing renewable energy projects

The King described the future vision entailed in the 10-year economic plan as “the most important strategic initiative for the future of Jordan and Jordanians

August 27th, 2014 - 05:17 GMT

Jordan's King Abdullah has a 10-year plan for the country's economy

"This is what I believe and what many of my colleagues believe. We are determined to give lessons to students when they come to schools next week," he said.

August 19th, 2014 - 12:25 GMT

Teachers’ strike divideds Jordan's educators as students seen as main victims

Upon the recommendation of Transport Minister Lina Shbeeb, the Cabinet also approved the draft agreement between the governments of Jordan and India on marine transport cooperation.

August 14th, 2014 - 11:37 GMT

From natural gas to nuclear energy: Jordan's cabinet approves series of transformative projects

A major objective of the law, according to Majali, is to ensure the local administrations in the governorates have more powers to develop and manage services.

August 5th, 2014 - 07:51 GMT

A two way street? Jordanian government seeks public’s feedback on 'reform drive'

Social Development Ministry Secretary General Omar Hamzah made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour to the ministry.

June 25th, 2014 - 10:30 GMT

Jordan to introduce Ramadan stipend for underprivileged families

He noted that Iraq will not be able to sell for the next ten years and Jordan has an opportunity to capitalise on that by inviting investors to take advantage of a large market.

May 11th, 2014 - 11:25 GMT

Should Jordan's investment promotion efforts be closer to home?

Stressing that the Kingdom was no longer in the economic danger zone, he mentioned that foreign currency reserves went up from $6.6 billion in 2012 to around $12 billion at the end of last year and that the remittances of expatriates have gone up noticeably.

April 29th, 2014 - 12:13 GMT

Jordan's Prime minister says Kingdom 'no longer in economic danger zone'