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Mafraq is site of the Zaatari camp, the Middle East's largest refugee camp, where some 80,000 Syrian refugees have been living since it opened in 2012. (AFP/ Khalil Mazraawi)

May 29th, 2017 - 12:30 GMT

Using Saudi Money, Jordan Renovates Water Pipes for Syrian Refugees in Mafraq

Water pipes in five towns in Mafraq governorate in Jordan will be renovated under a Saudi grant.

Laila Khan started researching the project three years ago with Canadian-Jordanian journalist Jamal Halaby.

October 13th, 2016 - 08:59 GMT

British filmmaker Laila Khan examines 'Stolen Water' in Jordan

The minister said legal measures were taken to start addressing water violations in court as economic crimes.

January 28th, 2014 - 08:00 GMT

Jordan's water industry hit hard by illegal activity

While trade, an abundance of historically cheap food on international markets, and for some oil - sold at high prices - have combined to create an unexpected resilience in the face of water scarcity, such lessons may not travel well in the developing world.

August 13th, 2013 - 11:29 GMT

The Middle East's delicate balance of trade: exporting oil and importing water

News reports claiming that prices of water will be raised are false. The ministry is not planning to change the water tariff

June 18th, 2012 - 08:44 GMT

Jordanian citizens are safe on the water-front