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Jordan organizes an international conference on Finding New Pathways for Education
Based on its responsibility to confront the challenges facing the education sector, and its belief in partnership, the Ministry of Education in Jordan has held an international conference entitled “Finding New Pathways for Education and…
Jordanian journalists condemn the killing of Shireen Abu Aqleh
Many Jordanian journalists and activists staged a sit-in outside Al Jazeera's office in Amman, to condemn the killing of Palestinian journalist and Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Aqleh.
The journalists raised pictures of the Abu…
Story of Yemeniyah market in Amman
Yemeniyah market in downtown Amman sells new and secondhand clothing. It is one of the oldest markets in Amman and part of the city’s history. It was established in 1927 and is still standing today despite the fire that broke out in 1952.…
Traditions of celebrating Eid in Irbid
Eid celebration traditions differ in different regions. In Irbid in the north of Jordan, especially in the Al-Sareeh area, the elderly Saleh Ajlouni who lived over different generations witnessed the differences between each one in the…
Jordanians perform prayers at mosques and squares, exchange good wishes on Eid al-Fitr
After fasting the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr that connects families who exchange good wishes, sweets and perform Eid customs in an atmosphere filled with joy and happiness. Muslims perform Eid prayer at mosques, squares…
Streets of Amman are decorated in celebration of Eid al-Fitr
After observing the moon, crescent moon sighting was confirmed marking the end of Ramadan and beginning of Eid al-Fitr. Joy filled the streets Amman at the announcement of the first day of Eid. People finished their shopping for Eid…
Big turnout at markets in Jordan on the eve of Eid al-Fitr
Sense of joy fills the air in Amman capital of Jordan in response to many wishing for the end of COVID-19 pandemic and for life to return back to normal. There was a big turnout of shoppers and visitors at the markets as people prepare for…
Amman hosts Arab Ministerial Committee emergency meeting
The Arab Ministerial Committee that deals with Israel’s illegal actions in Jerusalem held its emergency meeting today in capital Amman as per the invitation from Jordan, which is heading the committee.
The purpose of the meeting is to…
King of Jordan meets with Israeli President in capital Amman.
King of Jordan Abdullah II stressed in his meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday the need to work together for peace in order to spare Palestinians and Israelis more suffering, as well as enable the region to realize its…
Report: Press freedom ranking in Jordan increases significantly
The Media Freedom Status Index in Jordan issued by The Middle East Media and Policy Studies Institute (MEMPSI) reported in the presence of editors in chief and media institute directors that media and press freedom in Jordan are within the…