Water Minister Mohammad Najjar on Monday approved agreements worth 23.596 million euros related to the rehabilitation of Irbid’s water networks. Funded by the EU, German Development Bank (KfW) and the French Development Agency (AFD), the agreements are meant to maintain…
In order to provide better options for adult smokers who wish to quit traditional smoking, it has become necessary to enhance the shift toward alternative tobacco products. By providing smokers with information, data, and scientifically proven evidence from trusted authorities,…
Arab Bank Group reported net income after tax of $182.4 million as compared to $152.1 million for the same period last year, recording a growth of 20%. During the first quarter of 2021, Arab Bank consolidated the financial statements of…
Salt became the sixth Jordanian landmark to be declared a World Heritage Site, succeeding Petra, Wadi Rum, Qasir Amra, Umm Al-Rasas, and the Baptism Site. The World Heritage Committee added 13 cultural sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List and one…
The Jordan-UK Association Agreement will ensure ambitious trade cooperation with Jordan while also securing continued preferential trade for British and Jordanian businesses and consumers helping to boost vital trade and investment. The new Association Agreement reaffirms the deep interest of…
From beekeeping to road biking, olive harvesting and dining with a local family, embark on a voyage of discovery with a series of immersive experiences that reveal Jordan’s best-kept secrets Steeped in history, Jordan has hosted some of the world’s…
The population of Amman will benefit from the introduction of a new bus fleet in the Jordanian capital thanks to its participation in EBRD Green Cities, the Bank’s pioneering urban sustainability program. In a first Jordanian project under the initiative, the…
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a debt financing package to Hikma Pharmaceuticals to help ensure smooth deliveries of medicines across the Middle East and North Africa amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The $200 million package is…
MenaITech is Shaping the HR industry in the Region with Cloud Technology Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh, the founder of MenaITech, is considered one of the region’s pioneers in the IT, HR, and intellectual property fields. For 17 years, Bashar has helmed…
20 Bands and 77 Local Jordanian Artists Streaming on YouTube, 5th – 10th November 2020. A much-anticipated event on the Jordanian music scene, the Amman Jazz Festival returns this year against all odds, challenging the circumstances and showcasing online 20…