Jordan

Royal Jordanian announced the launch of a new nonstop route between Amman International Airport and Washington D.C. starting mid-March 2025

Tourism sector is facing an economic challenge, as a 4,4% decline in tourism revenue during the first ten months of 2024 coincides with a rise in outbound tourism spending, according to stakeholders; non-regional arrivals declined by 6,6% these ten months

A Royal Decree was issued approving the Judicial Council's decision to appoint 25 Sharia judges, effective as of November 10; the initiative was saluted as a needed step to improve Islamic justice

The 16th Irbid Pomegranate Festival, a marketing event for pomegranate farmers, cooperatives, and family businesses, closes today; the 2024 edition celebrated the role of women in traditional agriculture and saw outstanding female participation

The army has called on Jordanian males aged 18-40 to rectify their status by obtaining a valid military service booklet to avoid travel delay, while males over 40 must ensure they hold a military subscription exemption that certifies they reached the age

A campaign with a focus on raising awareness about the working conditions of female labourers in agriculture, and on the gaps between legislation and its implementation on the ground, was launched by Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights Organisation

The King Abdullah II Centre for Excellence held the 9th edition of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence awards ceremony at the Cultural Palace; of the 144 employees from ministries and institutions nominated, pictures show 2 women in the finals

The official YouTube account of HRH Crown Prince Hussein in World Tourism Day posted a video showcasing Jordan's archaeological sites listed on the World Heritage List to promote local archaeological sites and enhance responsible tourism practices

The Amman and Jordan Chambers of Commerce criticized the former government’s decision to raise taxes on electric vehicles for being made without consulting traders and for conflicting with principles of cooperation between the public and private sectors

Jordanians will vote today to elect the 20th House of Representatives, the lower house of the Parliament, in Jordan's first elections held under party lists and with reserved seats for parties following Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System

The Petra National Trust signed a Memorandum with the Saudi Royal Commission for AlUla celebrating the distinct Nabatean heritage; the agreement is considered a milestone in global efforts to encourage appreciation and preservation of shared human history

Satisfaction with public transportation system reached 68% in the first half of 2024, according to recent performance indicators published by the Ministry of Transport; data also highlighted +6,4% in privately vehicles and 8% in car rentals

The tourism industry is proving robust, but a slew of cancellations from operators and concern from international travelers is stopping Jordan from seeing its true potential as prospective travelers look at the country fearing the war next door