Jordanian of Palestinian Origin Among Nobel Chemistry Laureates

Marrakech – The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne, and Omar M. Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley, for their groundbreaking development...

Jordan: ACT sees 19% rise in received containers until September

AMMAN — Statistics released by the Jordanian Logistics Association (JLA) revealed a 19.1 per cent increase in the number of cargo-loaded containers entering the Kingdom through the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) during the first nine months of...

Jordan’s renewable energy share rises from 0.5% to 27% in decade — minister

AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh on Tuesday said that Jordan has achieved a significant leap in the renewable energy sector over the past decade, with renewable sources contributing nearly 27 per cent to the...

Amman Chamber Exports Hit JD 985M in Nine Months

Ammon News - Exports certified by the Amman Chamber of Commerce reached JD 985 million during the first nine months of this year, despite a slight decline in total value compared to the same period last year. The Chamber’s latest figures show a...

Energy Storage And New Materials Eyed For Chemistry Nobel

The development of new compounds and novel ways of storing energy are some of the research fields commentators say could be contenders for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry announced Wednesday. The winner or winners of the prestigious award are...

By Name: State Security Court Issues Verdicts in Missile Manufacturing, Recruitment, Training, and “Drones” Cases

The State Security Court on Wednesday issued verdicts against defendants involved in cases targeting national security and stirring unrest in the Kingdom, which were uncovered in mid-April.اضافة اعلان Missile Manufacturing Case: The court applied...

The social media influencer bubble is about to burst says Jordan Schwarzenberger

Manager of Europe’s biggest YouTube group The Sideman, Jordan Schwarzenberger, believes that the social media influencer bubble is about to burst. Mr Schwarzenberger, who founded the YouTube collective which has 244 million cross-platform...

Agriculture Ministry: Free Olive Oil Testing for Consumers Before Purchase

The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday launched the National Campaign to Raise Awareness on Buying Olive Oil from Trusted Sources at its headquarters, in a coordination meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreissat, with the participation...

Young Jordanian develops first local firefighting drone

ALBAWABA - In an achievement that reflects the spirit of innovation and creativity among Jordanian youth, a young man in Jordan has developed a specialized firefighting drone. According to local media, Ahmed Fatafta was the first to create a...

SSC Sentences Defendants in Missile Manufacturing, Recruitment, Training, Drone-related Cases

Ammon News - The State Security Court (SSC) on Wednesday issued verdicts against defendants in cases targeting national security and inciting public disorder, revealed in mid-April. In the missile manufacturing case, the court applied the harshest...

Jordan: PM visits Petra, Shoubak, Wadi Musa, orders construction of facilities, upgrade to services

AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Monday conducted field visits to five sites across Petra, Shoubak, and Wadi Musa in the southern region as part of his ongoing inspection tours. Hassan began his tour at the Shoubak Agricultural School,...

Jordan evacuates over 130 nationals, including Omani citizens, from 'Global Resilience Fleet'

Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan announced the successful arrival of 131 individuals who were on board the Global Resilience Fleet to Jordan. The group, which included one Jordanian citizen...

Amman Stock Exchange records JD 5.6 million in trading volume

The total trading volume at the Amman Stock Exchange on Monday reached JD 5.6 million, with 3.3 million shares traded through 3,056 transactions. اضافة اعلان As for price levels, the general index of share prices closed at 3,049 points, marking a...

JICA’s Technical Cooperation Programme for Government of Jordan Concluded

Ammon News - Jordan’s Ambassador to Australia, Janti Kalajoqa, chaired the closing ceremony of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) two-week technical cooperation programme to the Government of Jordan on Public Private Partnership Fiscal...

World Bank raises Morocco’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.4% amid strong agriculture and tourism recovery

The World Bank has revised upward its 2025 growth forecast for the region covering the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP), including Morocco, projecting the Kingdom’s economy to expand by 4.4 percent, an increase of 0.8...

Jordan Showcases Food Industry Strength at Anuga 2025 in Germany

Ammon News - Jordan has launched its national pavilion at Anuga 2025, one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade fairs, currently taking place in Cologne, Germany. The pavilion was inaugurated by Mohammad Jitan, representative of the food,...

Jordan: REEEF projects surpass $141mln in value — official

AMMAN — Executive director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (REEEF) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Rasmi Hamzeh said that more than 460,000 people have benefitted from the fund’s programmes to date. Hamzeh made...

Jordan to host 3-day Conference of OIC Health Ministers in Amman

Islamabad, Hilal Ahmad, October 6, AZERTAC The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will host the 8th Session of the Islamic Conference of Health Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Amman from October 7 to 9. According to a...

Jordanian-Palestinian company to export 4,000 tonnes of agricultural products to EU — official

AMMAN — The Jordanian-Palestinian Company for Marketing Agricultural Products is arranging contracts to export 4,000 tonnes of Jordanian produce to five European countries during the winter season, Assistant General Manager Ibrahim Sharif said on...

Agriculture Ministry Suspends Green Olive Exports Amid Low Production

Ammon News - The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday announced the suspension of green olive exports for the current season, citing lower-than-expected production levels. The decision is part of efforts to maximize the added value of agricultural...