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Jordan Doubles Power Supplies to West Bank City of Jericho

Jordan said on Wednesday it had doubled the electricity supply sold to the occupied West Bank city of Jericho to 80 megawatts, helping reduce its reliance on power supplied by Israel. They said the extra supplies came from a power station in the Jordan Valley linked to an existing Palestinian…

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Alamein Meeting Discusses Means to Consolidate Regional Security, Stability

The leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan reiterated on Tuesday their support for efforts to consolidate security and stability in the region. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…

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‘Fraternal Meeting’ Brings Together Leaders of Five Arab Countries in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at al-Alamein International Airport on Monday, in the presence of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi welcomed the visit of the…

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Five-Way Summit Anticipated in Egypt

Arab and regional observers have turned their eyes towards Egypt’s northwestern coastal city of New Alamein, where the North African state is expected to hold a five-way summit that will see the participation of leaders from Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq. Meanwhile, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…

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Hercules-2 Joint Military Exercises Kick Off with Saudi Participation

The Hercules-2 joint military training kicked off at Mohamed Naguib military base in Egypt, with the participation of units of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, the US, Greece, Cyprus, the UAE and Jordan, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Sunday. The spokesman for the Egyptian Armed Forces, Colonel Gharib Abdelhafeez, said…

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Iraqi Foreign Ministry to Take Action Against Ambassador to Jordan over Images with Ragheb Alama

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday that it intends to take measures concerning the images that went viral on social media of the Iraqi ambassador to Jordan, Haider Al-Adhari, and his wife with Lebanese recording artist Ragheb Alama. In a statement issued Saturday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmad Al-Sahaf…

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Jordan Seizes Half-ton of Hashish, 2 Million Pills of Narcotics

The Jordanian Public Security seized half-ton of hashish and nearly two million narcotic pills after a raid on drug smugglers’ and dealers’ hideout in the al-Hallabat region. The Public Security Directorate confirmed that it is continuing its intensive qualitative operations to hit drug dens in the largest raid carried out…

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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Jordanian Crown Prince on Engagement

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has made separate phone calls to Jordan’s King and Crown Prince, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. During the telephone conversation with King Abdullah II, the Saudi Crown Prince congratulated the Jordanian monarch on the engagement of his son Crown Prince Al…

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Mideast's Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

Symbolically and spiritually, the Jordan River in the Middle East is of mighty significance to many as where the Bible says Jesus got baptized

The Independent UK

Why Did Iran Target the Tanf US Base in Syria?

Israel struck an “Iranian position” near a Russian base in western Syria. Drones, believed to be Iranian, retaliated by attacking an area close to the al-Tanf US base in eastern Syria without any Russia objection. The developments, which took place hours from each other, are another example of the complex…

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US: Drone Attack Targets US Base in Syria, No Casualties

An attack with drones hit a compound run by American troops and US-backed Syrian opposition fighters in eastern Syria on Monday, the US military said, adding that there were no casualties or damage. The military said the attack took place in the vicinity of al-Tanf base near where the borders…

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Arab World, Int’l Community Express Solidarity with Egypt after Church Fire

The death of at least 41 people in a Coptic church fire in Egypt on Sunday was met with an outpouring of condolences and sympathy from the Arab world and international community. Jordan expressed its “sincere condolences to Egypt over the victims of the painful incident.” The foreign ministry spokesman…

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Saudi Artists Take Part in Jordan’s Fuheis Festival

The Jordanian city of Fuheis (13 km from Amman) is famed for its churches, orchards, olive fields, and vineyards, inspiring artists from around the region. Some Saudi artists have chosen to live this experience at the Fuheis Festival, which opens its doors on at the Greek Orthodox Monastery Square on…

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We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I by Raja Shehadeh review – family and politics collide

Raja Shehadeh and his father, Aziz, both Palestinian lawyers, had different views on how to achieve statehood for their nation. Raja recounts their struggle, and his father’s murder, in this highly readable memoir

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Living Water review – visually magnificent meditation on Jordanian desert

Eco-documentary contemplates the exploitation of the valuable Disi aquifer beneath the Wadi Rum valley, in one of the most water-poor countries in the world

Al Jazeera

Israel and Jordan advance plans to complete joint industrial park

Israel says ‘final details’ for project agreed during meeting last week between Jordan’s king and acting Israel PM.

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Establishment of ‘Jordan Gateway’

The Israeli cabinet approved Sunday the establishment of a joint Israeli-Jordanian industrial and employment border zone. The “Jordan Gateway” will allow Israelis and Jordanians to “conveniently” cross between their countries to work on joint projects. It calls for rebuilding a joint industrial zone between their countries for workers, engineers, managers…

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Long road to Wembley: key reasons behind England’s run to Euros final

Before Sunday’s showpiece we look at the factors behind the team’s journey, including a tournament in Jordan six years ago

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Sealed Court Transcripts of Kafr Qasim Massacre Trial Revealed after 66 Years

Declassified documents revealed new details on the planned murder of Palestinian civilians during the Kafr Qasem massacre, when an Israeli commander advised troops that “it was desirable for there to be a number of fatalities,” aiming to push the citizens to leave for the Jordanian side of the border. During…

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Jordan’s King Intensifies Meetings with Israeli Officials to Revive Peace

Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Amman on Wednesday, days after meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. King Abdullah “stressed the need to find a political horizon to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace” with the Palestinians, according to a statement from the…

Al Jazeera

Mapping the largest Syrian refugee camp in the world

Home to more than 80,000 Syrians who fled the war, Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp marks 10 years since opening.

Al Jazeera

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets Israeli prime minister in Amman

In meeting with Israel’s Yair Lapid, Jordan’s King Abdullah says Palestinians should be included in US-backed projects.

Reuters

Jordan's king tells Israel PM that Palestinians must join regional projects

Jordan's King Abdullah on Wednesday told Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Amman that Palestinians should be part of U.S.-sponsored regional economic projects to underpin stability in the Middle East.

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Egypt, Jordan Boost Cooperation to Deepen Strategic Ties

Egypt and Jordan held an expanded consultation session in Cairo on Tuesday, co-chaired by Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi. Both sides agreed during the meeting to bolster cooperation in the field of development. Discussions tackled various issues of common interest at the economic and…

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Bahrain Joins Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development

The second Higher Committee meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development kicked off in Cairo on Monday. The committee, which includes Egypt the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, announced and welcomed Bahrain as a new member, represented by Minister of Industry and Commerce Zayed bin Rashid al-Zayani. Egyptian…

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