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By JT - Jan 23, 2025. AMMAN — Jordan's national exports witnessed a 3.3 per cent growth in the first 11 months of 2024, reaching JD7.832 billion compared to JD7.5 ...
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AMMAN — The office of HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Tuesday launched an official channel on the social media platform WhatsApp, dedicated to sharing news and activities of Prince Hussein.
Nabataean portraits: Where Hellenism meets local style
Oct 23, 2024 · AMMAN — The style of the Nabataean kings had been influenced by Graeco-Roman political and cultural models. Due to close political and economic relations with the Hellenistic world and later the Roman Empire, the architecture as well as insignias, portraits were local forms of the Hellenistic models.The Nabataean dynasty preferred realism in expressing facial features, similar
Rebuilding Iraq: Efforts ongoing to preserve Mosul’s history, …
Oct 14, 2024 · AMMAN — In the heart of Mosul, a city scarred by war, a remarkable initiative is working to reclaim the heritage and cultural identity lost during years of devastation. As Iraq embarks on a broader recovery from conflict, preserving cultural heritage becomes essential to reconnect people to their roots and restore pride in their identity. Historical importance of Mosul
From camps to cultivation: Jordan's hidden Neolithic heritage
Oct 13, 2024 · AMMAN — According to the professor Zeidan Kafafi, in Jordan, and during the second half of the last century, only very few sites from Pre-Pottery Neolithic A(PPNA) sites have been recognised. Among them may be mentioned Wadi Yabis, which was sounded by Kirkbride, Khirbet Amame, surveyed in the vicinity of Jerash and few other sites located in the eastern desert thought to be dated to this ...
Jordan ‘temporarily’ closes its airspace over 'rising regional risks'
Oct 1, 2024 · AMMAN — The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announced on Tuesday the temporary closure of Jordanian airspace to all incoming, outgoing, and transiting flights, effective immediately, as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.Chairman of the commission Haitham Misto said that the decision was in response to the escalating tensions in the region that could endanger flight operations and ...
Crown Prince marks 30th birthday - Jordan Times
Jun 28, 2024 · AMMAN — Friday marks the 30th birthday of HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the eldest son of Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania, and the 42nd generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad.His Royal Highness was born in Amman on June 28, 1994, and was named as Crown Prince in a Royal Decree, issued on July 2, 2009.In 2017, His Royal Highness graduated from the Royal
Jordan plays Palestine in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
Nov 24, 2024 · AMMAN — Jordan’s basketball team plays Palestine in Jeddah on Monday in its second match of window 2 of Group D qualifiers for the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025.Jordan tops Group D after overcoming Iraq 73-64 on Friday as Saudi Arabia beat Palestine 73-66 to maintain second spot ahead of their home match against Iraq.
Jordan closes border crossing into Syria – interior minister
Dec 6, 2024 · AMMAN — Jordan on Friday closed its Jaber border crossing with Syria, amid rising escalation of violence in the northern neighbour.Citing security concerns, Interior Minister Mazen Faraya decided to close the Jaber crossing, the only border post with Syria, which has been witnessing renewed fighting between the Syrian army and extremists.
Jordan kicks off 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Nov 15, 2023 · AMMAN — Jordan’s national football team is set to meet Tajikistan on Thursday as it starts qualifiers for the 23rd World Cup 2026 which also serve as qualifiers for the 2027 Asian Cup,The squad plays its first Group G qualifier in the Tajik capital Dushanbe at at 4:00 pm Jordan local time before facing Saudi Arabia on November 21 in Amman, and Pakistan later on. 36 Asian teams will be ...