Jordan

  • Jun 7, 2023
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Jordan will capitalise on crown prince wedding profile

Following a glamorous royal wedding, Crown Prince Hussein is standing in for his father

Jordan
  • May 15, 2023
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Jordanian laws may restrict political space

Proposed legislative reforms present a complex picture but highlight risks to civil society and free speech

Jordan
  • May 5, 2023
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Investment will be slow to replace aid in Jordan

The prime minister chaired a meeting to approve a medium-term investment promotion strategy

Jordan
  • May 2, 2023
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Syrian Arab thaw will focus on borders, not rights

Damascus’s foreign minister attended his first collective meeting with Arab colleagues

Syria
  • Apr 21, 2023
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Jordan’s regional approach will maintain key aid flows

As the IMF highlights banks’ exposure to the sovereign, the king has visited key Gulf allies

Jordan
  • Mar 31, 2023
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Jordan’s lacklustre growth will fail to reduce poverty

Real GDP growth was reported at 2.5% in 2022, as households struggle with high prices during Ramadan

Jordan
  • Mar 21, 2023
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Jordan-Israel tensions raise Palestinian clashes risk

Israel’s finance minister has made an inflammatory speech, as the right-wing legislative agenda drives even deeper fears

Jordan
  • Mar 6, 2023
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Jordan’s tourism hopes depend on visitor management

Amman is building on a revival of tourism to kick-start the post-pandemic economy and improve the balance of payments

Jordan