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Jordan’s new finance minister faces immediate tests
The most significant appointment in a recent cabinet reshuffle is of Mohammed al-Ississ as finance minister
JordanStabbing in Jordan may weigh on tourism receipts
Four tourists and four locals have been stabbed by a young man at a site popular among foreign visitors
JordanJordan will look to give a fresh image to old policies
The prime minister has asked for his cabinet’s resignation in advance of a reshuffle of portfolios
JordanJordan will look to prevent protests from snowballing
Teachers have been protesting over pay and have threatened a nationwide strike in the coming days
JordanPressure over Syrian refugees will grow in host states
Hostility towards refugees is rising in key host countries, but the chances of substantial voluntary returns are slim
Middle EastJordan will pursue greater regional policy flexibility
Jordan has appointed an ambassador to Qatar, signalling an end to over two years of downgraded ties
JordanTensions between Jordan and the UAE may rise
A fight between the Dubai ruler and his wife, a Jordanian princess, could affect ties between the two countries
JordanJordan will struggle to attract investors and more aid
Jordan is facing high unemployment rates while making progress on structural problems
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