On the United Nations’ International Day of Banks, annually celebrated on December 4, the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) issued a policy paper titled “Banks in Jordan: December 4, the International Day …
Netflix releases Jordanian film Farha on forced eviction of Palestinians in 1948
Netflix released a controversial film about the forced evictions of Palestinians in 1948. They are now receiving major backlash.
Jordan’s ability to rein in inflation ‘a source of pride’ — PM
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said that despite major economic challenges, Jordan’s inflation rate remained within the 4 per cent range, far below that of European states or the US.In an interview …
1,646 children adopted in Jordan since 1965 — Social Development Ministry
The Ministry of Social Development’s foster parenting programme, founded in 1965, has placed 1,225 children of unknown parentage with new families. The ministry’s “alternative care” programme, which …
Founder of West Jordan’s Gardner Village dies at 82
Nancy Long, founder of West Jordan’s Gardner Village, died last month at 82. Her legacy includes not only a shopping village that doubles as a time capsule, but an entrepreneurial spirit she gifted to …
In Israel, a scandal over Netflix’s choice to stream a film depicting the 1948 murder of a Palestinian family
Farha, the debut feature film of Jordanian filmmaker Darin J. Sallam, made headlines even before it began streaming on Netflix Dec. 1. The film depicts the story of a young Palestinian girl who …
Myenergi founders on making Britain’s homes more energy independent
Founded in 2016 by former electrical engineer Lee Sutton, right, and marketing specialist Jordan Brompton, left Myenergi has become a northern true powerhouse.
Jordan’s Draft 2023 Budget Forecasts Lower Deficit, Steady Economic Growth
Finance Minister Mohamad Al Ississ said on Wednesday that Jordan’s draft 2023 budget forecasts 11.4 billion dinars ($16 billion) in state expenditure as the economy’s recovery gathers pace.
Jordan’s Draft 2023 Budget Forecasts Lower Deficit, Steady Economic Growth
Finance Minister Mohamad Al Ississ said on Wednesday that Jordan’s draft 2023 budget forecasts 11.4 billion dinars ($16 billion) in state expenditure as the economy’s recovery gathers pace. Al Ississ …
Kuwaiti business projects in Jordan to be announced soon — ambassador
Kuwaiti businesspeople are in the process of creating projects in the Kingdom that will be announced soon, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Aziz Dihani said on Saturday, adding that Jordan is “an …