The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have launched the Green Economy Financing Facility programme (GEFF) in Jordan in …
European development bank launches program to finance Jordan’s transition to greener economy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Tuesday launched the Green Economy Financing Facility program in Jordan to support the country’s transition to a greener economy, the …
EBRD, EU and GCF strengthen green investments in Jordan
EBRD, EU and GCF launch the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Jordan; Programme to boost private-sector investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, water and resou …
Finance minister acquaints governors on economic developments
pointing out that Jordan, with its financial and monetary policy, under direct Royal directives to the government, was able to continue its economic stability. The governors commended the IMF’s report …
JSF report sheds light on Jordan’s ‘robust’ banking sector
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 …