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Jordanian policemen operate in the vicinity of Karak castle, where armed gunmen carried out an attack in the city of Karak, Jordan, December 18, 2016/ Reuters Muhammad Hamed

Terrorism Hits Jordan’s Karak

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Dec 19, 2016 | Middle East

Amman – Terrorism hit on Sunday the center of Jordan’s tourism in Karak, south the country after security forces fought unknown armed groups that had attacked a security station and patrols in the city before they holed up at the Crusader-era castle where...

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€102 Million Loan from EBRD to Jordan

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Nov 25, 2016 | Business

Amman- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) granted a €102 million loan to the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) as the continuing influx of refugees from Syria is putting a massive strain on Jordan’s resources. The loan will be provided in two...

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The International Monetary Fund logo is seen inside its headquarters at the end of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 9, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

IMF: Jordanian Economy Maintains Solidity

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Nov 17, 2016 | Business

Amman- Jordan has achieved substantial success in dealing with adverse shocks over the past several years, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) statement following the completion of the first review of Jordan’s economy. The IMF attributed developments in...

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Jordan Reviews Strategic Priorities for Sustainable Development

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Nov 14, 2016 | Business

Amman- Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Minister Imad Fakhoury said that the national economy needs to close up holes weakening its build and inhibiting its progress towards expanding its pro-investment environment, creating more employment...

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U.S. soldiers take part in Exercise Eager Lion at one of the Jordanian military bases in Zarqa, east of Amman, Jordan, May 24, 2016. Reuters/Muhammad Hamed

3 U.S. Military Trainers Shot Dead at Jordan Air Base

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Nov 5, 2016 | Middle East

Amman-The number of U.S. troops killed in a shooting outside the Prince Faisal air base in the south of Jordan rose to three on Friday. A Jordanian officer was also wounded A Jordanian medical source said that “the number of U.S. servicemen killed on Friday is three.”...