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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi attend a news conference in Amman, Jordan September 11, 2017. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

Lavrov Discusses in Amman Syrian De-escalation Zones, Truce in the South

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Sep 12, 2017 | Middle East

Amman- Amman and Moscow have stressed on Monday that they were cooperating with Washington to establish a de-escalation zone in southeast Syria after the “success” of the ceasefire agreement, which was reached around two months ago thanks to a tripartite cooperation....

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Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Imad Fakhoury. UN

Jordan Reviews Economic Challenges with UN Team

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Aug 30, 2017 | Business

Amman- Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Imad Fakhoury Tuesday briefed a US fact-finding mission, affiliated with UNHCR, on the economic challenges facing Jordan as a result of the regional turmoil and hosting of the Syrian refugees....

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The World Bank. (Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic)

World Bank Supports Establishment of Jordanian Innovative Startups Fund

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Aug 22, 2017 | Business

Amman – The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation signed Monday a $50 million facilitated loan agreement with the World Bank to support the establishment of the Innovative Startups Fund. The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) is willing to support the...

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A Jordanian woman casts her ballot at polling station for local and municipal elections in Amman. (Reuters)

Riots in Jordan in Protest against Municipal Elections Results

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Aug 18, 2017 | Middle East

Amman – Riots erupted on Thursday in several regions in Jordan in protest against the results of municipal elections that were announced on Wednesday night. No one was injured in the unrest as a security source said that the protesters are demanding a recount of the...

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A Jordanian police officer stands guard in front of the parliament in Amman, Jordan. (Reuters/Muhammad Hamed)

Jordanians Hit Polls in Governorate Councils ‘Decentralization’ Elections

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Aug 15, 2017 | Middle East

Amman- Over four million Jordanian nationals on Tuesday head to polling stations to elect their mayors and members of municipal and governorate councils.   Some 1,239 candidates are competing for governorate councils “decentralization” seats that total...