Jordan Times

The Jordan Times is a daily newspaper published in English and operates independently. It has been in circulation since October 26, 1975, under the Jordan Press Foundation. This foundation is a publicly traded company on the Amman Stock Exchange.

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Ministry signs 72 agreements to boost energy efficiency in industrial sector | Jordan Times

1 month ago | jordantimes.com

AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh on Tuesday signed 72 agreements with industrial facilities benefiting from the Energy Efficiency Technologies Programme.Kharabsheh, who also chairs the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund, highlighted the critical role of the industrial sector in driving economic growth, job creation and achieving the
JoWomenomics advocates for social enterprises in Jordan | Jordan Times

Oct 28, 2024 | jordantimes.com

AMMAN — Positioned to address local challenges and by blending profit with purpose, social enterprises are gradually gaining recognition as vital agents for social and economic change across the Kingdom, according to JoWomenomics.“Impact investment, which is the practice of funding ventures and enterprises that generate measurable social benefits, is crucial for the Kingdom’s
Health Ministry launches public awareness campaign on smoking-related dangers | Jordan Times

Oct 21, 2024 | jordantimes.com

AMMAN — The Ministry of Health on Monday launched a public awareness campaign on smoking-related dangers and enforce Public Health Law No. 47 of 2008 and its amendments regarding the ban on smoking in public places.The campaign is supported by the European Union through Spanish cooperation.The campaign aims to effect behavioural and social change and encourage individuals to
King stresses need to capitalise on tourism, agricultural opportunities in Tafileh | Jordan Times

Oct 17, 2024 | jordantimes.com

His Majesty calls on private sector to play greater role in investing, supporting local communityKing bestows Silver Jubilee Medal on individuals, institutions in TafilehOn regional developments, King says current Israeli government is the only beneficiary of escalation His Majesty reiterates Jordan's firm positions, pointing to ongoing efforts to end war in Gaza,
Wedding venue bookings decline by 40% in 2024 - stakeholders | Jordan Times

Jul 15, 2024 | jordantimes.com

AMMAN — The wedding venue and hall industry has seen a significant decline in demand, with a 40 per cent drop in 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Mamun Al Manaseer, head of the Wedding Venues and Planning Businesses Association.“This summer, the overall business has significantly decreased. Several factors are contributing to this downturn, but the
Prince Ali attends screening of ‘Dune’ movie | Jordan Times

Feb 26, 2024 | jordantimes.com

AMMAN — HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, chairman of the Royal Film Commission of Jordan (RFC) attended on Sunday the special screening of the second part of the American science fiction film “Dune”, which was partly filmed in Wadi Rum.The event was attended by several princes and princesses and took place in the presence of the film’s director, Denis Villeneuve, the Jordan News
25 years of progress, Jordan celebrates Silver Jubilee | Jordan Times

Feb 7, 2024 | jordantimes.com

AMMAN — Jordan celebrates on Wednesday the Silver Jubilee, marking the 25th year of His Majesty King Abdullah's reign.His Majesty has received cables marking the 25th anniversary of his assumption of constitutional powers, which falls on Wednesday, 7 February.The cables’ senders—senior officials and officers, and representatives of civil society organisations—paid tribute to
Earth needs an Amazon bioeconomy

Nov 20, 2023 | jordantimes.com | Robert Muggah |Tatiana Schor |Ilona Szabó

By Robert Muggah, Tatiana Schor and Ilona SzabóRIO DE JANEIRO - Climate change and biodiversity loss are pushing the world's vital ecosystems to the brink of collapse, with scientists warning that six of nine key planetary boundaries are already breached. Protecting and conserving rainforests is crucial, but to do that, we need investment in rule of law and new economic models that pair significant emissions reductions with viable alternatives to clearing the forest.
Is America's merger fever breaking?

Aug 2, 2023 | jordantimes.com | Stacy Mitchell |Ron Knox

By Stacy Mitchell and Ron KnoxWASHINGTON, DC - In the summer of 1982, the United States government sent corporate America a love letter. President Ronald Reagan's top antitrust official, William Baxter, who made no secret of his desire to use his position to assist the country's largest companies, issued the Justice Department's new merger guidelines, instructing staff how to determine whether a merger violated antitrust laws and should be blocked.
A new energy pact for Africa

Jul 15, 2023 | jordantimes.com | William Samoei Ruto |Fatih Birol

By William Ruto and Fatih BirolNAIROBI/PARIS - Many people associate technologies like solar and wind power with efforts to tackle climate change. But for the world's most vulnerable populations, they are much more than a clean-energy solution. By creating jobs, improving health, and increasing social mobility and gender equality, they build a path to a more prosperous future. This is especially true for Africa.