How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry

How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry

Enas Al Hinti has cut staff pay in half and asked workers to take unpaid leave in an effort to keep her hotel in Jordan’s ancient city of Petra open, as Western holidaymakers fearful of conflict shun destinations in the Middle East. A crisis across the region’s tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Gaza … Read more

Jordanian explosives case leave Amman security searching for clues

Jordanian explosives case leave Amman security searching for clues

A security incident with wider ramifications is unfolding in the Kingdom of Jordan this week. According to recent reports explosives have been seized in two locations in Amman, the capital. The story began in an area called Marka which is near an old airport. Later a second site in Abu Alanda was uncovered. Jordanian … Read more

14 Jordanian pilgrims die due to heatstroke, 17 missing

14 Jordanian pilgrims die due to heatstroke, 17 missing

Makkah: At least 14 Jordanians have been reported dead and 17 others missing during the ongoing Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 16, by the Directorate of Operations and Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, through the Jordanian Consulate General in Jeddah. Earlier on Saturday, … Read more

First photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa baby bump released

First photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa baby bump released

Amman: The first photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa Al Hussein showing off her baby bump have been released, as the royal couple are expecting their first child this summer. In the photos, the princess donned the Vernia red blouson sleeve pleated maxi dress by a New York-based fashion brand Alice + Olivia. Rajwa adorned her … Read more

Jordan’s Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa expecting first child

Jordan’s Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa expecting first child

Photo: Instagram Amman: The Royal Hashemite Court (RHC) on Wednesday, April 10, announced that Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein are expecting the birth of their first child in the coming summer. “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah … Read more