Amman, Jordan Wire
Comprehensive News Feed for Amman, Jordan.
Results 1 - 20 of 1,071 in Amman, Jordan
-
Jordanians Can Take a Joke, Comics Find
When North American comedians poked fun at the local practice of marrying a cousin and tweaked Palestinians as being skilled stone throwers, everyone laughed, and laughed hard. Comment?
-
Islamists' defeat in UJ vote indicates declining popularity - analysts
w/Photo
However, others believe external parties interfered with the polls, pushing students to vote for the pro-establishment tribal coalition, the National Current, which recorded a landslide. Comment?
-
For Christmas, Iraqi Chaldeans in Jordan pray for small miracles
w/Photo
The day is a sombre holiday for Chaldean Iraqis who have fled violence and deteriorating security in their homeland, where they have claimed to have lived for over a millennia. Comment?
-
'Election shortcomings will be addressed'
w/Photo
Prime Minister Samir Rifai chairs Wednesday a meeting of a ministerial committee tasked with preparations for the next parliamentary polls AMMAN -- Prime Minister Samir Rifai on Wednesday said the government is determined to upgrade all procedures related to the upcoming parliamentary elections and address shortcomings that may have occurred in the ... Comment?
-
'Jordan will urge World Bank to speed up Red-Dead project studies'
Dec. 23--AMMAN -- Jordan will urge the World Bank to accelerate the Red-Dead project-related studies to speed up the implementation of the Kingdom's desalination scheme, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Comment?
-
Jillian York: The Story of One Palestinian Family: Displaced, Dispossessed, Separated
... easy. They assumed wrong. In late 2005, Mohammad attempted to leave the West Bank to visit his aunt in Amman, Jordan. Israeli border agents refused to let him through, because he held an Israeli-issued Gaza ID card, which meant that, under Israeli ... Comment?
-
William Marlborough, 7, lights up for Newcastle's Carols by Candlelight.
Decorative Christmas light displays from Australia and around the world. Hide details Christmas in Australia and around the world ... Jordanians dressed as Santa Claus celebrate the lighting of a 26-metre tall Christmas tree in the Christian town of Al-Fuheis near Amman. Comment?
-
Mada launches 4G wireless network in Jordan
Jordan: 3 hours, 43 minutes ago Jordan's Mada Communications has announced the launch of its 4G network in the kingdom, Jordan Times has reported. Comment?
-
Royal Jordanian Airlines deploys PROS' advanced revenue management technology
Jordan: 3 hours, 5 minutes ago Royal Jordanian Airlines and PROS Revenue Management, L.P., announce that Royal Jordanian Airlines is deploying a new suite of Network Revenue Management Systems from PROS- a world leader of pricing and revenue optimization science and software. Comment?
-
Jordan's King Remakes His Government
AMMAN, Jordan -- In recent days, King Abdullah II, popularly perceived in the West as being among the most enlightened Middle East leaders, has dismissed the prime minister and replaced him with a palace aide and loyalist, dissolved Parliament and postponed legislative elections for a year. Comment?
-
UAE Charge d'affaires attends annual celebration of Etihad Airways in Amman
HE Hasan Issa Al Hosani, Charge d'affaires of the UAE Embassy in Jordan, last night attended the annual celebrations of Etihad Airways, the UAE National Airline at the "Le Meridien" Hotel here in Amman. Comment?
-
Disi project to begin in February - Najjar
The ministry has asked GAMA, the Turkish company implementing the mega-project, to present a plan detailing its preparations for the location, the digging process and the needed equipment before the end of the year, according to Najjar. Comment?
-
Hybrid cars are on display at a showroom in Amman
Authorities said Tuesday there are currently no plans to levy more fees on hybrid cars as demand on such vehicles has surged recently, a trend attributed to concerns that extra charges are imminent. Comment?
-
Thousands sign up to donate organs after youth's tragic death
w/Photo
The story of Abdullah Abu Tawileh, whose parents decided to donate his organs after he was declared brain dead last week, is inspiring thousands of citizens to become organ donors when they die. Comment?
-
Jordan Dubai Capital decides to withdraw from government-related bids ...
w/Photo
Jordan: 1 hour, 3 minutes ago Jordan Dubai Capital announced that, in compliance with His Excellency Mr. Comment?
-
Umniah re-launches a revamped version of its Mazaya Unlimited package
w/Photo
Jordan: 1 hour, 17 minutes ago In line with its ongoing dedication towards providing the best telecom services to its postpaid customers, and as part of its interest in upgrading and renewing its offered services in accordance with the growing needs of the Jordanian market, Umniah - the fastest growing telecom service provider in Jordan - announced ... Comment?
-
Um Uthaina, Jordan, welcomes Patchi Boutique
w/Photo
Jordan: 55 minutes ago Accompanying you through this year's festive season, Patchi, yet again, expanded its reach, by opening its latest store in the heart of Amman, Jordan. Comment?
-
Palestinian refugees in Jordan live out their lives in constant 'temporary' limbo
AMMAN: Music enlivens the yellow taxi as it traverses the Jordanian capital. A small Palestinian flag hangs from the rearview mirror. Comment?
-
2009 in Review: Berlin nightmare eclipses fair season
w/Photo
... a high with Moses Kipsiro winning Uganda's first ever senior medal at the World Cross-country Championships in Amman, Jordan, came to an anti-climax. Kipsiro kicked off the season with a one-man display at the national cross-country in Kapchorwa on ... Comment?
-
JORDAN: Palestinian Refugees Live Out Lives in Limbo
Music enlivens the yellow taxi as it traverses the Jordanian capital. A small Palestinian flag hangs from the rearview mirror. Comment?
Amman, Jordan Forum
Most Popular
- A bleak future for black children and youth - 409 comments
- Shame On Me For Voting For Obama - 327 comments
- PolitiFact's Lie of the Year: 'Death panels' - 466 comments
- Angels can't fly, scientist says - 108 comments
- TV talent show exposes China's race issue - 129 comments
- Man fatally shot in Berwyn - 145 comments
- McCain: Try sanctions first against Iran - 83 comments
- Israeli Occupation, Colonialism and Apartheid - 369 comments
- 911? My son won't stop playing video games - 67 comments
- Yes, China Is an Economic Superpower - 152 comments
|
Reach local customers. Engage a specific demographic. Maximize business-to-business opportunities. Topix can deliver your message.
|
Copyright ©2009 Topix LLC
