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Amman Stock Exchange Faces Historic Recession
Publish date : Saturday - pm 07:27 | 2025-07-05 Alanbatnews - Amman Stock Exchange Faces Historic Recession Al-Anbat – Amman Amid rapidly shifting economic dynamics in the region, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) stands at a real crossroads. With...

Amman Chamber of Industry Exports Surpass 3 Billion Dinars in First Half of 2025
Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry exceeded the 3-billion-dinar mark during the first half of this year, driven by the high quality and competitiveness of its products in international markets.اضافة اعلان According to periodic statistical...
Jordan's gov't service centers processed 3.45m transactions to last June
Ammon News - Jordan's comprehensive government service centers completed a total of approximately 3.45 million transactions by the end of last June, while these facilities received about 1,324,726 visitors. Minister of Digital Economy and...

Royal Hashemite Documentation Center Protects 9 Million Jordanian Documents Over Two Decades
Over the past 20 years, since the Royal Decree establishing the Royal Hashemite Documentation Center (RHDC), the institution has emerged as one of the key guardians of Jordan’s history. It has reawakened the past, vividly recounting its stories...

Jordan: ACC, Syrian officials discuss reconstruction, trade cooperation
AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Thursday met with Governor of Damascus Maher Marwan, and Governor of Rural Damascus Amer Sheikh to discuss avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and joint action...

Jordan records $241mln trade surplus with US in first third of 2025
AMMAN — Jordan’s trade balance with the United States on Wednesday posted a surplus of JD171 million during the first third of the year, according to figures released by the Department of Statistics (DoS). Data on foreign trade, cited by the...

Researchers sequence whole genome of ancient Egyptian for the first time
Researchers have sequenced the first whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago — the oldest DNA sample from Egypt to date. The body belongs to an adult male who died more than 4,500 years ago during...

Psychologists Across UK Urge British Psychological Society to Restore Funding for School Science Engagement
2 Reading Time: 6 minutesA total of 81 psychologists across the UK have come together to call on the British Psychological Society (BPS) to reinstate funding for the Psychology Zone in I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here, urging renewed support to...

Jordan: Bus routes connecting Amman with Irbid, Jerash launched
AMMAN — Minister of Transport Wissam Tahtamouni on Tuesday inaugurated the Amman–Irbid and Amman–Jerash bus routes, as part of the transportation project between the capital and other governorates. The project, funded by government support...

Who was buried in Salome’s cave: A disciple of Jesus, a midwife or a Jewish queen?
An imposing burial cave from the Second Temple period, venerated for centuries as a Christian pilgrimage site believed to be the grave of a woman named Salome who was associated with Jesus, was more likely the final resting place of a member of...

'It's Literally Me': Katie Price Has a 'Digital Twin' Named Jordan Who Acts Out Fans' Spicy Fantasies Online
In a surprising twist for fans and digital enthusiasts alike, model and media personality Katie Price has unveiled her very own 'digital twin.' Named Jordan, this virtual counterpart is bringing fans' wildest dreams to life, performing 'spicy'...

First genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, July 3: In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight about the ancestry of a man who lived during the time when the first pyramids were...

Why Not Establish a National Council for Soft Power in Jordan?
Despite limited resources and geographic challenges, Jordan has historically managed to carve out a prominent regional and international role—thanks largely to its rich reserves of soft power, which extend beyond the traditional metrics of...

Upcoming Syrian-Jordanian Tech Forum in Damascus
The Chairman of the Jordanian Chambers of Commerce in Amman, Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq, announced on Tuesday, July 1, preparations to hold a Jordanian-Syrian technical forum in Damascus during this July, according to the Jordanian channel “Al-Mamlaka.”...

Jordanian Exports Strengthen Presence in EU Markets
Jordanian national exports have strengthened their presence in European Union (EU) markets during the first third of the current year, recording a 14.4% increase. The value of these exports rose to JD 143 million, compared to JD 125 million during...

The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
CNN — In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight about the ancestry of a man who lived during the time when the first pyramids were built. The man, whose...

Studios bet on horror movies to reanimate cinemas
LOS ANGELES: Vampires, zombies and the Grim Reaper are killing it at the box office.At a time when superheroes, sequels and reboots have grown stale among audiences, horror has emerged as an unlikely savior, entertainment industry veterans say....

Jordan and Syria to host Joint Tech Forum in Damascus soon
Amman, SANA- The head of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce, Khalil Hajj Tawfiq, revealed that a Jordanian-Syrian technical forum will soon be held in Damascus, considering that Syria’s stability is in Jordan’s interest. In an interview...

Orange Jordan and Future Skills Fund Launch Fiber Academy to Boost Telecom Sales Talent
Orange Jordan, in partnership with Future Skills Fund, is preparing to launch the “Fiber Academy” program, an initiative designed to build and enhance participants’ core skills in the fiber sales sector. This step reflects the company’s ongoing...

The inimitable Norman Foster: our guide to the visionary architect, shaping the future
Lord Norman Foster has made more of an impact on London than any other architect since Sir Christopher Wren. From the Wembley arch and the Gherkin to the pedestrianisation of Trafalgar Square and the Millennium Bridge via the Great Court of the...