Zaid al-Dabisiyyeh

Return 'priority' for Syrians in Jordan once situation stable

Around 1.3 million Syrian refugees reside in Jordan, with many now eager to return to their homeland although wary of going back before the situation settles.

23 December, 2024

Massive win for Jordan BDS as Carrefour closes all stores

On Monday Carrefour Jordan announced the closure of all its stores in Jordan, after an intensive boycott campaign targeted it for its pro-Israel stance.

06 November, 2024

IS advances in Iraq threaten Jordan's economy

Analysis: IS control of Anbar in Iraq is threatening Jordanian trade, and this could have serious knock-on effects on the economy.

20 April, 2015

Allegations of corruption over oil exploration agreement in Jordan

An agreement between Jordan and Korea to explore for oil in Wadi Araba is under threat due to allegations of corruptions and bribery.

11 March, 2015

Jordan's national debt soars to dangerous levels

Parliamentary economic committee chairman Kheir Abu Seileik blames war, economic slump and the rising costs of power generation.

08 March, 2015

Jordan faces budget crisis as IS war costs bite

Parliament's finance chairman says country needs billions of dollars to continue war against IS, days after it increased attacks after murder of pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh.

10 February, 2015

Deal or no deal? Jordan's water agreement with Israel

Analysis: Israel will need more water for its expansion of military bases in the Negev - and help from Jordan appears to be in the pipeline.

04 February, 2015

Jordan's gas deal with Israel hangs in the balance

Just when it seemed inevitable that Jordan would pursue its energy agreement with Israel, parliamentarians may have scuppered the deal.

11 December, 2014