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Jordanian prince Hamzah makes first public appearance since arrest

It was the first time that Hamzah was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a “malicious plot” to destabilise the kingdom.

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'Sedition has been nipped in the bud,' says Jordan's King Abdullah II

Jordan's King Abdullah II has made his first public comments after an alleged plot to destabilise his kingdom involving his half brother, former Crown Prince Hamzah.

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Jordan says crown prince involved in 'malicious plot' against kingdom

Abdullah had chosen Prince Hamzah as his crown prince hours after their father, King Hussein, died of cancer in February 1999. He removed him from the line of succession in 2004.

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Six COVID-19 patients die in Jordan hospital due to lack of oxygen

The country's health minister stepped down after the incident, while Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh ordered an investigation into the deaths at the hospital in Salt, 20 kilometres north of the capital Amman.

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How are Jordanian musicians adapting Western pop songs into Arabic?

Kalamesque is a group made up of Jordanian musicians, and they’re adapting Western pop music into classical Arabic songs.

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How are e-tailers in the Middle East using human stories to drive sales?

The Middle East and North Africa e-commerce market was worth $8.3 billion in 2017, according to a Bain and Company report.

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How are conservationists in Jordan taking action to protect migratory birds?

According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months.

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US halts sending sniffer dogs to Egypt and Jordan over care concerns

It comes after a US government report uncovered several preventable deaths of its bomb-sniffing dogs in Egypt and Jordan.

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Tourists injured in stabbing attack in Jerash, Jordan

The directorate of general security in Jordan said a number of tourists, a tour guide and a security officer were stabbed in the attack in Jerash.

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How is Women As Partners In Progress promoting gender equality in the MENA region?

The Women As Partners In Progress International Conference in Jordan showcased key initiatives for gender equality in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Jordanian community rallies to support local theatre to promote the arts in Amman

A passion for the performing arts, and a desire to bolster his country’s cultural scene, saw Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat set up the Al Shams Theatre in Amman three years ago.

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Can corals in Jordan save other reefs from global warming?

Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.

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How is Disney’s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East?

Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan’s contribution to the international film industry.

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Jordan, Oman & Syria: different approaches to boosting tourist numbers

The 26th edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai brought together more than 150 countries to showcase their tourism projects.

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Refugees in Jordan are buying groceries with eye scans

Across Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, blockchain technology is helping the United Nations cut costs and combat corruption.

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Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues

Lit in Athens and brought to Abu Dhabi, the arrival of the Flame of Hope marked the start of the Special Olympic World Games in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, the global sports event dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities was held in the Middle East.

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How are mothers in Jordan countering stigma towards children with disabilities?

A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region. Unlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic. The episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion.

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Jordanian start-ups showcased in London

Jordan is on a journey to reform its economy. Counting on a fresh generation of young entrepreneurs to help fuel its future, the country is hungry to boost productivity and growth, plus create more jobs.

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Zaatari's children: poverty, conflict and displacement in refugee camp

Millions of people have been forced to flee their homes in Syria and thousands of them have found refuge in Zaatari camp, Jordan. According to UNHCR, around 80,000 people live in Zaatari and more than half of them are children.

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Jordan’s switch to renewable energy with solar power

Jordan’s movement towards renewable energy is gaining momentum.