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Jordan has vaccinated its first refugee and intends to include all those living in the country in its vaccine programme.
Jordan's King Abdullah and some of his family members have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus
Oman to see fastest economic growth in MENA region
Oman is set to be one of the countries to see the swiftest economic recovery from the Covid-19 epidemic.
Israel is a 'non-democratic apartheid regime', admits Israeli watchdog
The Israeli government is frequently accused of presiding over an apartheid system.
Banipal announces winner of prestigious Arabic translation literary prize
The literary magazine has announced the winner of a translation prize as a Harvard lecturer.
Jordanian sentenced to death for 2019 tourist knife attack
Mustafa Abu Ruwais, 24, was sentenced to 'death by hanging for the terrorist knife attack on tourists,' the Jordanian court said.
Egypt hosts talks to revive Israel-Palestinian dialogue
Jordan's Foreign Minister, joined by Egyptian, French and German counterparts, said that if the two-state solution fails, the world must "say if ...
Jordan approves China's Sinopharm Covid vaccine
Amman has also approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use.
US envoy visits Western Sahara after Morocco-Israel deal
The US is set to open a consulate in the contested Western Sahara.
History whispers to blockading states as GCC rift ends
Comment: As blockading states agree to end their irrational boycott of of Qatar, Rami Khouri highlights how diplomacy and statecraft also helped ...
Gulf crisis: Will reconciliation reshape the region's power balance?
Analysis: The breakthrough in resolving the Gulf crisis will have geopolitical implications, creating both new opportunities and challenges.
Jordan says wants dialogue with Iran to 'end tensions'
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Jordan "supports the launching of a dialogue with Iran on the nuclear issue".
Palestinians in Jerusalem face a struggle for survival
In-depth: Settler groups are engaged in a house-by-house struggle for Jerusalem, using Israel's legal system to take over Palestinian homes.
Biden appoints Jordanian American as senior legal affairs advisor
Dana Shubat, a Jordanian American woman, has been appointed as a senior legal affairs advisor on the Biden administration.
Israeli settlers carry out widespread attacks in West Bank
Israeli settlers have carried out widespread attacks on Palestinian homes, vehicles, farmland and hospitals across the occupied West Bank.
Jordan secures 3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Jordan saw a dramatic rise in Covid-19 cases late last year.
Iran chooses Lebanon, Syria as Soleimani legal representatives
Lebanon, Syria and Iraq are among the countries chosen to represent Iran through international legal channels.
Rouhani says Trump will be 'ousted from life'
Iran is marking the first anniversary of the assassination of its top military commander, General Qasem Soleimani.
Iraqi Christians face an uphill battle for survival
In-depth: There are hopes that Pope Francis' historic visit could be a turning point for Iraqi Christians, a community ravaged by war and ...
Jordan journalist detained over Covid story released on bail
Jordan jailed Jamal Haddad last week with calls for the journalist's release.
Palestine in 2020: Reflections on a turbulent year
Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 saw the further erosion of Palestinian rights.
Jordan to get 1 million Pfizer vaccine doses
Jordanian Health Minister Nazir Obeidat told state media that the country aimed to innoculate over 20 percent of 11 million-strong population, ...
Loujain al-Hathloul: 'Fierce' Saudi women's rights campaigner
Activists see Loujain al-Hathloul as an "incredible fierce and resolute" champion of women's rights who represented the kingdom's modern ...
Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief
The World Health Organization's chief said this year's Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last, noting mankind must tackle climate change and ...
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