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Lusail Stadium in the Qatari capital, Doha, will host on Thursday the final match of the 2025 Arab Cup between Jordan’s national team, Al-Nashama, and Morocco, in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the tournament.
Dec 18,2025 | All
By official invitation from the State of Qatar (the Organizing Committee of the 2025 Arab Cup), Jordanian artist Omar Al-Abdallat, known as “The Voice of Jordan,” is set to perform the Jordanian Royal Anthem before the final match, presenting it to the stadium audience at the tournament’s closing ceremony.
Dec 18,2025 | Music
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Amidst rapid international transformations, Jordanian-Chinese relations stand out as a distinguished model of robust bilateral ties built on mutual respect, shared interests, and a forward-looking vision. The visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Jordan tomorrow presents a significant opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify political and economic coordination, reflecting the evolution of these relations into a strategic partnership through which the leadership of both countries seeks to broaden the horizons of cooperation and serve the interests of their friendly peoples.
Dec 13,2025| AnalysisAs 2025 comes to an end, one of the most consistent pillars of Jordan’s foreign policy has been King Abdullah II’s unwavering leadership and commitment to the Aqaba Process-an initiative that, over nearly a decade, has evolved as a core aspect to the Kingdom’s international identity. Originating in 2015 to strengthen global coordination against terrorism, the Process has since expanded into a multidimensional diplomatic framework rooted in dialogue, shared values, and cross-regional partnership. It reflects His Majesty’s long-held view that extremism must be confronted not only through security measures but through social cohesion, mutual respect, and a unified moral stance among diverse societies.
Dec 11,2025| Opinion
The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) hosted a delegation comprising 18 tourism offices from Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, in cooperation with Turkish Airlines, as part of a familiarization program aimed at promoting Jordan’s tourism product and strengthening Aqaba’s presence in European tourism markets. The hosting objectives focused on introducing Aqaba’s integrated tourism offering and highlighting its role as a main gateway to the most important tourist destinations in southern Jordan, foremost among them Wadi Rum and the city of Petra, while emphasizing the ease of access to these world-renowned sites via Aqaba. The visit program included field tours to Wadi Rum, where delegation members had the opportunity to experience the region’s unique desert landscape, explore desert tourism patterns, tourist camps, and activities related to eco-tourism and adventure tourism—reflecting the richness and diversity of the tourism experience in the area. The program also featured a visit to the ancient city of Petra, one of the world’s most significant tourist and heritage sites. The delegation learned about the city’s historical and cultural assets and the opportunities it offers to design comprehensive tourism programs that combine culture, nature, and adventure. In Aqaba, the delegation reviewed the hotel product and diverse tourism services through visits to a number of hotels and resorts, in addition to holding professional meetings with Jordanian inbound tourism offices. These meetings aimed to build partnerships, conclude business deals, and open direct channels of cooperation with the participating European markets. ASEZA affirmed that this hosting initiative falls within its strategy to diversify tourism markets, enhance European tourism, and promote Aqaba as a primary gateway to Wadi Rum and Petra—contributing to increased visitor numbers, revitalizing tourism activity, and supporting the local economy.
Dec 14,2025 | Around Jordan
The number of international tourists visiting Jordan during the first 11 months of 2025 increased by 14.6% compared to the same period last year.
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