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Jordan in Brief
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- Assistance for Syrian refugees outside Jordan’s camps suspended since April – WFP
- Domestic revenues rise 1.9% to JD5.625b in first seven months of 2026
- Jordan’s 2030 Baptism commemoration carries message of hope, peace — Vatican official
- Boulevard kicks off ‘Summer Festival 2026’, spotlighting Jordanian talent, local experiences
- National team reviews support programmes for women-owned businesses
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From the Arabic Press
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- The Least Reshuffled Prime Minister in Jordan - By Maher Abu Tair, Jordan News
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Media and Information Technology
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Economy and Finance
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Op-ed/ News Analysis
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- Accidental CliQ transfers: What does the law say? - By Bashar Batoush, The Jordan Times
- Does criticism of Netanyahu fuel anti-Semitism - By James J. Zogby, The Jordan Times
- Can generative AI become Jordan’s equalizer in closing youth skills gap - By Lubna Hanna Ammari, The Jordan Times
- Solidarity is not enough: Why the world must force accountability on Gaza now - By Ramzy Baroud, The Jordan Times
- Stablecoins: Opportunities and risks in emerging economies - By Hossam Basim Haddad, The Jordan Times
- Jordan's new partnership economy - By Yusuf Mansur, The Jordan Times
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