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Jordan: Umniah Launches Its New Army Line

Umniah announced the launch of its new Army Line offer that caters to enlisted and retired members of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Public Security Forces and the Civil Defence Directorate and at a minimal billing rate of JD0.001/min. Press Release - 07Nov 09:42GMT
Jordan extends guarantee of bank deposits until '10

Jordan has extended its year-old guarantee of all bank deposits until the end of 2010. Arab News - 07Nov 09:12GMT
Trowers & Hamlins advises NPC of Jordan on gas resources

Trowers & Hamlins, the City and International law firm, has acted as legal advisor to the National Petroleum Company (NPC) of Jordan in the negotiation and structuring of an agreement that will allow BP plc to explore and potentially develop gas resources in the Risha concession in northeast Jordan. Press Release - 06Nov 10:06GMT
Jordan Higher Education Council approves academic committee

The Higher Education Council on Thursday approved the make-up of the academic committee and the council's administrative and financial committee, according to statement issued by the ministry. Jordan Times - 06Nov 08:46GMT
Jordan: Master plan to revamp Kingdom's roads

The Kingdom's roads will witness major developments in the next 15 years under a new master plan, a government official said on Thursday. Jordan Times - 06Nov 08:46GMT
In the heart of Amman, relics of a little-known era live on

Between the villas of Jabal Amman lie some of the last traces of "Ammonite Jordan". Rujm Al Malfouf, a large stone tower and annex, is one of a series of some 30-odd fortresses dotting the Kingdom that date back to the little-known period. Jordan Times - 06Nov 08:45GMT
Jordan health officials to focus on child victims

Child victims of family violence will receive better medical and psychological care at the hands of 30 medics who completed intensive training on Thursday Jordan Times - 06Nov 08:45GMT
JPA, 'Columnists Club' move closer to agreemen

The Jordan Press Association (JPA) and the Columnists Club have agreed to form a joint committee to study the legal procedures to place the club under the JPA's umbrella. Jordan Times - 06Nov 08:44GMT
Jordan: Pilgrims will leave for Mecca without swine flu vaccination

A top official on Thursday urged the first groups of pilgrims heading to Mecca in the coming two weeks to follow precautionary measures, as the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine will not be available before they leave Jordan. Jordan Times - 06Nov 08:44GMT
RJ to Renew its Fleet

Royal Jordanian (RJ) President, Hussein Dabbas, on Wednesday announced that RJ would renew its Airbus 310 / 340 aircrafts with modern Boeing jets. Jordan News Agency - Petra - 05Nov 07:52GMT

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