 BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
Amman
Chamber of Industry
The site provides a guide to a wide range of services including trade missions, commodity
exhibitions and round-table investment services.
Amman Financial Market
The Amman Financial Market lists daily stock quotes, special reports, and information on
brokers.
Jordan Commerce Law
Jordan’s commercial law provides the texts of Jordan’s investment, customs,
income tax, corporate, and telecommunications laws.
Jordan
Export Development and Commercial Centers Corporation (JEDCO)
JEDCO is an agency which assists Jordanian exporters in penetrating foreign markets and
locating suitable foreign partners for business ventures. The site features a searchable
directory of Jordanian exporters and a list of business opportunities in Jordan.
Jordan Investment Promotion Corporation (IPC)
IPC was established in 1995 to spur investment in the country and facilitate partnerships
between local and foreign companies. The site lists business and investment opportunities
in Jordan, economic indicators and statistics, and Jordanian business news. It also has
links to commercial and investment information and legislation from the National
Information Center.
The
Euro-Jordanian Business Service Team (BST)
The Euro-Jordanian Business Service Team (BST) is a non-profit consulting
organization, which offers its services to small & medium size, private Jordanian
enterprises. The European commission finances the services as part of Euro-Mediterranean
Partnership Agreement.
The
Federation of Jordanian Chamber of Commerce (FJCC)
The FJCC provides an umbrella for 14 Chambers of Commerce located in the major cities and
districts of Jordan. It also provides its services to a community of 70 000 members
engaged in the various trading and business activities. This site offers information on
trade opportunities and a business directory.
The
Free Zones Corporation
An extensive information on the diverse free area zones founded in Jordan; including
Zarqa, Aqaba, Sahab, Queen Alia International Airport, and the Private Free Zone. The site
attracts local and foreign capitals, in addition to portraying the corporation’s
employment of various investments, trades, and economic activities established in the Free
Zones.
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CULTURE
American Center for Oriental Research (ACOR)
ACOR is one of the largest archaeological, social and scientific research
organizations in Jordan. The numerous services and support activities that ACOR provides
are detailed on the web site.
Archaeology in Jordan
An overview of the archaeological institutes in Jordan with a comprehensive look at the
work being conducted in the kingdom. Visitors will find information on numerous digs, maps
and research being conducted by the different institutes.
Baladna
Baladna is an online browser-based, media and community service that gives you up-to-date
political, business and entertainment news in Jordan.
Children-online
A non-profit site with information and links to children’s web sites all over the
globe. The site also contains links and information on several of Jordan’s foremost
associations and societies for the development of children in society.
Darat
al-Funun
One of Jordan’s premier showcases for art exhibitions, Darat al-Funun is dedicated to
Arab fine arts, and to the promotion of cultural and creative dialogue among the people of
the Arab world. The site also contains a wide variety of helpful information including
exhibition dates, lectures to be held, critical reviews and a large archive of
contemporary Arab artists’ portfolios.
Holy Sites of Jordan
TURAB, a Jordanian cultural charity founded in 1994 to protect, preserve and propagate
traditional Jordanian, Arab and Islamic culture. TURAB is an acronym for the Arabic “Turath
Al-Urdun Al-Baqi” (“The Everlasting Heritage of Jordan”), and in Arabic
means “earth.” This web site presents fascinating descriptions and beautiful
photographs of Jordan’s Muslim and Christian holy sites.
Jordan
River Designs (JRD)
Established in 1987, JRD is a non-profit organization under the presidency of
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah whose objectives are to "improve the financial,
cultural, health, social, educational, technical skills and the well being of the
community at large." Projects include prevention of child abuse and youth employment.
JRD is a handicrafts income-generating project for women in East Amman and plans to expand
to other underprivileged communities in Jordan.
Noor
Al Hussein Foundation (NHF)
Established in 1985, the NHF initiates and supports national, regional and
international projects in the fields of integrated community development, child and family
health, women and enterprise development, gender and development, and education and
culture. Several Noor Al Hussein projects have been recognized and supported by United
Nations and other international organizations as model projects for the Middle East and
developing world.
Pan
Arab Games
The official web site of the 9th Pan Arab Games which is held in Amman, Jordan. The site
offers its viewers updated and extensive news about the daily games, scoring,
scheduling…etc. This event is considered the last and biggest Arab sports of the
century, and was renamed Al-Hussein Tournament in memory of the late King Hussein bin
Talal.
The Jerash Festival
The Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts takes place annually in late July. This site
provides background and current news about the festival, as well as a program schedule.
Webs
of Jordan
A useful and thorough reference site with telephone and fax numbers of Jordan’s
hotels, restaurants, cultural centers, touristic companies and much more. The site also
offers information to facilitate travelers to plan their trip and contact travel agents.
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EDUCATION
Aal
al-Beit University
Translated into English, the Aal al-Beit means ‘The House of the Prophet’
University. The university aims to combine the requirements of scientific methodology in
teaching and research, with the requirements of belief and clarity of vision, thus
creating harmony between the well-rounded personality of the Muslim and his new
environment.
Arab Thought Forum
The Forum is an independent, pan-Arab, non-governmental organization
established in 1981 on the initiative of HRH Prince El Hassan of Jordan and 25 eminent
Arab intellectuals and experts on development, to promote greater linkages between the
Arab thinkers and the process of public policy formulation. The Arab thought Forum aims to
generate debate on important developmental, cultural, and policy issues, in order to
promote the Inter-Arab and Arab-International cooperation.
Royal
Institute for Interfaith Studies
The mission of the Institute involves research, publication, and the
organization of lectures, conferences, and workshops in the fields of Christian and Judaic
studies with direct or indirect relevance to the Arab and Islamic worlds.
University
of Jordan
This is the home page of the University of Jordan, the country’s first and largest
public institution of higher learning.
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GOVERNMENT
Embassy of Jordan, Japan
The site provides visitors with news from Jordan as well as good links to
Jordanian web sites.
Embassy of Jordan, London
The site provides information on the embassy’s services and the Jordan
Information Bureau based in London. Updated daily and interactive, the site is a useful
tool for all visitors.
Embassy of Jordan, Washington, D.C.
The site provides information on the embassy’s services and the Jordan
Information Bureau based in the US capital. Updated daily, it also provides visitors with
the latest news and events from the Kingdom, including articles from The Jordan Times.
General
Intelligence Department
In a historical shift towards more openness, the GID goes public as the first intelligence
agency in the Middle East to open a web page. The site offers an interesting glimpse of
the history, doctrine, responsibilities and viewpoints of the General Intelligence
Department.
Her
Majesty Queen Noor Web Site
This lively and well-organized site offers extensive information about Her Majesty Queen
Noor and the developmental and environmental causes she advocates. The site is frequently
updated with speeches, interviews and press releases from Her Majesty, and includes a
wealth of photographs.
Her
Royal Highness Princess Basma
This finely designed site provides extensive information about HRH Princess Basma’s
work in the areas of development, the advancement of women and children, her role with the
United Nations and other humanitarian efforts in Jordan.
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan
HRH Prince El Hassan's web site is a record of achievement in the service of
Jordan both at home and abroad. More than three decades of which His Royal Highness served
as Crown Prince and close confidant to His Majesty the Late King Hussein in what was most
appropriately described as "unique partnership".
Jordan
National Information System
This site offers data about the country, focusing on economic and social statistics. It
contains information about governmental organizations and agencies, business enterprises
and factors affecting the investment climate. A sizeable body of Jordanian commercial law
is also present.
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MEDIA
Al
Arab Al Yawm
A Jordanian daily Arabic newspaper
Ad-Dustour
A Jordanian daily Arabic newspaper.
Al-Ra’i
Jordan’s leading Arabic daily newspaper.
Jordan
Radio and Television Corporation
This site provides comprehensive and updated information about Jordan’s radio and
television media, including broadcasting schedules, national and international news,
special reports, columns, sports, and local issues.
The Jordan Times
Jordan’s English-language daily newspaper.
The
Star
Jordan’s English-language political, economic and cultural weekly newspaper.
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Higher
Council for Science and Technology
This institution is entrusted with the planning and implementation of Jordan’s
scientific and technological progress. The site offers a comprehensive overview of the
council’s activities, as well as useful statistical information and contacts.
Jordan
Astronomical Society
This award winning site offers information on its objectives, its previous and
upcoming activities, as well as an interesting section entitled “Observing the
Sky.”
The
Royal Scientific Society
This organization is a non-profit institution enjoying financial and administrative
independence. It aims at conducting scientific and technological research and development
work related to the development process in Jordan. It also aims at disseminating awareness
in the scientific and technological fields, while providing specialized technical
consultations and services to the public and private sectors.
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TOURISM
Discovery
Travel and Eco-Tourism
Led by naturalists, archeologists and historians, Discovery Eco-tours are designed to
allow you unparalleled exposure to Jordan's captivating landscape and diverse lifestyles.
Jordan offers part of the Middle East's most exciting and accessible spots for a variety
of natural adventures.
Jordan Eco-Tours
Jordan Eco-Tours is a dynamic tourism company that operates both classical
and ecologically orientated travels in Jordan and the Middle East. It specializes in
outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, climbing and parachuting.
Jordan
Tourism Investment
Established in 1989, JTI works at promoting and developing tourist village resorts and
traditional handicrafts. The villages of Kan Zaman, just south of Amman, and Taybet Zaman
hotel and resort at Petra, are a blend of both old and new, offering a unique experience
to visitors.
Nebo
Tourism Services Company
Nebo Tours offers you the chance to explore an exciting destination, to rediscover an
ancient land that has been home to many empires and dynasties for thousands of years.
Petra Tours
Established in 1965, Petra Tours is one of Jordan's largest travel and
tourism companies. Its activities cover both incoming and outgoing travel to and from
Jordan and the Middle East as well as travel management, airline ticket sales and cargo
services.
Royal
Jordanian
Jordan’s national airline, this site lists flight schedules and other information
helpful to the flying traveler.
Royal
Wings
As a new company bridging our region, Royal Wings connects Amman, to the Red Sea and
neighboring countries.
Zara
Dead Sea Products
An interesting glimpse into the wonders of the Dead Sea. Zara introduces the unique
therapeutic benefits of Dead Sea minerals and natural-base care products.
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