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Jordan to access USD 200 million as it reaches agreement with IMF

IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026

IMF mission chief Cesar Serra lauded the Jordanian government's commitment to reducing public debt to 80% of GDP by 2028...

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Jordan, UAE sign Aqaba rail project deal, eyes completion by early 2030s

IFM CorrespondentApril 21, 2026April 20, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 21, 2026April 20, 2026

The latest move builds on an MoU signed in 2024 between Jordan and the UAE to develop the railway, with full-scale implementation now taking centre stage...

Featured Ports and Shipping

AD Ports Group to invest USD 38 million in Jordan’s Aqaba Multipurpose Port

IFM CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2026

The Aqaba Multipurpose Port handles general cargo, grains, livestock, roll-on/roll-off and project cargo...

Featured Oil & Gas

Jordan eyes linking gas field to pan-Arab energy pipeline

IFM CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2026

From 2015 to 2018, the pipeline was reversed to flow gas from Jordan to Egypt, powered by imported LNG through Jordan's Aqaba LNG reception terminal...

Economy Featured

Amid geopolitical volatilities, Jordan’s tourism sector sees 7% revenue jump

IFM CorrespondentDecember 17, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentDecember 17, 2025

Jordan’s tourism sector has exceeded its 2024 targets for visitor numbers and revenue under the country's Economic Modernisation Vision...

Banking and Finance Featured

Jordan and Syria seek strong financial cooperation

IFM CorrespondentDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

In recent months, Jordan’s Central Bank has provided specialised technical assistance to its Syrian counterpart...

Featured Transport

Egypt working to integrate railways into Asia-Europe trade: Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir

IFM CorrespondentJune 10, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentJune 10, 2025

Several Mediterranean ports that Egypt has been modernising over the past decade would receive rail cargo...

Featured Real Estate

Jordan’s move to ease residency rules will attract investment: Experts

IFM CorrespondentApril 15, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentApril 15, 2025

According to other experts, Jordan's updated policy may increase its appeal as a destination for foreign buyers seeking investment opportunities outside of the conventional financial markets...

Energy Featured

Egypt & Jordan discuss collaborations in natural gas

IFM CorrespondentDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024

Badawi met with the Jordanian-Egyptian Fajr Co. to evaluate its operations and plans while he was in Jordan to build the country's infrastructure for natural gas...