 GOVERNMENT
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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CULTURE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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TOURISM
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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MEDIA
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.
Al-Ra’i
Jordan’s leading Arabic daily newspaper.
Ad-Dustour
A Jordanian daily Arabic newspaper.
Al
Arab Al Yawm
A Jordanian daily Arabic newspaper
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
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 latter includes 1998’s astronomical calendar
eclipses, meteors and Islamic lunar months.
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.
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.
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EDUCATION
Jordan
University of Science and Technology
This is the home page of the Jordan University of Science and Technology, the
country’s leader and largest public institution of technology.
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.
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BUSINESS AND
COMMERCE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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GLOBAL
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics
Engineers, Inc.
The Institution of Electrical Engineers.
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