Press Releases

Jordan launches electronic passports: Significant milestone for travel

(MENAFN) Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship announced on Monday the rollout of electronic passports, encouraging citizens to apply either through the Sanad app or at Civil Status and Passport Department offices, according to...

Jordan to broaden its budget flights network to EU to revitalize tourism

(MENAFN) Jordan announced that it will resume and broaden its network of budget flights to European destinations from late August as part of efforts to revitalize its tourism sector, which has been affected by ongoing regional instability,...

Jordan is ready to welcome the world of weddings to Aqaba with the best in the business coming together at DWP Congress

11th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress 2025 AQABA, JORDAN, October 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QnA International proudly presents the 11th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress, in partnership with the Aqaba...

Royal Jordanian Airlines claim number one spot worldwide for punctuality

(MENAFN) Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) has claimed the number one spot worldwide for punctuality in July 2025, according to reports. The airline achieved an on-time performance rate of 95.21 percent for both takeoffs and landings during the month,...

Jordan Revitalizes Tourism with Expanded Low-Cost Flights to Europe

(MENAFN) Jordan is set to resume and widen its network of low-cost air routes to Europe starting late August, part of a strategic effort to revitalize its tourism sector amid ongoing regional tensions, officials announced Sunday. Wizz Air,...

Vannin Healthcare, in Collaboration with GE Healthcare, Completes Advanced Mobile CT Clinic Destined for Jordan

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vannin Healthcare, a global provider of specialized mobile medical solutions, has completed the development of a state of the art mobile Computed Tomography (CT) clinic in partnership...

Romania’s Airline Prolongs Flight Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman

(MENAFN) Romania’s national airline, has prolonged the suspension of flights to three Middle Eastern cities due to persistent regional turmoil and escalating security risks. Flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) will remain grounded until June 23, with return...

Jordan, Indonesia Denounce Al-Aqsa Violations, Demand Gaza Ceasefire Restoration

(MENAFN) King Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have criticized Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, voicing their concerns over violations and efforts to "temporally and spatially" divide the sacred site, as stated...

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Launches Once-in-a-Lifetime Private Jet Experience, Legendary Journeys, Visiting the World’s Most Extraordinary Destinations

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is proud to unveil its first ever private jet experience, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience by Preferred...

Jordan’s proceeds from tourisms made USD2.4 billion

(MENAFN) As stated by initial information published by the Central Bank of Jordan, tourism proceeds in the country grew by 34.2% in April of 2025, amounting to USD 710.3 million. Because of a 19% rise in the number of tourists visiting the...

Trump travels to a Middle East in transition

This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...

Texas Industry Leaders Hold Business Roundtable With King Of Jordan

TEXAS, May 8 - May 8, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Texas industry leaders today held a business roundtable with His Majesty King Abdullah II to discuss opportunities to strengthen the business and economic relationship between Texas and...

Severe Floods Trigger Tourist Evacuation in Jordan’s Petra

(MENAFN) Jordanian authorities successfully evacuated hundreds of tourists from the ancient city of Petra on Sunday following unexpected flash floods that surged through the archaeological site due to severe weather conditions, according to...

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian...

Lebanese President Holds Talks with King Abdullah II

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone conversation with Jordanian King Abdullah II on Wednesday to discuss the investigation into a recently uncovered missile manufacturing cell in Jordan. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to...

Leading Travel Marketplace WINGIE Reports 30% Surge in Bookings Before Saudi Founding Day 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Arabia marks its Founding Day with the theme “The Day We Started” as it celebrates the Kingdom’s history, heritage, unity, progress, and resilience....

Mövenpick Hotel Amman Committed to a Greener Future

Green Globe recently awarded Mövenpick Hotel Amman its inaugural certification. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Globe recently awarded Mövenpick Hotel Amman its inaugural certification. The luxury...

Strained Israel-Jordan ties are further tested by Gaza, but a turnaround is possible

30 years have passed since Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty on Oct. 26, 1994. But instead of celebrations — and apart from a few conferences held by Israeli research centers — this anniversary was largely marked by disappointment and even...

Leading Travel Marketplace WINGIE Witnesses Travel Demand Skyrocket for Riyadh Season 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Riyadh Season 2024 approaches, WINGIE, the leading travel marketplace in the MENA region, is witnessing a significant rise in travel interest and bookings....

Governor Abbott Congratulates Mineral Wells As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

TEXAS, October 25 - October 25, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mineral Wells on being designated as the fourth Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural...