The standoff between King Abdullah II and his half brother, Prince Hamzah, wasn’t just palace intrigue. It hinted at Saudi meddling and highlighted wider tensions within Jordan’s complex society.
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As Jordan Seeks to Quell Royal Feud, Allies of Prince Remain in Detention
The country’s royal family said Prince Hamzah had now pledged his loyalty to King Abdullah II. The government banned news outlets and social media users from discussing the rare public show of conflict.
Jordan Hospital’s Oxygen Shortage Tied to at Least 7 Deaths
The country’s health minister and the director of the hospital where the seven died were forced to resign.
Scorching Temperatures Bake Middle East Amid Eid al-Adha Celebrations
Record high temperatures were recorded in Baghdad and Damascus, and experts warned of the effects of prolonged heat waves as the planet warms.
Tux, Gown, Masks: Arab Couples Scramble to Marry During a Pandemic
Undeterred by the coronavirus, couples across the Middle East are pressing ahead with scaled-back weddings. The authorities aren’t always thrilled.
Microloans, Seen as Salvation for Poor Women, Trap Many in Debt
In Jordan, an unregulated microloan industry offers easy money. But with no way to repay loans, many women end up buried in debt, or in prison.
Five Places to Visit in Amman with a Hometown Fashion Designer
Nafsika Skourti is an authority on what’s worth visiting in the Jordanian capital. She shares the places that inspire her.