The University of Jordan, often abbreviated UJ or JU, is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1962, and it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. It is located in the capital Amman in the Jubaiha District of Amman. It is composed of 25 faculties, and offers 91 bachelor programs and 161 postgraduate programs. The university's stated main strategy and rule is to be global and productive in all its educational fields.
Jordan Gate is a high-class commercial and residential project located in the Wadi Al-Seer district of Amman, Jordan. It consists of two high-rise buildings connected by a multi-story podium.
King Khalid University is a public university in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1998, the university came to being through the merger of the satellite campuses of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and King Saud University into one entity. It is named after King Khalid bin Abdulalziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia from 1975 until 1982.
The Sharifian Empire was a Empire proclaimed by the Sharifian leaders of the Hejaz in 1924, replacing the Ottoman Caliphate, which was abolished by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Even though the Banu Hashim held the caliphate at various points in history, Hussein bin Ali, the Sharif of Mecca, was the first and last caliph of this lineage.
The American University of Madaba is a non-profit university located in Madaba, Jordan. It opened in October 2011, and expects to eventually accommodate 8,000 students once the campus is completed. The standards of teaching qualifications and experience satisfy the accreditation requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) in Jordan.
Amin Mahmoud is a Jordanian politician, educator and author. He has served three times as a member of the cabinet of Ministers of Jordan, once as a member of the XXIV Senate of Jordan, and is currently serving as a member of the XXVI senate council. He has also held the position of president of four Jordanian universities. His written works include a wide range of books, research papers and published articles in the fields of history, education and other public issues.
Juraynah جرينة is a town in the Madaba Governorate of north-western Jordan.
General officer Mohammad Yousef al-Malkawi is a Jordanian general and politician. He was the former King's Chancellor. Also, he held the post of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces from 18 July 1999, to 5 March 2002. Notably, upon King Abdullah's accession to the throne following the death of King Hussein, al-Malkawi assumed command of the Jordanian Army, further solidifying his pivotal role in Jordan's military landscape. Throughout his illustrious career, he held numerous key positions within the country, leaving a lasting impact on both the military and political fronts. Currently, he is a member of the Jordanian Senate.
Al-Mamlaka TV is a Jordanian Public Service News Channel. Its first broadcast aired on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Samar Haj Hassan, is a Jordanian politician and activist for women’s rights, a former member of the Jordanian Senate and commissioner in the Independent Election Commission (Jordan). She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Centre for Human Rights (Jordan) and was on the Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System, appointed as the President of the Women’s Empowerment sub-committee.
Rami Daher is a Jordanian architect, academic, and public intellectual specializing in architectural conservation and urban design. He is currently an associate professor at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the German Jordanian University and general director of TURATH, an architectural and urban design consultancy in Amman, which has executed several major interventions in historic and heritage settings.
Jumah Hammad is a writer, novelist and politician who is Jordanian of Palestinian origin. He occupied many political positions. He died in 1995 in Arish.
Mahmoud Saeed al-Karmi was a Palestinian writer, scholar of Arabic language, poet, and political journalist. He is considered one of the Symbols of the national movement in Palestine and Jordan. He was born in Tulkram in Palestine for well-known family, his father is Saeed Alkarmi, his brothers are, Abdulkareem, Hassan, Abd al-Ghani and Ahmad Shakir. He was Graduated from Al Azhar in Arabic language. He worked in Arabic language field in Egypt and Eritrea, Somalia, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan for many years. He worked also in Journalism. He was assassinated by his political opponents in Beirut.
Hani Naqshabandi was a Saudi journalist, writer and novelist who had been included in several press positions, including editor-in-chief of Sayidaty Magazine and the Majalla political magazine, and co-founded The Man magazine.
Jafar Hassan is a Jordanian official who has served as the prime minister of Jordan since 2024.
Fawzi AbdulRahim Ahmad al-Gharaibeh is a Jordanian academic. He has been involved in education and business administration. He held positions in academia and government.
The University of Jordan Library (UJL) (Arabic: مكتبة الجامعة الأردنية), established in 1962 alongside the founding of the University of Jordan, serves as a vital academic resource center in Amman, Jordan. Spanning over 12,000 square meters with an additional 4,000 square meters dedicated to reading rooms across the university's faculties and scientific centers, the library supports a diverse academic community. Housing over one million items, including print and electronic resources, the UJL offers extensive services to faculty, students, researchers, and international scholars. Its address located P.O. BOX 11942, Amman, Jordan.
Al-Yarmouk TV is a Jordanian television channel affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. It was established in 2012.
Samar Dudin is a Jordanian educator, theatre artist, community organizer, and political leader. She is the Regional Director and Head of Programs at Ruwwad Al Tanmeya, a community development organization that focuses on youth empowerment, education, and civic engagement. In February 2024, she was appointed as the first woman to serve as Secretary General of the Jordanian Social Democratic Party (JSDP). Dudin's career combines theatre education with political activism, contributing to both cultural and political sectors in Jordan.
