Pentagon Spokesperson Lt Col Phil Ventura provided the following readout: Senior delegations from the United States and Jordan met May 8-9 in Amman, Jordan for the 43rd meeting of the U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission (JMC).  The Jordanian delegation was led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Hnaity, who hosted the …

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi to discuss advancing an inclusive political solution to the Syrian conflict following the May 1 Amman meeting. Secretary Blinken made clear that the United States will not normalize relations with the Assad regime and does …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 8, 2022 The United States welcomes the agreement today to bring an end to hostilities and restore calm in Gaza and Israel. The agreement will bring a welcome respite to Israeli and Palestinian civilians and permit deliveries of critical fuel and other supplies into Gaza. We express our condolences to the families …

AUGUST 07, 2022 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES I welcome the announcement tonight of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza-based militants after three days of hostilities. Over these last 72-hours, the United States has worked with officials from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and others throughout the region to encourage a swift resolution to the conflict. I thank President Abdel Fattah Al …

In recent months, Jordan has embarked on crucial efforts to advance its economy and chart a path forward for its citizens. The United States supports Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is entering its second centennial with …

Amman, July 27, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster met on Wednesday with local authorities and business leaders in Karak to discuss economic challenges and opportunities. Joined by members of the U.S. Embassy economic and political teams, he visited women-led businesses, conveying continued U.S. support for inclusive economic growth across Jordan. “The United States …

Amman, July 18, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster met on Monday with local authorities and organizations in Irbid to discuss their efforts to empower women and girls in Jordan and provide access for them to crucial support services. He conveyed U.S. support for government and community initiatives to promote women’s economic, political, and …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and His Majesty King Abdullah II met today in Jeddah and reaffirmed the enduring strength of the strategic friendship between the United States and Jordan. The meeting took place during the Summit of the leaders of the United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council members, Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. The two …

[Amman, June 12, 2022] – U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Henry T. Wooster visited Ma’an Governate today Sunday, to underscore the U.S. commitment to supporting the people of Ma’an, especially women and youth, in education, entrepreneurship and the full range of civic participation.   Ambassador Wooster began his visit by meeting Governor Dr. Firas Al-Fa’our and later …

U.S. Embassy celebrates Jordanian and American cultural heritage at Amman’s Odeon Theatre with jazz legend Herbie Hancock, the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, and guest Don Braden     [Amman May 14, 2022] Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Ensemble at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and guest Don Braden concluded …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and reaffirmed the close and enduring nature of the friendship between the United States and Jordan.  Jordan is a critical ally and force for stability in the Middle East, and the President confirmed unwavering U.S. support for Jordan and His …

[Amman May 11, 2022] The U.S. Embassy in Jordan announces the arrival of jazz legend Herbie Hancock, the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Ensemble at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and guest Don Braden for a series of musical performances and workshops across Jordan.  The musical tour celebrates U.S.-Jordanian cultural ties through arts …

[Amman May 10, 2022] – Charge d’Affaires Mike Hankey, senior officials from United Airlines, and distinguished guests from Jordan’s transportation and tourism sectors celebrated on Tuesday the newest connection between Jordan and the United States, a 12-hour direct flight on United Airlines that will broaden and deepen the already strong relationship between the two countries.  …

APRIL 25, 2022 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to consult on a range of regional and global issues.  The two leaders discussed in detail recent efforts to stem violence in Israel and the West Bank, including at the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount complex in …

[Amman, Jordan] – Ambassador Wooster announced the U.S. Embassy in Amman is recruiting companies to join the Jordanian business delegation to participate in the 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit, taking place June 26-29, 2022, in the Washington, D.C. area.  Jordanian companies looking to establish a presence in the United States are encouraged to learn more about …

[Amman March 13, 2022] – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Middle East and Africa, Camille Richardson visited Amman, Jordan, from March 9-11 to advance U.S.-Jordan trade and investment ties.  Her trip to Jordan follows her participation in the Trade Winds Business Forum in Dubai, the largest and first Commerce-led trade mission since …

[Amman, March 1, 2022] Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Nayef Hameidi Al-Fayez, nine trafficked cultural antiquities returned to Jordan from the United States, after an official handover ceremony at the General Department of Antiquities. The ceremony to return the artifacts that were illegally smuggled from Jordan and obtained …

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – East Room 1:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Sorry to keep you waiting.  Good afternoon.  The Russian military has begun a brutal assault on the people of Ukraine without provocation, without justification, without necessity. This is a premeditated attack.  Vladimir Putin has been planning this for months, as I’ve been — as …

BRIEFING ROOM FEBRUARY 23, 2022   The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and …

Roosevelt Room  4:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  Today, I made two vital calls, as I’ve been making for some months now — two vital calls that — on the situation in Russia and Ukraine. The first was to a bipartisan group of members of Congress who are currently representing the United States, along …

AMMAN, Jordan (Feb. 17, 2022) – Jordanian and U.S. military and civilian personnel conducted a successful whole-of-government interagency exercise this week to build upon a well-established strong and enduring relationship, improve interoperability between the two nations, and enhance their joint ability to respond to crises. Exercise Invincible Sentry 2022 is designed to validate bilateral crisis-response …

[AMMAN: December 9, 2021] Today the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), and the U.S. Embassy in Jordan celebrated the transfer of three C-130 transport aircraft from USAF to RJAF in a ceremony attended by JAF Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti, RJAF Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Hiyasat, and RJAF Airlift Wing …

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson December 5, 2021 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met separately with Prime Minister Bisher Al Khasawneh and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi today in Amman. They agreed on the urgency of working towards sustainable solutions to the effects of climate change in the region, …

(Amman, Dec. 2, 2021) Today the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Diplomatic Security Anti-terrorism Assistance (ATA) program provided an ambulance to the Civil Defence Directorate’s (CDD) Ambulance and Humanitarian Support Department of the Public Security Directorate (PSD), to help meet ambulance service needs in the Amman region. PSD and ATA marked the donation in a ceremony, …

(Amman, Nov. 28, 2021) Today, Nancy Izzo Jackson, U.S. State Department Senior Bureau Official (SBO) for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), inaugurated UNRWA Zohour School in Amman, Jordan. The school’s construction, overseen by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was financed by contributions from the U.S. government and made possible by a land …

The U.S. Embassy’s Commercial Section in Partnership with Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship Launch “Expanding Your Business to the United States – Soft Landing and Site Selection” as Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week  On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Janee Pierre Louis, moderated a workshop focused on “Expanding Your Business to the United States – Soft Landing and Site Selection”, as part of the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship’s programming for Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 8-14, 2021).  The audience …

(Umm Qais, Nov. 2, 2021) – U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster celebrated the beginning of a new, U.S.-funded antiquity restoration project at the historic site of Umm Qais Tuesday in partnership with the Jordanian Department of Antiquities and the nonprofit organization Turquoise Mountain. This project will create more than 150 jobs for Umm Qais community …

(Aqaba, October 28, 2021) – U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster met on Wednesday and Thursday with local authorities and business leaders in Aqaba to discuss the business and investment climate and hear about ongoing projects. He conveyed U.S. support for new efforts to make Jordan attractive to both local and international investors, which will enable …

(Zarqa, Oct. 6, 2021) – U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster met with Zarqa’s governor Hijazi Assaf on a trip to the city Wednesday.  He also visited a USAID-funded water project that helps keep water flowing in Zarqa even during dry times.  Then he met Jordanian alumni of U.S. government exchange programs who described their efforts to build a more prosperous future in Zarqa, highlighting women’s leadership initiatives.  “In Zarqa, we’re seeing new approaches to tackle the roadblocks that stand in front of Jordanians and …

Amman, September 23, 2021 – On Tuesday, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Commerce for the Office of Middle East and Africa,  Camille Richardson , convened a virtual meeting to help facilitate the development of partnerships between women-led tech businesses in the United States and Jordan. “Women entrepreneurship and innovation in tech fosters diversity and socio-economic inclusion,” …

(Irbid, Sept. 22, 2021) – U.S. Ambassador Henry T. Wooster visited Irbid’s governor Radwan Otoum, as well as business owners, researchers, students, and local leaders in Irbid to highlight U.S.-Jordan cooperation on many of the important challenges the people of Irbid face on a daily basis. The Ambassador’s meetings included a visit to Wehdeh Dam, …

Amman, September 11, 2021 In a private ceremony on Thursday afternoon at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Henry T. Wooster commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks perpetrated by the Al Qaeda terrorist group. The Ambassador led a moment of silence in honor of the 2,977 innocent people, …

Amman (August 30, 2021) – Today, the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development, announced $4.7 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Jordan. This funding will provide technical assistance, equipment, and supplies to health facilities diagnosing and treating COVID-19 patients, including Al-Bashir Hospitals and Jordan’s laboratories. The funds will also train frontline …

New Partnership Forms to Strengthen U.S-Jordan Trade Ties  U.S. Commerce Department and AmCham-Jordan enter into Memorandum of Agreement  The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (AmCham-Jordan) recently signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to help American exporters and investors do business in Jordan …

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.  The Secretary reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to its strategic partnership with Jordan and commended King Abdullah II for Jordan’s steadfast leadership promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.  The United States deeply values the strong bilateral cooperation and …

The United States is pleased to announce that, working with Congress, we plan to restart U.S. economic, development, and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people.  This includes $75 million in economic and development assistance in the West Bank and Gaza, $10 million for peacebuilding programs through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and $150 million in humanitarian assistance …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with King Abdullah II of Jordan to express strong U.S. support for Jordan and underscore the importance of King Abdullah II’s leadership to the United States and the region.  Together they discussed the strong bilateral ties between Jordan and the United States, Jordan’s important role in the region, …

Senior U.S. Commerce Official Kicks Off Virtual Workshop for High Growth Start-up Companies with Interest in Entering the U.S. Market.   U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Commerce for Middle East and Africa, Global Markets  Camille Richardson  delivered introductory remarks at InvesTech 2021 on March 22nd. The three-day virtual event, from March 22nd to March 24th was organized by the …

The White House President Donald J. Trump, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel spoke today and agreed to the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain. This is a historic breakthrough to further peace in …

The death of George Floyd, pinned down under the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, shocked the world, fueling demands for justice. As senior officials at all levels across the U.S. Government have said, his death is a tragedy that should never have happened. The video of his final moments …

AMMAN (April 23) – The United States Government is providing $8,000,000 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Jordan. These funds include $6.5 million in humanitarian assistance from the State Department Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA) account to support COVID-19 response efforts to help refugees in Jordan. This includes health assistance, additional hours of electricity …

AMMAN – A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of the United States of America on Monday, December 16, 2019 under the auspices of the Assistant US Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Mrs. Marie Royce and Director General of the Department …

Date Open: December 2, 2019 Date Closed: February 12, 2020 Minimum Award Amount: $5,000 Maximum Award Amount: $25,000 Background and funding opportunity description U.S. Embassy Amman in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2020 Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working to …

AMMAN – The number of U.S. students enrolled at Jordanian institutions of higher learning has increased significantly since 2018, growing by 38.4% over last year’s number, according to an annual report released by the Institute of International Education, with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Open Doors …

Amman – Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper visited a rehabilitation center for survivors of unexploded ordnance and landmine accidents supported by a State Department grant that provide Syrian refugee children with prosthetic care.  The program, conducted in partnership among the Polus Center, the Sir Bobby Charlton Rehabilitation Center, and several other rehabilitation programs …

On August 23, 2017, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Gulf Affairs Tim Lenderking met with King Abdullah II of Jordan and his senior advisors to discuss advancing President Trump’s goal of a …

Amman – Beginning mid-July, English classes and accompanying cultural activities previously provided at the American Language Center (ALC) will be offered by AMIDEAST Jordan, in partnership and with financial support from the Embassy of the United States in Amman.  AMIDEAST’s ALC program will implement the curriculum and teaching model utilized at the current facility, including …

At the invitation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt attended the 28th Arab League Summit this week in Jordan. As an observer at the Summit, Mr. Greenblatt did not endorse the speeches given or resolutions approved by the assembled Arab League member states. …

AMMAN – The number of Jordanian students currently studying at institutions across the United States reached a record number in 2016, according to an annual report released today by the State Department. The Open Doors report for 2016 shows that there are currently some 2,330 Jordanian students in the U.S., the largest number recorded since …

The United States highlighted its continued commitment to Jordan with the announcement of a plan to build 25 new schools in Jordan using $100 million as part of the Administration’s Let Girls Learn initiative. In March 2015, the President and First Lady launched Let Girls Learn, a U.S. Government initiative bringing together the Department of …

Zarqa- The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Dana J. Hyde and Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abdallah Ensour inaugurated the start of operations at the expanded As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant today in Zarqa.  The plant will provide Jordan with 133 million cubic meters of treated water per year – representing more than 10 percent …

Thank you very much.  Your Excellency Minister Al-Nasser, distinguished guests, it gives me great pleasure to be here today at this closeout ceremony – a moment to reflect on the significance of our 60-year partnership in Jordan’s water sector and look ahead to the future. As I begin, I would like to ask all of …

Amman – U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells inaugurated today a new school in Nuzha for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The United States provided the $1.9 million needed for the construction and furnishing of this state-of-the-art facility that replaced three older school buildings. …

Today in Petra, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells launched a grant awarded under the Department of State’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to expand conservation of the Temple of the Winged Lions.  The grant, totaling $200,000, was awarded to the American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) in partnership with the Jordanian Department …

AMMAN – Today, in response to a financial deficit that threatened to keep the doors of schools for Palestinian refugee children closed this fall, the United States announced an additional $15 million contribution to the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA). This contribution is part of a multi-donor effort to bridge UNRWA’s current year deficit …

IRBID – U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells visited Irbid today, where she met with governorate officials including Governor Dr. Sa’d Shihab and Irbid Mayor Hussein Bani Hani, to discuss issues of common interest, including education, health, refugee and host community issues. Ambassador Wells also visited the Caritas Non-Formal Education program at the Patriarchate Latin School …

Amman – With support from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Ministry of Health (MOH) officially opened its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which will enhance the Ministry’s ability to rapidly respond to health emergencies, whether a disease outbreak, natural disaster, or other public health threat.  …

Jordan to Receive $21.3 million AMMAN – Responding to a need and increasing its commitment to help those affected by the crisis in Syria, the United States is providing an additional $65 million in humanitarian assistance to the UN World Food Program (WFP), which feeds nearly six million Syrians and refugees from Syria every month. …

AMMAN – Over 400 students from all over Jordan graduated from the English Access Micro scholarship Program and received their certificates from U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells. Access provides a foundation of English language skills to talented teenagers from economically disadvantaged sectors through two years of after-school classes and intensive sessions, giving participants English skills …

Amman –Highlighting the site’s cultural and historic significance, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells  visited Umm Al Jimal Archaelological Site near Mafraq to celebrate the completion of preservation of Houses XVII and XVIII (two of the largest of 150 homes from the fifth and sixth centuries AD).  Appealing to domestic and foreign tourists alike, …

Amman-The United States today re-affirmed its strong commitment to the people of Jordan by signing a third sovereign loan guarantee agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.  This loan guarantee agreement is part of a broader U.S. commitment to help ensure Jordanian stability, security, and economic growth. The proceeds of the U.S. guaranteed bonds issued …

Amman– U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Jordan Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Imad Fakhoury, today signed an agreement to support agricultural development and trade in Jordan. “Jordan is one of our most effective, capable and steadfast partners not only in the Middle East, but around the world,” Vilsack said. “USDA’s …

Amman, Jordan (May 9) U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice Wells showcased locally-grown hydroponic and organic vegetables during a May 9 reception with Jordanian producers and government officials in honor of the visit to Jordan by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack. The event, which featured seasonal vegetables from local farms, welcomed a number of prominent …

Aqaba – U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice Wells joined the Director of the Aqaba Directorate of Education, teachers, and family members in celebrating the graduation of 100 students from the English Access Microscholarship Program on Tuesday in Aqaba. The Access program develops English language skills and capabilities among economically-disadvantaged youth, while also introducing them to …

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan is pleased to welcome Ms. Nagin Cox to Jordan. A senior engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and currently a Mission Lead on the operations team for Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)- NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover. Ms. Cox has spoken to audiences around the world about NASA’s missions to outer …

Amman- U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells participated on Friday with the Mayor of Amman in the opening ceremony of Operation Smile Jordan’s 10th anniversary which will be held from 10th to 16th April 20l5, at Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II Hospital in Ein el Basha Area. The ceremony included the screening of many children, born …

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan and the Haya Cultural Center invite school-age kids and their families as science comes to life at Haya Cultural Center (Shmeisani) on Friday, April 10, from 3:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. The program will include science demonstrations and interactive shows.   Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the mobile science bus, …

Dear English Teaching Community, The American Language Center and the Regional English Language Office of the American Embassy, Amman Jordan invites English language educators to attend the seventh annual “Shaping the Way We Teach Conference: Engaging. Relevant. Stimulating. Teaching for Student Success in the 21st Century”, May 15 – 16, 2015, at the American Language Center …

Amman – As a part of a diverse program of cultural outreach, the U.S. Embassy will host the vocal a cappella and hip-hop group Urban Method for a series of concerts and workshops from March 9 – 14, 2015. The group will perform on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Amman’s Zara Expo Auditorium. …

Jordan Valley – U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells, accompanied by Minister of Water and Irrigation Hazem al-Nasser and Secretary General of the Jordan Valley Authority Eng. Sa’ed Abu Hammour, visited on Saturday several key water and agricultural sites in the Jordan Valley. Ambassador Wells traveled to Al-Wehdah Dam, the largest capacity dam in …

Key messages: This week, the White House is convening a three-day summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to bring together local, federal, and international leaders – including President Obama and foreign ministers – to discuss concrete steps the United States and its partners can take to develop community-oriented approaches to counter  hateful extremist ideologies that …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson February 17, 2015 MEDIA NOTE Increasing its commitment to help those affected by the crisis in Syria, the United States is providing an additional $125 million in humanitarian assistance to the UN World Food Program (WFP), which feeds nearly six million Syrians and refugees from Syria every …

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2015 Statement by the President on the Death of First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh Today, we join the people of Jordan in grieving the loss of one of their own, First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh, cruelly and brutally killed by ISIL terrorists.  On behalf …

Zarqa- Under the patronage of the Minister of Social Development Reem Abu Hassan and with the attendance of U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells, the Millennium Challenge Account – Jordan (MCA-Jordan) held an event in Zarqa city to celebrate three years in integrating gender within the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Compact in Jordan. MCC, …

Salt. U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells visited Salt today where she met with Balqa governorate public officials including Governor Saleh Al-Shoshan and Mayor of Salt Eng. Khalid Al-Khishman.  They discussed issues of common interest, including investment opportunities, job creation, and women’s empowerment. The visit included a walking tour to the Al-Hammam souk, built at the …

Amman – The U.S. Embassy in Jordan is proud to bring the Anthony Stanco Ensemble to Jordan Dec. 1 – 6.  The Ensemble will hold several workshops, educational performances, outreach programs and jam sessions in addition to  public performances in Amman, Aqaba and Irbid. The Anthony Stanco Ensemble is a jazz quintet comprised of some …

Ambassador Wells met with H.E. Mohammad Al-Nawafleh, the Chief Commissioner of Petra Development and Tourism Regional Authority (PDTRA), H.E. Mamdouh Al-Fakir, Governor of Petra District, H.E. Emad Hijazeen, PDTRA Deputy Commissioner, and commissioners of the local authority to discuss mutual cooperation and current and future plans for the site and region.  The Ambassador also met …

Zarqa – U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells visited Zarqa today and met Governorate public officials including the Governor, Mr. Adel Rousan, to discuss issues of common interest as well as identify opportunities and mitigate challenges faced by the people of Zarqa. During her trip, Ambassador Wells visited the King Abdullah II School for Excellence and …

Karak – Jordanian and U.S. officials today inaugurated construction on the Karak Dam project, which when completed in 2016, is expected to benefit 5,000 farming families, reduce energy costs, increase agricultural yields and expand Jordan’s agricultural exports. The project, funded in part through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food for Progress (FFP) program, used …

Zarqa – U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells conducted site visits today to witness the transparent and efficient way in which Jordanians have been transforming their access to clean water and sanitation through a five-year grant of $275 million provided by the U.S. government. The grant’s projects, funded through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), include nearly …

AMMAN – The U.S. Embassy announces that applications for the 2016 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery will be accepted online beginning noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 1, 2014, and ending at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on November 3, 2014.  This annual program makes U.S. immigrant visas available through a computer-generated random lottery for …

Ambassador Wells recently visited Aqaba, where she focused on economic development, entrepreneurship and job creation, and how the U.S. government can help support the development of a key driver of Jordan’s future. During the visit, the Ambassador met with officials and toured development sites that could bring over $20 billion in direct investment to Jordan, …

AJLOUN – U.S. Ambassador Alice G. Wells, Minister of Education Dr. Mohammad Thnaibat, Minister of Public Works and Housing Eng. Sami Halaseh, and USAID/Jordan Mission Director Beth S. Paige today signed a certificate acknowledging that the U.S. Agency for International Development will support Jordan’s education development over the next five years for up to $140 …

AMMAN – The American Embassy presented 12 handheld chemical detection instruments valued at over $660,000 to the Chemical Support Unit and the Royal Navy Forces of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) and the Public Security Department (PSD).  These instruments will enable Jordanian security personnel to rapidly and accurately identify unknown solid and liquid chemicals directly …

Mafraq – In her first trip outside of Amman, Ambassador Alice Wells visited Mafraq as part of an effort to learn about the challenges facing the Jordanian people.  She participated in a roundtable at the Mosawah Center with 12 youth leaders of volunteer and non-profit organizations. The youth enthusiastically shared information about their initiatives and …

AMMAN – In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan hosted an event on August 12 to discuss American tax regulations for expatriates and businesses. Organized to inform expats and those with American business interests about new U.S. tax policies, the event brought together experts from the Embassy, Jordanian banks …

Launch of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation’s Grant for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Roman Nymphaeum Amman – The U.S. Embassy in Amman is pleased to announce the award of a nearly $200,000 grant to the Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research at the University of Jordan for the restoration and rehabilitation of …

Zarqa – The Minister of Water and Irrigation H.E. Dr. Hazem Nasser and U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart Jones announced today that more beneficiaries in Zarqa Governorate will have access to wastewater services through the $275 million grant program funded by the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The announcement came following a proposal submitted …

Amman- Secretary of State John Kerry announced on July 31 in Washington D.C. that the United States is providing $84 million in additional U.S. aid for Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan, part of $378 million in new funding for those affected throughout the region by the war in Syria. With this funding, total …

Aqaba- U.S. Ambassador Stuart E. Jones travelled to Aqaba on July 15 to discuss economic development plans for the region with Jordanian public and private sector officials.  Ambassador Jones’ trip to Aqaba follows a successful “Invest in Aqaba” delegation visit to the United States in June.  During this mission, eleven Aqaba-based officials visited New York, …

IRBID (July 3) ‒ The USAID Jordan Competitiveness Program (JCP), Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI), and Jordan Industrial Estates Co. (JIEC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting the expansion of the clean energy sector in northern Jordan.  Clean energy is energy produced by renewable, non-polluting resources such as sunlight or wind. “I have …

Amman – On June 23, 440 public school students graduated from the English Access Microscholarship Program and received their certificates from U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Stephanie T. Williams.  The Access program provides English language skills for talented teenagers from economically disadvantaged sectors.  After completing two years of after-school classes and intensive sessions, the …

The United States today re-affirmed its strong commitment to the people of Jordan by signing a second sovereign loan guarantee agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The United States’ loan guarantee will allow Jordan to access affordable financing from international capital markets, ensuring that Jordan can continue to provide critical services to its citizens …

Amman – The U.S. Embassy in Jordan is proud to host photographer Joshua Yospyn in Jordan from May 2 – May 12.  While here, Joshua will conduct photography workshops in Aqaba, Salt, and Amman.   His program will conclude with a public photography exhibition on May 12, at 7 p.m. at Fun Wa Shai Café, Jabal …

KARAK (April 29) – Minister of Health Dr. Ali Hiyasat, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart E. Jones, and USAID Mission Director Beth S. Paige today inaugurated the newly renovated obstetrics, neonatal and emergency departments at Karak Hospital that will improve the departments’ operations and enhance the quality of care.  The renovations, which cost nearly $4 …

Amman – The U.S. Embassy in Jordan announces the visit of Danielle Slaton and Mary Harvey, former members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team to Jordan April 12-18.  While in Jordan, the two soccer stars will lead a series of clinics, workshops, and discussions in Amman, Zarqa, Mafraq and Ramtha addressing women and girls …

Amman. The USAID Economic Growth Through Sustainable Tourism Project today marked a series of grants to the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) to strengthen the promotion of Jordan as a tourist destination in the European, North American and Mexican markets. U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart Jones, USAID/Jordan Mission Director Beth Paige and Minister of Tourism and …

Amman – The U.S. Embassy in Jordan proudly presents “The Meeting” a play that highlights the role of non-violence in achieving social change.  The play takes the audience through an imaginary encounter at a Harlem hotel between two of the preeminent U.S. Civil Rights leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.  While here actors …