Amy McConaghy

Finding a job in Jordan can be near-impossible for young refugees without nationality. But YouTuber Ahmad, who goes by the handle @shami شامي , is creating opportunity online.

Gazan refugees from the 1967 Arab-Israeli War are considered stateless in Jordan

Maamoul cookies have always been popular in the Levant, a treat enjoyed particularly over the holidays, and this Jordanian pastry chef has developed her own recipe that aims to keep the tradition alive

The Gaza Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan is one of the kingdom's poorest. Without citizenship and access to basic services, it is the camp's eldest residents who are paying the highest price.

Thirty-seven per cent of women in the Arab world have fallen victim to violence, UN research shows

It was the incident that shocked Jordan. Two years ago Fatima almost died after her husband gouged out her eyes in front of their children. It was the final episode following years of domestic abuse. Despite pressure from her community to drop the charges, Fatima pressed ahead.

Syria is famous for its traditional woodwork. However the war has displaced many of the country's artisans and threatened the craft. One non-profit organisation in Jordan, launched by Prince Charles, is teaching Jordanians and Syrian refugees the craft and bringing the tradition back to life.

Country is one of the most water-poor in the world

Azraq Wetland Reserve in Jordan used to attract millions of birds, seeking refuge in the desert oasis as they migrated from Europe to Africa. But with the shrinking of the wetland, most of the birds disappeared. Now conservationists are fighting back.

Jordan's town of Um Qais, overlooking the Sea of Galilee along the borders of Syria and Israel, is famous for its honey and rich bee population. But climate change and urban sprawl have threatened production in the area.

The emergence of a red lake by Jordan's Dead Sea caused a stir on social media, with many debating the cause of the mysterious colour. While authorities say mercury is the reason, the red lake is actually an indicator of an even bigger issue: the shrinking of the Dead Sea.

The Duke's Diwan in downtown Amman, Jordan, is as famous for its historical walls as it is for the hospitality of its patron. Mahmoud Bisharat, the 'Duke of Mukheibeh,' has dedicated his life to preserving Jordan's heritage and ancient buildings, and the doors to his diwan are always open.

Jordan is one of the most water scarce country in the world and farmers in the Jordan Valley are paying the price. As water supplies dwindle, the agriculture sector is struggling to survive.

Painter Miramar was moved to depict anti-violence themes after a husband blinded his wife in north Jordan four years ago

Jordan's famous Jerash Festival is set to take place this week after a year-long hiatus due to Covid-19.