The Lovin Amman Show

On today’s episode of The Lovin Amman Show, Tariq Shami covers a mix of local stories and pop culture moments getting Jordan talking. From Madaba’s underrated waterfalls and a Chinese student’s viral guitar performance at the University of Jordan, to Abdulrahman Al Mutairi helping a Syrian girl receive life-changing surgery in Jordan, Al Ajawid Dabkeh Official Group going viral again, and Drake mentioning Jordan and Lebanon in “Make Them Pay,” today’s feed had a little bit of everything.

On today’s episode of The Lovin Amman Show, we’re talking about HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein and HRH Princess Rajwa attending the Tawasol 2026 forum, Jordan getting ready for Independence Day on May 25, fans rallying behind the national football team, Yazeed Abulaila’s daughter cheering him on during a match, a Palestinian-Jordanian/Egyptian wedding in Cairo, and Mu’tah University’s Military Wing 34th cohort celebrating graduation.

On today’s Lovin Amman Show, we’re talking about the stories that had Jordanian social media busy — from a moving medical story about a 104-year-old grandmother having her sight restored, to the opening of Al-Nashama Park in Marj Al-Hamam, Jordanian influencers joining the AI World Cup crowd-cam trend, Hamza Alkhlaifat sparking a major debate about tourism in Jordan, and a short reminder of just how beautiful the Kingdom really is.

In this episode of The Lovin Amman Show, we’re covering the stories we talked about today: Jordan’s tourism narrative getting a major online pushback, Royal Jordanian launching direct flights to Dallas, border guards stopping two drug drones, Ajloun’s gondola and archaeological gems, and Rawan Bin Hussain receiving a full dabke welcome at Queen Alia International Airport.

On today’s Lovin Amman Show, we’re talking about the AI visuals imagining Jordan’s 80th Independence Day, Al Hussein SC’s massive third consecutive league title, HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein’s photo with Omar Al Abdallat, Al-Siilawy’s full apology, and the very Jordanian phrase that has an Egyptian creator asking who came up with it.

Today on The Lovin Amman Show, we’re covering HM King Abdullah II’s visit to Zarqa and his warm moments with students at Hashemite University, Queen Rania’s hike in Saham Al Kafarat, an English shawarma shop owner finding inspiration in Jordan, a flock of sheep stopping traffic in the most Jordanian way, and new energy drink regulations banning sales to anyone under 18.

From Jordan and Kuwait backing the UAE, to a bold football face-off making headlines, and a mix of social stories grabbing attention online—here’s everything you need to know today across Jordan.

From a delivery driver feeding stray cats to a major military operation on the northern border, and a viral joke about Amman’s new traffic cameras… today’s stories capture everything happening across Jordan right now.

Today’s episode covers Al-Siilawy’s response to the controversy and the major personal developments surrounding him, alongside a series of moments that captured attention across Jordan — from a young boy thanking police officers in Amman, to a powerful military salute at a father’s grave, to Crown Prince Hussein congratulating national service graduates, and a viral Irbid trip by two Koreans that everyone is loving.

Today’s episode covers a major developing story as Hussam Al-Silawi could be arrested upon returning to Jordan following controversial remarks, alongside personal updates that have kept his name trending. We also look at a quieter royal moment as Princess Rajwa celebrates her 32nd birthday with a heartfelt message from Crown Prince Hussein, and a lifestyle highlight as Zein Qutami Saab and Celio Saab welcome their first baby. Plus, a wholesome street moment in Amman that people can’t stop sharing.