Jordan media guide

A Jordanian man reads a local newspaper in the capital Amman, April 2021Getty Images

Jordanian media take care not to cross red lines in their reporting. These include criticism of the political system, the monarchy, the military and religion.Editorial curbs are often enforced through self-censorship, rather than coercion or repression. Outlets linked to the state take a strong pro-government line, while private media are more likely to criticise specific government policies.TV is the most popular medium. The market is dominated by state-affiliated Jordan TV and Al-Mamlaka TV, and  privately-owned Roya TV and Roya TV News.Jordan is home to many commercial satellite TV stations, most of them entertainment-based, as well as outlets catering to foreign audiences, including major Libyan and Iraqi satellite networks.There are dozens of radio stations, including privately-owned music stations. BBC World Service radio in Arabic can be heard on FM.The printed press has declined, but there is a burgeoning online media scene. Social media are often used for news consumption. Political, religious and media figures are among Jordan's main online influencers.The press law gives officials the power to block websites. News sites must have a licence from the government.

There were 8.7 million internet users by July 2022, comprising 83% of the population (Worldinternetstats.com).

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