Mawqif
Mawqif is a student-led news publication based in Jordan, publishing reporting and analysis on politics, economics, culture, society, sports, and student life. It is produced by students at the Amman Baccalaureate School in Amman.
When the Sirens Became Routine: How War Reshaped Daily Life in Jordan
The Iran-Israel conflict did not stay beyond Jordan’s borders. From missile sirens interrupting classrooms to growing public desensitization toward danger, this article explores how weeks of regional escalation quietly reshaped everyday life across Jordan.
Investigations
Economy & Finance
May 23, 2026
The Rise of Jordanian Businesswomen Combating Poverty Through Creativity
Jordan
May 2, 2026
Silent Pressure: Why Jordan’s Youth Don’t Ask for Help
Economy & Finance
April 25, 2026
The Standard of Living Conflict in Jordan
Politics
March 26, 2026
What Comparing Palestinian and Native American Land Claims Reveals
Jordan
April 4, 2026
The Rise of Cultural Homogenisation
Economy & Finance
March 26, 2026
Dependency or Development? The effect of allies on the Jordanian economy
Our Team
The students leading Mawqif's editorial, media, sports, and communications teams.
Leadership
Sebastian Nemeh
Director
Sebastian Alexander Nemeh is the founder of Mawqif, a student-led newsroom established in 2025 at the Amman Baccalaureate School. With a strong interest in technology and finance, he focuses on building systems that merge innovation with purpose. Through Mawqif, he has developed a platform that empowers student voices while applying technical and strategic thinking to create a functional and impactful media organization.
