Jordan
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352,000 Refugees and Asylum Seekers Registered in Jordan
Al-Taj News – The number of refugees and asylum seekers registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Jordan reached 352,553 refugees as of October 1, 2026, with Syrians accounting for approximately 329,000 refugees, representing 93.5%, and 78.8% of them residing outside the camps. The capital, Amman, tops the governorates in terms of their numbers. According to statistical…
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“Interior Ministry”: 100 People Obtained Jordanian Citizenship Through Investment in 2026
Al-Taj News – The Ministry of Interior revealed that the number of people who obtained Jordanian citizenship through investment reached 100 people during the first ten months of 2026. The ministry said that the number of applications for obtaining visas of various types reached approximately 207,000 visa applications. It added that the number of applications for obtaining annual residence permits…
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Council of Church Leaders in Jordan Appreciates Approval of the Draft Amended Law on Christian Denominations Councils
Al-Taj News – The Council of Church Leaders in Jordan appreciated the Council of Ministers’ approval of the draft amended Law on Christian Denominations Councils for the year 2026 and its referral to the National Assembly to complete its constitutional stages, expressing its appreciation for the efforts of the Jordanian state in safeguarding the rights of Christian citizens and strengthening…
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The King Arrives in Malaysia for a Two-Day State Visit
Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein arrived in Malaysia today for a two-day state visit, at the invitation of the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim. His Majesty the King inspected the guard of honor, which included 28 officers and soldiers from the First Battalion of the Royal Guard Regiment. This is the second state visit…
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Energy Authority Inspects Electricity Network Readiness to Ensure Continuity of Supply
Al-Taj News – Ziad Al-Saaydeh, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, inspected on Sunday the operations center and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control room at the Electricity Distribution Company to review the readiness of the electricity network and the measures taken to ensure continuity of supply, in the presence of…
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295 Million Dollars from the Green Climate Fund to Support Jordan’s National Carrier
Al-Taj News – Water and Irrigation Minister Raed Abu Al-Saud discussed, on Sunday, with the Green Climate Fund’s Regional Director, Thomas Eriksson, and the Fund’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Amjad Al-Mahdi, prospects for joint cooperation, foremost among them supporting the National Carrier Project and preparing water networks to receive desalinated water. Abu Al-Saud praised the…
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King departs for state visits to Malaysia, Australia
His Majesty King Abdullah II departed Jordan on Sunday for a state visit to Malaysia, to be followed by a state visit to Australia. In Kuala Lumpur, His Majesty will meet with Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. In Canberra, His Majesty will hold…
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Maximum Preparedness to Deal with Weather Conditions in the Kingdom
Al-Taj News – Following the previous warnings regarding the unstable weather conditions that the Kingdom will experience this week, and based on the previous directives to take the necessary precautions in preparation for the winter season and rainy season, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration, Engineer Walid Al-Masri, directed yesterday, Saturday, the municipalities, joint services councils, and municipal…
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Foreign Ministry Announces Death of a Jordanian and Injury of 4 Others as a Result of the Attack on King Khalid International Airport
Al-Taj News – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced early Sunday the death of a Jordanian and the injury of 4 Jordanian citizens as a result of the brutal attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Saturday. The Ministry’s official spokesperson, Ambassador Fouad Al-Majali, explained that the Ministry, through its Operations Directorate and…
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Jordan Affirms Its Absolute Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Al-Taj News – Jordan condemned on Saturday the brutal attack launched by the Houthi militia targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, a dangerous escalation, and a flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement, the…
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