Jordan
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Temperatures to Ease Through Weekend, Light Rain Possible Sunday
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — A gradual drop in temperatures is forecast through the weekend, bringing milder conditions across most regions after Thursday’s above-average heat, with a chance of light rain over parts of the country early Sunday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department. Temperatures on Thursday are expected to remain 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages, with…
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Jordan Claims Six Medals at Arab Youth Muay Thai Championship
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — The national youth Muay Thai team won six medals at the Arab Youth Championship in Benghazi, Libya, finishing the competition with two golds, two silvers and two bronzes. Al-Rayan Izmqna secured one of Jordan’s two gold medals in the 63.5kg category for the 16-17 age group, while Ward Odeh claimed gold in the 48kg competition…
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Study Reveals Funding, Equipment Gaps at Jordanian University Research Centers
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — Jordanian university research centers face significant shortages in funding, equipment and qualified personnel despite a high level of alignment between their work and national priorities, according to a new study released Thursday by the Economic and Social Council (ESC). The study, titled “Research Centers in Jordanian Universities: Reality, Challenges and Opportunities,” surveyed 30 centers to…
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Aqaba Distributes 100,000 Free Paper Bags in Push to Reduce Plastic Use
Aqaba, Aug. 27 (Petra) — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has launched a campaign to distribute around 100,000 paper bags free of charge to bakeries and food businesses across the city, as part of an initiative aimed at reducing reliance on plastic bags and promoting environmentally friendly alternatives. The campaign, implemented in cooperation with the Aqaba Chamber of…
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PSD Launches Online Service to Streamline Lawyers’ Visits to Inmates
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — The Public Security Directorate (PSD) on Thursday launched a new online service allowing lawyers to arrange visits to clients held at correctional and rehabilitation centers, as part of efforts to digitize procedures and improve access to government services. Under the new system, lawyers can submit visit requests in advance through a dedicated online platform, allowing…
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Al-Mahatta Complex: JD 33 Million Project to Restructure Public Transport in Amman
Altaj News – The Al-Mahatta Complex project is set to become a central hub connecting public transport networks in the capital by bringing together Amman’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services, the Amman-Zarqa BRT route, and linking them to the Raghadan Bus Station. The project has a total cost of JD 33 million. Transport sector specialists believe the project’s significance goes…
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Construction Begins on King Hussein Bridge Public Transport Station at a Cost of JD 2.6 Million
Altaj News – The Ministry of Transport said that the relevant authorities have begun the actual implementation of the King Hussein Bridge Public Transport Station project, with excavation work underway at the site, a temporary parking area being prepared for vehicles crossing the bridge, and the main entrance road being separated with barriers to facilitate the movement of project machinery.…
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Northern Military Region Foils Attempted Infiltration by Two Individuals
Altaj News – The Northern Military Region foiled an attempted infiltration by two individuals on Wednesday evening through one of the border fronts, after Border Guard Forces detected them while they were attempting to cross the border illegally. The forces immediately responded to the situation in accordance with the applicable rules of engagement and managed to apprehend the infiltrators without…
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$35,000 and Threats to Publish Photos: Details of a Witchcraft Case in Amman
Altaj News – The Amman Magistrate Court has issued a ruling in a fraud and witchcraft case conducted through Snapchat, following a complaint filed by a woman against another woman whom she accused of impersonating a “sheikha” and claiming that she could resolve her marital disputes. The accused later asked her for personal and family photos and for money transfers,…
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Rain Showers Expected Saturday Night and Sunday in Northern and Central Jordan in an Unusual Weather Pattern
Altaj News – Jordan is expected to be affected on Saturday night into Sunday by a relatively cool air mass, accompanied by a weak atmospheric instability and rain showers in the far north and central parts of the Kingdom, Director of the Jordan Meteorological Department Raed Al Khattab said. Al Khattab said the expected weather conditions will extend to the…
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