Jordan
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Public Security Director Opens New Building for Central Anti-Narcotics Division
Al-Taj News – Public Security Director Major General Dr. Obaidullah Al-Maaytah opened the new building of the Central Anti-Narcotics Division today, Monday, stressing that developing infrastructure, modernizing work facilities, and equipping them with the latest technical and technological equipment and capabilities constitute a key pillar for enhancing personnel capabilities and raising their level of readiness and the efficiency of their…
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Makram Al-Qaisi Elected Chairman of the Board of Jordan Free Markets Company
Al-Taj News – The Board of Directors of Jordan Free Markets Company elected Makram Al-Qaisi as chairman of the board, according to an official disclosure published by the company on Monday. Al-Qaisi’s most recent position was Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. Jordan Free Markets Company had earlier announced a more than 32% increase in its net profit during the first…
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Cabinet Approves Amended Regulation to Simplify and Accelerate Electronic Litigation Procedures
Al-Taj News – Approval of an amended regulation for the regulation of the Guarantee Fund for Insured Persons and Beneficiaries of Insurance Contracts for 2026, with the aim of maintaining confidence in the insurance sector by reducing the likelihood of insurance companies being liquidated. Approval of the justifications for the draft regulation governing the administrative organization of the Royal Academy…
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Prime Minister Directs Closure of Establishments Providing Shisha or Tobacco to Those Under 18
Al-Taj News – Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan on Sunday directed the Ministry of Health and relevant authorities to tighten oversight of all establishments, activate Article 63 of the Public Health Law, and close establishments proven to provide shisha or sell or provide tobacco products to those under the age of 18, while holding establishments found to be in violation…
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Al-Fayez: The Greatest Threat to Jordan Today Is the Displacement of Palestinians
Al-Taj News – Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez said Sunday that the repeated Israeli incursions and violations in the West Bank and Holy Jerusalem constitute a source of concern for Jordan, noting that Jerusalem represents a Hashemite legacy and holds an important status for the Kingdom. Al-Fayez added that what he described as the Israeli settlement plan known as “E1” aims…
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Al-Badour: We Changed Many Leaders in the Ministry of Health … and Took 150 Measures Within Days
Al-Taj News – Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour revealed that over the past two years, the ministry has witnessed a major change in its senior leadership, appointing directors in their forties and bringing young people into various sectors. Al-Badour said that his office is open to all officials in the health sector, and that he has already received ideas…
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Al-Talhouni: Introduction of a “Digital Mailbox” for Judicial Notifications
Al-Taj News – Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Samir Al-Talhouni confirmed that the Cabinet approved in its session today the amended regulation for the use of electronic means in civil judicial procedures for 2026, as part of efforts to continue developing the justice system and strengthening digital transformation. Al-Talhouni explained that the amendments also regulate procedures for holding court hearings…
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External Patrols Seize Two Vehicles Traveling at Speeds Exceeding 200 km/h
Al-Taj News – The External Patrols Department seized two vehicles in the past few hours on the Zarqa–Azraq road. One of them exceeded a speed of 200 km/h, while the other reached 203 km/h, despite the speed limit on the road being 100 km/h. External Patrols Department Operations Officer Captain Ahmad Al-Shatti said Monday that the external roads are experiencing…
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Transport in Jordan: 2.7 Million Passengers and New Projects to Strengthen Connectivity Between Governorates
Al-Taj News – Over the past two years, the transport and logistics sector has seen the implementation of projects and programs to expand public transport between governorates, develop roads and airports, regulate transport services through smart applications, and modernize the freight fleet and its operational systems, alongside the completion of the necessary studies and procedures for new projects linking production…
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Temperatures to Drop on Tuesday, with Low Chance of Light Showers in Far Northern Jordan
Al-Taj News – Forecasts issued by the Meteorological Department indicate relatively moderate and stable weather on Sunday and Monday, before temperatures drop slightly on Tuesday, bringing pleasant weather to most parts of the Kingdom, with clouds appearing at various altitudes and a low chance during the morning hours of light rain showers in the far north of the Kingdom. On…
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