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Army thwarts infiltration attempt by 4 individuals
AMMAN — The Southern Military Region thwarted on Sunday an infiltration attempt by four individuals across one of its border fronts. Border Guard forces detected the suspects attempting to cross the border illegally and applied the rules of engagement, arresting all four individuals before transferring them to competent authorities for legal action, according to a Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF)…
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Royal Jordanian and Air China Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Air Transport Cooperation
Amman, 22 August 2026 – Royal Jordanian Airlines and Air China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, the Chinese capital, on the sidelines of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s visit to China. The MoU aims to strengthen the partnership between the two carriers, enhance air connectivity between Jordan and China, and expand areas of commercial and operational cooperation,…
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Unified Admission Closes Bachelor’s Applications and Extends Fee Payment Deadline
Al-Taj News – The Unified Admission Coordination Unit at the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development announced Saturday the closure of the application link for unified admission to bachelor’s degree programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. The unit’s director, Muhannad Al-Khatib, said the deadline for paying the application fee through the electronic payment service “eFAWATEERcom” will be 3:00 p.m.…
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Crown Prince Takes Constitutional Oath as Deputy to the King
Al-Taj News – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II took the constitutional oath as Deputy to His Majesty the King, in the presence of the Cabinet.
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King meets with officials from China’s SASAC in Beijing
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, in Beijing on Friday, met with officials from China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC). His Majesty was briefed by SASAC Vice Chairman Li Zhen on the commission’s work managing state-owned enterprises across various sectors, according to a Royal Court statement. The King expressed Jordan’s interest in learning from…
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King holds meeting with leading Chinese companies in Beijing
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah held a meeting on Friday with representatives of leading Chinese companies operating in sectors of priority to the Jordanian economy. His Majesty emphasised the importance of building partnerships and exchanging expertise with these companies, which work in the energy, mining, fertiliser, food, and advanced industries, according to a Royal Court statement. During the meeting,…
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King meets with China NPC standing committee chairman Zhao Leji in Beijing
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah met on Friday with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji. His Majesty said his visit to China is an opportunity to build on the strong and growing diplomatic relations between the two countries, highlighting China’s remarkable economic progress and advanced development, according to a Royal Court…
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King visits Shenzhen showcase of Chinese companies, meets their senior executives
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah visited on Thursday the T Capital Showcase for Advanced Air Mobility and Robotics in Shenzhen, featuring leading Chinese companies’ innovations in robotics, air transport solutions, and logistics services. His Majesty met with the companies’ senior executives to explore opportunities for cooperation in research and development, as well as partnerships in innovation and digital transformation,…
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Chinese tourist arrivals to Jordan rise 15.9% in 7 months — ministry
AMMAN — The number of Chinese tourists arriving in Jordan reached 11,931 during the January-July period of 2026, marking a 15.9 per cent increase from 10,294 visitors recorded during the same period last year, according to Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities figures. Data cited by Al Mamlaka TV showed that overnight visitors accounted for 11,160 arrivals, while same-day visitors numbered…
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Jordan condemns Israeli strike on Damascus, warns Israel over ‘repeated’ attacks on Syria
AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday condemned an Israeli drone strike targeting a civilian vehicle in the village of Beit Jinn, in the southwest of Damascus near the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. The ministry described the attack, in a statement, as a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty, security and stability of Syria, and a blatant breach of international…
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