Jordan
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$2.3 Billion .. Removal of Old Railway Tracks in Aqaba Ahead of the New Project
Al-Taj News – Director General of the Aqaba Railway Company Yasser Kreishan said that work has begun to remove tracks belonging to the company as part of the Jordanian-Emirati agreement aimed at establishing railway networks in Jordan, including a line to transport phosphate to the ports. Kreishan confirmed in press statements that the railway being removed is neither historic nor…
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Graduation of the Second Batch of National Service Conscripts at Shweir Center
Al-Taj News – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Majdi Mohammad Al-Harasiss, on Tuesday presided over the graduation ceremony of the second batch of national service conscripts at the National Service Center/Shweir, in the presence of a number of senior officers of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army and the graduates’ families. The ceremony began with…
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Armed Forces Participate in Eager Lion Exercise in the United States
Al-Taj News – The Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army are participating in the Eager Lion 2026 exercise, which kicked off today, Tuesday, in the U.S. state of Colorado, in cooperation with the U.S. Central Command, as part of military cooperation and coordination between the two countries. The Jordanian Military Attaché in the United States emphasized the importance of the…
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Al-Qudah: More Than 60% of Jordanian Exports to the US Receive Zero-Tariff Treatment
Al-Taj News – Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Eng. Yarub Al-Qudah confirmed that Jordan has succeeded in reaching understandings with the United States of America that ensure more than 60 percent of Jordanian exports to the US market remain subject to zero-tariff treatment, with an additional tariff of only 10 percent imposed on the remaining exports. Al-Qudah said during…
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Al-Nawaisah: The 2026 Regulation Sets Conditions for Selecting Government Spokespersons
Al-Taj News – Secretary-General of the Ministry of Government Communication Dr. Zaid Al-Nawaisah said that the Regulation on Media Spokespersons in Ministries, Institutions, and Government Departments for 2026 establishes clear criteria for selecting media spokespersons by requiring the availability of competencies, qualifications, and experience consistent with the Media Spokespersons Competency Framework and the job description card, in addition to passing…
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Former Greater Amman Municipality Employee Detained on Charges of Embezzling Nearly JD 149,000
Al-Taj News – The Prosecutor General for Integrity and Anti-Corruption decided to detain a former employee of the Greater Amman Municipality for 15 days pending investigation at Marka Reform and Rehabilitation Center, in connection with a case involving suspicions of embezzlement and forgery. According to the investigations, the employee embezzled approximately JD 149,000, while the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission had…
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Investment Ministry: JD 711.2 Million in Expected Investments Over 6 Months
Al-Taj News – The Ministry of Investment launched its performance report for the first half of 2026, which showed a noticeable acceleration in a number of investment indicators, progress in developing the legislative and regulatory environment, simplifying and digitizing procedures, and improving the efficiency of services provided to investors. The Ministry confirmed that the results achieved reflect a shift in…
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Armed Forces Evacuate 32nd Group of Gaza Children to Jordan for Treatment
Al-Taj News – The Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army continued on Monday to carry out medical evacuation operations for sick children from the Gaza Strip, evacuating the 32nd group as part of the Jordanian Medical Corridor initiative, in implementation of the Royal directives. The new group included 8 sick children, accompanied by 8 of their family members, who were…
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Jordan Offers Condolences to UAE over Death of Two Defense Ministry Personnel During Training Mission
Al-Taj News – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates over the death of two UAE Ministry of Defense personnel while carrying out a training mission. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Ambassador Fouad Al-Majali, affirmed Jordan’s solidarity with and full support for the UAE, expressing…
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Tourism Minister: Work Is Underway on Multiple Fronts to Promote the Baptism Site
Al-Taj News – Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin said that the directives of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II regarding improving the experience of Christian pilgrims and visitors to the Baptism Site included two main areas: the first is preparing the site to receive the expected numbers of pilgrims and visitors, and the second…
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