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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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Royal Decree Accepts Al-Assas’s Resignation from the Senate
Al-Taj News – A Royal Decree has been issued accepting the resignation of Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Hussein Al-Assas from membership of the Senate, effective as of 6/9/2026.
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Crown Prince Visits the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Al-Maghtas) and Directs Improvements to the Experience of Christian Pilgrims and Visitors
Al-Taj News – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, during his visit to the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Al-Maghtas) today, Monday, directed improvements to the experience of Christian pilgrims and visitors to the site. During the visit, which was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, Chief Adviser to His Majesty the King…
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Al-Qudah: Government Plan in Place to Deal with Any Developments in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
Al-Taj News – Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Al-Qudah said that the government has developed a plan to deal with any developments that may arise in maritime traffic through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, including a package of precautionary measures to ensure the continued flow of goods into the Kingdom. Al-Qudah added, during a meeting with businesspeople today, Monday,…
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11 People Suffer Suffocation Cases Following Ammonia Gas Leak in Aqaba
Al-Taj News – 11 people were injured on Monday following an ammonia gas leak in the city of Aqaba, according to Dr. Nidal Al-Aouran, Commissioner for Environmental Affairs and Public Safety at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. Al-Aouran said on Monday that the leak at the industrial complex in Aqaba was brought under control shortly after it occurred. Speaking…
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Interior Ministry: Nearly One Million Syrians in Jordan
Al-Taj News – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior Abdul Karim Abu Dalou said that the number of Syrian refugees who have returned to their country to settle there reached 231,720 people as of September 12. Abu Dalou added on Sunday that the number of Syrians residing in Jordan stands at around one million, including 76,936 in camps, of whom…
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