Jordan
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Jordan Launches National Initiative to Develop a Vision for Health Human Resources
Al-Taj News – Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein, Patron of Nursing and Midwifery in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and President of the Jordanian Nursing Council, and in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Zein Al Hussein, the Higher Health Council, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, launched a national initiative to develop…
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Education Ministry Clarifies: Secondary Education Is Now Three Years, but the General Examination Is Not Spread Over Three Years
Al-Taj News – The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development clarified on Tuesday that considering secondary education as three years means that it now includes grades 10, 11 and 12, and does not mean that the General Examination has been extended over three years. The ministry said, in a clarification of statements made by Minister of Education and Human…
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Jordan Ranks 11th in the Arab World and 85th Globally by Population
Al-Taj News – The Department of Statistics said that the population of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan reached approximately 12,045,180 people on July 11, 2026, noting that Jordan ranks 11th in the Arab world and 85th globally in terms of population. The department added, in a statement marking World Population Day, observed on July 11 of each year, that Jordan’s…
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Jordan Gateway: Approaching Handover of Units at Sixth Circle Towers
Al-Taj News – Jordan Gateway Company announced the commencement of glass façade cleaning works for the Jordan Gateway Towers, in a step that reflects the project’s progress and its approaching handover stage, scheduled for the end of 2026. The cleaning of the glass façades is an important part of the stages of building care and maintaining its architectural appearance. The…
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Supervisory Committees for Chamber of Commerce Elections Take the Legal Oath
Al-Taj News – The supervisory committees for the 2026 elections of the boards of directors of chambers of commerce and the elections of representatives of commercial sectors took the legal oath before members of the Board of Commissioners of the Independent Election Commission. Following their taking of the legal oath, the supervisory committees will undertake a number of tasks, most…
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Jordan Condemns Houthi Targeting of Civilian and Economic Sites in Saudi Arabia
Al-Taj News – Jordan on Tuesday condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic sites in the areas of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in a number of civilians being injured. Jordan also condemned the Houthi militia’s continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea, considering this a flagrant…
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Royal Jordanian Welcomes Its 17th Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) has welcomed its 17th Airbus A320neo Family aircraft to its fleet, marking another milestone in the implementation of the airline’s comprehensive strategy to modernize and expand its fleet, strengthen operational capabilities, support its growth plans and enhance the travel experience for passengers.The arrival of the new aircraft is part of RJ’s ongoing fleet modernization program, which…
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World Bank: Jordan Exceeds Social Protection Targets Ahead of 2029
Al-Taj News – A recent World Bank report showed that Jordan has made notable progress in implementing the “Resilient and Sustainable Social Protection” program, exceeding the final targets set for 2029 in a number of performance indicators, particularly in non-cash social services, productive inclusion, and the professionalization of social work. According to the latest report on the implementation of the…
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King Attends Event Marking the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence
Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II today, Monday, attended an event held at the Royal Cultural Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence, during which the upcoming cycle of the Center’s awards for 2026-2028 was launched. During the event, His Majesty honored a number of figures in recognition…
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King Directs Government to Develop an Integrated National Strategy for Climate Finance
Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday chaired a meeting to review the government’s efforts and plans in the areas of green finance and climate finance, and directed the government to develop an integrated and unified national strategy for climate finance, in cooperation and coordination with the private sector. In the presence of His Royal Highness Crown…
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