Jordan
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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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King and UAE President Discuss Strengthening Cooperation and Partnership, and Key Regional Developments
Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held talks on Sunday at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. During the talks, the two leaders affirmed the depth of…
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Director of the Catholic Center Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Al-Taj News – Director of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media in Jordan, Father Rifaat Badr, met His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, on the sidelines of meetings of the “Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation among Diverse Religious Institutions and Leaders in the Arab World,” affiliated with the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and…
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Speaker of the Senate: Jordan Will Not Tolerate Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Al-Taj News – Speaker of the Senate Faisal Al-Fayez affirmed that Jordan has taken significant and internationally recognized steps in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, which has directly contributed to the stability of its financial system and enhanced the attractiveness of its business and investment environment. He said that Jordanian efforts in this field have not been limited to…
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Al-Harasis and the British Ambassador Discuss Enhancing Military and Defense Cooperation
Al-Taj News – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Majdi Mohammad Al-Harasis received today, Sunday, at his office at the General Command, the British Ambassador to the Kingdom, Philip Ridley Hall. Major General Al-Harasis and the British Ambassador discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, as well as ways to enhance military and defense cooperation and…
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Inflation in Jordan at 2.2% During the First 8 Months of the Current Year
Al-Taj News – The Department of Statistics issued its monthly report on the general Consumer Price Index for August 2026, showing that the inflation rate for the first eight months of the current year reached 2.20% compared with the same period in 2025, reflecting the continuation of inflation levels within moderate ranges during the current year. On a monthly basis,…
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