Jordan
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Southern Military Region Foils Attempt to Smuggle Drugs Using a Guided Balloon
Al-Taj News – The Southern Military Region foiled, early Friday, an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotic substances using a guided balloon, after it was detected while attempting to cross the border into Jordanian territory. Border Guard units, within their area of responsibility, detected the balloon, dealt with it, and brought it down inside Jordanian territory, where the…
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Crown Prince receives members of Al Hussein Fellowship programme alumni network
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Thursday received members of the board of Al Hussein Fellowship’s alumni network, a Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) programme that trains young leaders. During a discussion with the alumni at Al Husseiniya Palace, the Crown Prince highlighted their role as programme ambassadors, challenging them to use the skills acquired through…
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Cybercrime Unit Warns Against Sharing or Commenting on Defamatory Online Content
The Cybercrime Unit at the Public Security Directorate (PSD) has urged internet users to avoid interacting with online posts containing insults, personal abuse, or defamation against individuals. The unit stressed that anyone viewing such content should always remember that sharing offensive material or commenting on it constitutes participation in the offense and may expose the person involved to legal accountability.…
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PSD Warns Against Fake Traffic Fine Messages
The Public Security Directorate (PSD) has renewed its warning to citizens against responding to fraudulent text messages sent to their phones that falsely claim to be issued by official authorities and urge recipients to promptly pay their traffic fines. The Directorate said the scam messages ask recipients to click on fraudulent links included in the messages, claiming that doing so…
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Kingdom to See Slight Drop in Temperatures Saturday, Marked Decline Expected Sunday
The weather on Friday will be relatively hot across most parts of the Kingdom and hot in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba areas, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). Winds will be northwesterly and moderate, occasionally picking up. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to drop slightly, reaching around their average levels for this time of year.…
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Temperatures to Ease Through Weekend, Light Rain Possible Sunday
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — A gradual drop in temperatures is forecast through the weekend, bringing milder conditions across most regions after Thursday’s above-average heat, with a chance of light rain over parts of the country early Sunday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department. Temperatures on Thursday are expected to remain 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages, with…
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Jordan Claims Six Medals at Arab Youth Muay Thai Championship
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — The national youth Muay Thai team won six medals at the Arab Youth Championship in Benghazi, Libya, finishing the competition with two golds, two silvers and two bronzes. Al-Rayan Izmqna secured one of Jordan’s two gold medals in the 63.5kg category for the 16-17 age group, while Ward Odeh claimed gold in the 48kg competition…
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Study Reveals Funding, Equipment Gaps at Jordanian University Research Centers
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — Jordanian university research centers face significant shortages in funding, equipment and qualified personnel despite a high level of alignment between their work and national priorities, according to a new study released Thursday by the Economic and Social Council (ESC). The study, titled “Research Centers in Jordanian Universities: Reality, Challenges and Opportunities,” surveyed 30 centers to…
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Aqaba Distributes 100,000 Free Paper Bags in Push to Reduce Plastic Use
Aqaba, Aug. 27 (Petra) — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has launched a campaign to distribute around 100,000 paper bags free of charge to bakeries and food businesses across the city, as part of an initiative aimed at reducing reliance on plastic bags and promoting environmentally friendly alternatives. The campaign, implemented in cooperation with the Aqaba Chamber of…
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PSD Launches Online Service to Streamline Lawyers’ Visits to Inmates
Amman, Aug. 27 (Petra) — The Public Security Directorate (PSD) on Thursday launched a new online service allowing lawyers to arrange visits to clients held at correctional and rehabilitation centers, as part of efforts to digitize procedures and improve access to government services. Under the new system, lawyers can submit visit requests in advance through a dedicated online platform, allowing…
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