Jordan
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Crown Prince reviews preparations for Jordan-EU Investment Conference
AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein chaired a meeting on Monday at Al Husseiniya Palace to review preparations for the Jordan-European Union Investment Conference, scheduled to take place on 19 November at the Dead Sea. During the meeting, attended by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, the Crown Prince stressed the need to offer targeted investment opportunities focusing on vital sectors of…
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Jordan-China trade hits $6.7 billion amid push to deepen economic ties
AMMAN — Trade between Jordan and China reached nearly $6.7 billion last year, as economic ties between the two countries enter a new phase with King Abdullah’s state visit to China and meetings with senior Chinese officials and representatives of major companies. According to figures, cited by Al Mamlaka and released by the Jordan Strategy Forum, Chinese exports to Jordan…
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Princess Alia attends One Health, Veterinary Innovations conference
AMMAN — HRH Princess Alia on Monday attended the 3rd International Conference on One Health and Veterinary Innovations in Amman. Organised by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), the three-day conference addresses key One Health issues, including zoonotic and emerging diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, climate change, and advances in diagnostics and…
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Lower House approves 12 articles of 2026 Local Administration Law
AMMAN — The Lower House on Monday continued deliberations on the 2026 Local Administration Law, approving the first 12 of its 70 articles amid debate over municipal powers, local governance and the role of elected councils. Article 1, which names the legislation the Local Administration Law of 2026 and provides for its entry into force 60 days after publication in…
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Cassation Court upholds over 3-year sentence for drug dealer
AMMAN — The Court of Cassation has upheld a May 2023 State Security Court (SSC) ruling, sentencing a drug dealer to over three years in prison after convicting him of possessing illegal narcotics in Amman in December 2022. The court declared the defendant guilty of obtaining illegal narcotics with the intent of selling the drugs to an undercover agent on…
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Economic pressures drive delays in marriage, financial independence — analyst
AMMAN — For decades, reaching adulthood in Jordan followed a clear path. Young adults finished university, found a steady job, bought or rented a home, and started a family. Today, that path is under growing pressure, leaving many young Jordanians dependent on their families for longer and delaying major life milestones. Data from the Department of Statistics (DoS) highlights the…
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10m euro project launched to reduce sedimentation in King Talal Dam
AMMAN — The Jordan Valley Authority (JVA), in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Netherlands, on Monday launched a four-year project to reduce sedimentation in the King Talal Dam basin and enhance water security. The project, funded by the Dutch government for 10 million euros, was launched in the presence of Dutch Ambassador to…
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Senate president, Qatari ambassador discuss cooperation
AMMAN — Senate President Faisal Fayez on Monday commended the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Qatar during a meeting with Qatari Ambassador to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani. The meeting, attended by Head of the Jordanian-Qatari Parliamentary Fraternity Committee Senator Khawla Armouti, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and discussing regional developments, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Fayez…
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Tourism Minister: Invitation Extended to Coptic Church to Participate in Celebrations of the Baptism of Jesus Christ
Al-Taj News – Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin said on Monday that Pope Tawadros II has been invited for the Coptic Church to participate in preparations for and celebrations marking the second millennium of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in Jordan in 2030. Hijazin said in press remarks that the Coptic Church is one of the mother churches…
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Jordan Seismological Observatory: 63 Local Earthquakes Recorded Since the Beginning of 2026
Al-Taj News – The Jordan Seismological Observatory confirmed that seismic activity in Jordan and around the world remains stable and steady, with the observatory recording 324 local and distant earthquakes since the beginning of 2026 through August 16. Observatory Director Ghassan Sweidan said seismic activity in Jordan is currently stable, ranging from weak to moderate. He noted that 63 local…
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