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Gold Prices Rise Locally to JD 89.60 per Gram
Al-Taj News – Gold prices in the local market rose by half a dinar per gram on Monday, according to the daily pricing issued by the General Syndicate of Owners of Trade and Jewelry Shops. The selling price of 21-karat gold, the most sought-after among Jordanians, reached JD 89.60 per gram at jewelry shops, while the buying price stood at…
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Army Foils Major Drug Smuggling Attempt Using Balloons Directed Toward Jordan
Al-Taj News – The Southern Military Region foiled early Monday a major attempt to smuggle narcotics in a specialized operation during which directed balloons carrying large quantities of drugs were detected while en route to Jordanian territory. Border Guard units, within their area of responsibility, detected the balloons, intercepted and brought them down inside Jordanian territory, and seized their cargo…
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Parliament Continues Discussion of Local Administration Draft Law Today
Al-Taj News – The House of Representatives will continue, during a legislative session on Monday, discussing the articles of the Local Administration Draft Law of 2026, which consists of 70 articles. The draft law comes in line with the outcomes of the Royal Committee to Modernize the Political System, the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision, and the roadmap for…
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King Begins State Visit to China Today, Meets with President Xi
Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II begins a state visit to the People’s Republic of China on Monday, aimed at strengthening bilateral and economic relations. During the visit, His Majesty is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji. The King will…
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Temperatures Drop on Monday with Chance of Light Showers in the North
Temperatures will drop slightly on Monday, reaching around their average levels for this time of year. The weather will be moderate and summery in most areas, and hot in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba, with clouds appearing at various altitudes. There is a chance of light showers during the evening hours in limited parts of the northern regions.…
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Inflation rate rises to 2.13% in first seven months of 2026 — DoS
AMMAN — The inflation rate rose to 2.13 per cent during the first seven months of 2026 compared with 1.94 per cent during the same period in 2025, according to official data released by the Department of Statistics (DoS). Monthly inflation in July reached 2.70 per cent compared with 1.68 per cent recorded in July 2025, while the Consumer Price…
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Lower House begins deliberations on 2026 draft Local Administration Law
AMMAN — The Lower House on Sunday began deliberations on the 2026 draft Local Administration Law. Administrative Committee Chairman MP Khalifeh Diat said that the committee had substantially amended the government’s draft following consultations with relevant stakeholders to strengthen elected councils, enhance oversight of executive bodies and expand public participation. He said that the committee had removed provisions allowing the…
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21 investors obtain Jordanian citizenship in Q2
AMMAN — The Cabinet on Sunday was briefed on statistics on investors who obtained Jordanian citizenship or residency through investment during the second quarter of 2026. According to the statistics, 21 investors obtained Jordanian citizenship during the period, with their investments in the Kingdom exceeding $33 million and creating 767 jobs for Jordanians. Meanwhile, six investors obtained residency through investment,…
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Safadi, Qatari counterpart discuss relations, regional developments
AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi held talks on Sunday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani that focused on bilateral ties and regional developments. The two ministers discussed ways to further strengthen the Amman-Doha ties, as well as regional developments, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore calm…
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Jordan, Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza peace deal, Palestinian statehood
AMMAN — Jordan, Arab and Islamic countries on Sunday condemned Israel’s rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, as well as its rejection of Palestinian statehood. The foreign ministers of Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia,…
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