Jordan
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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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King Stresses the Need to Expedite the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Committee on Judicial Development
Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II today, Monday, received the two annual reports on the work of the Judicial Authority and the Sharia Courts for 2025, separately. During his meeting with Judicial Council President Mahmoud Al-Ababneh and upon receiving the annual report on the conditions of the regular courts, administrative judiciary, and Public Prosecution, His Majesty stressed the…
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Under Royal Directives, Royal Jordanian Air Force Evacuates 11 Jordanian Citizens Injured in Traffic Accident in Egypt
Al-Taj News – Under royal directives, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Al-Harashees on Monday instructed the Royal Jordanian Air Force, in coordination with the Royal Medical Services, to send an aircraft equipped with a specialized medical team to evacuate 11 Jordanian citizens who were injured in a traffic accident in the Arab Republic of Egypt.…
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Jordan and Egypt Discuss Preparations for the Arab League Council’s Ministerial Meeting
Al-Taj News – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi met Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad Badr Abdelatty at the Tahrir Palace in Cairo. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations, developments in the region, and preparations for the 166th ordinary session of the Council of the…
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Jordan Maintains Its Hajj Quota at 8,000 Pilgrims for the 2027 Season
Al-Taj News – The spokesperson for the Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites, Mohammed Al-Tawalbeh, said Sunday that Jordan’s quota for the upcoming Hajj season has been maintained at 8,000 pilgrims. Al-Tawalbeh added that registration has opened electronically through the Hajj and Umrah Department’s platform and will continue until September 27, noting that the conditions include that the…
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Ambassador Abu Hassan Takes Legal Oath Before King as Ambassador to Oman
Al-Taj News – Zaid Abu Hassan took the legal oath before His Majesty King Abdullah II today, Sunday, on the occasion of his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom to the Sultanate of Oman. The oath-taking ceremony, which was held at Al-Zahir Basman Palace, was attended by Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court Yousef Hassan Al-Issawi, and…
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