JORDAN: A recent World Health Organization report revealed the severe rehabilitation crisis in the Gaza Strip, where over 172,000 people were injured between October 2023 and April 2026. Around 43,000 suffered life-changing injuries, and nearly 56,000 now need long-term rehabilitation. The report noted more than 5,000 amputations, including many children, while Gaza’s rehabilitation centers remain [...]

JORDAN: Yarub Qudah met with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi and Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro during the Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. The discussions focused on strengthening economic and trade ties, expanding industrial and investment partnerships, and increasing cooperation in sectors [...]

JORDAN: Around 500 children and their families participated in an inclusive recreational festival in Aqaba designed to integrate children with disabilities into cultural and entertainment activities. Organized through collaboration between cultural institutions, government bodies, and community organizations, the event featured games, theatre, art activities, and gift distribution. Leaders emphasized that such initiatives help build confidence, [...]

JORDAN: In 2025, Jordan recorded 74,034 marriages and 23,705 divorces, along with 179,666 births and 31,015 deaths among citizens holding national numbers. The country’s population reached approximately 8.9 million by the end of the year. The Civil Status and Passports Department (CSPD) also supports non-Jordanians by documenting vital events for use in their home countries. [...]

JORDAN: Jordan has strengthened its economic position after reaching a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on key program reviews. The agreement is expected to unlock nearly $200 million in funding, supporting ongoing economic reforms and resilience efforts. Economists credit strong coordination between fiscal and monetary policies, along with swift government action, for minimizing [...]

JORDAN: Authorities in Jordan and Syria successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt involving more than 5 million Captagon pills. The drugs were concealed in dough-like cubes and hidden inside a refrigerated truck attempting to cross the Jaber Border Crossing en route to another country. The operation was foiled through coordinated intelligence sharing between both [...]

Minister Walid Al-Masri has instructed local authorities in Karak Governorate and the Southern Ghor to stay on high alert for the next few hours due to forecasts of heavy rainfall. Special caution is advised in areas like Fifa, Al-Haditha, Al-Mazra’a, and Al-Safi, which may experience dangerous runoff water from surrounding regions. Authorities are urged to [...]

Three officers from the Anti-Narcotics Department were killed during a dawn raid in Amman while attempting to arrest a dangerous suspect. The suspect opened fire as officers entered the premises, killing three and injuring another, who was taken to hospital. The suspect was later apprehended, and drugs and firearms were seized at the scene. The [...]

Rising tensions in the Middle East are beginning to affect shipping and transport, increasing freight costs and forcing some shipping companies to add risk-related fees. Government officials in Jordan are closely monitoring the situation and have formed a committee to assess possible impacts on supply chains and trade. Prime Minister Jaffar Hassan emphasized the importance [...]

Jordan’s Armed Forces announced that their air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles that were heading toward Jordanian territory. Earlier noises heard in the sky across several areas of the Kingdom were confirmed to be routine operational flights conducted by the Royal Jordanian Air Force as part of aerial reconnaissance and airspace [...]