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 [...]

In a message addressed to students across Jordan, Dr. Al-Ajarmeh outlined a comprehensive national awareness plan aimed at protecting youth from the dangers of drugs. The initiative includes educational programs, counseling lectures, interactive activities, and school radio broadcasts designed to strengthen students’ decision-making skills and instill values that reject harmful behaviors. The Ministry is [...]

Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across several areas of the West Bank, detaining 24 Palestinians during operations that included home searches and reported property damage. According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, the arrests were made under the claim that the individuals were “wanted.” In the Northern Jordan Valley village of Ein al-Beida, bulldozers [...]

A study titled “Digital Concerns in Jordan: Public Perceptions on Social Media and AI Tools,” presented on Global Safer Internet Day, shows strong public concern over children’s use of social media and AI. Conducted between December 20, 2025, and January 10, 2026, the study highlights broad support for tighter digital regulations. About 90% of [...]

Jordan took part in the ministerial session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council, chaired by Algeria, with its delegation led by Ambassador Amjad Al-Adaileh. The session followed preparatory meetings of senior officials and experts. The Council approved Jordan’s proposal to establish the Arab Network for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, commending [...]

The Kingdom marks the 64th birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday. Born in Amman on January 30, 1962, he is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Princess Muna. Appointed Crown Prince in January 1999, King Abdullah assumed his constitutional duties as monarch on February 7, 1999, following the [...]

Jordan’s Eastern Military Zone successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics into the country using balloons equipped with advanced electronic guidance systems. Border Guard units detected the balloons within their area of responsibility and engaged them, bringing them down along with their illicit cargo inside Jordanian territory. The operation was carried out in coordination [...]

The India Economic Forum opened in Amman alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan, bringing together leaders from over 20 major Indian companies and Jordanian private-sector firms across key industries such as manufacturing, energy, ICT, healthcare, infrastructure, logistics, and finance. The forum aims to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties and promote partnerships [...]