Jordan and Vietnam to Expand Economic and Defense Cooperation

During his visit to Hanoi on Wednesday, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to discuss strengthening ties between Jordan and Vietnam. The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in economics, investment, defense, tourism, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, agriculture, and halal food production. King Abdullah commended Vietnam’s support for peace [...]

Jordan Sends New Medical Team to Gaza Field Hospital

Jordan has deployed a new medical team to its field hospital in Gaza, continuing its humanitarian mission to provide life-saving care to Palestinians. The hospital includes surgery, pediatric, orthopedic, obstetric, and ICU units, along with a mobile prosthetic limb facility for amputees. The outgoing Jordanian team treated over 61,000 patients, performed nearly 3,000 surgeries, [...]

Jordan, Palestine Strengthen Ties on Family Welfare and Women’s Empowerment

Jordan’s Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, met with Maher Khudair, Chief Justice of the Palestinian Supreme Shariah Court, in Amman to strengthen cooperation on social and family welfare issues. The talks focused on empowering women and children, protecting families, and improving care for the elderly. Both sides agreed on the need to [...]

Job Turnover in Jordan Rises Sharply, Women Most Affected

Jordan’s labour market is facing a sharp rise in job turnover, according to the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF).From 2015 to 2023, the number of people who left or changed jobs rose from 53,509 to 89,584 — with a 187.9% increase among women and a 46% rise among men. The main reasons for leaving include [...]

Pre-Marriage Divorces Lead, Re-Marriages Increasing

The Higher Population Council (HPC) reported that Jordan’s divorce rates have remained stable from 2015 to 2024, showing no alarming rise. Based on figures from the Chief Islamic Justice Department, 27% of divorces occurred before consummation, meaning no children were affected and opportunities for remarriage remained high. Additionally, 19% of marriages involved previously divorced women, [...]

Jordan Condemns Storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Extremists

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif by extremist groups under Israeli protection, calling it a blatant violation of international law and the historical status of Jerusalem’s holy sites. Ministry spokesperson Fouad Majali reaffirmed that Israel has no sovereignty over Al Aqsa, warning that ongoing incursions [...]

Safadi Chairs Arab Ministerial Committee on Jerusalem

Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi chaired the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting at the Arab League headquarters, focused on confronting Israel’s illegal policies in occupied Jerusalem. He also participated in the 164th ordinary session of the Arab League Council, handing over the presidency to the UAE. The session addressed the Palestinian cause, [...]

Jordan Sponsors Orphans’ Graduation in Gaza

The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) and the Jordanian Campaign sponsored a graduation ceremony for the Wafaa Association for Orphans in southern Gaza, themed. The event gathered orphans, families, and community leaders, featuring performances, gifts, meals, and support services. The initiative emphasized Jordan’s ongoing commitment to the people of Gaza, especially vulnerable orphans, under the [...]

Jordan Condemns Settler Attacks on Gaza Aid Convoys

Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani strongly condemned repeated settler attacks on humanitarian aid convoys bound for Gaza, the latest involving 30 trucks blocked and stoned, causing damage to four vehicles. He criticized Israeli authorities for failing to prevent such incidents, calling them violations of international law. This was the second attack in a [...]

Border Infiltration Foiled by Northern Military Zone

The Northern Military Zone reported on Thursday that it successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the northern border. The incident occurred within the zone's designated area of responsibility. A single individual attempted to cross the border illegally. Border guards responded promptly and apprehended the person.The suspect was handed over to the proper authorities. An investigation [...]

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