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House Committee Finalizes Draft Reply for Debate on Throne Speech

Amman:A Lower House of Parliament committee completed a draft reply to King Abdullah II’s Speech from the Throne on Sunday. This draft will be submitted to Members of Parliament (MPs) for debate and subsequent approval under the country’s constitution…

Jordan and World Bank Explore Expanding Social Protection Programs

Amman:Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa and World Bank Vice President for the People Vice Presidency Mamta Murthi held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the enhancement of cooperation in social protection and economic empowerment initiati…

Internal Affairs

Al-Tarabulsi and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Security Cooperation

Tripoli: The Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity, Major General Emad Al-Tarabulsi, engaged in discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Libya, Ma Xueliang, focusing on joint cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations in va…

Information

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Attack on UNRWA School

Riyadh: The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation’s shelling of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) school, serving as a shelter for thousands of displaced civilians in the Nuseirat camp located within the

Buying & Selling

Fuel and gas prices for August

Ramallah – Ma’an – The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday evening the prices of fuel and gas for the month of April (8/2024), as follows: Source: Maan News Agency

Deposit Rates in Qatar

Doha, July 31 (QNA) – Deposit rates at opening as issued on Wednesday by Qatar National Bank (QNB) are as following: USD JPY CHF GBP 1M 5.45681 -0.20000 1.06000 5.04000 2Ms 5.48305 -0.20000 1.10000 5.03000 3Ms 5.50929 -0.15000 1.05000 5.01000

Medical

Border Guards Thwart Infiltration Attempt on Northern Frontier

Amman:The Northern Military Region successfully prevented an infiltration attempt by four individuals on Sunday, who were trying to enter national territory illegally along the northern border sector.

According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard fo…

Nine Arrested After Brawl Near University in Southern Amman

Amman:Police have arrested nine individuals following a brawl that took place near a university located south of the capital, Amman. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

According to Jordan News A…

JFDA Seizes Unapproved Contact Lens Solution

Amman:The specialized inspection and oversight teams of the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) have seized quantities of an unapproved medical product known as “Fresh Dream Eye Hyaluronic Acid,” which is a contact lens solution.

According to…