Month: May 2026

Amman: The Ministry of Justice has announced the steps required to activate electronic notary services for Jordanian citizens both within the Kingdom and abroad, allowing legal transactions to be completed electronically and efficiently.

According to Jordan News Agency, the Ministry explained that users must download and activate the “Sanad” app, enable their digital identity and digital signature, and obtain the PIN code associated with the digital signature.

The Ministry noted that the final requirement is to register for an account on the Ministry of Justice’s e-services portal through the dedicated online platform. Once registered, users can access electronic notary services and carry out their legal transactions remotely.

Amman: The inauguration of six new factories by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan marks a significant milestone for industrial investment in Jordan, reflecting growing foreign confidence in the Kingdom’s regulatory stability and incentives, the head of Jinsheng International said on Sunday.

According to Jordan News Agency, Wu Jianbo, chief executive officer of the Chinese-owned company, stated that the enterprise has expanded from a single facility in 2022 to a major complex of eight factories in 2026. The group’s initial operations focused on porcelain, stair tiles, and marble accessories. The newly inaugurated facilities expand production into sanitary ware, stainless steel tanks and pipes, lighting systems, electrical appliances, cardboard packaging, mattresses, and tile adhesives, Wu added.

The company currently employs 800 residents in the region. The newly opened plants are projected to generate over 700 additional jobs within the next six months, bringing the company’s total workforce in Jordan to approximately 1,500 employees. Wu welcomed the prime minister’s directive to transition the industrial complex into a designated development zone. The designation will grant investors permanent fiscal incentives, including a fixed 5% income tax rate and reduced sales taxes, which Wu noted would enhance the global competitiveness of Jordan’s industrial output.

The CEO praised the government’s infrastructure support, which includes a JD7 million ($9.9 million) commitment to construct a 45-megawatt electrical substation to meet the company’s future expansion needs. The government has also allocated 3,000 dunams (741 acres) of state land to accommodate 40 specialized factories, tied to a corporate commitment from Jinsheng to create 2,000 full-time jobs over the next three years.

In a related development, Zaal Kawalit, manager of the Adir Cooperative Dairy Factory, praised a separate site visit by Prime Minister Hassan to his facility on Sunday. Kawalit described the visit as a strong sign of support for small-scale, community-based enterprises. The cooperative supports local livestock farmers by purchasing milk at preferential rates to supplement rural household incomes, Kawalit said, adding that the dairy project currently provides 13 local jobs, primarily employing young women from the area.

Amman: The Fuel Pricing Committee announced on Sunday that local fuel prices for June will remain largely unchanged compared to May, with a partial adjustment in diesel prices. This decision comes as part of government efforts to mitigate the impact of rising global energy prices on the Jordanian populace and the national economy.

According to Jordan News Agency, the committee has decided to maintain its policy, established since the onset of the regional crisis, of absorbing a significant portion of global fuel price increases instead of passing the full cost onto consumers. The cumulative direct fuel subsidies provided during this period have reached approximately JD170 million. For June, fuel subsidies are anticipated to be around JD29 million, with an additional JD3 million allocated to support the industrial sector, aiming to stabilize the local market and bolster productive industries.

Furthermore, the committee announced that the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplied to industries will remain fixed at JD695.81 per ton, despite its actual cost being JD929.58 per ton. Under the June pricing decision, the price of 90-octane gasoline will stay at JD1 per liter, while 95-octane gasoline will be maintained at JD1.310 per liter. Kerosene will remain at JD.550 per liter, and the price of a 12.5-kilogram household gas cylinder will continue at JD7.

The committee also approved a reduction in domestic jet fuel prices by JD.10 per liter to JD.783 per liter, while diesel prices will see an increase of JD.60 per liter to JD.850 per liter. The actual costs for June are JD1.069 per liter for 90-octane gasoline, JD1.310 fils for 95-octane gasoline, JD.960 for diesel, JD.943 for kerosene, and JD12.3 for a 12.5-kilogram household gas cylinder.

The committee explained that only about 35% of the actual increase in diesel costs was reflected in local prices, while increases in the costs of gasoline, kerosene, and household gas cylinders were fully absorbed by the government. These measures are intended to balance actual costs with consumer protection, aligning with government policies to cushion the impact of global price fluctuations while gradually addressing cost differentials.

Amman: The Public Security Directorate (PSD) has mobilized its specialized units across border centers to provide security, humanitarian, and logistics services to Jordanian and Arab pilgrims returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Upon the arrival of the initial pilgrim convoys at the kingdom’s borders, PSD personnel began administering support to streamline travel procedures and facilitate entry, the directorate said on Sunday.

According to Jordan News Agency, the PSD’s Residency and Borders Department, in coordination with other border authorities, has streamlined document processing to shorten wait times and maintain a steady flow of traffic at entry points. The Highway Patrol Department is escorting transit convoys of foreign Arab pilgrims across Jordan’s primary transport corridors, securing their routes from initial entry points to their final exit borders. Specialized rest stations have also been set up along major roads to offer logistical support.

Concurrently, the King Hussein Bridge Security Department has implemented targeted organizational plans to manage the return of Palestinian pilgrims traveling back to the Palestinian territories, aiming to reduce bottlenecks and speed up border clearance. Civil Defense medical teams have also been deployed at key frontier sites to provide immediate first aid and healthcare services, with a focus on elderly and vulnerable travelers.

The PSD had previously expanded the operational capacity and staffing levels at all land borders in anticipation of the seasonal influx of pilgrims returning from the Islamic holy sites.

Amman: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan decided Sunday to delay the start of official working hours until 10:00 am on days when the Jordanian national football team competes in the World Cup.

According to Jordan News Agency, government institutions will begin work at 10:00 am on June 17, 23, and 28. This decision is aimed at allowing Jordanians to watch the matches and support the national team during its historic participation in the tournament.

Amman: The Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) on Sunday concluded the second edition of the School Athletics Championship, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Jordan Athletics Federation (JAF). The championship aligns with the vision of HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II to empower young people and develop their skills across various fields by providing high-quality opportunities to discover and foster their capabilities, the foundation said in a statement.

According to Jordan News Agency, the initiative aims to embed a culture of school sports to help build a physically conscious and qualified generation. Through strategic national partnerships, the tournament seeks to identify promising sports talent and enhance student abilities within a positive and encouraging competitive environment. This year’s tournament expanded its reach, receiving over 17,000 registration applications. More than 13,800 male and female students from grades 6 to 12 eventually participated, representing 6,700 schools across 43 educational directorates throughout the governorates.

The current edition introduced several new athletic disciplines alongside the 60-meter and 100-meter sprints, including 800-meter and 1,500-meter endurance running, as well as shot put events tailored to each age group. The closing ceremony was attended by Abdul Hakim Al-Shawabkeh, director of educational activities at the Ministry of Education; Nujoud Serhan, CPF director of programs and performance excellence; and Rami Abu Urabi Al-Adwan, JAF president. Following a morning semi-final round featuring 192 students, 96 athletes qualified for the finals to compete for the top three positions across the different games and categories.

The Ministry of Education said the success of the tournament reflects ongoing national interest in school sports and highlights the ministry’s role in building an integrated educational and athletic system that discovers and nurtures young talent. The ministry added that its strategic partnership with the CPF has directly raised the quality of school sports programs, providing a modern competitive environment aligned with best practices while opening new paths for gifted students to eventually join national teams and compete internationally.

JAF noted that the tournament represents a significant milestone in widening the footprint of track and field events across schools in all governorates. The federation plans to increase participation numbers in the coming years to identify athletic talents at an early age and support their long-term development.