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Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Eid Al-Adha Holiday Set from June 5 until Evening of June 10 - Jordan News
Eid Al-Adha Holiday Set from June 5 until Evening of June 10 Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced on Wednesday that the official public holiday for Eid al-Adha will take place from the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, through the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. اضافة اعلان During this period, all government ministries, official departments, public institutions, universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and government-owned companies will be closed. However, the announcement noted that entities whose operations require continuous activity will remain open.
Jordan News
5 days ago
- Business
- Jordan News
15 New Electric Buses to Operate in Amman in the Second Half of 2025 - Jordan News
15 New Electric Buses to Operate in Amman in the Second Half of 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has purchased 15 new electric buses that will begin operating in the second half of 2025 as part of the Amman Bus and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. اضافة اعلان According to Carol Haddad, the head of transport network design at GAM, the current fleet includes approximately 300 buses—175 for the BRT system and 131 for Amman Bus. Haddad noted that during the first third of 2025, around 7,208,228 passengers used the BRT system, while 3,593,044 passengers used Amman Bus services, highlighting growing demand for public transportation in the capital. GAM previously announced that the number of fare-exempt cards issued for senior citizens and persons with disabilities reached 33,390 cards as of last Friday. These cards have been used for over 9 million trips since the launch of the system—2,246,913 trips on BRT buses and 6,885,475 trips on Amman Bus. Amman's Bus Rapid Transit is the city's first high-capacity rapid public transport system. It offers a flexible, safe, and highly reliable service using large-capacity buses that run on dedicated lanes with frequencies as short as every 3 minutes. The system also includes fully integrated and modern transit stations. Al-Mamlaka TV
Jordan Times
7 days ago
- Science
- Jordan Times
Ammonite structure discovered on eastern side of Amman Citadel
Remains of ' the Ammonite Palace' an Iron Age structure on Amman Citadel (Photo of Saeb Rawashdeh) AMMAN — While most visitors to the Amman Citadel head towards the well-known landmarks on the western side, such as the Temple of Hercules, the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the Umayyad Palace, few venture eastward. But that may soon change following a significant archaeological discovery. Professor Zeidan Kafafi, a prominent Jordanian archaeologist, revealed that a previously overlooked section of the Citadel has yielded evidence of an ancient Ammonite structure. "Nobody thinks to come to the eastern side of the Citadel because they don't know about the important archaeological sites located there," Kafafi said. The discovery was made inadvertently. A government plan to build a school on the eastern slope prompted preliminary excavations by a construction company. Work was immediately halted when workers recognised archaeological remains beneath the surface. "When the idea of building a school was dropped, the Greater Amman Municipality decided instead to develop a public park in the area," Kafafi added. What followed was a formal excavation initiated by Jordanian archaeologist Fawzi Zayadine, who invited an international team to investigate further. Their efforts uncovered remnants of an Ammonite structure, informally referred to as the 'Ammonite Palace'. Among the most intriguing finds were four double-faced stone heads and a mysterious glass ball, discovered within the ancient structure. The project is a joint venture of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan, the German Protestant Institute of Archaeology, German Archaeological Institute from Berlin and local experts like Professor Kafafi. Now in its second year, the excavation is being led by Professor Catharina Schmidt of the University of Münster, as part of the Amman Archaeological Project. The team is exploring layers dating back to the Iron Age, as well as the Roman-Byzantine period. Recent finds include fragments of ivory and alabaster, a partially burned object, and a sophisticated water channel system. "There is no spring on the Citadel, so water had to be collected and redirected into a cistern through these channels," Schmidt explained. However, the team has yet to locate the cistern itself. Excavators plan to continue their work by uncovering Roman-era housing layers and gradually digging deeper in hopes of reaching more Iron Age levels.
Jordan News
20-05-2025
- General
- Jordan News
Amman Municipality: Electronic Registration for Eid al-Adha Sacrificial Animal Stalls Begins Tomorrow - Jordan News
The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced that starting Tuesday morning, it will begin receiving electronic applications for selling and slaughtering sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha 2025. The application period will run until June 2nd, and submissions will be accepted only through the official website. اضافة اعلان According to a press release issued on Monday, the online service will go live at 10:00 AM, allowing applicants to submit their requests and pay electronically by selecting the "Eid Sacrifice Permits Service" from the e-services menu. The municipality noted that the electronic lottery to allocate stall locations will take place at 4:00 PM on June 2, with an electronic deposit of 500 Jordanian Dinars required. Priority will be given to applicants with relevant commercial licenses (such as butcher shops), and the designated stalls will cover all areas of the capital, aiming to: Prevent random and unregulated selling, Facilitate sanitization, Avoid public health issues. All 453 designated stalls will be monitored by veterinarians to ensure adherence to regulations and health standards. Stalls will not be allowed in residential areas, and owners must meet public safety requirements. Approved Stall Locations: Basman: Al-Nakheel Street, parallel to Al-Jaish Street, next to Um Ammar School Marka: Suleiman Al-Rawsan Street (off Jaafar bin Abi Talib Street), near the foam factory Al-Nasr: Near Al-Salhiya Bridge on the Belt Highway Badr Nazzal, Zahran, Muqabalin, Abdali: Prince Hussein Street, near Tawfiq Al-Taba'a Roundabout Tariq: Intersection of Prince Faisal Street and Prince Nayef Street (al-Kasarat area) Qweismeh, Ras Al-Ain, Yarmouk, Madinah: Al-Jusoor Al-Ashrah Street, Al-Shaaer Street Kherbet Al-Souk: Al-Azraq (Al-Sittin) Street, near housing areas Wadi Al-Seer, New Badr, Marj Al-Hamam: Al-Zahir neighborhood, Naltshk Al-Damina Street Sweileh, Tlaa Al-Ali: Rifa'a Al-Ansari Street Shafa Badran, Jubaiha, Abu Nseir: Dheifallah Al-Hamoud Street, opposite the old Shafa Badran cemetery
Jordan News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Public Holiday Announced on May 25 for Independence Day - Jordan News
Public Holiday Announced on May 25 for Independence Day The Cabinet has announced that Sunday, May 25, will be observed as an official public holiday in celebration of the kingdom's 79th Independence Day. اضافة اعلان In a directive issued on Sunday, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan ordered the suspension of work across all ministries, public institutions, government departments, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and state-owned enterprises. The announcement noted that institutions whose operations require continued service will be exempt from the holiday.
