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Jordan Times
10-04-2025
- Jordan Times
Cassation Court upholds over 3-year sentence for attempted drug smuggling into correctional facility
AMMAN — The Court of Cassation has upheld a June 2022 State Security Court (SSC) ruling, sentencing a man to over three years in prison after convicting him of attempting to smuggle illegal narcotics to an inmate in Tafileh in 2021. The court declared the defendant guilty of obtaining illegal narcotics with the intent of smuggling them while visiting an inmate at Tafileh Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC). The SSC handed the defendant five years in prison for the offence of possessing illegal narcotics and ordered him to pay JD5,000 in fines. However, the court decided to reduce the fine to JD3,500 and the prison term to three years and four months in prison to give the defendant a second chance in life. Court documents said the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) learnt the defendant was in possession of illegal narcotics and was planning to smuggle it while on a visit to TCRC. When the defendant arrived, the correctional officers searched him and found a small stash of illegal narcotics attached to three fake banknotes, court documents said. The defendant contested the SSC's ruling through his lawyer, who argued that the court 'did not provide solid evidence to implicate his client'. The lawyer argued that 'there were legal errors in the investigation process'. Meanwhile, the SSC prosecution office asked the higher court to uphold the sentence and the fine imposed on the defendant. The higher court maintained that the SSC had followed the proper procedures in issuing the sentence against the defendant. 'It was clear to the court that the defendant confessed willingly to attempting to smuggle the illegal drugs while on a visit to the correctional facility,' the higher court said. The Court of Cassation judges were Mohammad Ibrahim, Yassin Abdullat, Nayef Samarat, Mohammad Khashashneh and Hammad Ghzawi.
Jordan Times
10-03-2025
- Science
- Jordan Times
King inaugurates National Seed Bank
His Majesty King Abdullah inaugurated the National Seed Bank, affiliated with the National Agricultural Research Centre in Ain Al Basha, Balqa. The seed bank, which includes state-of-the-art laboratories, aims to preserve plants' genetic data to ensure the sustainability of agriculture and enhance food security (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) Seed bank aims to store plants' genetic data to preserve genetic diversity, ensure sustainability of food security Bank includes state-of-the-art laboratories, old seed samples, oldest of which dates back to 1927 AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the National Seed Bank, affiliated with the National Agricultural Research Centre in Ain Al Basha, Balqa. The seed bank aims to store plants' genetic data to preserve genetic diversity and ensure sustainability of agriculture and food security for future generations, a Royal Court statement said. His Majesty toured the seed bank and was briefed on how it seeks to improve the quality of seeds to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector and the production of new varieties. The National Seed Bank includes state-of-the-art laboratories and old seed samples, the oldest of which dates back to 1927, to serve researchers and academics at universities and scientific research centres specialised in agricultural research and development. It aims to support agriculture in countering the effects of climate change, water scarcity, growing populations, and disruptions to global food systems and food supply chains by preserving crop diversity, and providing healthy and sustainable food, according to the seed bank's acting director, Khaled Abu Hammour, the statement said. The National Seed Bank has seed storage rooms, drying, processing and testing facilities, and a storage capacity of 50,000 samples. Its cryogenic technology helps extend the viability of seeds from 10 years to 100 years in some plant species, ensuring continued agricultural life for generations to come. The seed bank was established at a cost of nearly JD3.8 million, including JD3 million in funding from the Hashemite University. The seed bank was established as an extension of the seed storage unit created in 1993 at theNational Agricultural Research Centre, in line with the National Plan for Sustainable Agriculture (2022-2025) and National Food Security Strategy, which is within the Economic Modernisation Vision for Jordan's agriculture sector, according to the statement. Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat, and President of the Hashemite University Khaled Hyari attended the inauguration.
Zawya
05-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Ministry warns against market manipulation during Ramadan
AMMAN; The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply on Tuesday reaffirmed the legal consequences for merchants who conceal essential goods or refuse to sell price-controlled commodities during Ramadan, warning of fines up to JD3,000. The ministry also stressed that retailers who hide basic materials, overcharge, or unjustifiably refuse to sell price-regulated goods face penalties under existing legislation, including fines between JD1,000 and JD3,000, imprisonment for two to six months, or both. The ministry also cited Article 11 of the Industry and Trade Law, which requires merchants to clearly display prices for all merchandise, whether price-controlled or not, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. "When direct labelling is impractical, a visible price list must be placed near the store entrance. Noncompliance carries fines between JD100 and JD500." As part of its Ramadan consumer awareness campaign, the ministry urged citizens to report violations via its complaints hotline (065661176), Facebook page ( or the official website (
Jordan Times
04-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Ministry warns against market manipulation during Ramadan
The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply on Tuesday reaffirmes the legal consequences for merchants who conceal essential goods or refuse to sell price-controlled commodities during Ramadan (JT file) AMMAN — The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply on Tuesday reaffirmed the legal consequences for merchants who conceal essential goods or refuse to sell price-controlled commodities during Ramadan, warning of fines up to JD3,000. The ministry also stressed that retailers who hide basic materials, overcharge, or unjustifiably refuse to sell price-regulated goods face penalties under existing legislation, including fines between JD1,000 and JD3,000, imprisonment for two to six months, or both. The ministry also cited Article 11 of the Industry and Trade Law, which requires merchants to clearly display prices for all merchandise, whether price-controlled or not, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. "When direct labelling is impractical, a visible price list must be placed near the store entrance. Noncompliance carries fines between JD100 and JD500." As part of its Ramadan consumer awareness campaign, the ministry urged citizens to report violations via its complaints hotline (065661176), Facebook page ( or the official website (
