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2 days ago
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Civil Status Department Issues 100,000 Digital Certificates Since May - Jordan News
The Director General of the Civil Status and Passports Department, Eng. Ghaith Ghazi Al-Tayyib, announced that the digital certificates service, launched on May 1 via the 'Sanad' application, has witnessed a significant turnout from citizens both inside and outside the Kingdom. To date, 100,000 digital certificates have been issued for previously registered vital events. اضافة اعلان Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Monday, Al-Tayyib explained that the service enables citizens to issue digital certificates for previously recorded vital events such as birth, marriage, divorce, death, as well as individual and family status records. The certificates are issued in PDF format and available in both Arabic and English. He emphasized that obtaining a certificate is done through the Sanad app by selecting the Civil Status and Passports Department services, followed by the digital certificates service. The issued certificates include a QR code allowing concerned parties to verify their authenticity immediately. Al-Tayyib noted that the launch of this service aligns with the Kingdom's digital transformation efforts and aims to ease access for citizens, whether within Jordan or abroad. The service is available anytime and from anywhere, including Fridays and official holidays, thus reducing pressure on Jordanian embassies and minimizing congestion within the department. He added that the digital certificates are free of additional charges, are recognized by all public and private entities, and represent a major step forward in the government's strategy to enhance and streamline its services.
Jordan News
4 days ago
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- Jordan News
21-Carat Gold Priced at 68 Dinars Locally - Jordan News
21-Carat Gold Priced at 68 Dinars Locally The selling price of 21-carat gold—the most sought after by citizens in the local market—reached 68 dinars per gram on Saturday at jewelry shops, while the buying price stood at 65.80 dinars. اضافة اعلان The buying prices for other gold purities at jewelry shops were as follows: 24-carat: 78 dinars per gram 18-carat: 60.40 dinars per gram 14-carat: 45.90 dinars per gram According to Rabhi Allan, President of the General Syndicate of Owners of Jewelry and Goldsmith Shops, the price of the 7-gram Rashadi gold coin was 477 dinars, while the 8-gram English gold coin was priced at 545 dinars. Allan noted that demand for gold in the local market has improved since the beginning of last week, coinciding with the start of the wedding season. He expects demand to rise even further in the coming days. Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Allan added that the yellow metal closed global weekly trading on Friday at $3,350 per ounce. Petra
Jordan News
4 days ago
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One Martyred in Israeli Airstrike on Southern Lebanon - Jordan News
A Lebanese citizen was martyred following an airstrike carried out by an Israeli drone on the Moutal Al-Jabal area in the city of Khiam, southern Lebanon. اضافة اعلان A Lebanese security source told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) correspondent in Beirut that an Israeli drone was flying at low altitude over the villages of Meifadoun, Aadchit, Qsaybeh, and Zarariyeh in southern Lebanon.
Skift
6 days ago
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- Skift
Jordan Sets Tourism Record Despite June Dip from ‘Regional Tensions'
Jordan just had its best six months for tourism since records began, but officials say the country is still being held back by regional tensions. Jordan's tourism ministry said the country recorded its best-ever six months for tourism this year, drawing 2.7 million international overnight visitors — even as officials say regional tensions continue to weigh on the sector. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities data released this month shows the most international overnight stays since records began in 2006. Jordanians abroad returning home were the largest source market, accounting for around 745,000 visits. Saudi Arabia, Syria, Palestine and Israel were also in the top five. Revenues from tourism climbed 11.9% year-over-year to reach $3.7 billion – a strong performance despite a downturn in June attributed to 'regional tensions.' 2023 was Jordan's best year on record for tourism spending, which by June had generated $3.5 billion. Data released by the Central Bank of Jordan released Wednesday shows that tourism revenue dipped 3.7% in June to $619.2 million. The state-run Jordan News Agency chalked up the dip to 'geopolitical tensions in the region.' But visitor numbers alone don't paint the whole picture. Jordan's tourism sites and attractions were less visited during those six months than years prior. Tourism sites saw 1.4 million visitors in the period compared to a high of 3.3 million in 2023. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities did not respond to a request for comment. The tourism ministry is betting on momentum continuing throughout the rest of 2025. Officials believe a full rebound from the impact of the Gaza conflict is possible by year's end. In a report on tourism in the first quarter, the ministry said: 'The start of 2025 is very promising in terms of an increase in the number of tourists. The outlook for the rest of 2025 looks positive, thus making a full recovery from the impact of the war on Gaza a distinct possibility.' Promoting The Country At the Skift Global Forum East 2024 in Dubai last November, Jordan's minister of tourism and antiquities, Lina Annab, said her focus was to promote the country as a safe destination 'What are we doing to reassure? We are utilizing typical marketing techniques. We're saying: 'Don't take our word for it, just visit.' We have influencers, celebrities come to Jordan to share their stories. Time and time again, we find that Jordan is much more resilient than we even thought.' 'This reassurance [doesn't come] just by saying how safe it is. The resilience of the Jordanian tourism sector is shown to travelers who come here. Jordan is on the bucket list of every person I've met. When we look at today's travelers and what Jordan is offering, I don't think there is a better match in terms of the authenticity of the product [and] the experiences.' To sustain growth, the ministry said in its report it is diversifying its source markets and product offerings. The ministry is targeting travelers from China, Russia, Africa, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Arab expatriates living in the Gulf.
Zawya
6 days ago
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- Zawya
Jordan: Local honey production increases by 28.6% in 2024 — DoS
AMMAN — Honey production in the Kingdom saw an increase of 28.6 per cent in 2024 to reach 418 tonnes, up from 325 tonnes in 2023, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Department of Statistics (DoS). DoS annual honey production survey for 2024 also reported a 'sharp' increase in pollen production, which surged by 80.6 per cent to 7,624 kilogrammes, compared with the previous year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The results also indicated a 5.9 per cent decrease in the production of bee packages last year compared with 2023, while the production of queen bees increased by 84 per cent in 2024 compared with the year before. The number of bee colonies increased by 110 per cent compared with 2023, reaching 84,442 colonies in 2024, compared with 40,217 colonies in 2023, according to DoS. The average honey yield per colony was 4.9 kilogrammes in 2024, compared with 8 kilogrammes in 2023, representing a decrease of 39 per cent. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
