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Ammon
3 days ago
- General
- Ammon
Jordanian firefighters conclude mission of Solidarity in Syria's wildfire
Ammon News - Jordanian firefighting units began their return home on Wednesday after completing a courageous humanitarian mission in Syria, where they assisted in battling widespread wildfires across the coastal province of Latakia. Acting on Royal directives, the Public Security Directorate deployed specialized civil defense teams to support Syria during the severe outbreak of fires. These elite crews were equipped with advanced tools and firefighting machinery, ensuring they could operate effectively under challenging conditions. Upon arrival, Jordanian teams immediately joined Syrian firefighters on the ground, working in close coordination to contain the flames and protect affected communities.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordanian Firefighters Conclude Mission of Solidarity in Syria's Wildfire Crisis - Jordan News
Jordanian firefighting units began their return home on Wednesday after completing a courageous humanitarian mission in Syria, where they assisted in battling widespread wildfires across the coastal province of Latakia. اضافة اعلان Acting on Royal directives, the Public Security Directorate deployed specialized civil defense teams to support Syria during the severe outbreak of fires. These elite crews were equipped with advanced tools and firefighting machinery, ensuring they could operate effectively under challenging conditions. Upon arrival, Jordanian teams immediately joined Syrian firefighters on the ground, working in close coordination to contain the flames and protect affected communities. This effort stood as a strong gesture of human and regional solidarity, underscoring Jordan's steadfast commitment to aiding neighboring countries in times of crisis. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness, and resilience of Jordan's civil defense forces in managing emergency situations.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Over 29,000 electricity theft cases detected in 2024 — EMRC
AMMAN — Authorities uncovered 29,636 cases of electricity theft across the Kingdom in 2024, according to the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission's (EMRC) annual report. The violations were identified during 174,481 joint inspections carried out by the EMRC, electricity distribution companies, and the Public Security Directorate, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The report also highlighted a major surge in smart meter installations, with 918,449 units deployed in 2024, a 161 per cent increase compared with 352,264 units in 2023. By the end of the year, about 1.68 million smart meters had been installed, covering 69.3 per cent of Jordan's 2.42 million electricity subscribers. Complete coverage was achieved in Tafileh, Salt, Madaba, and Ajloun. Renewable energy systems continued to grow under national sustainability efforts. The number of systems connected to the grid under the net metering scheme rose to 81,146, with a total capacity of 853 megawatts (MW). Another 656 systems operating under the wheeling scheme added 315 MW. EMRC also issued three new licenses for renewable electricity generation, with a combined capacity of 8.69 MW. Supporting the Kingdom's transition to green mobility, the number of public electric vehicle charging stations reached 110, with 65 new licenses issued in 2024. In terms of energy mix, conventional sources accounted for 58 per cent of electricity generation in 2024, followed by renewables at 27 per cent, oil shale at 14 per cent, and imported electricity from Egypt at 1 per cent. Despite growth in the renewable energy sector, the number of individuals licensed for installation and maintenance fell to 132, down from 238 in 2023. The report also detailed national consumption of oil derivatives, which totalled 3.645 billion litres, including 1.588 billion litres of 90-octane gasoline, 14 million litres of 95-octane, 1.805 billion litres of diesel, and 103 million litres of kerosene. Jordan currently operates 708 fuel stations, with 19 new licenses issued and 12 renewed in 2024. The Kingdom inaugurated its first compressed natural gas station in Al Risheh to support industrial energy use and efficiency. EMRC also launched a campaign to monitor fuel quality, with a focus on preventing the illegal blending of kerosene with diesel. A total of 862 inspections were conducted at fuel and gas facilities. The commission also issued 1,927 mineral export licenses, 3,000 import licenses, four mining rights, 178 quarry licenses, eight exploration permits, and 40 explosives expert licenses. Radiation and nuclear safety efforts remained robust. The commission issued 2,098 licenses and permits related to radiation, while 289 radiation devices and 621 radioactive materials were imported. Nine devices were exported, and 153 materials were re-exported. Radiation exposure levels for workers remained within legal limits, according to 682 monitoring reports and 6,796 assessments. The Kingdom also operated 109 fixed radiation monitoring devices at its border crossings, conducting more than 1.86 million radiation scans throughout the year.
Arab News
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Jordan, EU sign security pact to tackle serious crime, terrorism
AMMAN: Jordan and the EU have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering efforts to combat organized crime and terrorism across borders, the Jordan News Agency reported. The working arrangements were signed between Jordan's Public Security Directorate and the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, or Europol, on Thursday. The agreement establishes a legal framework to support joint action in fighting serious and organized crime, as well as terrorism, by facilitating cooperation and the exchange of non-personal information between Europol and Jordanian law enforcement agencies. According to a statement from the PSD, the agreement will allow both parties to coordinate on a range of issues, including migrant smuggling, drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapons smuggling. Under the deal, Jordan and the EU will share specialized expertise, overall situation reports, and the results of strategic analyzes. The agreement also enables participation in joint training initiatives, and includes provisions for advice and support in individual criminal investigations. To streamline collaboration, the PSD will appoint a national contact point responsible for liaising with Europol and coordinating efforts between Jordanian agencies and their European counterparts. The arrangements also allow for the potential appointment of a Europol liaison officer to be stationed in Jordan, joining a global network of law enforcement representatives from more than 50 countries. With the agreement in force, the EU and Jordan are expected to significantly strengthen their cooperation in addressing pressing regional and international security challenges. The arrangements represent 'a pivotal step' in joint efforts to address the security threats affecting the EU, its member states, and Jordan, said Catherine De Bolle, executive director of Europol. She said the partnership 'embodies mutual trust and understanding in the law enforcement area,' paving the way for closer cooperation to achieve security within the EU and across the Middle East.
Jordan News
10-07-2025
- Jordan News
Firearm Pledge Document and WhatsApp Reporting Number for Violators - Jordan News
The Public Security Directorate has designated the number 0797911911 on WhatsApp to receive reports, photos, and videos related to violations such as celebratory gunfire, unauthorized motorcades, and throwing objects from vehicles. اضافة اعلان Major Engineer Bilal Al-Sarhan, Head of the Command and Control Division at the Public Security Directorate, stated that this initiative comes in response to the dangers posed by celebratory gunfire, which threatens the lives and safety of citizens during joyous occasions. He stressed that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality, and no names or personal details will be disclosed. The Ministry of Interior has also urged citizens to visit the platform for the electronic firearm pledge document and sign it via the following link: as part of the campaign 'Don't Kill Me with Your Celebration.'
