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Jordan Times
16-04-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
RHDC marks Flag Day with rare 1922 document detailing Flag Decree
The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) publishes a document contains an official decree on the design of the Jordanian flag (Photo courtesy of RHDC) AMMAN — In celebration of Jordan Flag Day on April 16, the Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) has highlighted a notable historical document preserved in its archives: Issue No. 568 of Al Qibla newspaper, published on March 13, 1922. In a statement issued Tuesday, the RHDC said that the document contains an official decree on the design of the Jordanian flag. According to the decree, Prince Abdullah I ordered a reconfiguration of the flag's colours, placing white in the centre, green in place of white, while keeping black in its original position. The centre noted that the colours and symbolism of the flag are derived from the banner of the Great Arab Revolt, reflecting the historical and national significance behind its design. Page 2
Jordan Times
02-03-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Historical document reveals orders on 'Royal' designation for military brigades
The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) on Friday unveiles a historical document dated March 1, 1956, which outlines official orders issued by then-Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Radi Annab (Photo courtesy of RHDC) AMMAN — The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) on Friday unveiled a historical document dated March 1, 1956, which outlines official orders issued by then-Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Radi Annab. The orders were issued in response to Royal directives regarding the designation of certain army brigades with the title "Royal." In a statement released, the centre explained that the document details the renaming of military brigades to include the royal title, a move that reflects Jordan's national sovereignty and strengthens the country's military identity. The document also includes regulations on the leave policies for Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) personnel travelling abroad.
