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Roya News
24-05-2025
- Roya News
No arrests made after Jordanian flags removed in Amman
A security source told Roya News that no arrests have been made in connection with a recent incident involving the removal of Jordanian flags at Abdali Boulevard in the capital, Amman. The incident, which sparked public outrage, was widely circulated on social media through a video showing two individuals removing several flags and throwing them on the ground. The event coincided with Jordan's 79th Independence Day celebrations and was perceived by many as offensive and disrespectful to national symbols. In the footage, the individuals can be seen taking down the flags from their stands and discarding them on the pavement, prompting calls for accountability and action. The security source clarified that, contrary to circulating rumors, no one has been detained regarding the incident.
Roya News
09-05-2025
- Roya News
Jordanian man swept away by tsunami in Bali
Hussam Al-Bakkar, a young engineer in his twenties, has gone missing after being swept away by tsunami waves that hit Bali Island, Indonesia, a few days ago, while he was on a trip with his friends. The Mayor of Na'our, Mazid Al-Masaafa, told "Roya News" that Al-Bakkar, who is from the Na'our district, was on a trip to Bali with several friends when a sudden tsunami struck, sweeping him into the sea. Al-Masaafa confirmed that the Jordanian embassy in Indonesia is in contact with local authorities and coordinating efforts to find Al-Bakkar. Search efforts are ongoing. As of now, Indonesian authorities have not issued any official statement regarding the young man's fate.
Roya News
01-05-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Income Tax Department urges late filers to avoid penalties
Jordan's Income and Sales Tax Department is urging individuals and businesses who missed the April 30, 2025 deadline for submitting their 2024 income tax returns to act quickly and avoid mounting financial penalties. Director General Hussam Abu Ali thanked taxpayers who filed on time, commending their cooperation and timely electronic submission. He also praised media outlets for their role in raising awareness and encouraging compliance. For those who missed the deadline, the department warns of fines ranging from JOD 100 to JOD 500, with an additional penalty of 0.4 percent weekly for further delays, according to tax advisor Mousa Tarawneh in a statement to Roya News. The department had intensified awareness campaigns leading up to the deadline, emphasizing the importance of tax compliance in boosting public revenues and funding national development projects. Tarawneh stressed the need for accurate filings and timely payments, urging citizens to fulfill what he described as both a legal obligation and a national duty. Tax filing is mandatory for anyone with business activities, and for employees in the public or private sectors whose annual income exceeds JOD 9,000 for individuals or JOD 18,000 for married persons or dependents. All companies are also required to file. However, authorities are facing growing challenges with Jordan's expanding informal economy—unregistered or untaxed businesses, especially active through social media. These include sales of food, clothing, and consulting services conducted without official registration or tax contributions. Tarawneh noted that recent tax reforms have focused on addressing tax evasion within the shadow economy. He stressed that no personal tax deductions will be accepted unless backed by invoices issued through the national billing system. This unregulated growth undermines fair competition, causes major revenue losses, and makes enforcement difficult due to the digital and informal nature of these businesses. Reaffirming the importance of filing, Tarawneh highlighted government efforts to simplify procedures and offer flexibility, such as deferred payment options. Tax revenues, which account for about 26 percent of Jordan's GDP, are crucial for infrastructure, education, health, and debt repayment.
Al Bawaba
28-04-2025
- Al Bawaba
What caused Europe's massive power outage?
ALBAWABA - Europe was just hit with a massive power outage that targeted countries such as Spain, France, Portugal, and Andorra. The recent incident caused chaos across the continent, disrupting transportation commutes such as metro stations and airports, and causing an outage for mobile services. According to Roya News, citing several reports, the disruption is being linked to the European electric grid, but investigations into the matter are still ongoing. Additionally, several other reports have linked a fire that recently erupted in France's Alaric Mountain with claims that it reportedly damaged a high-voltage transmission line. A fire in the south-west of France, on the Alaric mountain, which damaged a high-voltage power line between Perpignan and eastern Narbonne, has also been identified as a possible cause, Portugal's national electric company REN said. — Cyril Cador (@CyrilCador1) April 28, 2025 On the contrary, many social media users took to platforms such as Musk's X (formerly Twitter) to speculate and debate . Several users swarmed the comment sections, claiming it might've been a cyberattack with Russian hackers being the main suspects. It's important to note that these claims are baseless. The power outage left millions without power and disrupted many daily activities, such as daily commuting, mobile services, and travelling abroad via airplanes, due to systems shutting down. While power is gradually being restored in some areas, widespread disruptions and uncertainty persist. Footage of the incident swarmed several social media platforms as individuals shared dimmed metro stations and shut-down traffic lights that caused chaos across Spain's streets.
Economic Times
24-04-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
A prince trapped in time: This Saudi royal has not opened his eyes in the past 20 years
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the 'Sleeping Prince,' marked his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025, while remaining in a coma for the past 20 years. He has been on life support since a 2005 car accident left him with a severe brain injury. Despite medical advice to end life support, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, refused, citing faith in divine will. The prince is the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdulaziz, and continues to receive care at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Family's Enduring Faith Royal Ties and Legacy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince,' turned 36 on April 18, 2025. Despite the passing of years, his world remains frozen in time. Since 2005, he has been in a coma, the result of a severe brain injury sustained during a car crash in London while he was attending military college. For two decades, the prince has remained unconscious, cared for by a dedicated medical team at King Abdulaziz Medical City in condition has remained largely unchanged, according to Roya News. 'The prince remains on life support, relying on mechanical ventilation and a feeding tube. The last documented movements occurred in 2019, when he reportedly showed signs of limited awareness through small gestures, such as lifting a finger or slightly moving his head—though these moments did not indicate a return to full consciousness.'Doctors initially recommended removing life support after the accident. However, Prince Al-Waleed's father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, firmly rejected this course. He expressed his conviction, saying, 'If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now.' His refusal was rooted in faith and an enduring hope that his son might one day regain prince's mother, Princess Reema bint Talal, has also spoken of sensing her son's presence, maintaining a belief in the vitality of his spirit. Over the years, while there have been no significant changes in his condition, the family's commitment has never faltered. No official statement was released this year, but social media saw renewed attention, with many sharing prayers and photos of Prince Al-Waleed with loved Al-Waleed is a member of the powerful Saudi royal family but is not directly in line to the throne. His grandfather, Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was one of the many sons of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. This makes Prince Al-Waleed a great-grandson of King Abdulaziz. The current monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is also a son of the founding king, making him Prince Al-Waleed's uncle, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, is a well-known billionaire and international investor, further highlighting the prominence of the family within the Kingdom and year on his birthday, there is a wave of online engagement, with messages of support and remembrance. The prince's story continues to stir emotions both in Saudi Arabia and internationally, as it underscores the fragility of life, even in royal the passage of 20 years, the Saudi royal family—especially his parents—have never abandoned hope.
