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Omar Al-Abdallat at the Joy Awards Festival

By a kind invitation from the General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia and its Chairman, Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, Jordanian voice and artist Omar Al-Abdallat will perform this evening at the Joy Awards Festival, the region’s premier entertainment and artistic event, held as part of Riyadh Season. The invitation highlights the esteemed artistic status of Omar Al-Abdallat and his influential presence in the Arab artistic scene.

9 h ago | Music

Jordan Reaches 5.55 Million Facebook Users by End of 2025

The number of Facebook users in Jordan reached 5.55 million by the end of 2025, according to data published in Meta’s advertising resources.

Jan 15,2026 | Technology
 
 
Opinion & Analysis

By Zaidoon Alhadid

Fire Test for Iran’s Alliance in the Recent Strikes

The question is no longer whether Iran supports Hezbollah, but rather how far it is willing to bear the cost of that support in a regional moment where events on the ground are accelerating. The recent Israeli airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, accompanied by direct civilian evacuation warnings, are not merely a temporary military escalation. They clearly expose the fragility of the balance that has governed the relationship between Tehran and Hezbollah for years.

Jan 07,2026| Analysis

By Dr . Abbas Haddadin

A Primitive Plant Preserved in Jordanian Amber

The picture shows plant remains preserved within Jordanian amber, dating back approximately 140 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. Scientists describe this specimen as a primitive plant, representing early stages of plant evolution.

Jan 06,2026| Analysis
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Visitors to Al-Maghtas Site Up 25.7% Over 11 Months

Visitors to Al-Maghtas Site Up 25.7% Over 11 Months

The number of visitors to the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ, Al-Maghtas, reached 91,418 during the first 11 months of last year (January–November), including 79,565 foreigners and 11,853 Jordanians, marking a 25.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism reviewed by Al Mamlaka.

Jan 14,2026 | Around Jordan
An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago

An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago

An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago (Early Cretaceous). The exceptional preservational properties of amber have maintained fine morphological and anatomical details, allowing precise observation of larval structures.

Jan 13,2026 | Around Jordan

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