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Dietary Fats: Which Harm Your Liver? And How to Protect It?

The liver plays a vital role in regulating sugar, fats, and proteins in the body, and diet directly impacts its health.

Mar 03,2026 | Good Food

Vegetarians Less Likely to Develop 5 Types of Cancer

A new scientific study has revealed that vegetarians have a lower risk of developing five specific types of cancer.

Mar 03,2026 | Health
 
 
Opinion & Analysis

By Zaidoon Alhadid

The Land Registry as the New Tool of Annexation… Seizing Land with a Stamp, Not a Tank

What is unfolding in the West Bank today is not a routine administrative decision, but a pivotal moment in which the battle is shifting from hilltops to registries, from bulldozers to official seals. Israel is not declaring explicit annexation in order to avoid immediate political costs; instead, it is constructing de facto sovereignty clause by clause, plot by plot—by registering what it calls “state land.” In doing so, occupation is transformed from a contestable reality into a documented fact in the land registry, and from a political dispute into a legal equation that is far more difficult to reverse.

Feb 18,2026| Analysis

By Ahmad M. Awad

Jobs, skills and AI Assessing the IMF and World Bank Visions for the Future of Labor Markets

Over the past few weeks, both the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, and the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, published important articles diagnosing the state of labor markets, the future of jobs, and the challenges they face.

Feb 16,2026| Analysis
Yalla Jordan
Al-Mihras Olive Trees in Ajloun: An Agricultural Legacy Enhancing Ecotourism and Local Development

Al-Mihras Olive Trees in Ajloun: An Agricultural Legacy Enhancing Ecotourism and Local Development

In the heart of the lush green landscapes of Ajloun Governorate, the "Al-Mihras" olive tree stands tall—a living witness to the region's deep agricultural and heritage roots. It has become a natural landmark attracting visitors and ecotourism enthusiasts from across the Kingdom.

Feb 25,2026 | Around Jordan
ASEZA Strengthens Oversight of Markets and Food Facilities for Ramadan

ASEZA Strengthens Oversight of Markets and Food Facilities for Ramadan

Dr. Sabri Al-Rafou, Director of the General Oversight and Enforcement Directorate at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), confirmed that the directorate has launched a comprehensive oversight plan coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan. The plan aims to bolster food safety systems and protect public health.

Feb 25,2026 | Around Jordan

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