A recent report from Deir Alla tells how Jordanians from the Gharaghir clan who have visual impairments are pursuing education, skilled work, technology, and greater independence. Their experiences highlight the role of family support and opportunity.
Jordanian fisherman Marwan Shriem helped researchers confirm the first recorded pelagic stingray in the Red Sea. His photographs and videos from the Gulf of Aqaba supported the scientific identification.
Jordanian authorities contained a limited ammonia gas leak at Aqaba Industrial Complex on September 14, 2026. Officials reported 14 injuries, mostly minor or moderate, and said air tests found no pollution.
A Nile crocodile was transported from Jordan to Sudan and returned to Dinder Reserve. The operation involved Sudanese and Jordanian partners and animal-protection organizations.
The UAE said that it intercepted a drone approaching from Iran over its territorial waters on August 31, 2026. Jordan expressed solidarity with the UAE, while Qatar called for military actions to stop and for dialogue to resume.
Pieces of a Dream, a previously unreleased album by the Jordanian band Nechazz, is receiving its first official release on August 14, 2026. Recorded in Amman in 1988 and 1989, it preserves a little-known blend of soul, jazz, and pop.
A Jordanian search-and-rescue team found and rescued a three-year-old child alive in Venezuela six days after twin earthquakes. Rescuers used thermal imaging, gave the child first aid, and took him to hospital.
Jordan’s Water Authority launched 34 digital services covering private wells, laboratories, drilling, and treated-water requests. The initiative allows residents, businesses, and public institutions to complete transactions online.
Families enjoyed folk performances, children’s activities, handicrafts, and local food during the sixth evening of the Amman Summer Festival. The festival market also offered a way to support Jordanian artisans and local businesses.
