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21 hours ago
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Zarqa Hospital: Two children in good condition after drone crashes in Azraq
Ammon News - The director of Zarqa Governmental Hospital confirmed that the condition of the children injured by a foreign object falling in Azraq is good. The cases are currently under evaluation, he added. The governor of Zarqa previously stated that two girls were injured by a foreign object falling in Azraq and that their general condition was good. A 12-year-old girl was injured Thursday when a drone crashed in the Azraq district, according to the Public Security Directorate (PSD). The child received medical treatment following the incident, which also caused significant damage to three homes and two vehicles. Authorities quickly responded to the scene and have launched an investigation into the crash. In a separate event, the PSD also reported that a suspicious object fell onto the roof of a school in Mafraq Governorate. There were no injuries or fire, and no students were present at the time. Administrative staff safely evacuated the building after hearing the impact.
Ammon
21 hours ago
- Business
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Citizen satisfaction with gov't services reaches 95.5%
Ammon News - Citizens' satisfaction with the ease of completing transactions at government service centers reached 95.5 percent during the first quarter of 2025, according to a comprehensive survey conducted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship to measure performance indicators and service quality. In a statement issued Thursday, Secretary-General of the Ministry, Samira Zoubi, highlighted that the results demonstrate significant progress in government service delivery and reflect a positive shift in the citizen experience. She emphasized that the Ministry remains committed to placing citizens at the center of its development efforts, working to ensure efficient, accessible, and user-friendly services that meet public expectations. Additional indicators from the survey showed similarly high levels of satisfaction. The overall satisfaction index for service quality reached 91.7 percent, while the net recommendation score a measure of citizens' willingness to recommend the services to others stood at 85.6 percent. Zoubi noted that these improvements reflect the success of the Ministry's collaborative strategy with government institutions aimed at building trust in public services. She stressed that citizen feedback remains a key driver in efforts to develop and enhance service quality on a continuous basis. The survey, which covered users across all governorates, forms part of the Ministry's broader strategy to support digital transformation and improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of government services. Petra
Ammon
21 hours ago
- Business
- Ammon
ASE index edges down 0.05% to close at 2,646 points
Ammon News - The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) closed Thursday's trading session with a slight decline of 0.05 percent, ending at 2,646 points. Trading activity included approximately 1.9 million shares, with a total value of JOD 3.8 million executed through 2,120 transactions. Of the companies whose shares were traded, 27 recorded gains, 25 declined, and 30 remained unchanged. Petra
Ammon
a day ago
- Health
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Civil Defense responds to 1,578 incidents nationwide in 24 hours
Ammon News - The Civil Defense Directorate (CDD) reported handling 1,578 incidents across Jordan in the past 24 hours, including 1,384 medical emergencies, 98 rescue operations, and 96 firefighting cases. According to the CDD, average response times were recorded at 7 minutes and 34 seconds for emergency cases, 7 minutes and 33 seconds for rescue incidents, and 7 minutes and 37 seconds for firefighting efforts.
Ammon
a day ago
- Politics
- Ammon
King delivers address at European Parliament
Ammon News - His Majesty King Abdullah II delivered an address at the European Parliament's headquarters in Strasbourg, France on Tuesday. In the address, His Majesty noted that with Israel expanding its offensive to include Iran, it is now impossible to know where the boundaries of this battle will end, threatening people everywhere. The King said that what is happening in Gaza is contrary to international law, moral standards and shared values, especially as violations continue in the West Bank, and the situation is worsening by the day. His Majesty noted that Palestinians deserve the rights to freedom and sovereignty, and to establish their own independent state. The King said the world is experiencing wave after wave of turmoil, becoming 'untethered—like it has lost its moral gravity', noting that these junctures of history are critical moments that require the world to cling to its values and not abandon them. His Majesty added that true security lies not in the power of armies, but in the power of shared values, and peace imposed by force or fear will never last. The King touched on the founding of the European Union, when Europe's choices helped shape a more stable, principled world, highlighting that Jordan's firm belief in the shared values of the three monotheistic religions is rooted in its history and heritage, which drives the Kingdom's national principles of tolerance and mutual respect. His Majesty added that these values are at the heart of the Hashemite Custodianship of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, whose historical and multi-religious identity Jordan has vowed to protect from any attack. To read the full speech here.
