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Independence Day Diplomacy: Arab Parliament President Mohamed Al Yamahi sent Jordan warm congratulations for its 80th Independence Day, praising King Abdullah II’s role in Arab solidarity and support for the Palestinian cause. Bilateral Deals: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Jordan and Venezuela are moving to expand cooperation after signing four agreements, with more planned on double taxation, investment protection and visa exemptions. Anti-Corruption: Jordan’s Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission referred 15 Finance Ministry employees to the Public Prosecutor over an alleged JD417,000 embezzlement scheme involving forged documents and duplicate invoices. Public Safety & Daily Life: Missing Jordanian citizen Odai returned from Syria after embassy follow-up; meanwhile, Amman’s Eid al-Adha traffic plan will deploy 1,254 officers and 485 vehicles across busy areas. Tourism Snapshot: Tourism sector jobs total 59,664 (March 2026), with men making up 85.5% of the workforce. Regional Humanitarian Link: Japan pledged about $250,000 via UNICEF to keep safe water and sanitation running for Syrian refugees in Za’atari. Aviation Update: Kuwait Airways plans a major summer jump to about 728 weekly flights in June, up from roughly 420.

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Diplomatic contacts between Doha and Amman to support de-escalation and contain regional tensions

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Sisi greets Jordanian king, Georgian president on Independence Day anniversary

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Jordanian fintech firms join trade mission to Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam

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Prime minister, Jordanian deputy PM discuss coordinating efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation


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