Today 7 July has been announced as a day of suspension of work in celebration of the Islamic New Year; the measure will apply to the public sector, with the exception for those institutions whose nature of work requires continuous operation

The Petra National Trust signed a Memorandum with the Saudi Royal Commission for AlUla celebrating the distinct Nabatean heritage; the agreement is considered a milestone in global efforts to encourage appreciation and preservation of shared human history

The Kingdom's national agricultural exports have increased to JD0,5 billion, or €650 million, by the end of May, showing an increase of 25,3% compared to the same period last year

68 burial permits, at the request of their families, have been granted to Jordanian pilgrims to be buried in Mecca, thus facilitating concerned Saudi authorities that have begun the procedures for burying pilgrims who died in the country

Tomorrow 11 June, Jordan will host, together with Egypt and the UN, an emergency international conference to boost the urgent humanitarian response for Gaza