Amman Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh held a meeting on Thursday with Bahrain's Ambassador to Amman, Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to explore ways to deepen cooperation and joint efforts between Jordan and Bahrain. During the meeting, Shawarbeh highlighted the strong historical ties and collaboration between the two nations, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening these relations to benefit both countries and their citizens. Sheikh Khalifa expressed appreciation for the advanced development of Amman and praised the Greater Amman Municipality's efforts in enhancing municipal services. He reiterated Bahrain's commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors, aiming to foster even closer ties with Jordan. Source: Jordan News Agency
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…