Amman: The Cabinet has announced that Sunday, May 25, will be observed as an official public holiday in celebration of the kingdom's 79th Independence Day. In a directive issued on Sunday, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan ordered the suspension of work across all ministries, public institutions, government departments, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and state-owned enterprises. According to Jordan News Agency, the announcement noted that institutions whose operations require continued service will be exempt from the holiday.
Heavy Showers Anticipated in Jordan as Cooler Weather Arrives
November 4, 2026
Amman:A cool and humid air mass from the eastern Mediterranean is predicted to bring widespread showers to northern and central Jordan on Friday, potentially resulting in heavy rainfall in some areas, as reported by the Jordan Meteorological Departmen…