The Ministry of Social Development has announced the launch of the first edition of the Creativity and Excellence Award for Persons with Disabilities, in cooperation with the Executive Office of the Council of Labour and Social Affairs Ministers of the GCC countries. The award aims to recognise outstanding achievements by persons with disabilities and encourage efforts to further empower them, while promoting societal awareness and greater inclusion. The award will be held every two years, with the winners announced during the Gulf Theatre Festival for People with Disabilities. Members of the Executive Office, representing every GCC state, will select winners based on specific criteria. Source: Bahrain 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…