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Jordan News
20-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
2.59 Million E-Wallet Users in Jordan and 158% Growth in Transactions - Jordan News
Jordan's digital payments market is witnessing remarkable growth, reflecting a gradual shift towards a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy. According to Visa's data, the number of e-wallet users in the Kingdom reached approximately 2.59 million by the end of 2024, representing a significant portion of the country's population of about 11.5 million. اضافة اعلان These figures highlight the increasing adoption of financial technology as a key tool in the daily lives of both citizens and residents, according to Mario Makary, Vice President and Levant Area Manager at Visa, in an interview with Al-Ghad. Transactions through digital wallets recorded a record growth of 158% during the same year, the highest growth rate among all mobile payment services in Jordan. This surge reflects the accelerated shift in consumer behavior toward cashless payment solutions, particularly with the availability of secure, fast, and user-friendly services. This growth is also supported by the widespread use of mobile phones, which reached a penetration rate of 82.3% of the population at the beginning of 2025. This makes the Kingdom a fertile environment for the adoption of smart wallets such as Google Wallet, which has been expanding through strategic partnerships between global companies like Visa and Google, and official entities such as the Central Bank of Jordan. These developments align with the National E-Payments Strategy, which is part of the Jordanian government's plan to achieve comprehensive digital transformation, drive financial inclusion, and reduce reliance on cash. The Economic Modernization Program (2023–2025) aims to create an enabling digital environment that supports innovation in the fintech sector and attracts both local and international investments. In addition, regulatory authorities are working to strengthen trust in digital payments through legal and regulatory frameworks, such as the Digital Assets Transactions Regulation Law. This enhances Jordan's ability to keep pace with global financial advancements and provides a safe environment for the expansion of e-wallet services within the Kingdom.
Jordan News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordan Allows Iraqis to Enter Its Territory Without a Prior Visa - Jordan News
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Abdulkarim Abu Dalou, confirmed that the ministry has allowed Iraqis to enter the Kingdom via Queen Alia International Airport without the need to obtain a prior visa. اضافة اعلان Abu Dalou explained to "Al-Ghad" newspaper on Wednesday that the decision aims to facilitate the passage of Iraqi citizens through Jordan, especially given the closure of Iraqi airspace to flights due to recent developments in the region. He added that the entry visa will be granted directly at the airport after a brief interview with the relevant authorities, upon payment of the prescribed fees, with emphasis on obtaining guarantees from travelers to leave the country until conditions return to normal and air traffic resumes in Iraq. He indicated that this procedure is a temporary exception and is part of the facilitation measures the Kingdom offers to its Iraqi brothers in these exceptional circumstances.
Jordan News
17-06-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Prime Minister Orders Upgrade of Umm Al-Quttain Health Center in Naour - Jordan News
Prime Minister Orders Upgrade of Umm Al-Quttain Health Center in Naour Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan began a field tour in Naour District on Tuesday, starting with a visit to Dar Al-Ghitha Company, a successful national investment that contributes to creating job opportunities for Jordanians. اضافة اعلان The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's support for increasing the company's exports to new international markets. During the tour, Hassan inspected the Umm Al-Quttain Primary Health Center and directed authorities to upgrade the facility, especially in light of the lack of a permanent physician and the need to improve its infrastructure, as the center currently operates out of a rented residential house. He also visited Hasban Youth Club, where he instructed that the club's football field be equipped with solar-powered lighting. Additionally, he ordered the renovation of the club's building and the completion of its multipurpose hall. — (Al-Ghad)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
50-year-old man tried training a lion at home– What happened next will shock you
In a shocking incident from Iraq's Kufa city, a man known for keeping wild animals in his backyard was killed by a lion he had recently purchased. The lion turned on him during what seemed like a routine interaction, leaving him fatally injured within minutes. The man had been keeping lions and other exotic animals for years, and had just brought this particular lion home a few days before the incident. The 50-year-old man was reportedly approaching the lion's cage when the animal suddenly attacked. He was bitten on his neck and chest, and sustained severe injuries before he could be rescued, according to Al-Ghad newspaper, as quoted by Metro. Sources familiar with the matter said the lion had been recently brought in, and the man was believed to be trying to train it. The attack was so brutal that by the time help arrived, it was already too late. A neighbour who heard the man's screams rushed to the spot with a Kalashnikov rifle and fired multiple rounds at the lion, according to the Shafaq News Agency, as quoted by Metro. The man's body was later shifted to a hospital in Najaf for further formalities. Local police confirmed that the lion was put down by the authorities as it refused to move away from the remains, according to the Rudaw news network. This disturbing case has once again brought attention to Iraq's ongoing problem with the private keeping and illegal trade of wild animals. Despite repeated concerns raised by activists, wild species like lions continue to be sold and kept in residential areas without proper regulation.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Iraqi man killed and devoured by pet lion he tried to tame just days after buying it
A 50-year-old man, Aqil Fakhr al-Din, was mauled and partially devoured by his pet lion in Kufa, Iraq, just days after purchasing the animal, according to a report from Al-Ghad newspaper, as quoted by Metro. The incident took place last Thursday when al-Din, who had a history of keeping wild animals, was fatally attacked in his garden. (Also read: Escaped lion enters house, mauls 14-year-old girl to death in Kenya) Al-Din had recently acquired the lion with plans to tame it, housing it in a cage alongside other exotic animals on his property. However, the situation turned tragic when the lion suddenly lashed out. A source told Al-Ghad that the predator lunged at al-Din as he approached the enclosure, biting him in the neck and chest. As per the outlet, the neighbour, hearing al-Din's screams, rushed to his aid, grabbing a Kalashnikov rifle to try to save him. After firing seven shots, the neighbour managed to kill the lion, as confirmed by the Shafaq News Agency. Footage shared on social media shows the lion's lifeless body lying in a pool of blood on the grass, with cages visible in the background of the garden. Emergency services arrived at the scene, and al-Din's body was transported to Al-Sadr Medical City Hospital in Najaf. Police have since launched an investigation into the incident. The authorities revealed to Rudaw news network that the lion was put down after refusing to leave the remains of its owner. (Also read: 44-year-old zookeeper enters lion's den to 'impress girlfriend', accidentally films his own death) The death of Al-Din follows a similar event in Kenya, where a 14-year-old girl was killed by a lion. The lion, believed to have escaped from Nairobi National Park, entered a residential compound on the outskirts of the city and attacked the girl, dragging her away. A friend of the victim raised the alarm, and Kenya Wildlife Service rangers later found the girl's body with severe injuries.
