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Jordan News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordan's Interior Minister Checks on Firefighting Efforts in Syria - Jordan News
Jordan's Interior Minister Checks on Firefighting Efforts in Syria Jordanian Minister of Interior, Mazen Al-Faraya, held a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Minister of Interior Anas Khattab, during which he inquired about the firefighting efforts in Syria's Latakia Governorate, the outcomes of those efforts, the impact of the fires, and the extent of the resulting damage. اضافة اعلان For his part, the Syrian Interior Minister expressed appreciation for Jordan's support and solidarity with the Syrian people during this crisis, commending the role of the Jordanian Civil Defense and its personnel for their effective and efficient assistance in extinguishing the fires. In a related development, Minister Al-Faraya extended an invitation to his Syrian counterpart to visit the Kingdom later this month. – (Petra News Agency)
Ammon
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Interior Minister reassured on firefighting operations in Syria
Ammon News - Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya held a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khattab, during which he was reassured about the firefighting operations that broke out in Latakia Governorate, their results, the consequences of these fires, and the nature of the resulting damage. For his part, the Syrian Minister of Interior praised Jordan's support for Syrians during this crisis, as well as the role played by Jordanian civil defense agencies and their personnel in helping to extinguish these fires effectively and efficiently. In a related context, Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya invited his Syrian counterpart to visit the Kingdom this month.
Jordan News
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Faraya Announces New Measures to Regulate Online Booking and Ease Congestion at King Hussein Bridge - Jordan News
Faraya Announces New Measures to Regulate Online Booking and Ease Congestion at King Hussein Bridge Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya chaired a meeting Sunday morning at the King Hussein Bridge with bridge officials and the CEO of JETT Bus Company to address complaints surrounding the electronic booking system for travelers crossing the bridge. Issues included the inability to book for several days, long wait times, and exploitation of travelers, leading to congestion and service delays. اضافة اعلان Minister Faraya stressed the importance of addressing all complaints and observations in a way that upholds the bridge's role as a humanitarian crossing that facilitates the movement of citizens and Palestinians based on humanitarian priorities. After listening to briefings from bridge officials and the CEO of JETT, the minister confirmed that one major issue stems from travelers arriving significantly earlier than their scheduled departure times, creating overcrowding. He also noted attempts by parties affected by the new platform to undermine its credibility. Another key problem identified was the ability of individuals to purchase multiple tickets through the online system without restrictions, allowing them to resell tickets at inflated prices. Many travelers were found to be buying tickets through third parties instead of directly through the official platform, exposing them to exploitation. The meeting also highlighted the issue of individuals frequently using the bridge for commercial or personal gain rather than for essential travel, thereby adding to congestion and affecting the efficiency of procedures. This is particularly critical given the limited daily capacity agreed upon with the other side of the border. To address these challenges, Minister Faraya directed the implementation of several measures, including: Restricting individuals to a limited number of electronic tickets. Requiring tickets to be issued in the traveler's own name with secure, tamper-proof features. Matching the name on the ticket with the name in the passport. Prohibiting entry to the bridge area for individuals without valid travel tickets. He also instructed JETT to digitize the VIP travel service, making it available through the online platform rather than in person, and to upgrade its facilities to improve the travel experience. Minister Faraya urged travelers to arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before their departure time to avoid long wait times and reduce congestion. Additionally, he directed relevant authorities to work with the Ministry of Interior's IT Directorate to monitor and restrict frequent users who may be misusing the bridge for non-essential travel. He also ordered the Governor of Balqa and the West Balqa Police Chief to conduct ongoing security campaigns in the surrounding areas to deter unlawful activity and prevent exploitation of travelers. Coordination with the Shouneh Municipality was also requested to rehabilitate the area around the bridge and establish a dedicated parking lot to replace the current practice of roadside parking. The minister toured the bridge facilities, listened directly to travelers' concerns, and emphasized the need to respond promptly to complaints to ensure high-quality service. JETT had previously announced the launch of an online-only booking service for King Hussein Bridge travelers starting in June, developed in coordination with the Ministry of Interior. The digital platform has contributed to procedural improvements across the board.
Khaberni
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaberni
Al-Faraya explains the reasons for the delay of travelers across the King Hussein Bridge
Khaberni -The Minister of Interior, Mazen Al-Faraya, chaired a meeting this morning, Sunday, at the King Hussein Bridge, attended by bridge officials and the CEO of JET for passenger transportation, to discuss the issues and complaints related to the electronic booking service for travelers across the bridge and the inability to book for several days. This situation exposes travelers to exploitation and relatively long waiting times, causing congestion and pressure in providing services. The minister emphasized to all officials and the CEO of JET the necessity of receiving all observations and complaints, studying them, and finding appropriate solutions to address them, in a manner that reflects the main idea of the bridge, considering it a humanitarian passage aimed at facilitating the crossing of citizens and Palestinian brethren in both directions, and according to humanitarian priorities and the purpose of using the bridge. In this context, Minister Al-Faraya reviewed the reality of these observations and complaints and listened to a briefing from the bridge officials and the CEO of JET, where it was indicated that the main problem is due to travelers arriving at the King Hussein Bridge early, before the travel time, causing overcrowding and long waiting times until departure. Additionally, there are individuals affected by activating the platform, trying to create confusion about its effectiveness. On the other hand, there is a problem in the nature of the electronic booking service for travelers, which allows one person to buy several tickets without a specified limit, and the traveler himself does not enter the platform to purchase his ticket or his family's, but buys them from others, exposing him to exploitation, resulting in tickets being sold at high illegal prices. Moreover, it was noted that there are groups of people who frequently use the bridge for profit-oriented and various other purposes, which are not closely linked to the primary priorities of using the bridge, increasing congestion and delaying the movement of travelers and affecting the smoothness of procedures, due to the limited daily number of bridge users according to the arrangements with the other party. In addressing these issues and complaints, the Minister of Interior directed the officials at the bridge and JET for passenger transportation to implement a series of measures and instructions, such as not allowing one person to purchase only a limited number of electronic tickets, specifying the name of the ticket user and the necessity of issuing the electronic ticket in the name of the traveler himself with high specifications that are not susceptible to forgery, and matching the traveler's name on the ticket with his name recorded in the passport, in coordination between JET and the security forces working at the bridge, and not allowing anyone to enter the bridge area who does not have a travel ticket. Minister Al-Faraya also requested JET to reorganize the special service for travelers (V.I.P), so that it becomes an electronic service, organized through electronic booking via the platform, instead of personal attendance at the service site, in addition to upgrading the facilities of this service and facilitating its procedures, in accordance with the intended goal. Furthermore, the Minister of Interior urged the traveling brothers to arrive at the bridge half an hour before the departure time and not to come early, to avoid long waiting periods, with the aim of reducing congestion and facilitating the procedures followed until departure. Minister Al-Faraya also emphasized to the concerned authorities the necessity to work, in coordination with the Directorate of Information Technology at the Ministry center, to identify categories of people who frequently use the bridge for special purposes, disrupting the operations and delaying ordinary travelers, and the need to take a series of measures aimed at restricting their illegal use of the bridge. Moreover, Minister Al-Faraya directed the Governor of Balqa and the Director of West Balqa Police to implement sustained security campaigns in the areas surrounding the bridge to control lawbreakers who exploit travelers in an unlawful manner, and to coordinate with the municipality of Shuna Al-Wusta to rehabilitate the area adjacent to the bridge and establish a car park instead of parking on the sides of the roads. The Minister of Interior conducted a field tour of various bridge facilities and reviewed the services provided there, listening directly from travelers about the nature of the challenges and observations related to using the bridge, and he emphasized to the concerned parties the necessity of addressing all observations and complaints and that he will follow up on the measures taken in this context firsthand, to ensure optimal service provision for travelers. It is noted that, last June, JET for passenger transportation announced the launch of travelers' booking service on the King Hussein Bridge through electronic booking only, via a specialized booking platform prepared in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, where digitizing the ticket booking services has contributed to improving procedures in various aspects.
Jordan News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordanian Interior Minister Meets Austrian Counterpart in Vienna - Jordan News
Jordanian Interior Minister Meets Austrian Counterpart in Vienna Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya held talks on Monday in Vienna with his Austrian counterpart, Gerhard Karner, during an official visit to the Republic of Austria. The discussions focused on bilateral relations between Jordan and Austria and explored ways to support the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their home country. اضافة اعلان The talks resulted in strengthened security cooperation and deeper ties between the two ministries, with agreements on areas of joint coordination and collaboration. During the meeting, Al-Faraya highlighted Jordan's significant role in hosting Syrian refugees over the past 14 years, with the number exceeding 1.4 million. He reaffirmed His Majesty King Abdullah II's continuous directives to provide all forms of support to Syrian brothers and sisters. He also outlined the free and comprehensive services Jordan offers to Syrian refugees, particularly in education, healthcare, and social services, which are considered essential in any country that upholds humanitarian values. Al-Faraya reiterated Jordan's support for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees and its ongoing efforts to create favorable conditions for their repatriation. He also expressed Jordan's gratitude to the European Union and Austria for their support of Syrian refugees in the region. The talks also addressed the need to reduce illegal migration, stressing that providing support and bolstering development in countries of origin is an effective approach to limiting such migration. Al-Faraya emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking and highlighted its dangerous impact on the region and the world. He called for unified international efforts and greater collaboration between anti-narcotics agencies and law enforcement bodies across countries to counter this global threat. In this context, both ministries agreed to strengthen cooperation between Jordan's Public Security Directorate and the Austrian Federal Police in areas of mutual interest, particularly in intelligence sharing. For his part, the Austrian Interior Minister praised Jordan's pivotal role in maintaining regional stability and emphasized the importance of supporting countries in the region. He also commended Jordan's efforts since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict and its central role in hosting and caring for Syrian refugees. Karner referred to his visit to Jordan in March, during which he witnessed firsthand the conditions of Syrian refugees in camps and the quality of services provided to them. — (Petra)
