The Jordan Times

During a visit to the Jaber Border Crossing and the Jordanian-Syrian Joint Free Zone on Thursday, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah says all foreign goods are now allowed to transit through Jordan to Syria (Petra photo)

The memorandum outlines a joint plan to improve accessibility by upgrading environmental and engineering infrastructure at sites and facilities (Petra photo)

The document, dated April 10, 1938, reflects the profound care His Majesty the late King Abdullah I attached to the Arabic language (Photo courtesy of Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre)

AMMAN — The Jordan Press Foundation (JPF)/Al Rai, the Arabic sister publication of The Jordan Times, on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Al Ghad Advertising Agency, aimed at boosting the advertising sector and expanding cooperation across both print and digital media platforms.

AMMAN — Following Royal directives, the Jordanian Field Hospital Nablus team on Wednesday arrived in Nablus to embark on their humanitarian and medical mission in support of the Palestinian people.

The programme is projected to yield annual water savings of 3 million cubic meters, benefiting some 210,000 residents (Petra photo)

SAN FRANCISCO — Character.AI, once one of Silicon Valley’s most promising AI startups, announced on Thursday new safety measures to protect teenage users as it faces lawsuits alleging its chatbots contributed to youth suicide and self-harm.The California-based company, founded by former Google engineers, is among several firms offering AI companions — chatbots designed to provide conversation, entertainment and emotional support through human-like interactions.

After finishing Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers” for the second time, one question lingered in my mind: Why do some individuals succeed while others remain on the margins of achievement? This is the central question Gladwell explores in his renowned book. He argues that success is not merely a product of hard work and personal intelligence but a result of a blend of external environments and internal circumstances shaping one’s life.

The aid includes clothing, food parcels, hygiene kits and blankets, aimed at alleviating the severe hardships faced by Gaza’s residents (Photo courtesy of JHCO)

AMMAN — The quarterfinals of the Jordan Cup - the second major competition on the local football calendar – kick off on Friday with teams competing for prize money and a title alongside the League crown.