Day: 27 March 2024

Amman: Minister of Government Communications and government spokesperson, Muhannad Mubaidin, affirmed Jordan’s enduring commitment to the Palestinian cause, tracing back to Sharif Hussein bin Ali and continuing under His Majesty King Abdullah II.

Speaking at a symposium at Amman Arab University on Wednesday, commemorating the “Anniversary of the Battle of Karama,” Mubaidin noted the parallel between the battle’s anniversary and Gaza’s resilience against Israel’s raging war on the Strip.

He underscored Jordan’s support, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, for Gaza and the West Bank, evident through field hospitals in Gaza, Nablus, and Jenin, as well as ongoing aid drops by the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army, complemented by humanitarian convoys facilitated by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and international organizations.

Mubaidin highlighted March 21st as a pivotal date symbolizing Jordan’s stability and resilience amidst regional turmoil, commemorating the martyrs of the Arab Army who defende
d the homeland’s borders.

Omar Mashhour, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, emphasized the significance of honoring the Battle of Karameh annually, considering it a cornerstone of Arab history and a testament to the sacrifices made by the Arab Army.

University President, Muhammad Wadyan, underscored the battle’s relevance amidst the Israeli aggression on Gaza, lauding Jordan’s efforts, led by King Abdullah II, in supporting Gaza and working to halt the war.

Subsequently, Mubaidin toured a photo exhibition by the Directorate of Military Information of the Jordan Armed Forces at the university, showcasing pivotal moments in Jordan’s history, and commemorating the Battle of Karama.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: A fire erupted on Tuesday evening in three petroleum product tanks in western Ramtha but was rapidly combated by fire crews, reported the Public Security Directorate’s media spokesperson.

The tanks, with a total capacity of 50 square meters, posed a significant challenge in a populated area.

The fire crews swiftly extinguished the flames, effectively preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring locations. Despite the potential risks, fire crews ensured the containment of the fire, averting any casualties or further damage to nearby properties, added the spokesperson.

Following the incident, authorities initiated an investigation to ascertain the root cause of the fire, ensuring comprehensive measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: The Governing Council of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) elected Dr. Mahasen Jaghoub, Chairman of Jordanian Senate’s Education Committee as a member of the Union’s Middle East Affairs Committee.

Jaghoub is currently participating in a Senate delegation, headed by Chairman of the Administrative Committee, Dr. Khaled Bakkar, in the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, held in the Swiss city of Geneva.

According to a Senate statement on Wednesday, Jaghoub election came as a result of Jordan’s reputation, under His Majesty King Abdullah II’s leadership globally, and Jordan’s role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East region.

Jaghoub reviewed Jordanian efforts to empower women, enhance their role, guarantee their rights, and eliminate all forms of related discrimination, in a session of “Women Parliamentarians’ Forum,” held on the sidelines of the IPU’s meetings, the statement said.

Jaghoub also touched on the Royal support for Jordanian women due to the importance of their rol
e in developing the Kingdom and achieving sustainable development.

Additionally, she stressed the Jordanian government’s commitment to achieving gender equality and empowering women in all fields.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: The Crown Prince Foundation announced Wednesday its accepting applications for the fourth cycle of its “Footsteps of Hussein” initiative, part of its youth leadership development programs, spanning a year.

The foundation revealed that applications are being accepted online through its website until the close of business on Sunday, April 21, to select 50 participants from across the Kingdom’s governorates.

In terms of eligibility, the program targets individuals aged 20-25, requiring completion of all registration documents, demonstration of proficiency in the prescribed construction questions and a personal video in the application, along with an English language proficiency test and successful completion of specialized assessments assessing mental abilities, leadership, behavioral and emotional intelligence, culminating in a personal interview.

The Footsteps of Hussein program, part of the Crown Prince Foundation’s “Leadership” track, is characterized as a contemporary and innovative initiative ope
rating under the banner of “Service for Leadership.” It focuses on cultivating a cadre of young leaders equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to assume leadership roles across public, private, and civil sectors.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Some 193 beneficiaries inked grant pacts facilitated by the Rural Economic Growth and Employment Project (REGEP), managed by the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), with funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Dutch government.

Of these agreements, 176 recipients secured production grants ranging from 1,650 to 4,900 euros, while 17 individuals obtained entrepreneurship grants ranging from 3,200 to 9,800 euros, totaling 649,000 euros.

The initiative targets small farmers, rural women, youth, farmer groups, associations, manufacturers, and exporters in rural areas across various governorates, aiming to bolster their technical and competitive capabilities.

Moreover, the program aims to partially fund the enhancement and modernization of basic aspects and support innovative agricultural projects, thereby advancing the agricultural value chain.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Youssef Shamali, highlighted the collaboration among national inst
itutions in executing this project, underscoring its significance for the agricultural sector, which has proved resilient amid crises.

Minister of Agriculture, Khaled Hunaifat, stressed the project’s alignment with the National Plan for Sustainable Agriculture 2022-2025, emphasizing its role in job creation, particularly in rural and desert areas.

Furthermore, Hunaifat underscored the ministry’s commitment to supporting rural financing programs to address employment challenges and promote economic development.

The initiative has garnered support from various ministries, public and private sector entities, and civil society organizations, fostering a collaborative approach to rural development.

Inaam Braishi, Director General of the Jordan River Foundation, assured ongoing support to beneficiaries to ensure project success.

Abdel Fattah Kayed, Executive Director of JEDCO, outlined the project’s inception in 2015 and its successful first phase completion in 2020, with funding from IFAD and cooperation with
the Dutch government.

Zaid Nsour, Director of the Rural Economic Growth and Employment Project, highlighted the project’s contribution to poverty reduction, water scarcity response, climate change adaptation, and food security enhancement.

Amid the agreement signings, a cooperative pact was sealed between JEDCO and the Jordan River Foundation to oversee services provision and grant management for savings and credit groups in the coming year.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Minister of Education, Dr. Azmi Mahafzeh, and Country Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Jordan Office, Soyoung Kim, discussed joint cooperation, currently implemented mutual projects and future cooperation opportunities.

Briefing KOICA head on the ministry’s responsibilities, Mahafzeh pointed to a plan to develop a ministry-implemented educational process that features developing Jordan’s vocational education to align with employment needs and link basic learning with higher education, in terms of matching supply, demand and the labor market, and vocational training in universities.

The minister also expressed thanks to KOICA for its efforts to consolidate and strengthen cooperation relations between the two friendly countries.

For her part, KOICA official stressed her country’s pride in the Jordanian-S.Korean cooperation relations in various fields, aimed to serve common interests of the two countries and the two friendly peoples.

Kim also expressed the agency’s readin
ess to support the ministry in implementing its future plans and projects.

Under joint cooperation relations, the two sides collaborated to establish and furnish Special School for Hearing Impaired Students in Marka, Prince Rashid School in Eidoun district in Irbid, and 3 basic and secondary schools to support the response plan to the Syrian crisis in the governorates of Irbid, Mafraq, and Zarqa.

The joint effort also provided the Kingdom’s schools with the necessary furniture and equipment and establish a specialized industrial school in Zarqa Governorate.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Women’s General Cultural Authority in Hodeida governorate organized events in the Al-Maghlaf and Bajil districts on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the National Day of Resilience.

The activities focused on the implications of commemorating the Day of Resilience in strengthening the position of the Yemeni people who reject foreign guardianship projects.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Amman: The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army conducted Thursday 5 airdrops of humanitarian and food aid, with the participation of allied nations, targeting various locations in northern Gaza.

Two aircraft from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, along with planes from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany, were involved in the operation.

This effort is part of Jordan’s ongoing international initiatives to alleviate the profound human suffering caused by the Israeli war on Gaza.

The Armed Forces affirmed their commitment to delivering humanitarian and medical aid through air bridges from Marka Airport to El Arish International Airport, as well as through airdrops and ground convoys in Gaza.

The total number of airdrops by the Jordan Armed Forces has now reached 62, with an additional 104 conducted in cooperation with allied nations since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Women’s Cultural Authority in the city of Hodeidah organized a speech event to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the National Day of Resilience.

At the event, a number of speeches were delivered that touched on the importance of commemorating the Day of Resilience to strengthen the steadfastness of the Yemeni people in facing the challenges of aggression and confronting all of its plans.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Tafila: Tafila Technical University (TTU) achieved the highest international position according to specific criteria by bagging five stars in the QS World University Rankings (QS Stars) for the year 2024.

In a statement Wednesday, TTU President Dr. Bassam Mahasneh said the university advanced by 290 points in this overall QS ranking, compared to its status in 2021, when it craved three stars back then.

Mahasneh stressed that the TTU is taking directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah as “a method and path for excellence and progress” and benefit from all available opportunities in the various fields of science, scientific research and technology.

Additionally, Mahasneh pointed out the importance of the new achievement in advancing the university’s progress and making further horizons in scientific exchange, research and scholarships.

Mahasneh also referred to TTU’s “distinguished and attractive” reputation that reflects its progress in science, knowledge
, teaching, scientific research, and global position.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Many Yemeni provinces are expected to see thunder rains, the national meteorology center forecasted on Tuesday, as the heights will see foggy weathers in the next 24 hours.

Parts of Sa’ada, Ibb, Taiz, Lahj, Dhalea, Abyan, Baydha, Shabwa, Marib Hadhramout and Mahara will witness thunder rainfalls, the center added in daily publication seen by Saba.

Parts of Sa’ada, Hajjah, Mahweet, Amran, Sana’a, west Jawf, heights bordering Tehama plain, and the eastern and southern coasts will likely witness rainfalls, sometimes with thunder.

Fog will likely pay visit to mountainous heights and plateaus, according to the center.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Amman: In a session on Wednesday, the Legal Committee of the Senate, chaired by Faisal Fayez, greenlit the draft general pardon law for 2024, as passed on by the Lower House.

The session, led by Ahmed Tbaishat, included committee members, dignitaries, along with Justice Minister Ahmed Ziadat, and Legal Affairs State Minister Nancy Namrouqa.

The rationale behind the law aims to offer a chance for those convicted of certain crimes to rehabilitate, reintegrate into society, and mark the Kingdom’s jubilee under His Majesty King Abdullah II’s reign.

Source: Jordan News Agency