The ongoing rehabilitation and maintenance project for Aqaba’s back road has made substantial strides, nearing an impressive 85% completion rate. Anticipations suggest the finalization of all project components within the coming 3-5 weeks, adhering t…
Day: November 19, 2023
Jordanian Women’s Solidarity with Gaza: Urgent Call for Action Against War Crimes
Chair of the Ministerial Committee for Women’s Empowerment and Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa, along with Secretary-General of the National Committee for Women’s Affairs Maha Ali have presented a compelling message of solidarity fro…
Gov’t communications minister meets delegation from China’s People’s Daily
Minister of Government Communications and government spokesperson Muhannad Mubaideen on Sunday met with a delegation from China’s People’s Daily, headed by Deputy Editor-in-Chief Wang Yibiao.
During the meeting, Mubaideen stressed the depth of Jorda…
Jordan urges human rights organizations to broadcast events in Gaza
Lower House Speaker Ahmed Safadi has called on human rights organizations to broadcast the killing, displacement, and inhumane abuse of children and women happening in Gaza, in light of the media blackout practiced by the Israeli occupation to concea…
Significant dip in passenger traffic recorded at King Hussein Bridge
The King Hussein Bridge, which serves as a key point of entry and exit for passengers, has experienced a decline in its operations since the outbreak of the war on Gaza.
Nidal Shamayleh, the Director of the Bridge’s customs office, stated that in Oc…
Ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed, says UN Human Rights Commissioner
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk said on Sunday that “the horrendous events of the past 48 hours in Gaza beggar belief.”
“The killing of so many people at schools turned shelters, hundreds fleeing for their lives from Al-Shifa Hospit…
Mahafzah receives delegation from Khalifa Award for Education
Minister of Education, Dr. Azmi Mahafzah , on Sunday received a delegation from the General Secretariat of Khalifa Award for Education, as part of an official visit to the Kingdom to introduce agenda of its 17th edition.
The delegation comprised the…
PSD reiterates alerts on expected weather conditions
The Public Security Department (PSD) has issued another warning regarding the weather that is predicted for the next few hours, which includes the possibility of heavy rain, low visibility, and the possibility of slipping on wet roads.
The PSD warne…
Foreign Ministry Secretary-General meets UN Under-Secretary-General
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Secretary-General, Majid Qatarneh, met on Sunday with the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous.
The meeting discussed the latest developments in…
Cabinet issues slew of new bylaws
A Cabinet session held Sunday, headed by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, approved Licensing Private and Foreign Educational Institutions Bylaw for 2023.
The new system aims to streamline licensing procedures for private and foreign educational i…