Russia puts sanctions on Canadian nationals

Moscow: The Russian Kremlin Monday said it is imposing a permanent entry ban on 99 Canadian nationals in response to similar Canadian measures against Russians.

According to a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, “In response to the actions …

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Government announces public holiday on Sunday

Amman: The Prime Ministry Monday announced a public holiday on Sunday 7 to mark the Islamic Hijri new year.

Public officials and public servants, workers in government-owned companies and municipality staff will be off on Sunday, according to a gover…

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WB approves $700m program for Jordan

Amman: The World Bank Group (WBG) Monday approved two new programs worth $700 million aimed to strengthen human capital in Jordan through targeted investments in the fields of education, health and social aid, as well as enhance Jordanian families’ ca…

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