Author: Mahdeehassan

AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned the Israeli ambassador in Jordan, following the extreme racist and inciting statements of the Israeli minister of finance and his use of a map of Israel, showcasing the borders of Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territories during his participation in an event held in Paris. The ministry described the Israeli minister’s move as “inciting and reckless”, constituting an extremist racist act and a violation of international norms and the Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Sinan Majali revealed that the Israeli ambassador was urged to convey…

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, on Tuesday attended the JAF’s ceremony marking Al Karamah Battle’s 55th anniversary. The ceremony was held at the memorial site for the martyrs of Al Karamah Battle, which has undergone recent refurbishments to highlight the battle’s significance and tell the story of its martyrs who gave their lives to defend the nation, according to a Royal Court statement. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti received King Abdullah and Crown Prince Al Hussein upon their…

AMMAN — Jordan has witnessed a remarkable decline in marriages in 2022 compared with 2021, down by 15.2 per cent, or 11,526 contracts, Chief Islamic Justice Abdul Hafez Rabtah said on Monday. Rabtah, announcing the detailed statistical report of the Supreme Judge Department for 2022, said that the Kingdom witnessed 75,360 marriage contracts in 2021, which decreased to 63,834 contracts in 2022, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. “This figure must be viewed by all authorities for analysis,” he stressed, noting a need to discern the causes and expected effects of the continued decline in the number of marriages, which…

Dubai, UAE – Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay is excited to announce its Ramadan offering at Café Délices; Guests are invited to indulge in a sumptuous Iftar buffet to celebrate the Holy Month with stunning views of the Dubai Water Canal. As the sun sets, immerse yourselves in the serene melodies of live oud music while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Dubai Water Canal and break your fast at our Ramadan Iftar buffet featuring an array of regional and international dishes. Priced at AED 159 per person, our Iftar menu boasts a live carving station and a variety of…

AMMAN — HRH Princess Basma on Monday said that women’s struggles and sacrifices should always be commemorated and glorified. The princess’s remarks were made during the Jordanian National Commission for Women’s (JNCW) commemoration of International Women’s Day in cooperation with UN Women. Princess Basma acted as patron to the event, which was held at the Royal Cultural Centre in Amman. Such important occasions, Princess Basma stressed, should work to increase “our efforts to motivate and empower women everywhere”. “We need to ensure that women’s issues remain a top priority, and to stand next to them at all times,” Princess Basma…

AMMAN — More than 15,000 students from 250 schools around the Kingdom have taken part in the Enterprise Business Challenge (EBC), implemented for the 12th year in a row by INJAZ, a local non-profit in Jordan, in partnership with the Prince’s Trust International (PTI). INJAZ is implementing the Business Challenge programme in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, and in partnership with the Prince Charles International Foundation, and this year, in partnership with the RYSE project “Resilient Youth and Socially and Economically Empowered”, as well as the Mashreq International School and Montessori School. Out of 28 nominated teams, six teams…

AMMAN — Jordan and Greece enjoy “excellent” political relations, share common values and the peoples of two countries have developed close ties due to the many similarities in their culture, according to Greek Ambassador to Jordan Eleftheria Galathianaki. The ambassador’s remarks came during an event marking her country’s national day on Sunday, which was attended by Minister of Legal Affairs Nancy Namrouqa. The event started with a minute of silence in honour of the victims of the recent tragic train collision in Greece, which resulted in the loss of many lives. The presence of Greece and the Greek people in…

At an official ceremony on February 26th at the American University in Cairo (AUC), the Liu Shiming Art Foundation announced its latest efforts to promote global arts dialogue and support young artists. School and foundation representatives emphasized their commitment to artistic excellence and cross-cultural understanding through speeches. The first Liu Shiming Scholar at AUC was revealed during the event, along with the announcement of the donation of the sculpture “Silk Road” by acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming. Dr. Ahmad S. Dallal, AUC’s President, expressed his appreciation to the Liu Shiming Art Foundation for its generous donations, including an endowed scholarship…

Visionize Technology, the leading tech-hospitality company, announces the latest addition to its diverse portfolio with the recent signing of Bab Al Qasr hotel, a premium property, situated in one of Abu Dhabi’s prime locations on the Corniche. Covering 412 rooms, 265 residences and all the outlets, the aim is to enhance the guest experience, lower overall business costs and generate more revenue. The property is expected to witness an increase in the average spent per guest after the implementation of Visionize, mainly due to built-in smart marketing and upselling features, along with fantastic visual experience and a seamless multilingual interface.…