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WEB2 days ago · The Jordan Times is an independent English-language daily published by the Jordan Press Foundationsince October 26, 1975. The Jordan Press Foundation is a shareholding company listed on the Amman Stock Exchange.
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WEB5 days ago · Sep 05, 2024. AMMAN — Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Khalaileh on Thursday condemned the unprecedented Israeli escalation and violations of the sanctity of Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif, warning of the "severe" consequences of ongoing raids.Khalaileh denounced what he described as an unprecedented breach of the mosque’s ...
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WEB3 days ago · Sep 08, 2024. OUARZAZATE, Morocco — Moroccan authorities on Sunday said four people died and 14 were missing in flooding caused by an "exceptional" climate phenomenon in southern areas. "Four people have died and 14 have gone missing" since heavy rains began on Friday in the province of Tata, some 740 kilometres south of Rabat, a …
Jordan ranks 72nd globally, 5th in MENA on Sustainable …
WEBJul 27, 2021 · AMMAN — Jordan ranks 72 worldwide and fifth in the MENA region on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index report. The report analyses the SDG’s performance in 165 countries worldwide. The report was published in June 2021 by Cambridge University Press. The report has been adopted since 2015.Jordan’s SDG index score, which measures progress towards achieving all SDGs, is
Despite pandemic, Jordan’s pharma exports reach 59 global …
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · AMMAN — Jordan exported 2,294 pharmaceutical products to 59 global markets, despite the difficulty of shipping during the pandemic in 2021, according to the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA).Speaking during a press conference, JFDA Director General Nizar Mheidat said that the volume of Jordanian pharmaceutical exports exceeded JD150 ...
SSIF signs memorandum with Meridiam Jordan to explore …
WEBJul 9, 2019 · AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) signed a memorandum of understanding with Meridiam Jordan on Monday to explore potential investment opportunities in infrastructure projects.SSIF CEO Kholoud Saqqaf said that the fund is keen to invest in infrastructure projects as they will increase the value of SSIF’s portfolio, while also developing the Kingdom’s infrastructure and ...
Documentary stirs discussion, gives voice to victims of harassment
WEBOct 16, 2019 · 64 users have voted. AMMAN — A short documentary published on YouTube on Friday titled “Jordan Speaks Up” stirred conversation about sexual harassment in Jordan and inspired many to share their stories under #JordanSpeaksUp on Twitter. On Tuesday, the video had more than 17,000 views.
Jordan signs deal to buy gas from Israel
WEBSep 26, 2016 · The Arab Potash Company and the Jordan Bromine Company have also signed deals with Noble Energy in 2014 to import 2 billion cubic metres of natural gas from Israel. NEPCO's deal with Noble Energy was a matter of hot debate inside Parliament and at other platforms, with many MPs and activists …
Residents of collapsed Jofeh buildings to be given housing …
WEBJan 30, 2017 · 126 users have voted. AMMAN — The Social Development Ministry will provide families who evacuated collapsed buildings in Jabal Al Jofeh with money to rent their own apartments, an informed source said on Monday. Dozens of families were evacuated earlier this month when three buildings collapsed in …
Jordan’s 1st annual Social Entrepreneurship Summit kicks off
WEBNov 30, 2021 · According to a UNDP statement sent to The Jordan Times, participants will conduct an in-depth review of the Jordan social enterprise ecosystem during the two-day summit. AMMAN — In partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday launched Jordan’s first annual ...