Day: 3 October 2024

The European Union Commission in Jordan, in collaboration with the embassies of several EU member states and European cultural institutes, celebrated the European Day of Languages on Thursday at the Haya Cultural Center.

The event, which attracted more than 1,000 participants, included students from public and private schools in Amman and nearby governorates, as well as families interested in Europe’s linguistic diversity.

The celebration featured a wide range of activities, including creative workshops on robotics, virtual trips, language games, dance sessions, and interactive language lessons. A special concert highlighted European languages through music.

Additionally, attendees engaged in an educational treasure hunt and explored art exhibitions that showcased the cultural heritage of the participating countries.

EU Ambassador to Jordan, Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, emphasized the importance of language acquisition in fostering cultural dialogue and enhancing economic relations between Jordan and th
e European Union.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Doha: HE Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra left Doha this evening after participating in the 3rd Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit (ACD).

HE Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim bin Yousef Fakhroo and HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Qatar Sira Swangsilpa, bid farewell to her and the accompanying delegation upon her departure from Hamad International Airport.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Sharhabil Bin Hasna Municipality in the Northern Jordan Valley District concluded its parental care awareness program on Thursday, as part of the UNICEF-funded Makani project.

The program included 13 sessions aimed at educating mothers of children from infancy to 18 years old.

Najwa Heikal, Director of the Women’s Empowerment Unit at the municipality, emphasized that the program focused on strengthening family cohesion, which is essential for preventing criminal and negative behaviors in society.

The sessions covered topics such as guiding and modifying family members’ behavior, the importance of safe parent-child bonding, dealing with negative behaviors, protecting children’s rights, and educating them on safe social media usage.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Doha: HE President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran left Doha Thursday evening after an official visit to the country.

He and his accompanying delegation were seen off at Hamad International Airport by HE Director of Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim bin Yousef Fakhroo, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Iran Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al Sharif, and HE Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State Ali Salehabadi.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) index concluded Thursday’s trading session with a 0.13% increase, reaching 2,372 points.

A total of 2.6 million shares were traded across 1,753 contracts, with the trading value amounting to approximately JD3.7 million.

During the session, the share prices of 28 companies increased, 17 companies saw their share prices decline, while 34 companies’ share prices remained unchanged.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Doha: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening relations among the member countries of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue, citing shared cultural commonalities.

In his speech at the 3rd Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit (ACD) in Doha, held under the theme “Sports Diplomacy,” HE the President said that there are many shared cultural elements among the members of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue, and that they can enhance relations by focusing on these commonalities. He added that developing sports infrastructure alongside youth engagement in this field would lead to increased cooperation among the member countries, noting that Asia has many sports that have captivated the world with their history and culture.

The Iranian president also addressed the challenges facing West Asia, particularly referring to the Israeli aggression on the occupied Palestinian territories, noting that the aggression will face its consequences.

President Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s stance on supp
orting Palestinian rights, considering it a responsibility of his country.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Brigadier Doctor Yousef Zureikat, Director General of the Royal Medical Services (RMS), announced the upcoming dispatch of a specialized Jordanian field hospital focused on obstetrics and neonatal care to Khan Younis, Gaza.

The deployment, scheduled in four phases, is expected to be completed by mid-November when the hospital will start receiving patients.

The hospital, a groundbreaking initiative as the first of its kind

worldwide, is being established under royal directives with the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army overseeing the process. This effort is in collaboration with Pious Projects, a US-based organization.

At a press conference held at King Hussein Medical City, Zureikat highlighted that this facility will be integrated into the existing Jordanian field hospital “Khan Younis 4,” which already performs advanced surgeries and provides prosthetic limb installation services.

The new addition underscores the Kingdom’s continuous support for Palestine, driven by His Majesty King Abdullah II’s dedicatio
n to aiding those in need.

The hospital will feature four operating rooms, including one for caesarean sections and another for natural births. It will have five resuscitation beds, 30 postpartum beds, 10 incubators, and additional units such as solar energy support to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Zureikat emphasized that the facility will be staffed by 82 specialists and nurses, with 55 from the RMS.

Though difficult to predict the number of patients, Zureikat affirmed that all medical teams are fully prepared to handle various cases.

The hospital’s location in Gaza is being finalized in cooperation with the Gaza Municipality and armed forces, with rehabilitation efforts already underway.

This initiative follows closely on the heels of the RMS’s Restoring Hope initiative, launched to provide prosthetic limbs to amputees in Gaza. King Abdullah personally oversaw the preparation of the field hospital last Sunday.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Zarqa Governor Firas Abu Qaoud met with Mohammed Abu Zaid, Director of Operations of the Good Neighbors Jordan organization, to explore avenues of cooperation and officially launch the “Empowering Green Professions” project in Zarqa Governorate to enhance youth capabilities and addressing unemployment.

The project aims to equip youth with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue green entrepreneurship, supporting the development of sustainable projects in sectors such as agriculture, transportation, tourism, energy, and water.

Entrepreneurial ideas will be selected and supported through available resources, with coordination from the Development Unit in the Governorate, the Zarqa Labor Directorate, and the Social Development Directorates.

In a press statement, Abu Qaoud emphasized that such partnerships seek to lower unemployment by creating job opportunities for youth, contributing to sustainable development and community welfare. “We aim to implement practical projects that align with market needs and i
mprove the economic prospects of our youth,” he said.

Abu Zaid outlined the efforts of the Organization in training youth through specialized courses led by expert professionals. He underscored the importance of collaboration with official entities to ensure the project’s long-term success and continuity in achieving its goals.

Source: Jordan News Agency