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Kuwait condemns Israeli bombing of UNRWA school
Amman: Kuwait condemned on Monday Israeli forces’ bombing of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA’s) school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, killing and displacing several.
According to a statement, the Kuwaiti …
More than 100 participants join ‘Future Media Professional’ programme
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Media Training Centre, part of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, is organising the eighth edition of the “Future Media Professional” programme.
Starting today and running until 25th July, the programme aims to train at least 60…
King congratulates Iran’s president-elect
Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Iran President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating him on his election, and wishing him success, and the Iranian people’s continued progress and prosperity, according to a royal court stateme…
Jerusalem Electricity implements an awareness campaign on rationalizing electricity consumption and public safety
Jerusalem – Ma’an – The Jerusalem District Electricity Company implemented an awareness campaign on rationalizing electricity consumption in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, in cooperation with the Ramallah and Al-Bireh municipalities, in a numb…
Jordan’s, Hungary’s foreign ministers talk ties
Amman: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto Monday held telephone talks on ties after Hungary became president of the EU for the next 6 months.
Safadi and Szijjarto discussed increasing cooperation between Jord…
Settlers attack Barqa, east of Ramallah, and residents confront them
Ramallah – Ma’an – Armed settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, attacked the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah, on Monday evening.
The head of the Barqa village council, Sayel Kanaan, said in a phone call with WAFA that settlers at…
Tourism minister meets Rwanda delegation to promote tourism
Amman: Tourism Minister Makram Qaisi Monday met in Amman delegates from Rwanda and a group of tourist offices, businesses and representatives of the medical, therapeutic and educational sectors.
The delegation, hosted by the Tourism Promotion Authori…
Health Minister abolishes newly published medical costs list for high costs concerns
Amman: – Health Minister Feras Hawari Monday abolished the 2024 medical costs list until the Jordan Medical Association (JMA) provides the Ministry with a new list.
Hawari said he abolished the 2024 list because “it did not reflect the understandings…
IEC chief: Observers, a boost to electoral body
Amman: Monitoring of upcoming parliamentary elections will enhance the electoral body’s work and help it address weaknesses to achieve the highest possible levels of integrity and transparency, Independent Election Commission (IEC) President Musa Maay…
Regent inaugurates headquarters of 42 Amman program for computer science
Amman: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Regent, on Monday inaugurated the headquarters of the 42 Amman program, a Crown Prince Foundation initiative for computer science and programming training launched in February.
Th…