Day: October 20, 2021

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Government Policy

Gov’t provides justification for banning ‘Islamic Action Front’ activity

The government Wednesday said it turned down a request to hold an activity of the “Islamic Action Front” party to mark the Prophet’s birthday because the party had “overridden” the competent authorities.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior said the party requested to hold the observance from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquity, where the competent authority is the Interior Ministry.

He explained the party’s action to override the Interior Ministry has “political indications, and it is an unjustifiable provocation.”

The Ministry was “taken aback” when it had seen a copy of the party’s request to hold the event on social media, he said, adding the action was inconsiderate to the correspondence protocol between government institutions and political partie

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Government Policy

King to start European tour next Monday

His Majesty King Abdullah is scheduled on Monday to start a European tour that includes Austria, Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

The Royal tour aims to expand cooperation between Jordan and these countries, in addition to addressing the recent regional and international developments.

King Abdullah will also participate in the UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26), which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Government Policy

Minister, US envoy talk furthering Jordan’s regional energy operations

Jordan’s energy minister and US ambassador in Amman Wednesday discussed Jordan’s aspirations to expand its energy contribution to the region and transmit power to Lebanon.

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh and US Ambassador Henry T. Wooster discussed furthering bilateral cooperation on energy, where the former highlighted Jordan’s regional power transmission projects.

Kharabsheh underscored the deep-rooted Jordan-US ties, praising the US for its support for Jordan’s power sector.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Fashion

Queen Rania launches 24th Jordan River Designs Handicraft Exhibition

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah Wednesday launched the 24th Jordan River Designs Handicrafts Exhibition, presenting a collection of items handcrafted by women from local communities.

Her Majesty, accompanied by Jordan River Foundation (JRF) Director-General Enaam Barrishi, toured the exhibition, viewing this year’s collection of wall hangings, coffee tables, cushions, baskets, rugs, candles, and fashion accessories.

During the tour, the Queen met with a group of the foundation’s partners and donors and thanked them for their support, noting that the sale of local women’s handiworks has a significant impact on their livelihoods and their ability to support their families.

Her Majesty also met with a group of female artisans, who shared their experiences with JRF’s social and economic empowerment programs. Queen Rania, in turn, commended the women for the extraordinary effort put into designing and handcrafting each item on display.

Held at the JRF showroom in Abdoun, the 2021 exhibition celebrates Jordanian folklore and the country’s nomadic and rural heritage under the title, “The Jordan You Love, Handmade.”

This year, more than 520 women have been empowered with entrepreneurial training and employment opportunities through JRF’s social enterprise projects, which include Jordan River Designs, Bani Hamidah Designs, Al Karma Embroidery, and Wadi Al Rayan Designs.

Source: Jordan News Agency