Day: October 30, 2021

Minister of Public Works and Housing Yahya Kisbi on Saturday checked on the progress of the eco-park project within the rehabilitation project of the phosphate hills in Ruseifa District in Zarqa Governorate, northeast of Amman.

The eco-park project, Kisbi said, is part of the government’s keenness to reflect royal directives into reality with regard to preserving the environment and confronting climate change, which is key challenge in the modern age, and requires concerted efforts, stressing that the Ministry of Works, in cooperation with its partners, supports the establishment of environmental projects.

He indicated that the works in the project aim to create a healthy and vital sustainable environmental area to be a natural resort and refuge for residents of the area.

Stakeholders briefed Kisbi on progress of the project, where the park will be built on a plot of 74.5 acres and includes all parks requirements and needs, including outdoor seats water fountains and children’s play areas, in addition to 3 sports fields, an outdoor theater and walkways for enthusiasts, surrounded by green areas and agricultural basins.

Drought-tolerant water scarcity plants and trees were also used in the design of the park, as they just need care at the beginning of its cultivation, and the necessary services were provided, including health units, kiosks, and underground water tanks.

Kisbi noted that the ministry prioritize the use of environmentally friendly materials in all its projects to reduce impacts of environmental pollution, as part of its role in confronting environmental pollution and global warming that all state institutions seek to confront and limit its effects.

Kisbi instructed stakeholders to provide the ministry with reports on work progress on a regular and detailed basis, and any obstacle facing the progress of work in order to be resolved.

Source: jordan News Agency

Eleven people were injured in a mass brawl went down Saturday evening between two groups inside the Ma’an Public Hospital, southern Jordan.

A security source told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that a quarrel occurred between two groups inside Ma’an Public Hospital following previous disputes between them.

The source added that “the quarrel left 11 people injured on both sides and caused material damage to hospital property.”

Source: jordan News Agency

Members of the British House of Commons affirmed Jordan’s role in promoting stability in the Middle East, expressing their “remarkable” confidence in His Majesty King Abdullah II and his pivotal role in the region and the world.

In their interviews with “Petra” on Saturday, the British MPs said His Majesty is a “key” UK ally, and enjoys “considerable” international respect.

David Jones, Chair for the All-Party Parliamentary Jordan Group and Member of the House of Commons, said Britain is aware of Jordan’s “pivotal” importance in the Middle East, as a “major, trusted” player in the region to lead dialogue.

Jones noted the two kingdoms’ friendship extends back to 100 years, adding: “I believe that the people and government of Jordan understand that Britain will be a strong supporter of Amman’s role in the Middle East.”

Thr MP indicated that His Majesty enjoys “remarkable” international respect, as the longest serving head of state in the region, and has many years of experience.

Pointing to Jordan’s Middle East role, he said Jordan is hosting more than 3 million refugees, lauding its efforts to receive waves of Syrian refugees, which has led to more pressures on the Kingdom.

“Lodon is aware that Jordan needs support, and unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to reducing volume of aid provided by a number of countries to address the region’s refugee crisis in the region,” he noted.

Jones confirmed continued work with a number of British MPs to encourage the British government to provide the “required” support to Jordan, to enable it to provide services to refugees.

The Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem is a stabilizing factor and bears a “key” importance, especially as the Israelis seek to expand settlements around Jerusalem, he pointed out.

Source: jordan News Agency

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Nayef Fayez, discussed with General President of Franciscan Friars in Hungary, Benedict, cooperation to increase the number of Hungarian religious tourists to Jordan.

According to a ministry statement issued Saturday, Fayez said Jordan is “one of the most important and prominent” religious tourism destinations in the world, due to its religious and civilizational diversity, and the values of tolerance and coexistence.

The minister also referred to Jordan’s Christian pilgrimage and archaeological attractions, which are “important” sites for Christian pilgrims and “key” religious and tourist destinations in the region.

Benedict, for his part, said his visit is the second to Jordan, which included many Christian pilgrimage sites in the Kingdom, adding that recommendations will be sent to Hungary’s tour operators to help attract more religious visitors to Jordan.

He stressed the continued cooperation and partnership with the Kingdom in the field of religious tourism, pointing out that Jordan “always provides security and safety to its visitors.”

Source: jordan News Agency

Currency exchange activity at the local money exchange market is weak in comparison with this time of the year, president of the Jordanian Money Exchange Association (JMEA) Abdulsalam Al Saudi said Saturday.

Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Al Saudi indicated that remittances flow into and out of the Kingdom dropped in number and value, compared to last September, which is less than their usual annual rates.

He also pointed out that such decrease is driven by citizens’ low purchasing power and the lack of money liquidity in addition to the high prices of some commodities.

Source: jordan News Agency

The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) forecast a slight drop in temperatures on Saturday, with moderate and partly cloudy weather conditions prevailing in most areas of the country.

A chance for scattered showers is also expected in some regions, accompanied by thunder at times, with southwesterly moderate to brisk winds.

The JMD warned of slippery roads in areas expecting rainfall and low visibility in Badia areas due to winds raising dust.

Sunday will bring in similar moderate temperatures, while Monday will see a slight rise in mercury levels with the same weather conditions.

The highs in Amman and other highlands across the Kingdom today will range between 24 and 23 degrees Celsius, dropping at night to 15C or even 12C in the southern highlands. In the Gulf city of Aqaba, it will be hotter with mercury reaching a high of 30C and a low of 19C.

Source: jordan News Agency