Day: April 5, 2022

Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s foreign minister, Tuesday joined members of the “Arab Ministerial Contact Group” for talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, in Warsaw on efforts to peacefully end the Ukrainian crisis.

The Group, formed by the Arab League in March to contribute to resolving the Ukrainian crisis, emphasised the need for a ceasefire and an end to the hostilities as per the Charter of the UN, the principles of good neighborliness and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.

The Arab delegation, which met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow Monday, expressed its concern over the extension of the crisis and its humanitarian, political, security and economic ramifications.

The delegation discussed with Kuleba the efforts exerted to date to realise a ceasefire and an agreement to resolve the crisis and restore peace and security, emphasising its support for negotiations to resolve the crisis.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine briefed the delegation on the results of the ongoing talks to materialise a Ukrainian-Russian agreement, as well as Ukraine’s position.

The Arab ministers stressed the need for continued coordination to uphold the security and safety of the Arab communities currently in the conflict zone and to facilitate the departure of those who wish to leave through neighbouring countries.

In addition, Safadi held bilateral talks with his Ukrainian counterpart on efforts to end the crisis and the war’s fallout regionally and internationally.

Safadi affirmed the Kingdom’s readiness to provide humanitarian support for Ukraine, pointing to the Kingdom’s decision to allow Ukrainians to enter the country without an entry visa.

The Arab delegation comprised the foreign ministers of Egypt, Iraq, Sudan, Algeria and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The International Federation of Global Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT) on Tuesday awarded the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) with a shield of honor for its work in the field of green information technology.

Receiving the shield on behalf of the science institution, Executive Director of ICT for Development Sector at the RSS Ahmed Masadeh said that the recognition as a Green Business is a first for the Middle East and Gulf region, adding that it highlights the achievements of key organizations in enhancing their ICT infrastructures to reach world-leading standards.

The Green Business Certificate of Quality, he noted, was awarded based on a comprehensive ICT audit that was carried out over the course of almost a year, during which the Metanoia Training and Consulting, the IFGICT representative in Jordan, worked closely with RSS staff.

“With the full and ongoing support and collaboration of RSS management, the process of certification was achieved in record time, despite the difficult and challenging times we face due to the coronavirus pandemic”, said Masadeh.

The process included several phases, starting with internal documentation control, followed by an internal audit of the infrastructure of the RSS Data Centre and each department of the RSS ICT for Development Sector and, finally, the comprehensive training of relevant RSS staff, he explained.

It is worthy to note that implementing the IFGICT ICT standards helps committed organizations to achieve coherent ICT quality management to enhance organizational development and greatly improve the quality of services and products provided for stakeholders and customers. It also helps to maximize employee satisfaction and skills-development.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Ayla Oasis Development Company on Tuesday announced the launch of its annual Ramadan campaign with a series of charitable initiatives and events, as part of the company’s social responsibility strategy to support and empower the less privileged in Aqaba.

Ayla has been implementing this campaign since its establishment, which is held annually in cooperation with charities and civil society institutions in Aqaba during the holy month of Ramadan.

Under the initiative, maintenance requirements are provided for families in need, as well as food and clothing vouchers and electrical appliances (air conditioners and refrigerators) to ensure the sustainability of target homes.

Ayla’s Managing Director, Sahl Dudin, said that the launch of this annual Ramadan campaign reflects Ayla’s corporate social responsibility strategy, through which it seeks to achieve sustainable development in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, by contributing to the economic and social empowerment of the less privileged groups and families in the governorate.

Dudin added that the campaign reflects the noble meanings and values of the holy month of Ramadan such as supporting families in need and cooperating with charities and civil society institutions in governorates to achieve a collaborative and complementary role. He explained that the annual campaign is held after considering the needs and social situations of families, to assist in providing suitable support that ensures sustainability for society and development.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Senate President Faisal Fayez said on Tuesday that any proposals to settle the Palestinian issue that are not based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions are futile and unacceptable.

He said as he welcomed Palestinian National Council Speaker Rawhi Fattouh that any proposal should meet the Palestinian people’s right to set up an independent state on Palestinian national soil with Jerusalem as its capital.

Fayez emphasized that the Palestinian cause will remain a top Jordanian priority and that the Kingdom will remain the closest to Palestine and on the side of its people in their struggle for freedom and independence.

The head of the Palestinian National Council said the Palestinian leadership appreciates Jordan’s support of the Palestinians and His Majesty King Abdullah’s reiteration that any settlement should fulfill their legitimate, historical and legal rights.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Yousef Shawarbeh and members of the municipal council took the oath during their first meeting after municipal and governorate council elections, which were held across the Kingdom last month.

During the session, the council named Mohammad Al Qaisi as deputy mayor and formed its various committees, and endorsed a memorandum of understanding with the Food and Drug Administration to regulate and update controls on food within the Municipality to avoid duplication of inspection.

Source: Jordan News Agency