Day: August 28, 2022

The Kingdom is forecast to bake in scorching heat beginning on Sunday and continuing for a few days, with temperatures rising by 7 to 8 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in a daily weather update.

The JMD issued a warning about direct sunlight exposure in much of the Kingdom, particularly in the Jordan Valley, badia regions, and the southern port city of Aqaba. According to the department, strong gusts could reduce horizontal visibility in some areas of the country, particularly in the south and east.

In addition, the JMD urged individuals not to leave children unattended in closed vehicles and not to leave flammable or compressed materials inside.

According to the report, similar weather will persist during the week, with clouds at medium and high altitudes, and easterly to southeasterly moderate winds.

Today, mercury in the capital Amman will range between a high of 40 degrees Celsius and a low of 23C, while the port city of Aqaba will see a sweltering 43C, sliding to 29C at night.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi has said he is proud of Jordanian universities’ high educational level, good reputation, and tangible achievements in the higher education sector.

The remark came during a meeting on Sunday with the President of the American University of Madaba (AUM) Mamoun Akroush.

The two officials tackled joint academic cooperation to enhance partnerships between the two kingdoms and advance educational outcomes.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Jordan Free and Development Zones Group’s (JFDZG) Director of Investment Promotion and Media Amjad Widyan and Sudanese Ambassador Anwar Fadlullah on Saturday discussed economic cooperation and integration through interconnecting Jordanian and Sudanese free zones.

During a meeting on the sidelines of the First Arab Exhibition (Arab Expo), the two officials spoke about the possibility of designating an equipment and medical supplies warehouse for Sudan in the Queen Alia International Airport’s free zone.

They also went over prospects of establishing a joint investment in Sudan, adopting the Jordanian free zones as training centers, and promoting Sudanese agricultural investment opportunities in light of the global food crisis.

Widyan expressed appreciation of the ambassador’s commitment to strengthening ties between Jordanian and Sudanese free zones.

The envoy, for his part, commended the JFDZG’s role in organizing and participating in the Arab Expo.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (Intaj), in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, announced organization of the ninth edition of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ICT Forum , on October 16-17, at the King Hussein Convention Center in the Dead Sea region.

According to an Intaj statement issued Sunday, some 80 experts and specialists from the public, private, academic and civil society sectors in information and communication technology (ICT) fields from 28 countries worldwide will take part in the forum.

Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ahmed Hanandeh, said the forum will contribute “significantly” to promoting Jordan’s ICT sector and exchange expertise.

The forum, he said, will also contribute to building partnerships with Arab, regional and international companies, lauding role of the supporting bodies and companies to sponsor this “important” event, which enshrines a “true” partnership between the public and private sectors.

Meanwhile, Intaj Chairman of the Board of Directors Eid Sweis, said the forum will discuss financial technologies, cyber security, artificial intelligence, smart cities, Internet of Things, and 5G generation cell networks.

The venue will house a startup village, which features multiple activities, including a hall dedicated to investors to network with startup founders, Sweis added.

In addition, the forum will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on vital sectors, such as education, medical care, banking and business, he noted.

To address today’s concerns , he said the forum will discuss technology role in helping to find innovative solutions to overcome the urgent challenges facing many countries, such as Covid-19 pandemic repercussions, job creation, and mechanisms for lasting business change, he noted.

The 2022 edition features an exhibition of participating companies, as well as an area dedicated to startups and Arab and global pavilions, he said.

Source: Jordan News Agency

HRH Prince Mired bin Ra’ad met CEO of Airport International Group (AIG) Nicolas Claude on Sunday to discuss expanding collaboration to make the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Prince Mired, who is the President of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, emphasized the need for a concerted effort to ensure the airport is fully accessible, noting that the understanding and observance of each stakeholder’s commitments is the cornerstone and first step required to make Jordan a regional and international model for empowering people with disabilities.

Incorporating accessibility into national building codes is an accomplishment that demonstrates a strong commitment to pursuing best practices and granting the disabled access to all services, he said.

The two parties agreed to train cadres in all airport facilities (security, customs, handling companies, and others) on the protocol and mechanisms for effective communication with people with disabilities.

The meeting is part of a series of visits by the council to the AIG to monitor the implementation of recommendations made by a specialized team in this regard.

Early in 2019, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing and the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities launched a ten-year national plan to correct the conditions of existing buildings and public facilities in order to create an environment free of physical barriers that allows people with disabilities to access various facilities and services independently, in privacy, and on an equal footing with others.

Source: Jordan News Agency