Day: October 17, 2022

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Affairs

Princess Basma attends signing of memo with UN environment Programme

HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), Monday patronized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between JOHUD and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

The MoU aims to provide a general framework to boost joint cooperation in the conservation and protection of nature and enhance natural resources, including biodiversity in Jordan. the MoU is focused on nature, sustainability, waste management and prevention of pollution, all of which are within programs and activities implemented by (JOHUD).

During the signing ceremony at the Queen Zein Al Sharaf Institute for Development, Her Highness commended UNEP’s efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change in Jordan and assist official agencies to carry out their obligations under the Paris Agreement on climate change, noting UNEP’s role in the Arab region through providing technical assistance and transfer of expertise.

Princess Basma said that the memorandum and action plan incorporated into it underline the UNEP’s commitment to working with all partners in the region to reach the aspired-for goals to preserve the environment and work with all partners and parties towards achieving this goal.

She said JOHUD is keen to work with the UNEP and related authorities to implement all initiatives that would serve the environment and nature and the sustainability of its components, noting in this context, the importance of communication, coordination and networking between governments, the private sector, academia, civil society institutions and individuals, including youth, to ensure a better environment.

For his part, UNEP Representative and Regional Director for West Asia Sami Dimassi said the UN Environment Program, that this partnership with JOHUD, aims to support the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration, laying down the frameworks for cooperation and joint action for nature, sustainability, waste management and reduction of pollution, and engaging with stakeholders and sciences to contribute to mitigating the impact of climate change.

He said that the UN Program aspires, through this partnership, to set a regional model to highlight the key role of NGOs in supporting countries to face ecosystems degradation, preserve the limited natural capital for the safety of their economies, the well-being of their people and preserve their heritage and culture.

Dimassi thanked HRH Princess Basma, for her continued support for the environmental agenda through her membership of the Global Advisory Board of the United Nations Decade for Ecosystem Restoration.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Health

Jordan Open Golf Championship to start October 20th

The Jordan Golf Federation and Ayla Oasis Development Company have completed all preparations for the 31st edition of the 2022 Jordan Open Golf Championship, which will take place from October 20th to the 22nd at Ayla golf club.

The championship will bring together players from 14 countries: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Lebanon, Sudan, Morocco, Bulgaria, Serbia, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Tunisia, Bahrain, Slovenia, and Jordan.

This competition is part of the annual calendar of events implemented by the Ayla Oasis Development Company in cooperation with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority.

Ayla’s Managing Director Sahl Dudin said “organizing such an event with high-level global presence and attention proves that we have overcome COVID-19 repercussions and moved to bigger horizons of tourism and sports, which helps Jordanian athletes, as Ayla continues to support the national sport of golf.”

Dudin saw the tournament’s organization as a global testament to Ayla’s tireless efforts in adopting the best international standards, professionalism, and excellent performance that characterize its work, all of which contribute to promoting tourism and sports development of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, which in turn, benefits this Jordanian sport.

President of the Golf Federation Nidal Al Majali, said “the Jordan Open Golf Championship, in its 31st edition, is the result of joint efforts and cooperation between the Jordan Golf Federation and Ayla Oasis Development Company, and several other cooperations including the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, the Aqaba Development Cooperation and the Jordan Tourism Board, which aims to enhance the diversity of sports participation and provide an opportunity for sports enthusiasts to follow different tournaments, especially in the vibrant Ayla project. This consolidates Aqaba’s position as a global tourist sports destination with the presence of the Ayla golf course, which is considered one of the best internationally and is distinguished by its observance of environmental controls in an open atmosphere.”

Throughout the tournament, the participants will participate in the “Caddies Program” developed by Ayla for the local community as part of its social responsibility strategy, providing the various facilities and services players need during the competition.

Jordan Golf Open Championship 2022 brings together dozens of media professionals in this sport to broadcast the tournament’s competition for three days, strengthening Ayla’s position as one of the world’s most diverse urban communities and promoting the Aqaba region as a unique tourist destination and its ability to host major events.

Jordan will be represented in the event by ten players from the youth and junior categories, as fierce competition is expected due to the presence of international players, which will benefit all participants, especially the Jordanian team.

Ayla offers an integrated system of world-class golf facilities, including an 18-hole (par 72) championship course designed by the renowned international designer Greg Norman, which blends in with the natural terrain of the Aqaba coast and the landscapes formed by the combination of sand and water.

In addition to the golf course, Ayla also provides access to a specialized golf club, which includes a golf academy, providing training and education supplies for this sport with a 9-hole course.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Judicial

2 drug traffickers handed 15-year prison terms, fines

The State Security Court Monday handed down 15-year jail terms with hard labor and a fine of JD10,000 each against two drug traffickers who were convicted of smuggling 16 kilograms of crystal meth from Syria.

In its verdict, which was issued during a public session, the court ordered the confiscation of the sum of JD10,800 in their possession and the vehicle they used.

The court found that the convicts had smuggled the narcotics in a gas cylinder as part of the vehicle’s cargo from Syria.

Public Security personnel tracked the vehicle, discovered the contraband and arrested the traffickers as one of them received the quantity and hand-delivered the driver JD10,800, according to the findings.

The driver refused an order to stop and rammed the vehicle into two military vehicles of the Anti-Narcotics Department as he tried to flee, but security forces overpowered him and seized the drugs, the court said.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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General

Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss lifespan of cargo trucks

Land Transport Regulatory Commission Director General Tariq Habashneh and his Saudi counterpart Rumaih Al-Rumaih, discussed on Monday a number of issues between the two countries, including a Saudi decision on the lifespan of trucks and long distance passenger vehicles.

The Transport authority said in a press release that the meeting in Riyadh followed contacts and coordination between Transport Minister Wajih Azayzeh and his Saudi counterpart Saleh Al-Jasser.

It said the Saudi side pledged to consider a demand to defer enforcement of the decision on the lifespan of Saudi-bound Jordanian trucks.

Source: Jordan News Agency