Browsing: Day: April 22, 2025

Huneiti and Pakistan Naval Chief Discuss Military Cooperation

Amman: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmed Huneiti, engaged in discussions with Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and his accompanying delegation on Tuesday. The meeting, which took place a…

Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure Launched in Jordan

Amman: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Bank, on Tuesday inaugurated the “Digital Public Infrastructure” conference, a two-day event aimed at advancing discussions on the foundational systems enabling…

Stress: A Hidden Threat to Public Health Amid Modern-Day Pressures

Amman: In today’s fast-paced world, stress has emerged as a hidden threat with far-reaching consequences on health, underscoring the urgent need to adopt specialist-recommended strategies to manage its harmful effects, which may lead to chronic illnes…

WHO Chief Warns of Cuts, Layoffs Due to U.S. Funding Shortfall

Geneva: World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday the agency will be forced to scale back operations and lay off staff due to a significant funding gap following a reduction in U.S. financial support.

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FM Meets French Senate Delegation

Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi held talks on Tuesday with a delegation from the French Senate, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Jordan and France and reviewing the latest regional…

Industry Minister Appoints Dana Zoubi as Acting CEO of JEDCO

Amman: Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Yarub Qudah, has announced the appointment of Dana Zoubi, the ministry’s Secretary-General, as the Acting CEO of the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), alongside her current responsibilit…

Gold Prices Rise in Jordan, 21-Karat Reaches JD 71

Amman: The price of 21-karat gold, the most in-demand among consumers in Jordan, reached JD 71 per gram for retail sale in jewelry stores on Tuesday, while the buying price stood at JD 69 per gram.

According to Jordan News Agency, the daily bulletin…