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Qudah: A Thriving Jordan Requires a Strong Private Sector and an Advanced Government Cadre
Jordan News
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August 18, 2025
Amman – Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Eng. Yarub Qudah stated that building a prosperous and advanced Jordan requires a strong economy supported by a resilient private sector across all its branches—industry, tourism, services, and...
JD 23.2 Billion in Digital Payments by Jordanians in 7 Months
Jordan News
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August 18, 2025
Amman – The electronic payment sector in the Kingdom continues to grow and expand, with the increasing adoption of instant digital payment methods by Jordanians, which have made their daily and professional lives easier. These payments recorded a...
Over 400 Jordanian Trucks Enter Syria Daily
Jordan News
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August 18, 2025
Qudah: The National Economy Achieved Significant Positive Results Despite Challenges 2.7% Growth Rate in Q1 of This Year—Above Expectations 9.2% Growth in National Exports and Diversified Export Marketsاضافة اعلان 14% Increase in Foreign...
Memorandum of Understanding Between the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions and Adaleh Center to Strengthen Labor Rights Protection
Jordan News
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August 18, 2025
The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) and the Adaleh Center for Human Rights Studies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the protection of workers’ rights—whether Jordanian or migrant—and...
14,061 economically disadvantaged students were taught in Guadalupe County schools in 2023-24 school year
San Antonio Corridor News - Texas
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August 18, 2025
Guadalupe County schools enrolled 14,061 students classified as economically disadvantaged during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Of the 29,044 students enrolled in Guadalupe County schools, 48.4% were considered...
Jordan to Reactivate its National Military Service Program Next Year
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 18, 2025
Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah announced on Sunday the reactivation of the country’s National Military Service Program. The Jordanian government said it will start the program early next year. Jordanian Minister of Government...
Uncovering Jordan Creek: What students who have classes in Brick City should know
The Standard - Missouri
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The Jordan Creek, which runs through the heart of Downtown Springfield, Missouri, is being partially unearthed in the Renew Jordan Creek Project. Jordan Creek currently flows underground through a series of underground culverts. In the 1930s, it...
2025 Public Electricity Law paves way for green energy transition in Jordan
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Public Electricity Law of 2025, published in the Official Gazette, came into effect on Friday, marking a “significant” step in reforming Jordan’s energy sector. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said in a statement on...
Singapore bolsters defence ties with Jordan following Gaza aid airdrop operations
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad has reaffirmed Singapore’s warm and friendly defence ties with Jordan following the city state’s airdrop operations on Aug 15 to deliver aid supplies to Gaza. Mr Zaqy met Major-General Yousef...
Safe as houses? How Canada's ailing housing market could spell trouble for the whole economy
Financial Post
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Real Estate Real estate is not only a major source of wealth for Canadians, it's also one of the country's top economic drivers. Jordan Gowling looks at how one of the worst housing markets in decades could drag on jobs,...
Egypt, Jordan connect via Coral Bridge submarine cable after 25 years
Zawya
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Egypt and Jordan marked the landing of the high-capacity Coral Bridge submarine cable in Taba, the first direct submarine link between the two countries in more than 25 years, as per a statement. The ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of...
Royal Decree Appoints Ambassador Al-Batarseh, and Government Approves Nomination of Lebanese and Saudi Ambassadors
Jordan News
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August 18, 2025
A Royal Decree has been issued approving Cabinet Resolution No. (4598) dated July 26, 2025, which endorsed the appointment of Ziad Issa Suleiman Batarseh as Ambassador in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, effective from the date he...
Jordan to reactivate national military service, says Prince Hussein
The National News
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Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan announced on Sunday the reactivation of the country's national military service. During a meeting with young people from Irbid governorate, the Crown Prince said Jordanians must be prepared to serve and...
Jordan Revives Mandatory Military Service for the First Time in 34 Years
Media Line
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August 17, 2025
Jordan announced on Sunday that it will reinstate national military service, with Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah presenting the move as a patriotic duty. Speaking to young people in Irbid governorate, the Crown Prince said Jordanians must be...
“The National Service” a message that Jordan will neither be threatened nor broken
Ammon News
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August 18, 2025
Prof. Khalaf Al-Tahat At a defining moment in the nation's history, and amid a delicate regional climate, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II announced a strategic national decision to reinstate national service (Khidmat...
Baumgartner ‘paints it red’ with re-election fundraiser alongside guest speaker, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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The din of 200 protesters outside was imperceptible in the Davenport Grand event room, where hundreds of Republican lawmakers and key supporters gathered for the biggest re-election fundraiser yet for freshman Congressman Michael Baumgartner. The...
Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella? Identity crisis grips France’s far right.
Politico Europe
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August 18, 2025
Will the real candidate for France’s far right please stand up? Tension is brewing at the top of France’s most popular party over whether it will be Jordan Bardella or Marine Le Pen who leads the National Rally into the all-important 2027...
Jordan Hosts Regional Forum on Early Childhood Research in Crises
Jordan News
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August 17, 2025
Jordan hosted the Regional Forum on Early Childhood Research in Crises in Arab Countries over the course of two days. The event was organized by the Arab Network for Early Childhood, in collaboration with the Moving Minds Alliance and the National...
The Media Line: Jordan Revives Mandatory Military Service for the First Time in 34 Years
SRN News
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August 18, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix Jordan Revives Mandatory Military Service for the First Time in 34 Years By The Media Line Staff Jordan announced on Sunday that it will reinstate national military service, with Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah presenting the...
Jordan Chamber of Industry: Construction Industries Witness a Surge in Exports
Jordan News
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August 17, 2025
The construction industries sector in Jordan has achieved a significant leap in its exports during the first five months of this year, recording a 110% increase, highlighting its growing competitiveness in regional and international markets.اضافة...