by: Haya Ashour Durham — The Triangle Guitar Society, a non-profit arts organization, announced the date of an online concert by Jordanian guitarist Tariq Harb. The date is set for Saturday, February 12, 2022. Tickets are available on a link posted on Harb’s official page on Facebook. Harb won several major international competitions and ascertained … Continue reading Triangle Guitar Society to host Tariq Harb Online Concert
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British Council Announces Finalists
by: Haya Ashour Amman — The British Council (BC) in Amman announced Monday the 11 finalists for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021-22 in Jordan, selected from more than 1,500 international applicants, with the four winners to be announced at a ceremony on January the 30th. In a press release, BC said the nominees were … Continue reading British Council Announces Finalists
Jordan and Russia Sign Cooperative Protocol
by: Haya Ashour Amman — On behalf of his country, the Russian ambassador to Jordan, Gleb Desyatnikov, signed a cooperation protocol between Jordan and Russia. Jordan was represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Shamali. Jordan and Russia previously signed another protocol in the cultural, scientific, and educational domains. Russian imports to … Continue reading Jordan and Russia Sign Cooperative Protocol
Saudi Arabia and Jordan Discuss Agricultural Exports
by: Haya Ashour contribution by: Sayed Farah Amman — A delegation from the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture met with Kaled Hneifat Jordan’s Minister of Agriculture to examine expanding crop exchange between the two neighboring countries. Ahmed bin Saleh Khomshi headed the Saudi delegation. In a meeting. Minister Hneifat emphasized the healthy Jordanian-Saudi relations and the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia and Jordan Discuss Agricultural Exports
Jordan Consoles Philippines
Amman — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed Sunday the Kingdom’s profound consolations to the Philippines over the fatalities of the “Rai” Typhoon, which killed and wounded dozens of people inflicting massive property damage. The ministry, in an announcement, conveyed Jordan’s solidarity with the government and people of the Philippines, wishing healing to … Continue reading Jordan Consoles Philippines
UNESCO Adds Arabic Calligraphy
Amman — The addition of “Arabic calligraphy” to the list of the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity as a symbolism of the Arab and Islamic culture in an announcement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was made yesterday. Jordan’s Ministry of Culture welcomed the announcement and commented that Arabic calligraphy … Continue reading UNESCO Adds Arabic Calligraphy
Cultural Agreement in between Jordan and Armenia
Amman — The 2021-2026 agreement for the cultural executive’s program was signed today by Minister of Culture Haifa Najjar and the Ambassador of Armenia, Tigran Gevorkyan. Najjar stated that the ministry could be inspired by the "spirit and creativity of Armenian culture," noting a commitment to cementing cooperation by holding a Jordanian culture week in … Continue reading Cultural Agreement in between Jordan and Armenia
Austrian Achievement Award to Local Organization
Amman — Austrian Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA) was presented by Oskar Wustinger, the Austrian Ambassador to Jordan, today to the 7 Hills non-profit organization for their innovative contribution to intercultural dialogue. The embassy noted that the Intercultural Achievement Award is a key project of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs. The award … Continue reading Austrian Achievement Award to Local Organization
Jordan Keen to Offer Full Support for Iraq
Amman — Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, special representative for the UN assistance mission to Iraq, met today with Ayman Safadi, Jordan's foreign minister in Amman to discuss the mission's effort to uphold stability in Iraq. Safadi, who is also deputy prime minister, highlighted the importance of concerted efforts to support Iraq, as he described the country "pillar" … Continue reading Jordan Keen to Offer Full Support for Iraq
South Korean Ambassador Opens Pictures Exhibition
Amman — The Korean-Jordanian friendship in pictures exhibition was opened today by South Korean Ambassador to Jordan Lee Jae-wan in Amman. The 7-day exhibition, which was organized at Galleria Mall, western Amman, by Korea's embassy in cooperation with the "Jordanian-Korean Friendship Association", includes 38 photos that reflect milestones in the history of the Jordanian-Korean relationship … Continue reading South Korean Ambassador Opens Pictures Exhibition