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Aqaba — The Hungarian ultra-low-cost Wizz Air operated its first flight to Jordan from Bucharest, landing at the King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba. Wizz Air, which has eight destinations, operates four lines to and from Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) throughout the year, from Hungary's Budapest, Milan, Rome, and Vienna. Four other lines to … Continue reading Wizz Air Operates First Trip to Jordan
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
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
Amman — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has revealed that a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be sent to 5 prequalified consortiums to construct the National Carrier project. The ministry communicated that the future project shall be completed by 2027 and is expected to provide Amman and several country regions with roughly 300 million … Continue reading The National Carrier Project Moving Forward
Amman — Two development aid agreements at a total value of $597 million were signed today in-between the USAID mission to Jordan and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) as part of the $1.2 billion US economic assistance to the Kingdom for the year 2021 MOPIC, represented by Minister Nasser Shraideh, and USAID … Continue reading USAID and MOPIC Sign $597 Million Agreements
Amman — In response to MP Muhammad Inad Al-Fayez, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said that his government will not cover up any corruption case or even a suspicion of corruption, stressing that this is the government's approach and what it pledged when it was formed in late 2020. Al-Fayez who demanded the Minister of Energy … Continue reading Prime Minister Responds to Parliament Clarification Request
Baghdad — The Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Shamali, on behalf on Prime Minister Bisher Khaswaneh, opened earlier today the Jordanian industry fair in Baghdad, in which 95 Jordanian companies are participating. During his stay in Baghdad, the minister will meet with a number of Iraqi ministers and officials to discuss economic cooperation, … Continue reading Industry Minister Inaugurates Industry Fair in Baghdad
Amman — the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman announced in a statement today that Saudi and Iranian experts have recently concluded a security dialogue session that was hosted by the institute. The discussions focused on security and technical issues, which included reducing the threat of missiles and delivery vehicles and technical measures needed … Continue reading A Saudi-Iranian Dialogue in Amman
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
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
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