Triangle Guitar Society to host Tariq Harb Online Concert

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

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

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 and Tunisia Sign Cultural 2022-2024 Cooperation Agreement

Amman — The Jordanian-Tunisian governments' framework agreement and executive program for cultural cooperation 2022-2024 was signed by Culture Minister, Haifa Najjar, and Tunisian Ambassador to Jordan, Khaled Suhaili. According to a ministry statement, Najjar said the "deep-rooted, historic" Jordanian-Tunisian relations are based on mutual respect and understanding of the reality of the Arab citizen and … Continue reading Jordan and Tunisia Sign Cultural 2022-2024 Cooperation Agreement

Jordan Participates in Arab Culture Ministers 22nd Conference

Abu Dhabi — Jordan is to participate in the Arab Culture Ministers 22nd Conference at the headquarters of Expo 2020 Dubai, in cooperation with the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). The event, which is scheduled be held on the December 19-20, shall discuss the comprehensive plan for Arab culture and its modernization, aimed … Continue reading Jordan Participates in Arab Culture Ministers 22nd Conference