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Pak judokas to compete at Amman Asian Open
The Express Tribune
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August 17, 2025
KARACHI: Judoka Malika Noor leads the Pakistani contingent to the Amman Asian Open, Junior and Cadet Open Cup 2025. The Pakistan Judo team left for Amman on Saturday, August 16 from Islamabad via Karachi to Jordan to participate in the...
Egypt, Jordan Launch Subsea Cable “Coral Bridge” to Strengthen Digital Connectivity
Sada Elbalad
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August 16, 2025
Sat 16 Aug 2025 | 10:25 PM Egypt and Jordan took a major step toward boosting regional digital infrastructure with the official launch of the “Coral Bridge” subsea cable, the first direct marine link between the two countries in more than 25...
When the streets become stages for artistes
The Hindu
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August 17, 2025
A scene from Thalaikkol Theatre Group’s therukoothu adaptation of the French play George Dandi ou le mari confondu (George Dandin or The Thwarted Husband) by Molière. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement It was quite a sight when characters from...
Jordan PM quits over mass protests against tax increases
Samoa Observer
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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday accepted the resignation of his embattled prime minister and reportedly tapped a leading reformer as a successor, hoping to quell the largest anti-government protests in recent years, which...
Qatari Serena Sheikh clinches silver at WTT youth table tennis tournament in Jordan
Qatar Tribune
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August 16, 2025
AMMAN: The rising Qatari player Serena Sheikh achieved a striking milestone by snagging second place in the Under-13 Women's Singles category at the WTT Youth Contender Amman table tennis tournament, held in Amman, Jordan. Serena incredibly...
Egypt Lands Coral Bridge Submarine Cable, Establishing First Direct Digital Link With Jordan In 25 Years
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat met on Saturday with Jordan's Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat and South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak, via video...
Jordan Advances Steadily Toward Strengthening Its Position as a Regional Hub for Green Hydrogen Trade
Jordan News
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August 16, 2025
Jordan is moving with confidence toward creating an attractive and stimulating investment environment for strategic projects in the green hydrogen and ammonia sector, as part of its efforts to reinforce its status as a regional hub for the trade...
Jordan announces decline in drug smuggling on border with Syria
Enab Baladi
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August 16, 2025
Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication and official spokesperson, Mohammad al-Momani, said that drug smuggling has “significantly decreased” at the official border crossings between Syria and Jordan. In an interview with the Jordanian...
Amman Stock Exchange Posts Record Highs, Reaches Largest Market Value Since 2010
Jordan News
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August 16, 2025
Average daily trading volumes up more than 83% compared to 2024 levels All exchange indices record historic growth Positive results reflect government efforts to improve investment climate and boost investor confidenceاضافة اعلان Market...
Amman Stock Exchange reaches peak valuation since 2010
Ammon News
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August 16, 2025
Ammon News - *Average daily trading volumes surge 83% year-on-year, topping 2024 levels *All major ASE indices notch record gains *Government reforms and investor confidence underpin market rally *Listed companies’ market capitalization jumps to...
Jordan, Syria talk expedited implementation of economic cooperation agreements
Ammon News
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August 16, 2025
Ammon News - Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah discussed in Damascus a number of issues aimed to enhance Jordanian-Syrian economic cooperation. The minister's talks also came to follow up on implementation of joint agreements...
Minister of Industry Discusses Accelerating Implementation of Economic Cooperation Agreements with Syria
Jordan News
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August 16, 2025
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Eng. Yarub Qudah, discussed in Damascus a number of issues related to enhancing economic cooperation between Jordan and Syria, and following up on the implementation of understandings reached during...
Jordan sends new relief convoy, conducts joint airdrop to Gaza
Xinhua News Agency
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AMMAN, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Friday dispatched its 190th relief convoy to the Gaza Strip and carried out a multinational airdrop operation, delivering 43 truckloads and 82 tonnes of food and humanitarian supplies, the state-run Petra news...
Fourth edition of Jordan Children's Film Festival kicks off
Ammon News
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August 16, 2025
Ammon News - The 4th Jordan Children's Film Festival, which features local, Arab, and worldwide films, began this Friday night at the Royal Film Commission-Jordan (RFC) headquarters in Amman under the patronage and attendance of HRH Princess...
Jordan: Major decrease in cross-border smuggling with Syria
Shafaq News
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2025-08-15T10:47:22+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Amman Smuggling operations through official border crossings with Syria have significantly decreased in recent weeks, Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication, Mohammad...
Jordan: JRF, ACC sign agreement fostering supportive environment for agri startups
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Jordan River Foundation (JRF) and the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) signed on Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) leveraging cooperation in entrepreneurship and fostering a supportive environment for startups across...
Jordan: Heatwave eases with cooler weather expected by Sunday — JMD
Zawya
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AMMAN — The intense heatwave gripping the Kingdom is expected to gradually subside starting Friday, with more moderate summer weather returning by the end of the weekend, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). On Friday, a slight...
The authentic artistry of Lilly Hourani: Why handcrafted vision still matters in a digital world
Digital Journal
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August 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Lilly Houran. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In an industry increasingly dominated by speed, automation, and digital convenience, Lilly Hourani stands firm in her belief that artistry begins...
Jordan: Dam storage drops to 'red Line' thresholds, raising water security concerns - JVA
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) on Thursday warned that dam storage levels have dropped to “red line” thresholds this summer, raising concerns over the country’s water security. JVA Secretary-General Hisham Al Hesa told Al Mamlaka TV...
An economic perspective on the Jordanian–Egyptian partnership agreements
Ammon News
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August 14, 2025
Raad Mahmoud Al-Tal The recent signing of nine agreements and memoranda of understanding between Jordan and Egypt, at the conclusion of the Joint Higher Committee meetings, represents more than a routine step in bilateral relations. It is a...