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January 12, 2021

King directs government to reopen schools, various sectors while safeguarding public health, economy

His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday directed the government to reopen schools and various sectors in a systematic manner that safeguards public...
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January 12, 2021

JAF, HTU, sign MOU on education, technical training

The Jordan Armed Forces- Arab Army (JAF) and the Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU) signed, Tuesday, a memorandum of understanding on education...
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January 11, 2021

S. Korea commits to multi-year contribution to UNICEF’s Makani programme in Jordan

The Government of the Republic of Korea and UNICEF signed a $2 million multi-year agreement to support the Makani programme, an integrated programme...
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January 10, 2021

King congratulates Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa on his appointment as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

His Majesty King Abdullah, the Hashemite Custodian of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, on Sunday congratulated Archbishop Pierbattista...
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January 5, 2021

King swears in Adaileh as Jordan’s ambassador to Egypt

Amjad Adaileh was sworn in on Tuesday before His Majesty King Abdullah as Jordan’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Egypt and the...
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January 4, 2021

Mercy Corps distributes hygiene kits in Zaatari

Through Mercy Corps’ Ishrak programme, more than 2,000 families in the Zaatari refugee camp are to receive hygiene kits, with the aim of mitigating...
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January 4, 2021

Kingdom sets stage for COVID vaccination

The Kingdom’s epidemiological curve is witnessing stability, Health Minister Nathir Obeidat said on Monday.   Speaking during a press...
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January 4, 2021

Amman to introduce new bus fleet under EBRD Green Cities programme

The population of Amman will benefit from the introduction of a new bus fleet in the capital city thanks to its participation in EBRD Green Cities,...
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January 4, 2021

WANA project envisages empowerment of vulnerable women, people with disabilities

The West Asia and North Africa Institute (WANA) in partnership with IM Swedish Partner published four policy papers that aim to raise the voices of...
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January 4, 2021

King visits army headquarters

His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin...
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