Sudan Gazette

The Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Yarmouk University has been awarded the international “TedQual” accreditation for quality tourism and hospitality education by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the third consecutive term, covering the period from 2024 to 2027.

According to University President Islam Massad, this achievement reflects the faculty’s commitment to advancing its curricula and academic plans to meet the latest developments in tourism and hotel education. Massad highlighted the efforts of both the faculty and administrative teams in ensuring a high-quality education that equips students with practical skills and scientific knowledge to succeed in the field.

He further emphasized that the international accreditation underlines Yarmouk University’s adherence to rigorous academic standards, positioning it as a leader in educational quality. In April 2024, the university also advanced in the QS World University Rankings, placing within the top 101-150 universities globally for tourism, ho
spitality, and leisure management.

Faculty Dean Akram Rawashdeh pointed out that this international recognition will enhance the employability of the college’s graduates in local, regional, and international tourism and hospitality markets. Additionally, the “TedQual” certification allows the college to leverage the prestigious UNWTO logo in promoting its programs. Students will also benefit from free remote training in tourism and hotel management, provided by the “TedQual Academy” under the UNWTO.

Rawashdeh noted that the accreditation strengthens the faculty’s engagement with global projects, facilitating broader participation by students and professors in initiatives organized by the UNWTO. This, in turn, enhances the confidence of employers in the tourism and hotel industries in the qualifications of the college’s graduates.

Yarmouk University is one of only four Arab institutions to receive this international certification for quality education in tourism and hospitality.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply announced the issuance of two tenders for the purchase of 100-120 thousand tons of wheat and 100-120 thousand tons of barley.

The ministry invited interested parties to review the Tenders Department to obtain a copy of the tender invitation, which includes the terms and specifications, for a non-refundable fee of 650 dinars per tender.

The deadline for submitting bids for the wheat tender is 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, and the deadline for the barley tender is 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.

The ministry stipulated the submission of a copy of a valid professional license, a copy of the commercial register certified within no more than 30 days from the date of bid opening, and a copy of valid registration with the Chamber of Commerce.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi met Sunday with Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ilia Darchiashvili to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors.

The two ministers affirmed their commitment to exploring broader opportunities for cooperation in economic, trade, cultural, and investment fields.

They emphasized the need to capitalize on opportunities to increase tourism exchange, which is expected to expand significantly with the upcoming opening of the Georgian Cultural Center in the Baptism Site area, whose construction is expected to begin before the end of this year.

Safadi and Darchiashvili also discussed regional and international situations, particularly efforts to halt Israeli aggression on Gaza and end the resulting humanitarian catastrophe.

Safadi stressed that stopping the aggression on Gaza and the escalation against the Palestinian people and their Islamic and Christian holy site
s in occupied Jerusalem is the first step to preventing the region from sliding into a regional war.

The two ministers also discussed efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis and its regional and international repercussions.

They underscored the importance of respecting and applying international law under a unified standard to safeguard the international system and multilateral work.

The ministers agreed to hold a round of political consultations soon to identify cooperation priorities between the two countries.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) received around 4,000 complaints related to telecommunications and postal services from the beginning of this year until the end of June, with a resolution rate of 92%.

According to a statement from the commission on Sunday, the number of complaints related to internet services amounted to 2,511, complaints about mobile phone services reached 1,437, complaints about landline services were 37, and postal service complaints were 22.

It Is worth noting that the commission, through its Beneficiary Affairs Section, receives and follows up on complaints either in person, through the toll-free number dedicated to complaints (117000), via email (COMPLAINTSandENQUIRIES@TRC.GOV.JO), the commission’s Facebook page, the “X” platform, and the commission’s website, which is directly connected to the automated complaint receiving and tracking system.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) ended Sunday’s trading session with a slight decline, closing down by 0.15% at 2,406 points.

The trading volume reached approximately 4.6 million shares, with a total transaction value of JD5 million across 2,214 trades.

Of the companies whose shares were traded, 43 witnessed a drop in their stock prices, while 26 recorded gains. Another 41 companies remained stable.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed deep condolences on Sunday to the government and people of Egypt following the tragic Zagazig train collision in Sharqia Governorate, which led to at least three deaths and more than 40 injuries.

Sufian Qudah, the ministry’s official spokesperson, underscored Jordan’s full solidarity with Egypt during this difficult time. He extended heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for the injured.

Source: Jordan News Agency