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The Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) and international education company GEMS Education signed a three-year memorandum of understanding at GEMS’s headquarters in Dubai. Under the agreement, all teachers and heads of departments of Arabic and Islamic studies at GEMS schools in the United Arab Emirates will have access to QRTA’s diploma programs designed specifically for teacher training, said a statement by the QRTA on Monday. The CEO of QRTA, Osama Obeidat, expressed that this partnership demonstrates a joint commitment to prioritizing the needs of educators and working collaboratively toward achieving excellence in the field of education. “We are particularly thrilled that our expertise in Arabic language subjects and professional development opportunities will benefit a wide range of individuals and enhance their overall educational quality,” he added Dino Varkey, the CEO of GEMS, stated that the agreement marks a significant milestone in the company’s comprehensive education strategy for 2022, adding that this collaboration will provide their teachers with access to the latest and most advanced educational strategies.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Chairman of the Higher Council of the National Centre for Curriculum Development, Mohi Eddin Touq, and the Korean Ambassador to Jordan, Kim Dong-gi, discussed Tuesday education and academic issues.

Touq expressed during a meeting in Amman the centre’s readiness to cooperate with Korea and leverage the “advanced” Korean experience in education.

Touq talked about the Jordanian experience in developing curricula, the role of the centre, its work mechanism and its most prominent achievements in a way that contributes to realising sustainable human development.

Touq discussed components for future cooperation between Jordan and Korea, which was welcomed and accepted by the Korean ambassador.

Kim Dong-gi conveyed his country’s desire to cooperate with the centre in education and curricula.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Beirut, 27 June 2023 – TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon and Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) signed an agreement that aims at transforming two of the university campuses into solar-powered hubs. This joint project, supported by Farjallah Group, as an approved contractor for TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon selected for this project, is expected to be completed by the third quarter of the year. Upon completion, the robust solar system will generate more than 1.1 MWp, with 756 kWp dedicated to the Mar Roukoz Science and Technology Campus and 352 kWp to the Huvelin Social Sciences Campus. This project will contribute to 550 tons of CO2 reduction per year and is equivalent to powering 250 single-family Lebanese houses per year. In his speech, Prof. Salim Daccache S.J., USJ Rector, welcomed this partnership: ‘It is a pleasure to renew our collaboration with TotalEnergies with a very beneficial project for campuses and institutions that are barely able to pay electricity bills and buy fuel for their generators. This partnership, coupled with a collaboration at the level of the Master Oil and Gas of the School of Engineering of Beirut (ESIB), is a sign of hope for our young people and a message that the vital forces of the country are building the future.’ Adrien Béchonnet, Managing Director and Country Chair, TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon, confirmed: ‘Today’s announcement is a first-of-its-kind in Lebanon. We are delighted to deliver such revolutionary solar solutions at USJ to contribute to CO2 emission reduction on campus and within the community at large. As a responsible multi-energy company, we remain committed to supporting the sustainable development of the country as it incorporates renewable sources in its energy mix.’ As part of its green approach, USJ has already equipped nine of its buildings with solar panels; according to the Director of Real Estate Maintenance and Conservation, Mr. Wassim Selwan: ‘This latest solar energy project, the biggest installation at USJ campuses in collaboration with TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon, which can only be beneficial for all partners and our society, is a translation of the actions, the culture and the spirit of sustainable development that USJ has been adopting for several years.’ *********** About TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon S.A.L., an affiliate of the multi-energy company TotalEnergies, has been present in Lebanon since 1951 with a network of more than 180 service stations across the Lebanese territory – of which 23 are powered by solar panels – and markets TotalEnergies’ high-quality fuel and lubricants locally. 2 / 3 Our team seeks tirelessly to apply the company know-how and expertise in serving more than 1,300 professional clients while contributing to their energy transition. We also serve around 80,000 customers who visit our stations daily to enjoy our one-stop-shop services and our Bonjour convenience stores with a wide variety of products and continuous offers. TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon strives to grow while contributing to the Company’s ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, together with society. Reducing CO2 emissions and optimizing waste management solutions are priorities at our sites. TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and controls all the supply and distribution chain, in addition to complying with international standards of sustainability, quality, and safety. https://totalenergies.com.lb/en TotalEnergies totalenergies_lb About the Marketing and Services division of TotalEnergies TotalEnergies’ Marketing and Services business segment offers its professional and private customers a wide range of broad energy products and services-petroleum products, biofuels, charging and related services for electric vehicles, gas for road and maritime transportation-to support them in their mobility and help them reduce their carbon footprint

Source: National News Agency-Lebanon

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan and German Development Bank (KfW) Country Director in Jordan, Mark Schwiete, Monday signed a pound 50 million soft loan agreement provided by the German government to finance the second phase of a program to support the education sector in Jordan. Toukan said the funding is part of the education sector’s priorities within the economic modernization vision’s executive program for the years 2023-2025, as it aims to build new public schools and expand and equip existing schools with furniture and laboratories. She said the Ministry of Education will carry out the agreement in coordination with the Ministry of Public Works. This loan is part of a pound 100 million total concessional financing the German government has pledged to support the education sector in Jordan, as an agreement for the first phase of the program was signed in 2021 at a similar value of pound 50 million, Toukan pointed out. The minister thanked Germany, a strategic partner of Jordan, for its continuous support of the Kingdom’s development and reform efforts and helping it to face economic challenges, including hosting Syrian refugees. German Chargé d’Affaires Florian Reindel said that providing an appropriate learning environment is the key to educational success, noting that 40,000 students have benefited from the funding allocated to building schools. Schwiete said Germany recognized the challenges Jordan faces, especially in the education sector, and supports the Kingdom to overcome them, as the funding complements existing cooperation in this sector. The German government is a key partner and supporter of Jordan in terms of developmental cooperation or aid provided as part of the Syrian crisis response plan.

Source: Jordan News Agency