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Amman: The Embassy of Ireland in Jordan said that five students from Islamic Scientific College in Amman will travel to Ireland to participate in the BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition (BTYSE) in Dublin, as part of the top prize from Jordan Young Scientists (JoYS), which took place at Hussein Technical University in June 2023.

“The overall winning team from the Islamic Scientific College in Amman, secured victory with their innovative project (Artificial Nervous System), featuring a (NodeMCU) device controlling electric muscle stimulation. the project aims to trigger controlled muscle movement, exploring its potential as a remedy for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injuries,” the Embassy said Monday in a statement.

According to the statement, this participation by the winning team in the event in Ireland reflects the commitment by the JoYS initiative in offering international exposure for programme participants and recognition for their innovative projects as well as the opportunity to meet stude
nts from all over Ireland participating in the competition and meeting VIP guests in attendance, including representatives from the Government of Ireland.

Ambassador Marianne Bolger said, “The Embassy of Ireland is honoured to be a co-sponsor of this positive and impactful initiative.”

“We are committed to supporting the Jordan Young Scientist initiative, including working alongside dedicated partners and sponsors to ensure its success for years to come. Our aim is to contribute to the development of an innovative future workforce and society that can effectively respond to the rapidly changing global landscape, as well as providing stimulating activities and opportunities for the students involved,” Ambassador Bolger added.

“I would like to once again congratulate the winning team and I extend my heartfelt best wishes to Rashed Abdullah, Omar Mousa, Saleh Al-Hinti, Hashem Najdawi, and Yazan Maali in their participation in the exhibition in Ireland, an opportunity to showcase this impressive winning projec
t,” Bolger concluded.

JoYS Chairman, Mohammad Tahboub, for his part, said, “We are excited to see our winning team from 2023 take their project to the global stage. The BTYSTE exhibition is a prestigious platform, reflecting the dedication and excellence of our young scientists. This experience will enrich their academic journey and inspire them to pursue greater heights in science and technology.”

Jordan Young Scientists (JoYS) is a ground-breaking initiative aimed at promoting and nurturing talent among youth in science and technology.

JoYS is based on the BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) in Ireland, which attracts 40,000 attendees annually to its exhibition and was initiated by the Embassy of Ireland in Jordan in 2022.

The initiative is supported by the Crown Prince Foundation, the Queen Rania Foundation, and the Ministry of Education.

Source: Jordan News Agency

11:00 am The “Food Scientists and Technicians Association” holds a press conference on “Food Safety in the Current Situation’, under the patronage and attendance of Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary.

The event, in collaboration with food safety consultants for the Middle East and North Africa (MEFOSA LLC), takes place at the Ministry of Information.

12:00 pm Inauguration of the Indoor Firefighting Training Center, at the invitation of the General Directorate of Civil Defense, attended by Brigadier General Giovanni Brafa Musicoro, the Commander of the Western Sector of UNIFIL. This event, organized by UNIFIL’s Italian Battalion, is to be held at the outdoor courtyard of the Regional and Membership Center in Tyre, near Barakat Barracks.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

New York: The United Nations said that Sigrid Kaag began her mission on Monday as Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction in Gaza, in accordance with Security Council Resolution No. 2720.

In her new capacity, Kaag will facilitate, coordinate, monitor, and verify humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza, the UN said in a statement.

Kaag has also received the mandate to establish a United Nations mechanism to accelerate humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza through states that are not parties to the conflict, according to the UN statement.

She will be in New York and Washington D.C. this week for meetings before traveling to the region, the statement concluded.

Source: Jordan News Agency

New York: The United Nations said that Sigrid Kaag began her mission on Monday as Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction in Gaza, in accordance with Security Council Resolution No. 2720.

In her new capacity, Kaag will facilitate, coordinate, monitor, and verify humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza, the UN said in a statement.

Kaag has also received the mandate to establish a United Nations mechanism to accelerate humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza through states that are not parties to the conflict, according to the UN statement.

She will be in New York and Washington D.C. this week for meetings before traveling to the region, the statement concluded.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Marjeyoun – National News Agency correspondent reported hostile artillery shelling targeting the outskirts of south Lebanon’s Mays al-Jabal from the direction of Baraashit.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Ramallah: Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli occupation forces on Monday evening in the northern occupied West Bank’s Kitaba district, east of the city of Tulkarm.

An Israeli special squad, reinforced by massive forces from the occupation army, stormed the Kitaba district, notably Al-Qaisi Mosque Street, opened fire on a vehicle parked there, surrounded a house, and assassinated three young men inside, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said in a statement on Monday evening.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the arrival of three martyrs at Tulkarm Public Hospital: Youssef Ali Al-Khouli (22), Ahed Salman Mousa (23), and Tariq Amjad Shaheen (24).

The Palestinian national and Islamic forces in Tulkarm Governorate have declared a general strike for tomorrow, Tuesday, to honor the souls of the martyrs of Tulkarm and the entire nation.

Source: Jordan News Agency