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The Arab Parliament stated Thursday that strengthening democratic mechanisms “is the basic foundation for the renaissance of peoples and nations, especially in light of the transformations taking place in our Arab region.” On International Day of Democracy, which falls on September 15, Arab Parliament Speaker Adel Assoumi said, “This day represents an important opportunity to shed light on Arab models that practised democracy and enhanced the participation of various segments of society in the decision-making process at all levels.” Assomi called on Arab parliaments to actively contribute to developing national programmes and strategies to raise awareness of the mechanisms for implementing democracy, especially among the younger generation. He noted the “importance” of working to build a generation aware of the correct concepts and foundations for practising democracy that “seeks to build societies and not destroy them.”

Source: Jordan News Agency

Jordanian and Arab experts in energy and sustainability agreed on the need to transition towards relying on sustainable energy to counter carbon emissions. Experts participating in the series of “Sustainability” Forum sessions at the 12th session of the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah revealed Thursday a global trend towards mining to extract minerals used in manufacturing batteries and store clean energy. The Mining Sector Coordinator at the Royal Commission for Economic Modernisation in Jordan, Ayman Ayyash, said, “The world is experiencing a pivotal stage, which is the transition from fossil energy to sustainable energy.” He explained, “The world has emerged from global warming to thermal boiling, the consequences of which have appeared in Morocco, Libya and Europe’s fires: the transition to clean energy has become a global need.” Ayyash said the world is moving to ban carbon emissions so that most car producers have decided not to have internal combustion cars by 2035, adding that EU countries have agreed to stop trading in fuel-powered vehicles by 2025. The CEO of BEEAH Recycling Centre, Zakir Rabaiah, discussed the measures that have been taken towards transitioning to clean energy, “We began the complete waste management process in 2010, and today we have reached that 90% of the materials collected in the city of Sharjah are converted into Material”.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh chaired Thursday a meeting of the National Construction Council on signing off the draft national building codes resistant to climate change. Khasawneh said in a speech, “Just as we are looking for safe food and safe medicine, the government attaches great importance to road safety and the safety of buildings and facilities given their developmental, economic and social significance and as elements of providing a decent life for citizens.” He discussed the role of the Jordanian National Construction Council and the “importance ” of the construction sector in developing the country’s infrastructure and national economy. He noted the “necessity” of abiding by the national building codes and tightening control over commitment to implementation to ensure safety in buildings against natural crises. Khasawneh added that the meeting of the National Construction Council comes at a “crucial” since the region is witnessing natural disasters and quakes, including the earthquakes that struck Syria, Turkiye and Morocco. He referred to the floods, such as the repercussions of the hurricane that struck the Libyan and Egyptian coasts. “Today, we are most in need of adopting approaches related to conducting surveys, raising the level of preparedness and effective response to any emergency – God forbid – for the safety of our country and our citizens,” Khasawneh said. Khasawneh added that the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management began a cooperative approach with government institutions, experts and the Royal Scientific Society to conduct surveys related to building conditions and completed studies, adding that the “Safety Path” exercise, which the Centre is preparing, is aimed to raise readiness to deal and respond effectively to emergencies. The President of the Royal Scientific Society, Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, noted that the recent natural disasters in the region and the loss of lives “force us to work seriously to make our facilities, buildings and cities safer and more prepared.” The Minister of Public Works and Housing and the Chairman of the National Construction Council, Maher Abu Alsamen, said the Council “is working to enhance joint coordination between all state institutions to reach decisions and procedures that would enhance the quality of buildings in the Kingdom.”

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Speaker of the Lower House, Ahmed Safadi, and Jordanian MP’s held Thursday talks in London with the Minister of Middle Eastern and North African Affairs, Lord Tariq Ahmed, on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territories and cooperatation. According to a statement issued by the House of Representatives, Safadi talked about the “centrality” of the Palestinian cause and realising a just and comprehensive peace that meets the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. He added that the region would not enjoy peace and stability until the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Lord Ahmed praised Jordan’s efforts in establishing security and stability in the region, adding that “Jordan voted for moderation and stability.” Safadi and Lord Ahmed discussed the political, economic and administrative paths of modernisation the Jordan’s determination, under royal guidance, to move forward with the three paths.

Source: Jordan News Agency