Category: General

Amman: Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) and Jordan News Agency (Petra) renewed their cooperation program to enhance cooperation in common areas and provide field training services to students in various fields.

The program was signed on Wednesday by Petra’s Director General Fayrouz Mubaideen and AAU President Sari Hamdan, in the presence of Vice President for International Relations and Quality Anas Saud, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Hanan Ibrahim, and Head of Petra’s Public Relations Department Rami Al-Amir Al-Omai.

Under the program, which extends for the next five years, the AAU will provide scholarships for Petra’s employees and their sons, in addition to financial discounts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In turn, Petra will provide field training services for students in the Department of English Language and Translation and implement joint activities including workshops, scientific seminars in journalism and media, and participation in seminars and training.

Mubaideen stressed Petr
a’s keenness to establish strategic and cooperative partnerships with various national institutions, pointing out that this cooperation reflects Petra’s commitment to supporting education and providing educational and training opportunities for university students.

This also reflects Petra’s message of finding distinguished cadres that help build the country and develop its renaissance.

Mubaideen added that Petra plays a key role in developing the skills and competencies of Jordanian university students by training them to work in journalism and digital media.

Petra provides students with practical and varied opportunities to learn and acquire the necessary skills, which contribute to developing a generation of talented and professional journalists who can meet the needs and aspirations of the local community.

For his part, Hamdan gave a briefing on of the AAU, its colleges, and the position it has reached. He noted that according to the QS World University Rankings, AAU ranked third locally and first amo
ng private universities and 801 in the global ranking among 30,000 universities around the world, in addition to its role in graduating generations with a high degree of responsibility, knowledge, and excellence.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Ankara: Ambassador Hazem Khatib presented his credentials to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Turkey.

Following a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Khatib conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II to President Erdogan and extended his wishes to the Turkish people for further progress and development.

Erdogan commended His Majesty’s wise policies and the distinguished relations between the two countries. He expressed the Turkish government’s keen interest in strengthening and enhancing bilateral relations, while also extending his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the Kingdom and the Jordanian people.

Source: Jordan News Agency

In an announcement made on the “X” platform on Wednesday, the Lebanese army disclosed its success in thwarting multiple attempts of illegal infiltration and smuggling across the Lebanese-Syrian border.

Amidst the ongoing efforts to combat unlawful activities along the border regions, Lebanese army units have intercepted and prevented approximately 900 Syrians from infiltrating Lebanese territory throughout the current month.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Amman: The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) played host to a prominent media delegation from India, comprising 52 journalists, newspaper editors-in-chief, influencers from the film industry, and magazine editors.

The visit, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, aligns with JTB’s strategic plan to showcase and market Jordan’s tourist and archaeological wonders to a global audience, said a JTB statement on Wednesday.

The JTB highlighted the significance of attracting influential figures from the film industry worldwide to explore Jordan’s unique historical, cultural, and natural sites for international film production.

The media delegation’s itinerary included visits to iconic locations such as Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and Amman during the filming of segments of the international Indian film “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.” Notable Indian actors Sai Kumar and Tiger Shroff, alongside director Ali Abbas Zafar, graced the filming locations.

The JTB, recognizing the potential of the Indian market as one of the most promising for
boosting tourism to Jordan, provided crucial support and streamlined tasks for the film crew. The Royal Film Commission (RFC), responsible for logistical services for international film productions in Jordan, ensured a seamless experience by offering comprehensive information on filming procedures, obtaining necessary permits, identifying suitable locations, and assisting with customs clearance for technical equipment. The RFC also facilitated connections with local crews, production services, and communication with both private and public entities.

During a press conference, the Director General of the JTB, Abdel Razzaq Arabiyat, emphasized that hosting the Indian media delegation underscores the joint interests of the tourism and film industries in Jordan. He highlighted the investment opportunities available in Jordan, a symbol of stability and security in the region, boasting tourism components, climate diversity, a prime geographical location, and authentic hospitality.

Arabiyat underscored the JTB’s s
trategic focus on vital markets in the film industry, particularly Bollywood Studios, given their significant influence in India as a key market for promoting tourism to Jordan. He recalled the JTB’s efforts in the previous year, including a travelling exhibition in Bangalore and Mumbai, aimed at showcasing Jordan as a tourist destination and a hub for filming and film production.

Mohannad Bakri, Director General of the RFC, emphasized the close connection between the tourism and film sectors. Filming in Jordan showcases its picturesque locations and distinctive culture, serving as a powerful tool for marketing Jordan as a top-tier tourist destination.

Raja Gargour, Chairman of Jordan’s Olivewood Studios, highlighted the country’s historical legacy as a land of new opportunities. Olivewood Studios, he mentioned, would play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for storytellers in the evolving landscape of filmmaking and audiovisual storytelling.

The JTB curated a comprehensive tourism program for the In
dian delegation, encompassing visits to key tourist destinations and unique archaeological sites in Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, and Aqaba.

Arabiyat also engaged with the Indian media delegation, discussing strategies to enhance media promotion and joint marketing mechanisms to attract more tourists from India to Jordan.

Emphasizing the importance of conveying a comprehensive picture of Jordan to the Indian public, he aimed to encourage them to explore the country’s cultural treasures.

The delegation expressed admiration for the richness of Jordan’s tourism offerings and historical heritage, praising the warm and generous Jordanian hospitality.

Committed to conveying a realistic and appealing portrayal of global tourism to Jordan, the media members highlighted the country’s standing as a distinguished filmmaking center in the region and the world. They commended Jordan’s stability and security on both regional and global fronts.

Source: Jordan News Agency

15 persons have been reported injured in 7 road accident within the last 24 hours, the Traffic Management Center said on Wednesday.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Aqaba: Aiming to streamline customs procedures and provide enhanced benefits, the General Customs Department inaugurated the Golden List Project within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Wednesday.

Nayef Fayez, Chairman of the ASEZA, emphasized the pivotal role of the Customs Department in facilitating customs processes across all border points. He underscored the department’s significance as a crucial pillar of Jordan’s national economy, operating with professionalism and adhering to the highest global standards.

Highlighting Aqaba’s pivotal position as Jordan’s primary import-export hub, Fayez credited its success to royal initiatives and ongoing project supervision aimed at setting a benchmark for all governorates.

Major General Jalal Qudah, Director General of Customs, celebrated the completion of several developmental projects on the occasion of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s birthday. These initiatives, he noted, align with royal directives to enhance public sector services for priv
ate sector partners. Qudah emphasized the department’s commitment to modernization and efficiency, aligning customs procedures with international standards to foster economic growth and investment.

Expressing optimism for future collaborations, Qudah hailed the Aqaba Economic Region Authority’s constructive engagement in project completion, particularly highlighting the significance of initiatives like the golden list, prior licenses, and customs procedure re-engineering in simplifying processes and elevating service quality.

He reiterated the department’s dedication to implementing smart e-government principles, emphasizing the importance of digitizing customs processes to streamline services and facilitate trade exchanges, thus bolstering the national economy.

Qudah also outlined the Customs Department’s proactive measures to address challenges arising from goods slowdowns at the Aqaba port due to tensions in Bab al-Mandab. Emergency plans were activated, and coordination was heightened with all stakehol
ders and competent authorities to manage the situation effectively.

Source: Jordan News Agency