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Arab states adopt HE roadmap for sustainable development
MIDDLE EAST-NORTH AFRICA The 22 member states of the Arab League have adopted a higher education and scientific research framework aimed at leveraging technology, ensuring academic quality, and fostering partnerships to position higher education...

Real Estate Founder Jayson Robert Pocius Uses DONTBECHI Designs to Blend Sustainability and Style in Las Vegas
— Jayson Robert Pocius did not set out to become a real estate visionary. He was just a kid growing up on the south side of Chicago, glued to the TV as Michael Jordan redefined greatness. Those games planted the first seeds of ambition, not just...
Jordan's gov't service centers processed 3.45m transactions to last June
Ammon News - Jordan's comprehensive government service centers completed a total of approximately 3.45 million transactions by the end of last June, while these facilities received about 1,324,726 visitors. Minister of Digital Economy and...

Jordan: 100% compliance for companies in submitting annual sustainability report for 2024 — ASE
AMMAN — CEO of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mazen Wathaifi on Thursday said that 100 per cent of the listed companies which are obligated to submit their annual sustainability report for the year 2024, totalling 23 companies, had provided the ASE...

LeBron James follows Michael Jordan's footsteps with latest decision
00:12 ET, 05 Jul 2025Updated 00:25 ET, 05 Jul 2025 As LeBron James approaches the end of his NBA career (and hopefully soon, according to his wife), he's already begun to take up the same pastime as six-time NBA Champion Michael Jordan on the golf...

Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour
The July 2024 general election saw a major shift in the UK’s approach to tackling climate change. The incoming Labour government made ambitious pledges to cut emissions and switch to green energy, with a target of “clean power” by 2030 and support...
Statement on Better Work Jordan Operations
GENEVA – As of 22 June, 2025, Better Work Jordan has paused its operations due to a cut in funding. While Better Work has sought alternative funding sources to continue aspects of the programme, the funding gap has proved insurmountable at this...

Jordan: ACC, Syrian officials discuss reconstruction, trade cooperation
AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Thursday met with Governor of Damascus Maher Marwan, and Governor of Rural Damascus Amer Sheikh to discuss avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and joint action...

Jordan investor confidence index rises 6.2% in Q1 2025 - report
AMMAN — The Jordan Investor Confidence Index, published quarterly by the Jordan Strategy Forum, rose by 6.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 156.7 points, up from 147.6 points in Q4 2024. According to the Forum’s latest report, the...

Jordan's cabinet approves framework to boost green hydrogen projects
AMMAN – The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a "comprehensive" framework aimed at accelerating the development of green hydrogen projects across the Kingdom. The newly endorsed mechanism outlines a strategic vision to position the Kingdom as a...

Simon Jordan slams PSR 'nonsense' as he proposes game-changer for Newcastle United
Simon Jordan has labelled PSR rules a 'nonsense' when Newcastle United's owners have 'more money than God'. The former Crystal Palace chairman has again called for change because Newcastle have 'every right' to spend like Manchester City and...

NC Wildlife to crack down on impaired boating during July 4th holiday
Officer Hannah Shively and officer Jake Thompson of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division talk with boaters on Jordan Lake Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (Photo: NC Wildlife)(WWAY) — As boaters prepare to hit the water for the...

Second phase of green growth, job opportunities project concludes in Jordan
AMMAN — The second phase of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator project in Jordan concluded on Thursday, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme. The initiative aimed...
Amman Stock Exchange: 100% Compliance Percentage For Companies In Submitting Their Annual Sustainability Report For 2024 Within The Specified Period
Mr. Mazen Wathaifi Chief Executive Officer of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) said that 100% of the listed companies which are obligated to submit their annual sustainability report for the year 2024, totaling 23 companies, have provided the ASE with...

Jordan mulls increasing gas supplies to Syria, in cooperation with Egypt, Qatar
AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh and Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abul Saud on Wednesday held talks with Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammad Bashir to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the...

Jordanian, Syria’s officials meet to talk about boosting energy collaboration
(MENAFN) Jordanian and Syrian officials met in Amman on Wednesday to discuss ways to boost collaboration in energy and water sectors. Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed...

Jordan’s Tourism Grows by 8% in June and 18% in the First Half of 2025
Jordan’s tourism sector continues to show strong performance indicators, welcoming approximately 595,000 international visitors in June 2025, an 8% increase compared to June 2024, which saw around 551,000 visitors — despite regional challenges...

Jordan Chiles Gets Exclusive Nike Gift Never Given to Simone Biles or US Gymnastics
At a glance, it looks like another glossy training space. Turf, racks, and equipment all lined up in crisp symmetry. But what stands behind it is no mere showroom. It is personal architecture, designed to carry weight far beyond its steel and...
Jordan, Syria discuss energy, water cooperation
AMMAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian and Syrian officials on Wednesday held talks in Amman to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and water. Jordan's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh and Minister of Water...

Jordan Chiles’ Former Teammate Reveals Strong Message Behind UCLA Exit: “Wasn’t Happy”
After spending almost two years with UCLA, sharing the company of Jordan Chiles, this young gymnast finally decided to leave UCLA, and the decision shocked all. The announcement came like a thunderclap in the world of collegiate gymnastics,...