Category: Miscellaneous

Amman: Chairing the Jordanian-Georgian Parliamentary Friendship Association, Fayza Odaibat, highlighted the strong bilateral ties between Jordan and Georgia, built upon the foundation laid by both nations’ leaderships.

During the association’s meeting with Georgian Ambassador Archil Dzuliashvili on Sunday, Odaibat underscored the alignment in both countries’ stances on Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire and continuous humanitarian aid delivery.

Odaibat lauded His Majesty King Abdullah II’s efforts to halt the aggression on Gaza, citing His Majesty’s participation, along with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, in aid operations aimed at alleviating the plight of Gazans.

She advocated for bolstering trade, educational, cultural, and tourism exchanges between the nations, along with increasing scholarships for Jordanian students to study in Georgia.

Dzuliashvili highlighted the depth of bilateral relations, echoing the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the adherence to human
itarian laws.

He mentioned plans for a potential direct flight between Jordan and Georgia in the upcoming summer and assured that the association’s proposals regarding scholarships for Jordanian students in Georgia would be reviewed.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) praised the Kingdom’s measures to empower Jordanian women in the judicial field to assume leadership positions in this sector.

In a statement Sunday on the occasion of International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ), the NCHR said Jordanian women have held multiple positions in the Kingdom’s judicial system at different levels.

The center also valued the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve this goal, based on Jordan’s Constitution and its amendments, which affirmed principle of equality among all Jordanians and backed women empowerment to play an “active” role in building society.

The NCHR added that this policy aimed to guarantee equal opportunities on the basis of justice and fairness and protect women from all forms of violence and discrimination.

In this regard, he pointed to Jordan’s ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which guaranteed women equal rights in various fields and issuance of new Justice Sector St
rategy for the years (2022-2025) that contributes to build capabilities of Jordanian female judges.

Source: Jordan News Agency

SHARJAH: Kalimat Foundation (KF) – a UAE-based global non-profit organisation founded to advance literacy and uphold children’s rights to read, particularly for forcibly displaced, disadvantaged and visually impaired children – has announced forming its new Board of Trustees for the upcoming administrative phase.

The foundation will continue under the leadership of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, its Founder and Chairperson.

The new Board of Trustees comprises Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, appointed as Vice-President; Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations, serving as the Treasurer; Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators, as a board member; Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State in the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, taking the role of Secretary-General.

Board members also include Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah
Private Education Authority;Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority; Mohamed Abdalla, CEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank; Ahlam Bolooki, CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation; and Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director of the UAE Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

The Board of Trustees is tasked with strategic duties, including approving internal systems and regulations, establishing and endorsing policies for the foundation’s external activities, evaluating initiatives and programmes for the development and enhancement of the foundation’s practices to achieve its goals, appointing key administrative staff, managing and monitoring financial resources and their investment, and reviewing strategic agreements and partnerships and their impact on the foundation’s identity and role.

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi launched the Kalimat Foundation in 2016 to assert the right of children to read and access knowledge sources, especially those displaced or affected by wars and conflicts in thei
r home countries, as well as visually impaired children.

The foundation adopts principles and objectives focused primarily on education, the dissemination of knowledge, believing in the role of culture in addressing societal challenges and creating a generation capable of paving their way towards a brighter future.

Source: Emirates News Agency

BETHLEHEM: Israeli occupation authorities Sunday issued notices including orders to halt the construction of three agricultural rooms in the village of Marah Mualla, south of Bethlehem.

Ahmed Hassan Taqatqa, owner of one of the agricultural rooms, told WAFA correspondent that the occupation forces stormed the village, specifically Umm Saeed area south of the village, and delivered notices ordering him to halt the construction of three agricultural rooms belonging to him and his two brothers, Mohammad and Mahmoud, under the pretext of not having a permit.

Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA

The Islamic Resistance issued the following statement: “In response to the enemy’s attacks on the resilient southern villages and civilian homes, including the recent aggression on the town of Khirbet Selem resulting in the martyrdom of a family, the Islamic Resistance bombarded Meron settlement with tens of Katyusha rockets at 9:15 am on Sunday, March 10, 2024.”

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Amman: Jordan’s Grand Mufti, Ahmed Hasanat, Sunday announced that Tuesday would be the first day of Ramadan.

Hasanat confirmed that the Ramadan crescent was not seen tonight during an event to monitor the crescent of Ramadan held by the Iftaa’ Department at the King Hussein bin Talal Mosque.

Source: Jordan News Agency

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) has launched its new visual identity in line with its vision to foster a sustainable housing ecosystem that enhances the lives of Emirati citizens across Abu Dhabi.

The visual identity includes the Authority’s new logo, which draws inspiration from intersecting geometric shapes found in traditional ‘Arish Houses’ and intricate Emirati palm frond weaving. Additionally, the logo incorporates contemporary design elements inspired by modern architectural plans, encapsulating the essence of heritage while embracing modernity.

Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADHA, said, “The unveiling of the new visual identity of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority showcases its active role in building modern and integrated residential communities, infused with architectural characters that reflect the national identity and heritage.

Aligned with the vision of the Abu Dhabi government, the i
nitiative seeks to elevate community living standards, foster well-being, and promote the stability of families in the Emirate. It underscores our unwavering dedication to implementing the directives of our wise leadership to provide dignified livelihoods for our citizens and improve their quality of life.”

Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of ADHA, said, ‘Our new visual identity reflects our unwavering commitment to channelling our endeavours towards elevating the government housing sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

As we progress along our strategic roadmap to deliver innovative housing solutions and cultivate integrated communities, our new visual identity will stand as a symbol of our dedication to enriching the lives of citizens living in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by harmonising tradition with modernity. These efforts are in line with the aspirations of our wise leadership that aim to achieve social well-being and family stability for the citizens of Abu Dhabi, as they are integral to the ongoi
ng comprehensive development process witnessed in the Emirate.’

Since its establishment in 2012, the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has played a pivotal role by providing adequate government housing to citizens across Abu Dhabi, overseeing the allocation of over 40,000 residential plots and more than 16,000 built houses. Approvals were granted to over 48,000 housing loans, while over 4,000 beneficiaries have received housing loan exemptions. The total value of these residential benefits was more than AED147 billion.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Amman: The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, alongside partner countries, executed ten targeted airdrops of aid into the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday.

The move is part of Jordan’s concerted international effort to alleviate the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the resilience of the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing Israeli war on the coastal Palestinian territory

The operation saw the deployment of two C130 aircraft from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, with additional contributions from Egypt, the US, France and Belgium.

These airdrops are a continuation of Jordan’s active involvement in humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, with the Jordan Armed Forces having conducted 35 airdrops since November 6, and a collective total of 36 airdrops undertaken in collaboration with allied nations.

The humanitarian and medical aid is being transported through various means, including land convoys and air bridges from Marka Airport to Egypt’s Al-Arish
International Airport, in addition to the strategic airdrops, demonstrating Jordan’s multifaceted approach to supporting Gaza during this crisis.

Source: Jordan News Agency