Day: June 9, 2024

Amman: The first EU-Jordan Business Forum will be held on June 11, 2024. Organized by the European Union Delegation in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, the Forum aims to boost economic cooperation, encourage investment opportunities, and enhance trade relations between the EU and Jordan.

Ahead of the Forum, Kholoud Saqqaf, Minister of Investment, said: “The EU-Jordan Business Forum ’24 is a pivotal event that underscores Jordan’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting foreign investment. By collaborating closely with our European partners, we are dedicated to unlocking new avenues for economic growth and innovation, thereby positioning Jordan as a key hub for investment in the region.”

For his part, EU Ambassador Chatzisavas said: “The EU-Jordan Business Forum is a testament to the enduring relationship between Jordan and the European Union, based on a shared vision for economic prosperity and sustainable development. The Forum will allow Jordanian and European
companies, as well as partners, to showcase their products and services, and offer a space to develop business to business dialogue.’

The one-day Forum will bring together key stakeholders from both regions, including Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ahmad Hanandeh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank Gelsomina Vigliotti, government officials, business leaders, investors, public and private banks, and industry experts. Distinguished experts and panelists will discuss the main issues hindering bilateral trade and investment, and concrete ways to overcome them.

Topics will include investment opportunities for EU business in the Jordanian and regional markets, success stories of European and Jordanian companies operating in the Kingdom, and sustainable initiatives and opportunities in green industries, digital economy and trade.

The Forum enjoys the support of key partners like the Jordan Business Europe Association
and other business associations.

Participants will perceive the Forum’s strong connection with the Global Gateway goals aimed at fostering investments in intelligent, sustainable, and secure infrastructure on a global scale.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Gaza: The Israeli occupation atrocity against civilians in Nuseirat camp on Saturday resulted in 274 martyrs and 698 wounded, including serious cases, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health, which released its statistics on Sunday.

The toll of Israeli aggression has increased to 37,084 martyrs and 84,494 injuries since October 7th, according to an update to the daily statistical report on the number of martyrs and wounded as a result of the ongoing Israeli aggression for the 247th day on the Gaza Strip.

According to the ministry, 8 massacres by the occupation against families in the Gaza Strip resulted in 283 martyrs reaching hospitals and 814 injured in less than a day. Additionally, it stated that other victims remained under debris and on the roads, making them inaccessible to emergency response and civil defense personnel.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Washington: Due to the conflict in Gaza, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro declared on Saturday that his nation would stop exporting coal to Israel.

This move comes as ties between the two formerly close military and commercial partners are deteriorating.

Coal shipments would only start up again “when the genocide” in Gaza ends, according to a post made by Petro on the social media site X.

Additionally, Petro made available a draft directive that states that coal exports will only start up again if Israel complies with the International Court of Justice’s recent ruling that Israel must remove its forces from the Gaza Strip.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Islamic Resistance announced in a communiqué this evening that in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the Resistance air defense units responded with surface-to-air missiles to an enemy Israeli warplane as it violated the Lebanese airspace in the southern region, forcing it to retreat behind the Lebanese border with occupied Palestine.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Manama: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) launched last night its “Majlis” initiative, a series of gatherings designed to foster open dialogue and collaboration between LMRA’s executive management and stakeholders.

The first Majlis session was held at LMRA’s Headquarters in Sanabis with diplomatic missions in Bahrain, including UN organisations, to showcase LMRA’s services and new initiatives. Participants engaged in discussions on a range of topics related to enhancing workplaces and preserving the rights of all work parties.

The inaugural Majlis session focused on “Working Together” campaign; a joint initiative by LMRA and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to raise awareness of the rights and obligations of employers and expatriate workers in Bahrain.

Participants discussed the campaign’s goals, strategies, and potential impact, as well as ways to enhance collaboration between LMRA and stakeholders.

The Majlis, a traditional Arabic term for a gathering or a council, is set t
o be a platform for open communication and exchange of ideas. LMRA’s Majlis initiative aims to create a constructive setting where stakeholders can share their perspectives, and exchange thoughts and ideas.

Nibras Talib, the CEO of LMRA, said “The Majlis is a cornerstone of our culture, a place where we come together to listen, learn. We are excited to bring this tradition to LMRA and create a space, we can exchange thoughts and share best practices.

The Majlis initiative is part of LMRA’s ongoing commitment to transparency, engagement, and continuous improvement. By creating a space for open dialogue and collaboration, LMRA aims to strengthen relationships with stakeholders and work together to create a fair, equitable, and productive labour market in Bahrain.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today justified his failure to achieve his aggressive goals in Gaza by saying: ‘The Hebrew state is fighting in seven arenas,’ calling for ‘internal cohesion.’

Netanyahu stated: ‘We are now fighting in seven arenas, against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, militias in Iraq, Syria, Iran, and against the International Criminal Court.’

He stressed that this situation “requires internal cohesion,” adding, “Our future will not exist here before the Iranian axis of evil.”

Regarding the hostage deal, the Israeli Prime Minister said: ‘There was no hostage deal, because we will not give up on completing the goals of the war (…) We are committed to absolute victory and the return of the kidnapped, and we are also committed to ensuring our future, which will not happen if we bow our heads,” as reported by “Sky News Arabia”.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

The commander of the Gaza Division in the Israeli army, Avi Rosenfeld, announced his resignation in a letter he sent to the mayors of the Gaza Strip envelope, stressing that he had “failed in his life’s mission to defend the envelope.”

He wrote in the letter: ‘On October 7, I failed in my life’s mission to defend the envelope. Everyone must bear responsibility for his part and I am responsible for the oath I swore.’

He added: ‘As part of assuming responsibility as a commander, I have decided to end my job and service in the Israeli army after 30 years of service. I informed my commanders of this and will remain here until my replacement takes office in an orderly manner in accordance with the command’s instructions,’ as reported by ‘Russia Today’.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon