Day: August 26, 2024

Irbid: Minister of Social Development and Chair of the Ministerial Committee for Women’s Empowerment, Wafa Bani Mustafa, on Monday underscored the significant role of the Irbid Reconstruction Foundation in advancing development goals.

During a meeting with the Foundation’s Executive Council and Women’s Committee, Bani Mustafa emphasized the importance of integrating development-focused projects into the foundation’s efforts.

She expressed the ministry’s commitment to collaborating with the foundation on various women’s empowerment programs, particularly in sustainable productive projects that benefit not only Irbid but other governorates as well.

Bani Mustafa highlighted the Ministerial Committee’s contributions to women’s empowerment following His Majesty King Abdullah II’s launch of the three reform paths political, economic, and administrative. She noted the development of a women’s empowerment strategy within the Economic Modernization Vision, including the launch of the “School of Political Participat
ion,” which has trained over 340 women in political and party work to enhance their participation in political life.

The minister also emphasized the importance of recent constitutional amendments aimed at empowering women and ensuring their active role in society, as well as the “You Are Half the Country” initiative, which promotes women’s involvement in elections as both candidates and voters.

The Executive Director of the Irbid Reconstruction Foundation, Munther Batayneh, detailed the foundation’s programs and its cooperation with local institutions to support development in Irbid Governorate.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) ended Monday’s trading up 0.14 percent, at 2,406 points.

The day’s trading saw about 3.6 million shares changing hands in a turnover of about JD3.3 million through 2,129 transactions.

Thirty-one companies on the ASE index saw an increase, 20 dropped and 39 remained unchanged.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) ended Monday’s trading up 0.14 percent, at 2,406 points.

The day’s trading saw about 3.6 million shares changing hands in a turnover of about JD3.3 million through 2,129 transactions.

Thirty-one companies on the ASE index saw an increase, 20 dropped and 39 remained unchanged.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Jordan produced 43,988 barrels of crude oil in 2023, a significant decrease from the 94,675 barrels produced in 2022, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ annual report.

The report, issued on Monday, also highlighted that the country’s gas production increased to 6.13 billion cubic feet in 2023, up from 5.38 billion cubic feet in 2022.

In terms of petroleum derivatives consumption, Jordan used 497,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas, 1,320 tons of gasoline, 265,000 tons of jet fuel, 98,000 tons of kerosene, 1,495 tons of diesel, 174,000 tons of fuel oil, and 124,000 tons of asphalt.

The report detailed sectoral electricity consumption, with 46 percent used by residential and public buildings, 22 percent by industry, 17 percent by commercial entities and hotels, 13 percent by agriculture and water pumping, and 2 percent for street lighting.

Jordan’s imports included 1,776 tons of crude oil, 474,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas, 1,002 tons of diesel, 893,000 tons of gasoline,
41,000 tons of jet fuel, and 22,000 tons of kerosene.

The maximum electrical load reached 4,240 megawatts, with 24,182 GWh of electrical energy generated in 2023.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Minister of Investment Kholoud Saqqaf emphasized that the Investment Environment Law includes provisions designed to enhance women’s roles in investment by ensuring equality and fairness for all investors.

Speaking at a dialogue seminar organized by the Jordan Forum for Business and Professional Women in collaboration with the South African Embassy, Saqqaf highlighted that women are now included in the Investment Council and are granted the same rights and opportunities as men.

The symposium covered key sectors where women are active, such as agriculture, cosmetics, and creative industries, focusing on empowering women, promoting diversity, and building sustainable economies.

Saqqaf noted that the law provides additional incentives for projects employing Jordanian women, particularly in less developed areas, which aims to increase the number of women-led projects. She added that the law seeks to reduce bureaucratic obstacles, making it easier for female investors to enter and compete in the labor ma
rket.

Reflecting on the past two years, Saqqaf pointed out the government’s implementation of economic, political, and administrative reforms under royal directives to create an optimal investment climate and integrate Jordan into regional and global markets.

She also mentioned the Ministry’s efforts to facilitate investment projects and enhance their presence in Jordan, referencing the 2023-2026 investment promotion strategy and the launch of the invest.jo platform, which showcases 17 investment sectors and 39 opportunities.

South African Ambassador Tselane Mokuena, celebrating National Women’s Empowerment Month, spoke on the shared challenges women face globally, particularly in sectors where their participation remains low. She called for more equitable environments that promote women’s leadership and economic independence.

Reem Baghdadi, President of the Jordanian Business and Professional Women Forum, emphasized the symposium’s significance in fostering empowerment, cooperation, and growth between Jo
rdan and South Africa.

She highlighted the vital role Jordanian women play in various sectors and the importance of partnerships in driving change and innovation.

Participants called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society to create a supportive environment for women.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from the President of the Court of the Crown Prince, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, on the occasion of McLaren winning first place at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix 2024.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from the President of the Court of the Crown Prince, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, on the occasion of McLaren winning first place at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix 2024.

Source: Bahrain News Agency