Day: February 3, 2026

Gaza city: A Palestinian woman was killed Tuesday evening by gunfire from Israeli drones outside the yellow line in Al-Shawa Square, Al-Tuffah neighborhood, eastern Gaza City.

According to Jordan News Agency, Palestinian sources reported that Israeli drones fired heavily at homes in Al-Shawa Square, Al-Tuffah, resulting in the woman’s death.

Separately, a child succumbed to injuries sustained days earlier in an Israeli strike in Mawasi, Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, inaugurated the Military Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Complex in Amman, affiliated with the Royal Medical Services (RMS).

According to Jordan News Agency, His Majesty, alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, received a briefing from RMS Director Brig. Gen. Sahel Hammouri on efforts to advance medical services and enhance the capabilities of personnel to deliver quality healthcare.

During a tour of the facility, the King was informed by the complex’s director, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Khawaldeh, about the structure consisting of two buildings: one designated for RMS subscribers and beneficiaries and another for civilian treatment. The complex is projected to accommodate approximately 13,000 patients monthly, alleviating the patient load at King Hussein Medical City.

Khawaldeh highlighted that the facility includes 61 clinics across seven specialisations in oral and maxillofacial surgery, along with two operating theatres, radiology departments, and specialised laboratories. The complex is equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices and employs artificial intelligence technologies for dental and facial implant planning and execution. It also features a training and simulation building.

His Majesty praised the efforts of RMS personnel, emphasizing the significance of the humanitarian and medical services they offer.

Amman: Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah met Tuesday with Yemen Ambassador to Jordan, Jalal Faqira, to discuss ways to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two brotherly countries, particularly in the education sector.

According to Jordan News Agency, during the meeting, Mahafzah emphasized the ministry’s commitment to providing Yemeni students with the same quality of education offered to their Jordanian peers, whether in public or private schools. He noted that Jordan hosts around 250,000 students from 85 nationalities, maintaining a high standard of education for all children in the kingdom despite the significant pressures on the educational system resulting from the continued reception of refugees from neighboring Arab countries.

Ambassador Faqira praised the warm reception and excellent treatment of Yemenis in Jordan, describing the kingdom as their second home, and highlighted the high-quality educational services and various other facilities provided to them. He also underscored the importance of the close partnership between the two countries and expressed readiness to expand cooperation in ways that specifically support the educational process.

Irbid: The Irbid Chamber of Commerce has delivered a shipment of humanitarian aid to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) intended for Palestinians in Gaza. This initiative is part of the “Relief for Gaza” campaign.

According to Jordan News Agency, Chamber President Mohammad Shouha announced that the shipment includes essential items such as an electricity generator and clothing. The aid is supported by Al-Farooq Charity Association and Mohammad Turki Al-Batayneh Commercial Group.

The aid shipment is part of collaborative efforts between the commercial sector and civil society institutions aiming to bolster humanitarian and relief initiatives. Shouha emphasized that the “Relief for Gaza” campaign, initiated by the chamber at the beginning of the humanitarian crisis in the region, underscores the chamber’s commitment to its humanitarian and social responsibilities. The campaign is aligned with the Kingdom’s ongoing support for the Palestinian cause, aiming to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.

Shouha confirmed the chamber’s ongoing commitment to the campaign, highlighting the coordination with both official and civil entities, as well as the JHCO, to ensure that the aid reaches its intended recipients and helps ease the hardships faced by Palestinian Gazans.

Amman: The inaugural meeting of the ORIENTATE project (Towards a Circular Economy in the Agricultural Sector) was held on Tuesday, in partnership with Italy, Spain, Jordan, Turkiye, and Lebanon, aiming to develop sustainable and circular agricultural systems. The project launch was attended by Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat and EU Ambassador to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Schatzisafas.

According to Jordan News Agency, the initiative seeks to convert agricultural waste into high-value biological products, maximizing environmental and economic benefits, and promoting a circular economy in agriculture across the Mediterranean. The project focuses specifically on developing circular practices in the citrus and olive sectors in Jordan and other Mediterranean countries, drawing on existing expertise in European countries such as Italy and Spain.

ORIENTATE will implement innovative models and solutions to improve agricultural waste management and resource efficiency, in line with international studies (FAO and UNDP) highlighting environmental and economic opportunities for waste conversion in Mediterranean farming systems. The project, part of the EU-funded NEXT MED cooperation program supporting cross-border environmental and development initiatives, has a total budget of 2.5 million euros, 89 percent of which is financed by the European Commission.

Khraisat, in his opening remarks, emphasized the need for scientific and practical solutions that ensure the preservation and sustainability of environmental and water resources, underlining the project’s role in advancing sustainable farming practices and reducing environmental losses from agricultural waste. Ambassador Schatzisafas said the project reflects the depth of strategic relations between the EU and Jordan and confirmed genuine opportunities to boost European investments in the kingdom. He affirmed EU support for partnership with Jordan in green economy and sustainable agricultural technology.

Project coordinator in Jordan Alaa Wahbeh, told Petra that exchanging knowledge with European partners and developing innovative technological applications suited to Jordanian farmers’ needs are key project goals. She highlighted the project’s platforms for practical training and professional experience exchange among experts from participating countries.

Nedal Al-Ouran, Commissioner for Environment and Public Safety at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and head of the Jordanian delegation for the Interreg NEXT MED program, praised the importance of regional integration in addressing common agricultural environmental challenges. Esmat Karadsheh, East Mediterranean coordinator for Interreg NEXT MED, highlighted the program’s successful record in fostering sustainable development initiatives.

The project is expected to benefit over 400 farmers, agricultural operators, and food industry stakeholders in the targeted areas. Farmers will acquire skills to convert agricultural residues, such as olive oils, fruit peels, and plant stalks, into high-value secondary products, increasing income and resource efficiency. Feed mills and food industries will benefit from technology transfer and innovation opportunities, enhancing competitiveness and expanding eco-friendly products. Local communities will also gain environmental benefits by reducing waste and lowering CO2 and methane emissions, alongside creating specialized green jobs and new local biological products.

Representatives from 10 other EU-funded projects, including MedRESOURCE, C’est la Vie, and LIFE OLEA REGENERA, participated in the launch to exchange strategies and experiences on circular economy in agriculture. Project activities will include field training courses, workshops, on-site pilot tests, and professional exchange visits among partners to ensure the adoption of circular practices, supported by necessary political and institutional frameworks. The initiative is part of broader efforts to enable local communities and authorities to leverage European expertise in circular economy technologies, strengthening Jordan’s capacity to adopt innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions.

Amman: The Jordanian-Saudi Parliamentary Brotherhood Committee, headed by MP Abdul Baset Kabariti, met on Tuesday with Saudi Ambassador to Jordan, Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss ways to enhance the strong fraternal ties between the two countries.

According to Jordan News Agency, during a meeting held at the Lower House’s headquarters, Kabariti said Jordanian-Saudi relations are grounded in the vision of the leaderships of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Kabariti stressed the committee’s role in strengthening joint parliamentary cooperation and exchanging expertise aimed to serve mutual interests and enhance coordination on issues of common concern.

Kabariti noted continued communication between the Jordanian Lower House of Representatives and the Saudi Shura Council, adding that a parliamentary memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides is now ready for signing to further bolster joint cooperation.

The lawmaker also noted the ongoing cooperation with the Jordanian-Saudi Business Council to address any obstacles facing Saudi investments in the Kingdom, which would impact the business environment and enhance joint economic development opportunities.

For his part, the Saudi ambassador expressed pride in the bilateral relations established by the two countries’ leaderships, stressing Saudi Arabia’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with Jordan’s Lower House of Representatives in various fields, particularly economic and investment sectors.

Meanwhile, the committee members highlighted the Jordanian-Saudi partnership, reviewing joint development projects implemented by Saudi Arabia across several governorates in the Kingdom, which reflect the level of bilateral cooperation.