Day: May 10, 2026

Jordan: Jordan has officially launched its bid to become a regional green energy exporter, signing a $1 billion investment agreement to develop the Kingdom’s first utility-scale green ammonia production facility. The deal, inked with a consortium of Polish and Emirati developers supported by Dutch technical experts, marks the nation’s formal entry into the global hydrogen economy and represents a strategic pivot toward low-carbon industrialization.

According to Jordan News Agency, the project is designed as an off-grid, vertically integrated facility located near the strategic port of Aqaba. Engineered to operate independently of the national electrical grid, the plant will be powered by a dedicated 550-megawatt solar array coupled with advanced battery energy storage systems. By utilizing electrolysis to derive hydrogen from water-bypassing traditional natural gas-heavy methods-the facility is optimized to produce 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually for export to high-demand markets in Europe and Asia.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan presided over the signing ceremony on Sunday, signaling the high-level political backing for the Kingdom’s decarbonization roadmap. Energy Minister Saleh Kharabsheh characterized the venture as a “qualitative leap” for the domestic energy sector, noting that the project will mitigate approximately 200,000 tons of carbon emissions per year. The influx of foreign direct investment is seen as a validation of Jordan’s modernized legislative framework, which has been tailored to attract specialty “green” capital in an increasingly competitive regional landscape.

Financial close for the $1 billion Capex project is anticipated by September 2027, with the commencement of commercial operations scheduled for November 2030. Beyond the primary output of sustainable fuel, the venture is expected to function as a technical incubator, facilitating the transfer of high-end energy technology and creating specialized employment opportunities throughout its development lifecycle.

Zarqa: Zarqa Governor Firas Abu Qaoud toured several health centers in the governorate to review the level of healthcare services and assess the main needs and challenges affecting operations.

According to Jordan News Agency, during the tour, which was accompanied by Director of the Zarqa Health Directorate Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah, Abu Qaoud was briefed on the nature of the services provided, work procedures within the centers, and the main obstacles that could affect the quality and timeliness of healthcare services delivered to patients.

Abu Qaoud stressed the importance of continuing efforts to improve healthcare services and enhance the working environment at the centers in ways that would have a positive impact on the quality of care provided to citizens. He underscored the need to remove obstacles and provide the necessary resources to ensure comprehensive and efficient healthcare services.

He praised the efforts of the medical and administrative staff working at the health centers, commending their dedication to their humanitarian and professional duties and their pivotal role in serving citizens efficiently and effectively despite the challenges.

The tour aims to monitor the healthcare sector in the governorate, enhancing service efficiency to meet citizens’ needs and expectations.

Zarqa: Zarqa Governor Firas Abu Qaoud toured several health centers in the governorate to review the level of healthcare services and assess the main needs and challenges affecting operations.

According to Jordan News Agency, during the tour, which was accompanied by Director of the Zarqa Health Directorate Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah, Abu Qaoud was briefed on the nature of the services provided, work procedures within the centers, and the main obstacles that could affect the quality and timeliness of healthcare services delivered to patients.

Abu Qaoud stressed the importance of continuing efforts to improve healthcare services and enhance the working environment at the centers in ways that would have a positive impact on the quality of care provided to citizens. He underscored the need to remove obstacles and provide the necessary resources to ensure comprehensive and efficient healthcare services.

He praised the efforts of the medical and administrative staff working at the health centers, commending their dedication to their humanitarian and professional duties and their pivotal role in serving citizens efficiently and effectively despite the challenges.

The tour aims to monitor the healthcare sector in the governorate, enhancing service efficiency to meet citizens’ needs and expectations.

Ajloun: Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani discussed strengthening youth participation in public life and equipping young people with the tools needed for awareness and positive influence amid rapid media and digital transformations.

According to Jordan News Agency, during a meeting on Sunday in Ajloun with a group of young entrepreneurs at the Centre for Change Agents for Sustainable Development, Momani said youth are genuine partners in the political modernisation process and in shaping the future. He highlighted that young people receive direct attention from His Majesty King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, emphasizing that they represent the first line of defence against digital misinformation.

Momani stated that the graduation of the first cohort of national service recruits reflects the state’s commitment to empowering youth and strengthening their engagement in national work, enhancing their readiness to participate in various national initiatives. He added that the government is committed to maintaining dialogue with young people and listening to their priorities to help translate them into more practical and realistic policies.

The minister emphasized that increasing youth participation in decision-making is a key pillar for ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of public policies. He explained that the Ministry of Government Communication is working to develop effective communication tools targeting youth, particularly through media and information literacy programs aimed at fostering critical and responsible awareness and enabling young people to engage thoughtfully with digital content.

Momani warned of the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving digital environment, with media becoming an influential force in shaping public awareness and opinion. He called for strengthening media professionalism and combating misinformation, rumors, and hate speech. He praised the role of the Centre for Change Agents for Sustainable Development and its initiatives, including the “Voice of Ajloun” radio station, in supporting community media and strengthening the role of local media in serving society.

Momani expressed that the government is counting on young people to engage responsibly with public issues and contribute to promoting national awareness, volunteerism, and initiative. He added that meetings with young entrepreneurs reinforce confidence in Jordan’s future and in the ability of its youth to succeed.

Representatives of the centre discussed its main projects and initiatives in the fields of sustainable development and youth empowerment, reaffirming their commitment to providing spaces for dialogue, capacity building, and greater community participation. Founded in 2016 through a youth initiative in Ajloun, the Centre for Change Agents for Sustainable Development implements programmes focused on development, innovation, and social justice. The centre has supported and supervised around 60 projects, participated in organising nearly 100 dialogue sessions, and built a network of more than 1,000 local and national partner entities.

Madaba: The Telal Al-Manshiyah Women’s Charitable Society in the Northern Jordan Valley District announced that it will organize a free medical day on Monday at its headquarters in the Al-Manshiyah area, in cooperation with the Medical Relief Society and with support from Hikma Pharmaceuticals as part of celebrations marking Jordan’s national occasions. The association’s president, Tahani Shuheimat, said the medical day will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and aims to provide free healthcare services to residents of the area as part of the society’s efforts to promote humanitarian and health initiatives and serve the local community.

According to Jordan News Agency, the event will include clinics for general medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, dentistry, and family medicine, in addition to nutrition services, health education, and free medical examinations and consultations provided by a specialized volunteer medical team. Shuheimat said the initiative reflects the values of social solidarity and strengthens partnerships with institutions that support humanitarian work. She called on residents to participate and benefit from the free medical services to be offered during the event.

Madaba: The Telal Al-Manshiyah Women’s Charitable Society in the Northern Jordan Valley District announced that it will organize a free medical day on Monday at its headquarters in the Al-Manshiyah area, in cooperation with the Medical Relief Society and with support from Hikma Pharmaceuticals as part of celebrations marking Jordan’s national occasions. The association’s president, Tahani Shuheimat, said the medical day will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and aims to provide free healthcare services to residents of the area as part of the society’s efforts to promote humanitarian and health initiatives and serve the local community.

According to Jordan News Agency, the event will include clinics for general medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, dentistry, and family medicine, in addition to nutrition services, health education, and free medical examinations and consultations provided by a specialized volunteer medical team. Shuheimat said the initiative reflects the values of social solidarity and strengthens partnerships with institutions that support humanitarian work. She called on residents to participate and benefit from the free medical services to be offered during the event.