Category: General

Energy Minister, Hala Zawati, announced the energy sector’s comprehensive strategy for (2020-2030), adopting the self-reliance approach to raise the contribution of local energy sources, generating electricity to 48.5 percent in 2030 compared to 15 percent in 2019.   The strategy adopted four key themes: energy supply security, affordable energy availability (lower energy costs), and sustainability, in addition to increasing dependence

The government will soon sign 3 “major” projects on water losses, the Marka Airport and the fiber-optic network, Minister of State for Media Affairs Amjad Adaileh said Tuesday.   Adaileh unveiled the revelations following remarks made by Prime Minister Omar Razzaz earlier this week about the “recovery and resilience” stage that is homed in on enhancing the economy and the

His Royal Highness Prince Nayef bin Asem bin Nayef got engaged on Monday to Sharifa Farah bint Nasser Al Luhaimaq.   The engagement took place at the house of Sharif Nasser Al Luhaimaq, attended by a number of Royal family members.   Source: Jordan News Agency

His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday commended the measures taken by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis on the national economy.   During a visit to the CBJ, King Abdullah said the measures helped the private sector weather the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially on small- and medium-size enterprises

Jordan on Monday launched a multi-million ambitious green growth plan as part of a broader national drive towards a green economy and sustainable development.   The six-pronged 2021-2025 National Green Growth Plan, which was announced by Minister of Environment and Agriculture Saleh Kharabsheh, comprises executive plans targeting the key sectors of water, waste management, energy, agriculture, tourism and transport.  

The Ministry of Youth and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday signed a Partnership for Youth cooperation agreement to strengthen a number of youth centers, and create a Virtual Youth Center at the ministry, that will provide young Jordanians with opportunities to develop skills for success and contribute to their communities.   The agreement was signed