The World Committee on Disability and the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute honored Jordan with the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award in a ceremony at United Nations Headquarters, to be the 1st Arab country to win this award.The award recognizes outstanding action in support of the United Nations World Program of Action Concerning Disabled [...]

After the creation of the Audiovisual Commission (AVC) in 2002 and introduction of the Audio Visual Media Law, which eliminated public sector domination of the radio and TV industry, opening the door for private entrepreneurs, three new radio stations got their license and will soon start broadcasting in the Amman area, joining the Kingdom’s five [...]

I’ve always believed that the well-being of the individual reflects on the society as a whole, and a huge part of the well-being of an individual consists of having a balanced, safe and happy childhood. And to achieve this, children must be protected from any kind of abuse and should get the right kind of [...]

Today marks the International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is: “Gender equality beyond 2005: Building a more secure future.” Many Arab countries celebrate the International Women’s Day, and many have their own national woman day.In my personal opinion that is limited to personal experience and some readings and media news here and there, two [...]

Jordanian prisoners in Israel began a hunger strike on Tuesday. They also issued a statement demanding their release and insisting they would not rescind regardless of consequences. “Obtaining the release of the prisoners has always been the government’s top priority and main objective,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Rajab Sukayri said. Details… I really hope all of [...]

The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently set up a committee charged with making Amman a more beautiful city. In addition to combating illegal practices, the Amman Beautifying Committee is set to go into partnership with the private sector. GAM has also started a competition seeking to engage Amman residents in general, and the youth [...]

The other day I read a post written by our friend Hind Sabanekh about her need to buy a new Trumpet. After exchanging some comments, I was shocked to realize the fact that music students in Jordan are required to buy instruments (professional ones) and are expected to simply get these instruments no matter how [...]

According to economist Fahed Fanek, Jordanians enjoy too many holidays, with some taking up to 150 days a year, including weekends, which is “double the average number of holidays in more developed countries”. The economist estimates the national loss in production opportunity of each day off at JD22 million. “If every Jordanian worker takes 16 [...]

The Environment Ministry in Jordan decided to prevent the Jordan Cement Factories Company from using petcoke in cement production. The Jordan Cement Factories Company decided to use petcoke as a cheaper substitute for fuel oil to increase its production of cement. Petcoke, considered a cheap source of energy, is made from petrol residues and contains [...]

Jordan and Israel signed a long-awaited agreement on Thursday to reduce customs duties on trade exchange between businesses seeking to export to the European Union (EU).The Professional Associations Council condemned the signing of this agreement and called on the government to stop cooperating with Israel and to “stand firm in supporting Palestinian and Iraqi people,” [...]