Orange Jordan continues empowering persons with disabilities by supporting specialized training on dialogue and digital awareness
It is worth noting that through its diverse initiatives and programs, Orange Jordan continues to solidify its position as a leading, responsible digital provider and a key supporter of community development. The company reaffirms its commitment to supporting and empowering persons with disabilities, providing them with opportunities for active participation and enabling them to realize their full potential within society.
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- Jordan Times
Jordan, Egypt sign agreements to boost cooperation, multi-sector partnerships
AMMAN — Jordan and Egypt on Tuesday concluded the 33rd session of their Joint Higher Committee by signing nine agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The agreements span key areas including energy, electricity interconnection, investment, industry, tourism, transport, and transit. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to building on their longstanding fraternal ties, guided by His Majesty King Abdullah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, to promote mutual interests, according to a Prime Ministry statement. Prime Minister Hassan described Jordan-Egypt relations as a benchmark for Arab cooperation, highlighting that regular committee meetings since 1985 have deepened collaboration across numerous fields. He also pointed to continuous growth in trade volumes, increasing Jordanian private sector investment in Egypt, and expanding opportunities in tourism, transport, and transit. Hassan emphasised the shared commitment to broadening cooperation in energy and electricity networks, including activating the trilateral mechanism involving Iraq. Addressing economic challenges common to both countries, he stressed that creating job opportunities for youth is a top priority underpinning the Economic Modernisation Vision, which seeks to attract investment, stimulate growth, and boost employment, the statement said. On regional matters, Hassan affirmed that Jordan and Egypt stand united on key challenges, foremost the Palestinian cause and the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza. Both prime ministers condemned the "brutal" conflict, called for intensified efforts to end the aggression, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, reject starvation tactics in Gaza, and oppose provocative actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Hassan lauded Egypt's significant role in Gaza, noting ongoing coordination at leadership and ministerial levels, according to the statement. Regarding Syria, Hassan reaffirmed Jordan's support for the new Syrian government's efforts to restore security, stability, and prosperity, and to address pressing challenges through cooperation. Madbouly highlighted the deep-rooted bilateral relations and voiced Egypt's eagerness to remove obstacles hindering economic cooperation, citing energy, gas supply, and electricity interconnection as exemplary areas of partnership. He also affirmed both countries' rejection of any attempts to alter the demographic or geographic status in Gaza or the West Bank. Madbouly stressed that Egypt and Jordan maintain full coordination on developments in Gaza, the West Bank, and other regional issues. The agreements signed include an executive programme for scientific cooperation between Jordan's Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and Egypt's National Planning Institute; an executive programme between Jordan's Free and Development Zones Group and Egypt's General Authority for Investment and Free Zones and a memorandum of understanding on consumer protection, according to the statement. Additional agreements cover cooperation in local development, protecting cultural heritage and combating illicit antiquities trade, a memorandum of understanding between the finance ministries of the two countries, an executive programme for youth cooperation (2025–2028), a programme to implement a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of Awqaf (religious endowments) and an agreement on government procurement cooperation.
Jordan Times
6 hours ago
- Jordan Times
17,300 bounced cheques worth JD109m recorded in July — JoPACC
AMMAN — The total value of bounced cheques in Jordan fell to JD109 million in July, marking a 3.2 per cent decline compared with JD113 million recorded in June, the Jordan Payment and Clearing Systems Company (JoPACC) said on Tuesday. Data from JoPACC, cited by the public service TV Al Mamlaka, showed that 17,300 cheques were returned last month. Of these, 65.2 per cent were bounced due to insufficient funds, totalling JD76.5 million, while the remaining 34.8 per cent were returned for technical reasons, amounting to JD36.7 million. The number of cheques processed in July also saw a slight decrease of 2.1 per cent, with 551,000 cheques in circulation, compared with 562,000 in June. Despite the drop in returned cheques, the overall value of cheques circulated in the market rose by 9.8 per cent in July, reaching JD3.68 billion, JoPACC said. During the first seven months of 2025, cheques worth a total of JD23.27 billion were circulated in Jordan. The total number of cheques processed in the Kingdom in 2024 stood at 6.51 million, with a combined value of JD40.3 billion.
Jordan Times
7 hours ago
- Jordan Times
Electricity consumption surges 20% during heatwave, grid stability maintained — NEPCO
AMMAN — The National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) reported a record-breaking electricity demand of 4,700 MW on August 11 amid the ongoing heatwave, warning that consumption has surged to unprecedented levels. In an interview with the Jordan Times, NEPCO Assistant Managing Director for Planning and Bulk Supply Ahmad Dohni said that the demand was up 11 per cent compared with the same period in 2023, and 20 per cent higher than in 2024. These unprecedented demand levels prompted NEPCO to ramp up maintenance and emergency preparedness measures to ensure grid stability, Dohni said, adding that maintenance on generating units was strategically scheduled outside of peak demand periods, and currently, all units are fully operational, delivering approximately 4,275 MW from conventional sources. "Recent capacity enhancements have further strengthened the grid, including the acquisition of the Rehab Power Plant (250 MW) and the installation of air-cooling systems on all generating units at the Samra Power Plant, adding an additional 125 MW during the summer months," he added. NEPCO noted that the grid can also import up to 400 MW through the regional interconnection line, alongside a modest wind power contribution of less than 100 MW during peak summer periods. Looking forward, NEPCO also plans to expand capacity with a new combined-cycle power generation project and a hydropump storage facility. The company has called on relevant authorities to expedite approvals and implementation to safeguard the Kingdom's long-term energy security. In response to claims suggesting the grid might have collapsed without renewable energy during the heatwave, NEPCO clarified that wind power contributed no more than 100 MW during evening peak hours, with solar power unavailable at night and wind generation dependent on weather conditions. NEPCO also emphasised the crucial role of consumer behaviour in maintaining grid reliability. Since residential consumption accounts for the largest share of demand, the company urged citizens to reduce electricity use during peak hours and to adopt energy-saving habits, especially during extreme weather events. 'Public awareness is key,' NEPCO said, adding that 'Reducing consumption during critical hours not only helps ensure uninterrupted supply but also protects the stability of the national grid.' The heatwave is expected to continue through Thursday, with similar conditions prevailing, hot over high terrain and extremely hot in other areas, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). The JMD has also urged the public to take necessary precautions, including avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours, exercising caution on slippery roads during rainfall, and staying alert for potential flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, particularly in the south and east.
