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Zawya
09-04-2025
- Zawya
Jordan: JHR to resume trips to Syria's Daraa, begins domestic tours
AMMAN — Director-General of the Jordan Hejaz Railway Corporation (JHR) Zahi Khalil on Tuesday stressed that inspections, in cooperation with relevant authorities, are currently underway along the railway line from Mafraq to Al Safr area on the Syrian border prior to resuming tourist trips to the Syrian city of Daraa. Khalil expected the inspection process to be completed this April to ensure the line's readiness. Speaking to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, he said that resuming these tourist trips to Daraa depends on government directives and technical and security conditions on the Syrian side, particularly due to interruptions along parts of the railway within Syria. The director-general added that the JHR will be technically prepared to resume the trips once coordination with the Syrian side is finalised. Also on Tuesday, Khalil said that JHR has resumed tourist train trips to Umm Al Jimal, Al Jizeh, Qatraneh and Wadi Rum, expecting more than 50,000 passengers during this year's season. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Automotive
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Jordan: 3664 cars exported from the Jordanian free to Syria since beginning of 2025
AMMAN — Director of the Customs Department at the Zarqa Free Zone Rakkad Eissa, said that the number of cars exported from the Zarqa Free Zone towards Syria through Jaber Customs reached 3,664 cars, and from the joint Syrian Free Zone reached 1,070 cars. Head of the Media Department at the Jordan Customs Department Hashem Al Hashem, on Tuesday revealed in a statement that the number of vehicles coming from the gulf countries towards the Omari area, in the direction of the Jaber borders, since the beginning of 2025 amounted to 120,000 vehicles. The prices of imported cars in Syria witnessed a "significant" decline to reach a quarter of their previous value as a result of the application of new measures, which contributed to reducing the costs of importing cars, so that the car trade sector revived in Syria and exporting countries, including the Kingdom, Al Rai Newspaper reported. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan attracts $1.637bln worth of foreign direct investments in 2024
AMMAN — Jordan recorded net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $1.637 billion in 2024, accounting for 3.1 per cent of the Kingdom's gross domestic product (GDP), according to preliminary balance of payments data. Arab countries were the dominant source, contributing 64.8 per cent of total FDI. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries alone led the way with 32.5 per cent, with Kuwait emerging as the top investor with 9.1 per cent. Saudi Arabia followed with 8.2 per cent, the United Arab Emirates with 7.1 per cent and Qatar with 4.5 per cent. European countries accounted for 21.4 per cent of total inflows. The United Kingdom led with 8.3 per cent, while EU countries contributed 7.1 per cent. Within the bloc, France stood out with 3.8 per cent of the total, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Non-Arab Asian countries accounted for 5.2 per cent of investment flows, mainly driven by India at 2.6 per cent and China at 2.4 per cent, while the remaining 8.7 per cent originated from various other countries. In terms of sectors, finance and insurance attracted the most investment with 23.4 per cent of total inflows. Information and communication followed with 10 per cent, while mining and quarrying attracted 9.1 per cent, transport and storage 8.4 per cent, wholesale and retail trade 7.7 per cent and manufacturing 7.6 per cent. Real estate remained a strong attraction for foreign investors, with non-Jordanian individuals investments in land and real estate accounting for 19.1 per cent of the year's total FDI.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Jordan's ‘Restoring Hope' initiative targets global expansion, attracts attention in Berlin Disability Summit
AMMAN — "Restoring Hope," a "ground-breaking" Jordanian initiative for amputee support, seeks to expand globally, following its achievements in Gaza over the past six months. Launched in the autumn of 2024 upon directives by His Majesty King Abdullah, 'Restoring Hope' initiative has transformed hundreds of lives in Gaza through the medical cadres of the Royal Medical Services of Jordan working currently at the Jordanian field hospital in southern Gaza. The initiative's Mobile Amputee Support Units (MASUs) bring "high-quality" prosthetic care directly to patients in challenging environments, "dramatically" reducing the time from injury to mobility. In his speech on Wednesday, at the opening session of the Global Disability Summit in Berlin, His Majesty talked about the 'Restoring Hope' initiative and called on organisations and activists to join its ongoing efforts. 'To date, over 400 amputees, including children, have benefitted and acquired new hope. And behind every statistic is a face, a story, a life of immeasurable value. They are back with family once more. We are immensely proud of the Jordanian doctors and technicians who have responded to the need,' His Majesty said in the speech. 'We call this initiative, 'Restoring Hope.' And here at this Global Disability Summit, we ask you, the champions of disability rights, to join us in helping 'restore hope' to Gazans, and others in jeopardy, worldwide.' 'Through Restoring Hope, we demonstrated that leadership, compassion, and innovation flourish in the darkest and most difficult of places,' His Majesty said. The Restoring Hope initiative has achieved remarkable results in its initial phase with nearly 415 patients fitted with prosthetics in the first six months. Some patients have averaged 4,000 steps within one week of fitting. This has been part of ongoing patient monitoring and support. In addition, more than 40 prosthetists have been trained in rapid-fitting techniques and smart monitoring. Integration with electronic patient records has enhanced follow-up care across the discipline and enabled e-consultations with Jordan specialist centres for trauma and rehabilitation. So far, two specialised teams have deployed to serve patients and referral pathways have been established for other field hospitals. In parallel, a university-based clinical research programme has been launched to further evaluate these approaches, and over 20 expert briefings disseminated globally, Amman-based Restoring Hope Society said in a statement. What distinguishes Restoring Hope is its collaborative approach, drawing on insights from thought leaders and pioneers across multiple countries. The initiative represents a paradigm shift in humanitarian healthcare by integrating digital health technologies, innovative prosthetic designs, psycho-social support and mobile care delivery. "The impact of Restoring Hope extends far beyond the numbers," said Rami Farraj, Chair of the Restoring Hope Society. "We hope to see children being able to return to school, adults regain their independence, and families rebuild their lives. Each prosthetic fitting represents not just restored mobility but restored dignity and opportunity." As part of the two-day Global Disability Summit, Edward Hall, advisor to the Restoring Hope Society, participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, titled "From Risk Reduction to Recovery: Disability Inclusive Practices for Disaster and conflict', during which he talked about the objectives and future plans of Restoring Hope Society. He said that Restoring Hope Society aims to establish Jordan as a regional centre of excellence for rehabilitation and trauma care, serving as a knowledge hub for innovative healthcare delivery in challenging environments. As the model expands, a further regional training session will run during April in Amman. The initiative exemplifies King Abdullah's commitment to compassionate leadership, innovation, and building regional stability through humanitarian action, Hall said. The Global Disability Summit brought together world leaders, disability rights advocates, and humanitarian organizations to accelerate progress toward disability inclusion worldwide. His Majesty's participation underscored Jordan's commitment to leading regional efforts in disability inclusion and humanitarian innovation. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan welcomes border agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
AMMAN — Jordan on Wednesday welcomed the agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to establish their common international border and the signing of the Khujand Declaration, which reaffirms the enduring friendship among the three countries. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Sufyan Qudah commended the agreement as a historic milestone that enhances security and stability in Central Asia. He also reiterated Jordan's commitment to supporting initiatives that foster regional and international stability, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
