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L'Orient-Le Jour
13 hours ago
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Lebanon was working on disarmament plan before US proposal, Nassar says
Justice Minister Adel Nassar stated Friday that "the Lebanese government was already working on a plan to withdraw Hezbollah's weapons even before the presentation of the American proposal," stating that "any weapon outside the framework of official authorities is contrary to the Constitution and laws, and this is not a matter of debate or opinion." His remarks, in an interview with the Amman-based Al-Ghad TV channel reported by the state-run National News Agency (NNA), came as Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Friday in very forceful terms that the party would not give up its weapons as long as Israel continued its attacks. Qassem also warned the Lebanese government of a confrontation if it persisted in the decision made on Aug. 5 to set a timetable for disarmament, in accordance with an American proposal that also calls for the withdrawal of Israel from territories its army occupies in Lebanon. This proposal was relayed by envoy Tom Barrack, who visited Beirut several times at the start of the summer to promote it. Not 'suicide' In response to Hezbollah's position that handing over its weapons would be "suicide," a statement made earlier this week by the head of the party's parliamentary bloc, Mohammad Raad, Nassar argued that "the real suicide lies in the choice of unilateral adventurism that has led to military confrontations, causing martyrs and destruction." This was a direct criticism of Hezbollah's decision on Oct. 8, 2023, to open a front in southern Lebanon in support of Gaza. The opening of this front led to over a year of confrontations, which escalated into near-total war in the last three months before the imperfect cease-fire was reached at the end of last November. "The choice of the state is the guarantor for everyone, and the conditions in the Middle East are evolving, which requires vigilance from all," the minister added. "Hezbollah cannot consider handing over its weapons as suicide, especially since it signed on to the decisions of the ministerial statement," drafted in the wake of the Nawaf Salam government's orientation earlier in the year, Nassar added. "A lawmaker who is a partner in the government cannot tell it 'do what you want'; partners are expected to help build the state, not block it," he said, while stressing that he "does not believe any political party in Lebanon wants to provoke a confrontation with the Lebanese Army." Nassar stated that "the Lebanese Army has begun extensively recovering Hezbollah's weapons south of the Litani and has started inventorying weapons north of the Litani." He added that "all political components, including Hezbollah, will eventually respect the project of state-building, and that Lebanon will not be pushed toward new adventures or internal conflict."
Jordan News
06-08-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Amman Industrial Exports Climb to JD 4.2 Billion - Jordan News
The industrial export sector posted strong gains in the first seven months of 2025, with the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) reporting total exports of JD 4.207 billion, reflecting a 14.9 percent increase compared to JD 3.660 billion during the same period last year. اضافة اعلان The figures, based on certificates of origin issued by the Chamber and published by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), highlight a sustained upward trend in industrial activity that has continued since the beginning of the year. This growth was driven by broad-based improvements across key industrial segments. Eight sub-sectors recorded positive year-on-year export growth, with particularly strong performance in the construction materials sector, which surged by 78 percent. The pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector also contributed to the expansion with a modest increase of 2.5 percent. However, not all segments shared in the upturn. Exports of wood and furniture fell by 8.2 percent, while packaging, paper, and office supplies declined by 7.6 percent, indicating areas of softness within the broader industrial portfolio. Export concentration remained high, with four countries, India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, absorbing more than half of the Chamber's total exports during the reporting period, accounting collectively for JD 2.421 billion. India led all export destinations, registering a 41.6 percent rise to approximately JD 700 million, positioning itself as the top importer of Amman-based industrial products. Exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 8.3 percent to JD 492 million, while shipments to Iraq rose by 1.9 percent to JD 535 million. Conversely, exports to the United States experienced a notable contraction of 9.5 percent, falling to JD 694 million from JD 767 million in the previous year. Beyond these primary markets, Amman-based industries saw a dramatic resurgence in exports to Syria, where volumes skyrocketed by 363.7 percent to reach JD 181 million, compared to just JD 39 million over the same period last year. Trade with Palestine also expanded, with exports rising by 9 percent to JD 94 million. From a regional perspective, Arab markets remained the dominant destination, importing goods worth JD 2 billion, followed by non-Arab Asian countries at JD 935 million and North American markets at JD 723 million. European Union countries accounted for JD 252 million in exports, while non-EU European countries imported JD 135 million worth of goods. Exports to African and South American countries stood at JD 87 million and JD 37 million respectively, with remaining global markets totaling JD 32 million. Industrial sector composition showed that mining and extractive industries led the export mix with JD 1.024 billion in value, followed by chemicals and cosmetics at JD 745 million, and engineering, electrical, and information technology products at JD 624 million. The food, agriculture, and livestock segment contributed JD 567 million, while pharmaceuticals and medical supplies added JD 413 million. The leather and garment sector registered JD 369 million, with plastics and rubber products generating JD 184 million. Packaging and paper-based products reached JD 148 million, construction materials accounted for JD 122 million, and the wood and furniture sector contributed JD 11 million. Established in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry represents over 8,600 industrial enterprises. Collectively, these businesses employ more than 159,000 workers and operate with an estimated capital base of approximately JD 5 billion. The latest export figures underscore the critical role of industrial production in supporting Jordan's trade performance and broader economic resilience in 2025.
CairoScene
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Select 344: Mixed by mishmish
Amman-based producer and singer mishmish delivers this week's Select mix titled كوكتيل مليء بالإحساس لأرق الناس ('A Cocktail Full of Feeling for the Softest Souls'). Jul 15, 2025 This week's Select mix arrives like a quiet letter left at your doorstep. Titled كوكتيل مليء بالإحساس لأرق الناس ('A Cocktail Full of Feeling for the Softest Souls'), the set is curated by Amman-based producer and singer mishmish, whose warm blend of lo-fi electronics, soft vocals, and regional sampling has made her a subtle yet steady voice across the region's independent scene. mishmish's mix is a deeply personal selection of songs, unreleased beats, and demos, crafted less like a DJ set and more like an after-midnight confession. Hovering between nostalgia and experiment, her soundworld feels hand-stitched: stitched with slow-burning synths, voice notes, pop hooks filtered through reverb, and rhythms borrowed from Arab pop and internet-age melancholy. The set opens with 'مشمش وتفاح - سارية السواس', a dreamlike rework built on the unmistakable voice of Syrian singer Saria Al Sawas, flipped and reframed by mishmish and producer Tuffah. From there, the mix drifts between classic Arab heartbreak (Nabil Shuail's 'Sadini Fe Gharamah') and lo-fi UK rap (John Glacier's 'Some Other Thing'), before landing in the distorted introspection of 'Toes Down' by Loukeman. Much like her name - fruitful, small and soft - mishmish's sound is intimate and full of feeling. Each track feels selected with care, with a quiet understanding that music can be both fragile and powerful. SceneNoise · Select 344: Mixed by mishmish
CairoScene
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Jordanian Producer Toumba Drops ‘VIP Edits Vol. 2'
The Amman-based producer's latest release is a heavy set of bootlegs, basslines, and edits; a raw club pack that hits differently. Jun 02, 2025 Jordanian producer Toumba has just released 'VIP Edits Vol. 2', a new round of raw, high-impact club edits straight from the underground. Built on instinct and rhythm, the Amman-based artist flips tracks into bass-heavy, percussion-driven tools designed for dancefloors, not playlists. These are bootlegs that don't ask for permission, just space on a loud system. The edits lean into saturated textures, warped samples, and hard-hitting grooves, pushing against the polished sound dominating electronic music today. The project is also getting a limited-edition CD jewel box release, a nod to the tangible, DIY spirit at the core of this series.
Qatar Tribune
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Jiwan x Alee pop-up concludes with resounding success
Tribune News Network Doha Jiwan, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar, has successfully wrapped up a collaboration with acclaimed Amman-based restaurant Alee. The Jiwan x Alee Pop-Up brought together Jiwan's Head Chef Morgan Perrigaud and Alee's Proprietor Chef Ali Ghzawi for a two-day celebration of Middle Eastern cuisine – past, present, and future. Over lunch and dinner on May 1 and 2, Chefs Morgan and Ali presented guests with a thoughtfully curated menu, reimagining regional flavours through a modern lens. From delicate amuse-bouches inspired by Levantine Street food to reinterpretations of classic dishes, every plate told a story – each one rooted in heritage, layered with memory, and finished with creative flair. The event received an enthusiastic response from both the local culinary community and food enthusiasts, who praised the collaboration for its bold flavours, presentation, and cultural depth.'More than just a pop-up, this was a true exchange of ideas, flavour, and identity – a journey through the Middle East on a plate, and a meaningful reminder of how food connects us all,' said Chef Morgan Perrigaud. 'It was an honour to bring Alee's vision to Doha and to work alongside Chef Morgan,' added Chef Ali Ghzawi. 'Together, we created something that felt both new and deeply familiar.' The Jiwan x Alee Pop-Up reaffirmed both restaurants' shared belief that Middle Eastern cuisine is a living dialogue – one that continues to evolve while staying deeply connected to its roots.
