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Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt, Jordan explore joint projects in water, food, and energy sectors
On the sidelines of the seventh Arab Water Week in Amman, Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, met with Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the water and natural resources sectors. The meeting was also attended by Egypt's Ambassador to Jordan, Mohamed Samir, and Marwan Al-Raggad, President of the Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management. Talks centered on strengthening collaboration between Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and Jordan's Ministry of Water and Irrigation, with a particular focus on joint initiatives under the 'Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus' (WEFE NEXUS) framework. Opportunities for cooperation through the Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management were also discussed. Minister Sewilam highlighted the critical role of desalination in enabling large-scale food production, noting that its viability depends on significantly lowering energy costs. He announced that Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are currently preparing a regional initiative to exchange expertise in desalination technologies to support sustainable agricultural expansion. The discussion also covered Egypt's flagship agricultural wastewater treatment projects—including the New Delta, Bahr El-Baqar, and Al-Mahsama plants—which are expected to contribute around 5 billion cubic meters of treated water annually by 2026. Both sides explored possibilities for knowledge exchange in wastewater reuse and treatment. Additionally, the two parties emphasized the importance of subsurface drainage systems, which have proven to improve crop yield and quality. They also stressed the need for joint scientific research on developing salt- and drought-tolerant crop varieties as part of a wider climate adaptation strategy. The conversation highlighted the urgency of implementing tangible projects to adapt to climate change, referencing Egypt's ongoing coastal protection efforts along the Mediterranean as a model. Participants called on industrialized countries—responsible for the bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions—to provide climate financing to Arab countries in the form of grants rather than loans, acknowledging the region's minimal contribution to global emissions. The meeting concluded with a shared call to deepen Arab cooperation through knowledge-sharing, the dissemination of climate adaptation success stories, and the wider adoption of nature-based solutions in future water infrastructure projects. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Daily News Egypt
Daily News Egypt
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Jordan explore joint projects in water, food, and energy sectors
On the sidelines of the seventh Arab Water Week in Amman, Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, met with Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the water and natural resources sectors. The meeting was also attended by Egypt's Ambassador to Jordan, Mohamed Samir, and Marwan Al-Raggad, President of the Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management. Talks centered on strengthening collaboration between Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and Jordan's Ministry of Water and Irrigation, with a particular focus on joint initiatives under the 'Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus' (WEFE NEXUS) framework. Opportunities for cooperation through the Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management were also discussed. Minister Sewilam highlighted the critical role of desalination in enabling large-scale food production, noting that its viability depends on significantly lowering energy costs. He announced that Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are currently preparing a regional initiative to exchange expertise in desalination technologies to support sustainable agricultural expansion. The discussion also covered Egypt's flagship agricultural wastewater treatment projects—including the New Delta, Bahr El-Baqar, and Al-Mahsama plants—which are expected to contribute around 5 billion cubic meters of treated water annually by 2026. Both sides explored possibilities for knowledge exchange in wastewater reuse and treatment. Additionally, the two parties emphasized the importance of subsurface drainage systems, which have proven to improve crop yield and quality. They also stressed the need for joint scientific research on developing salt- and drought-tolerant crop varieties as part of a wider climate adaptation strategy. The conversation highlighted the urgency of implementing tangible projects to adapt to climate change, referencing Egypt's ongoing coastal protection efforts along the Mediterranean as a model. Participants called on industrialized countries—responsible for the bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions—to provide climate financing to Arab countries in the form of grants rather than loans, acknowledging the region's minimal contribution to global emissions. The meeting concluded with a shared call to deepen Arab cooperation through knowledge-sharing, the dissemination of climate adaptation success stories, and the wider adoption of nature-based solutions in future water infrastructure projects.
Jordan Times
23-04-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Bunayat Centre for Special Education celebrates 50th anniversary
The Bunayat Centre for Special Education (BCSE) celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding last week at a ceremony held under the patronage of Their Royal Highnesses Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath El Hassan (Photo courtesy of HRH Prince Hassan's office) AMMAN — The Bunayat Centre for Special Education (BCSE) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding last week at a ceremony held under the patronage of Their Royal Highnesses Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath El Hassan. At the anniversary ceremony, students performed a song, 'This Is Me', for the audience and showcased an exhibit of their handiwork. Princess Sarvath then paid tribute to past and present trustees as well as the many friends and supporters of the BCSE over the years, according to a statement for Prince Hassan's office. The centre opened in 1974 and moved in 1981 to its current, purpose-built facility in Al Bunayat, in Amman's south. His Majesty the late King Hussein bin Talal inaugurated the centre that same year to coincide with the UN International Year of Disabled Persons. The centre is a non-profit NGO under the umbrella of the Young Muslim Women's Association (YMWA), with the majority of its students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Today, the centre has 55 'skilled' teachers, and 194 students enrolled in its kindergarten, school, vocational, and autism departments. The centre has a 1:8 teacher-student ratio, and in many cases provides one-on-one teaching as needed. The BCSE has graduated some 1,360 pupils since its opening, and is regarded as a pioneer in special education in Jordan and across the Middle East, sharing its expertise with counterparts in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain.
Bahrain News Gazette
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister Meets President of Arab Thought Forum in Riffa
Riffa: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the President of the Arab Thought Forum, at Riffa Palace. The meeting underscored the ongoing partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. According to Bahrain News Agency, Prince Salman bin Hamad welcomed Prince El Hassan bin Talal, emphasizing the cooperation and strategic partnership between the two nations. The discussion focused on the shared commitment to further develop this bilateral relationship, with the aim of achieving mutual goals that benefit both nations and their citizens. Prince Salman bin Hamad also recognized the contributions of the President of the Arab Thought Forum in promoting Arab initiatives in culture and literature. This meeting was also attended by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen).
Ammon
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
A call to action: Upholding human dignity in a changing world
Prince El Hassan bin Talal In an era of rapid technological, social and geopolitical change, the fundamental principle of human dignity has never been more vital. As the world confronts new challenges, from widening inequality to the erosion of democratic norms, compromised implementation of international law, the inherent worth and rights of every individual must remain at the forefront. For decades, UN-affiliated NGOs such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), alongside international bodies like the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and non-governmental organisations such as Mercy Corps, have played an unequivocally crucial role in delivering essential services—including education, healthcare and emergency relief assistance. UNRWA alone is responsible for the delivery of essential humanitarian services to 6.7 million Palestinian refugees in its five fields of operation across the region. Other international donors – each in their own capacity – provided much needed assistance and critical services to their targeted populations too, thus playing a stabilizing role in the host communities that they operate in. Today, these organisations are finding themselves at the crossroads of increasing political scrutiny, misinformation/disinformation campaigns, funding cuts, and mounting regional instability. The recent decision to freeze aid and funding of some of these organisations is deeply alarming, leaving the future of humanitarian efforts uncertain. A recent UN survey highlighted the far-reaching consequences of these funding reductions, warning of significant disruptions to major UN agencies such as the World Food Programme (WFP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF. The results of this survey are indeed alarming, whether ethically or from a humanitarian and developmental perspective. The world through its members states at the UN General Assembly has committed to the 2030 Agenda and the full implementations of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – above all, Goal 17, which emphasises partnership. The United States, traditionally the largest single donor of aid globally, provided more than 40 per cent of the UN's humanitarian aid budget last year. For instance, USAID has provided over $600 million in economic assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank since 2021. The erosion of financial support for these vital institutions threatens to deepen the suffering of vulnerable populations worldwide. However, USAID itself has also come under growing scrutiny. As former USAID Administrator Samatha Powers recently emphasised, the politicization of aid poses a serious threat to long-standing diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, undermining the stability and effectiveness of global assistance programmes. In a similar case, UNRWA's mandate to provide education, healthcare, and emergency assistance to over 6.7 million Palestinian refugees today, underscore the vital importance of the Agency's mission. A funding shortfall could leave over 700,000 Palestinian children without access to education and disrupt essential healthcare services for more than 3 million refugees who rely on UNRWA for primary care. The international community must recognise that UNRWA's mandate is a lifeline, not a political tool, and its continued operation is a testament to the world's dedication to upholding human dignity of the most vulnerable. Preserving the Agency's ability to operate is an investment in regional and global stability, in peace, and in the future. What these vital institutions face today undermines their ability to fulfill their core missions. The 'weaponization of aid' and the erosion of international cooperation threaten to exacerbate the suffering of vulnerable populations, rather than resolving underlying political disputes. This is a new era where the ethics of war and peace are being revised. In the 1980s, Jordan led the call for the implementation of a New International Humanitarian Order (N.I.H.O). 28 members, including the five permanent members of the Security Council joined the call, where they prioritised the safeguarding of dignity and right to life of every person and of the future generations. The responsibility to defend human dignity does not rest solely with policymakers and international bodies. Educators, religious and community leaders, and engaged citizens all have a role to play. By fostering values of empathy and justice in future generations, leveraging moral authority, and mobilising collective action, we can work toward a world where humanitarian principles prevail over political divisions, and where core humanity is preserved at all times. Safeguarding these vital institutions and the principles they embody is not just a moral imperative—it is a necessity for navigating the complexities of the 21st century with compassion, cooperation and a steadfast commitment to international law and human dignity.
