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Roya News
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Jordan, Syria agree to cooperate on Yarmouk River basin
Jordan and Syria agreed today to begin implementing a rainwater harvesting project in the Yarmouk River basin and cooperate on 'technical mechanisms' to support the sustainable and equitable use of the Yarmouk basin's resources. The agreement came after Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met in his Damascus office today with members of the Joint Jordanian-Syrian Technical Water Committee. The committee held its second meeting in Damascus on Monday, co-chaired by Jordan Valley Authority Secretary General Hisham al-Haysa and Syrian Energy Deputy Minister Osama Abu Zeid, with the two sides discussing the development of the Yarmouk River basin.
Jordan Times
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan, Syria agree to launch cloud seeding project in Yarmouk Basin
AMMAN — The Jordanian-Syrian Joint Technical Committee held its second meeting on Monday in Damascus, co-chaired by Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority Hisham Hesa and Syrian Deputy Minister of Energy Osama Abu Zaid. Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammad Bashir welcomed the committee members, expressing appreciation for the continued cooperation between the two countries in the field of water resource management. During the meeting, both sides agreed to launch a cloud seeding project in the Yarmouk Basin and to activate technical coordination mechanisms to support the sustainable and equitable use of the basin's water resources. They also emphasised the importance of further developing the Yarmouk Basin to enhance its long-term capacity and strategic value, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The committee had previously convened its first meeting in July at the Al-Wehda Dam on the Jordanian-Syrian border. The meeting focused on ensuring fair water distribution in the Yarmouk Basin and strengthening cooperation on shared water resources. At the time, Assistant Secretary-General for Media Affairs at the Ministry of Water Omar Salameh said the two sides had reached several key understandings, including agreements on fair water allocation, expanding cloud seeding initiatives, implementing joint infrastructure projects, and enhancing remote monitoring and control of water sources and dams. The committee meetings were part of broader Jordanian-Syrian efforts to advance collaboration in the fields of water and energy, following high-level discussions held between the two countries in July.
Roya News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Jordan and Syria agree to share Yarmouk River water, address wells issue
In what officials described as a "milestone" in bilateral water relations, Jordan and Syria signed an official meeting protocol on Tuesday that ensures the fair distribution of water from the Yarmouk River Basin and addresses the issue of unregulated wells in southern Syria. The agreement was reached during meetings of the Jordanian-Syrian technical committee held at the Wihdeh Dam site on the Jordanian side. The talks were led by Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority, Eng. Hisham Al-Hayasa, and Syria's Assistant Minister of Water Resources, Eng. Osama Abu Zaid. Breakthrough in unresolved water issues Al-Hayasa described the meetings as "constructive and fruitful," emphasizing the clear commitment from both sides to resolving long-standing water-related issues. He noted that the signed protocol would positively impact Jordan's water sector, particularly irrigation and drinking water supplies. Syria's delegation also demonstrated a 'notable and tangible' level of cooperation, with several key agreements reached: Revisiting the 1987 water treaty: Syria expressed readiness to reexamine the historic 1987 water-sharing agreement to align it with current hydrological realities, including rainfall and water flow data, to establish new fair distribution ratios. Regulating wells and dams: Both sides agreed to assess the status of wells and dams in southern Syria and take appropriate actions to ensure mutual interests are protected. Data sharing and transparency: A joint monitoring system will be established in the Yarmouk Basin to enable continuous and transparent exchange of water-related data between the two countries. Future cooperation and water supply The discussions also opened the door to future cooperation, with Jordan presenting a study on potential cloud seeding projects in the basin to enhance rainfall and increase water availability. In a significant gesture, Syria agreed to study the possibility of providing Jordan with additional water supplies this summer to help offset drinking water shortages. The technical committees will continue talks in a follow-up meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Damascus to implement the outcomes of this agreement.
Jordan News
06-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Jordan Valley Authority Implements Precautionary Measures to Protect Al-Wuhaydi Dam in Ma'an - Jordan News
The Jordan Valley Authority has carried out a set of precautionary measures to protect Al-Wuhaydi Dam located in Dabbat Al-Karam, in the Ma'an Governorate, as part of its strategic plans to safeguard and develop water resources and reduce water loss. اضافة اعلان These activities were implemented with the support of the German government, through the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), under the project titled "Protection of Water Dams in Jordan through Labour-Intensive Activities – Cash for Work", in partnership with World Vision. The project included: Construction of gabion and concrete retaining walls Installation of concrete stilling basins Maintenance work on the dam structure Improvements to the downstream flow channel These interventions aim to increase the dam's capacity to handle larger volumes of floodwater and enhance its resilience against flooding. Al-Wuhaydi Dam, established in 2011 with a storage capacity of 750,000 cubic meters, plays a vital role in collecting rainwater and flood runoff in the region. These protective measures are expected to safeguard local communities and their properties, while also promoting environmental stability in the area.
Jordan News
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
873 Violations Detected on King Abdullah Canal; Over 226,000 Cubic Meters of Water Saved - Jordan News
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation / Jordan Valley Authority announced on Monday that its ongoing campaigns to remove violations and tighten control over the King Abdullah Canal — one of the kingdom's vital sources of drinking and irrigation water — have yielded significant results. These efforts, carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, the Public Security Directorate, the judiciary, and the Water Authority's internal inspection teams, have saved approximately 226,107 cubic meters of water from the beginning of this year until the end of May. اضافة اعلان The Jordan Valley Authority highlighted that these campaigns, implemented along the 110-kilometer-long canal, are delivering positive outcomes in coordination with various relevant entities, including administrative governors, the Gendarmerie Forces, and other official bodies. These efforts are part of the enforcement of the amended Jordan Valley Authority Law, which imposes imprisonment and financial penalties on anyone who illegally taps into water sources. According to information received by the Control Center of the Jordan Valley Authority, a total of 873 violations have been detected since the start of the year. These included illegal siphoning of large quantities of water for farm irrigation and filling agricultural pools. The authorities also confiscated several water pumps. Additionally, 32 encroachments were discovered on state-owned land in the northern and southern Jordan Valley through 22 security campaigns and daily inspection tours. In the southern sections of the canal alone, 214 violations were detected in May and 112 in June. The authority reported that the efficiency of the canal was raised from 82% to 87% by removing illegal water lines and restoring the original conditions. Seven legal cases have been referred to court for further legal action, and violators have been summoned. The Jordan Valley Authority reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the intense inspection campaigns across the Jordan Valley, emphasizing the importance of protecting water resources and enforcing the law. These measures have led to the recovery of hundreds of thousands of cubic meters of water that would have otherwise been illegally extracted. The Ministry and the Jordan Valley Authority also commended the support of official, local, and civil entities, particularly the Jordanian judiciary, including public prosecutors and judicial bodies, for their role in ensuring legal accountability and deterring future violations. The Jordan Valley Development Law and its amendments impose prison terms, fines, or both, on those who tamper with water networks and sources.
