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Ammon
17-04-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Ajloun cable car resumes operations
Ammon News - The Jordan Free and Development Zones Group announced the resumption of the Ajloun cable car's operations on Thursday morning, following the completion of the first phase of scheduled periodic maintenance was conducted under the direct supervision of Doppelmayr, a global leader in cable car manufacturing and a statement, the Group's General Manager, Mohammed Wakid, said that the maintenance is part of ongoing preventive measures aimed at ensuring the highest levels of safety for visitors. He emphasized the cable car's significance as a major tourism attraction in northern Jordan and the first of its kind in the noted that this season's maintenance's second and final phase will be carried out from April 21 to 23. The phased approach was adopted to maintain accessibility throughout the tourist cable car connects the Al-Sawwan area to scenic locations in the Ajloun Highlands, offering panoramic views of forests and meadows, particularly appealing during spring. The administration also invited the public to join celebrations for Jordanian National Flag Day, which had been postponed due to the temporary suspension of operations. Festivities will take place near the cable car site, honoring this national occasion. Petra
Jordan News
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
King Attends Flag-Raising Ceremony on Jordanian National Flag Day - Jordan News
His Majesty King Abdullah II attended the flag-raising ceremony today, Wednesday, at Al Husseiniya Palace, marking Jordanian National Flag Day, which is observed annually on April 16. اضافة اعلان Upon His Majesty's arrival at the palace courtyard, he was received by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, along with a number of royal family members, and in the presence of several heads of authorities and senior civilian and military officials. The ceremony began with the royal anthem, followed by His Majesty receiving the Flag of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court. The King then handed the flag to an officer from the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army, who proceeded to carry it alongside fellow officers toward the flagpole, where it was raised while the flag anthem played, officially launching flag-raising activities across the nation. The ceremony concluded with the playing of the Flag Anthem, titled 'Khafiq fi Al-Maali wal-Muna... Arabi Al-Thilal wal-Sana' ('Soaring in glory and hopes… Arab in shade and brilliance'). The Council of Ministers had designated National Flag Day as part of the centennial celebrations of the Jordanian state, as a symbol of the pride Jordanians hold in their national flag, which stands witness to the nation's achievements and the sacrifices of its sons and daughters for its progress and prosperity. The Jordanian flag, in its current form, was officially adopted in 1922, and is derived in its design and colors from the flag of the Great Arab Revolt. It embodies references to the banner of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as well as the Umayyad, Fatimid, and Hashemite banners. The seven-pointed star symbolizes the seven verses of Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Holy Quran.
