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Jordan Times
03-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Jordan ranks 123rd on global gender gap report
Jordan ranks 123rd out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report for the first quarter of 2025 (Petra photo) AMMAN — Jordan ranked 123rd out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report for the first quarter of 2025. In response to ongoing gender disparities, the Jordanian National Commission for Women and the technical team overseeing the Executive Programme for the Economic Modernisation Vision 2023–2025 have drafted preliminary standards for the proposed 'Institutional Seal,' a certification aimed at promoting women's empowerment in both the public and private sectors. The Ministry of Local Administration has formed an internal committee to review the list of permitted professions within municipalities, based on the National Guide for the Classification of Economic Establishments, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The committee is also working to classify unlicensed home-based professions, in coordination with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, with the aim of officially recognising and regulating them. In a parallel effort, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has established a national technical team to support women-owned enterprises in accessing economic opportunities and expanding their market presence, Petra reported. Additionally, the government has outlined a plan to form a national team to develop a strategy for transitioning from informal to formal employment, particularly for women. To improve international data accuracy and transparency, Jordan has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum to conduct an Executive Opinion Survey for 2025–2026. Coordination is ongoing with relevant institutions to update national indicators on international platforms, including those of UNESCO and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Petra reported.
Saba Yemen
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Opening of Al Rabat Water Project in Dhi Na'im District of Al Bayda Governorate
Bayda - Saba: On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Al Bayda Governor Abdullah Idris inaugurated the Al Rabat Water Project in Dhi Na'im District. The project was implemented by the Central Interventions Unit of the Ministry of Local Administration and the branch of the Rural Water Projects Authority in the governorate. The project cost 61 million riyals and included the installation of a solar-powered pump, the extension of pipes of various sizes, and the construction of a concrete tank. The project will provide drinking water to more than 5,640 citizens in the area and will contribute to alleviating the suffering of the residents. During the inauguration, the governor emphasized the importance of developing rural water projects and using solar energy instead of diesel to reduce costs. He also praised the role of the Central Interventions Unit in supporting deprived areas and providing basic water services to residents. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
