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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Cabinet approves amendments to urban planning bylaw, launches major water projects in Irbid, Zarqa
AMMAN — The Cabinet, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Saturday, approved the rationale for a draft amendment to the Building and Urban and Village Planning Bylaw for 2025, to be submitted to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau for formal issuance. The proposed amendments include extending the grace period for licensing existing buildings until the bylaw is officially endorsed, according to a Prime Ministry statement. The amendments also seek to facilitate the establishment of investment projects outside designated zoning areas by reducing the required road width for tourism-related developments located along multiple roads. Additional proposed amendments include increasing the permissible building ratio on small plots of land outside zoning boundaries and establishing front setbacks for secondary buildings on agricultural land holdings. The Cabinet also approved the issuance of necessary authorisations to proceed with a tender for the water management, distribution, and wastewater project in Irbid Governorate. The project's first phase would include the construction of main pipelines serving the areas of Irbid, Aydoun, Al Sareeh, Huwwarah, Bushra, Sal, and Hakamah. It will also cover the implementation of distribution networks, a transmission pipeline, and a main reservoir in Ramtha, the statement said. The Cabinet gave the green light for the implementation of the Zarqa Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Once completed, the new facility would become the second-largest wastewater treatment plant in Jordan, after the Khirbet Al Samra plant, with a total design capacity of 365,000 cubic meters per day. The project would be executed in two phases, with the first scheduled for completion in 2030 and the second in 2035. Upon operation, the new plant would allow for the decommissioning of several pumping stations in western and eastern Zarqa, resulting in an estimated JD5.6 million in annual electricity savings, the statement said. The station is expected to significantly enhance wastewater infrastructure in Zarqa Governorate and parts of Amman, while boosting the network's capacity to handle increasing water volumes delivered through the National Carrier Project. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Ammon
4 days ago
- Business
- Ammon
Gov't signs two foreign investment agreements worth JD133m
Ammon News - The Prime Ministry announced today, Saturday, the signing of two foreign investment agreements worth JD133 million in the health sector. According to the announcement, one of the agreements is for the construction of the new Madaba Hospital, and the other is for the digital transformation of hospitals affiliated with the Royal Medical Services Directorate.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: Development of public transport system, focus of Cabinet meeting
Tunis – A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri was held on Wednesday, focusing on the follow-up of the development of the public transport system. The meeting forms part of the wider effort to rebuild the public transport sector, particularly land transport, in line with the recommendations of President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed who had pointed out the need to develop public transport services and improve the performance of the institutions operating in this sector in order to overcome current challenges, according to a Prime Ministry press release. The PM underlined that the reform of the transport sector, especially land transport, will not be limited to the purchase of buses or metro carriages, explaining that the state is currently working on a comprehensive strategy to rebuild a system that has deteriorated as a result of decades of accumulated policy shortcomings. She pointed out that the transport sector is a vital artery of the Tunisian economy and is closely linked to the daily economic and social activity of citizens. In this regard, a clear vision will be established for long-term planning, with dedicated budgets for transport investment, taking into account demographic developments and rapid urbanisation. The meeting reviewed the main urgent measures taken to reinforce the land public transport fleet, notably: the acquisition of 300 new buses from China, delivered in phases on June 17 and July 12 the signing of a contract to purchase 418 buses through an international call for tenders an agreement to be signed in September 2025 for the delivery of 200 buses from Switzerland the launch of a call for tenders for the acquisition of 35 metro carriages authorisation for the purchase and delivery of 397 buses from Saudi Arabia Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri emphasised the need for all stakeholders to make the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth back-to-school and university season, supported by the renewal of the fleet with vehicles that meet international technical standards. The new buses will be distributed across the country based on objective criteria, with priority given to remote and underserved areas. © Tap 2025 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan News
22-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Hassan: Executive Program for Economic Modernization Vision Being Prepared for the Next Three Years - Jordan News
Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan stated during a Cabinet session held in Jerash Governorate on Tuesday that the workshops taking place at the Royal Hashemite Court regarding the Economic Modernization Vision aim to introduce necessary updates and developments to activate and stimulate various sectors. This effort seeks to keep pace with global developments across industries and expand sectoral engagement as much as possible, in order to recover missed opportunities caused by regional challenges in recent years. اضافة اعلان Hassan emphasized that the Prime Ministry will organize intensive workshops with stakeholders across all sectors to develop the government's executive program for the Economic Modernization Vision over the next three years. This will include a detailed action plan for the government as a whole and for each ministry individually.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Jordan: Prime minister tours Mafraq Governorate, directs upgrades to health, youth, social Facilities
AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan conducted a field tour on Tuesday across several areas in Mafraq Governorate, including the Badia regions, as part of his weekly inspection visits. The tour began with a visit to the Charitable Childcare Association in the northeastern Badia District, accompanied by the minister of social development. Hassan praised the association's work in supporting individuals with disabilities and directed authorities to increase specialized physical therapy staff, provide necessary equipment, and upgrade facilities to expand service capacity, according to a Prime Ministry statement. The association currently serves 128 children with various disabilities and offers vocational training for local youth, in addition to charitable initiatives such as orphan sponsorship, the statement said. In the northwestern Badia District, Hassan visited a comprehensive health centre, where he checked on services and heard feedback from patients and staff. He instructed officials to accelerate maintenance work at the facility, established in 1969 and upgraded in 2012, and to supply specialized medical staff and equipment. During a stop at the Mafraq Primary Health Centre, the Prime Minister ordered the Health Ministry to secure a more suitable location, citing the inadequacy of the current facility, which is located in a congested commercial area and housed in an out-dated building. At the Mafraq Vocational Training Institute, Hassan, accompanied by the minister of labour, directed increased support for soft financing projects to help graduates establish home-based or small-scale enterprises, particularly those with viable business plans. Visiting the Rehab Youth Centre with the Minister of Youth, the prime minister observed several training programmes, including certified Taekwondo sessions conducted in partnership with the Jordan Taekwondo Federation. He emphasized the need to expand youth centre offerings to include year-round educational, sports, and cultural activities. Hassan also called for the acceleration of a 200-dunum public park project near Al al-Bayt University. The university has allocated the land, and JD500, 000 in funding was previously approved during a Cabinet session in Mafraq last February. The park is intended to provide recreational space for local residents. He directed improvements to the facilities of the Mafraq Teachers' Club to better serve teachers and their families. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
