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Jordan News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Minister of Water: Strict Plan to Ensure Fair Water Distribution Across the Kingdom - Jordan News
Minister of Water: Strict Plan to Ensure Fair Water Distribution Across the Kingdom Minister of Water and Irrigation, Eng. Raed Abu Al-Saud, announced that the Ministry, along with the Water Authority and its affiliated companies, is set to implement a strict plan aimed at improving water supply and ensuring fair distribution across all regions of the Kingdom. This initiative comes especially in preparation for the summer season, and seeks to enhance supply efficiency and increase allocated water quantities to all areas, promoting equity among citizens. اضافة اعلان The move is being closely monitored and directed by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, as part of the government's efforts to implement the Economic Modernization Vision and the national water sector strategy, while addressing the water challenges facing Jordan this year. Minister Abu Al-Saud stressed that the Prime Minister is following the implementation process closely to ensure that fairness in distribution is achieved. This is part of urgent and ongoing efforts by the Ministry and Water Authority to improve the water situation, particularly in governorates suffering from water resource deficits. He also noted that technical teams and contingency plans are in place and operating around the clock to swiftly respond to any emergencies. These teams are working hard to realize the government's focus on water supply despite the difficult water conditions, including a weak rainy season and a decline in dam storage to below 30%, which has impacted several water sources across the Kingdom. The plan involves reallocating water supplies between areas to address disparities, intensifying inspection and monitoring campaigns, and enforcing strict security measures to prevent violations and tampering with water sources, lines, and unauthorized drilling. These efforts are being carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and the Judicial Council. Abu Al-Saud emphasized the government's full commitment to ensuring water supply to all parts of the country. He explained that technical teams across various sectors — including internal monitoring, water basins, and well drilling — are working to implement the plan, rehabilitate existing sources, and drill new wells. The newly sourced water will be cleaned, sterilized, and verified for compliance with Jordanian drinking water standards before being distributed under the rotation system. He concluded by reaffirming that the government will continue to monitor these efforts to create a sustainable and transformative improvement in water supply and called on citizens to cooperate with Water Authority teams working to serve them. — (Petra)
Jordan News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordanian Foreign Minister Leads Ministerial Delegation on Official Visit to Syria Today - Jordan News
A Jordanian ministerial delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, arrived in Damascus today for a one-day official visit. اضافة اعلان The delegation is scheduled to hold talks with their Syrian counterparts to discuss bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and explore ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. The Jordanian delegation includes Minister of Water and Irrigation Eng. Raed Abu Al-Saud, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Eng. Yarub Qudah, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Transport Eng. Wissam Al-Tahtamouni. Also accompanying the delegation are Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Dana Al-Zoubi, and Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Al-Azzam.
Jordan News
17-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
€31 Million Dutch Grant for the Aqaba–Amman Water Carrier Project - Jordan News
In a strategic move to enhance Jordan's water security, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan signed on Thursday, April 17, a grant agreement worth €31 million provided by the Dutch government. The funds will contribute to the financing of the national water carrier project "Aqaba–Amman". The agreement was signed on behalf of the Dutch development finance institution, Invest International, by the Dutch Ambassador to Jordan, Harry Verweij. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Al-Saud and the representative of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Jordan, Souad Farsi. The EIB will manage the grant. اضافة اعلان Dutch Ambassador Harry Verweij stated: "Providing additional non-groundwater sources through desalination is vital for Jordan's water security. The Netherlands is a global leader in water management and technology and a trusted partner of Jordan, as evident in projects like this large-scale desalination and water transmission project from Aqaba to Amman. It will secure future water supplies, including for vulnerable communities, and support economic growth in Jordan. The Netherlands is fully committed to this partnership." EIB Vice President Gelsomina Vigliotti added: "This generous Dutch contribution reflects our shared commitment to ensuring access to safe and sustainable water resources. The Water Sector Fund plays a vital role in mobilizing finance for essential projects, and these new funds will enhance our impact in Jordan." Petra Vernooij, Director of Public Infrastructure at Invest International, said: "We are proud to partner with the EIB in supporting the Aqaba-Amman desalination and transmission project through the Water Sector Fund. This investment is crucial for strengthening Jordan's water security and addressing growing challenges caused by regional conflicts and climate change. It reflects our commitment to tackling global challenges through innovation and collaboration." Minister of Water and Irrigation, Eng. Raed Abu Al-Saud, emphasized that the project is progressing according to plan, as part of the government's commitment to implementing the Royal directives, the Economic Modernization Vision, and the strategic water sector plan. He highlighted that the project will provide sustainable solutions to alleviate water shortages by desalinating 300 million cubic meters of seawater, helping to combat climate change effects, and meeting the needs of around 4 million citizens. He added that this is one of the largest desalination and infrastructure projects in the region, and it will help reduce the deterioration of underground and surface water basins by replenishing them naturally and increasing water availability. Minister Toukan expressed her appreciation for the Dutch government and Invest International's support for the national water carrier project within the framework of the Team Europe Initiative for the Green Economy. She noted that the project will offer a vital source of water for Jordan and contribute to sustainable economic development. The project will desalinate Red Sea water from the Gulf of Aqaba to supply drinking water to both Aqaba and Amman, as well as serve other governorates along the pipeline route, including Ma'an, Tafileh, Karak, and Madaba.
Ammon
17-04-2025
- Business
- Ammon
€31 million Dutch grant to finance National Carrier Project
Ammon News - Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Touqan on Thursday signed a grant agreement worth 31 million euros from the Dutch government to contribute to financing the Aqaba-Amman National Water Carrier grant was signed by the Dutch Ambassador to Jordan, Harry Verwey, on behalf of the CEO of the state-owned development financier, Invest International, the Dutch company, the signing ceremony was also attended by the Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Al-Saud, and the representative of the European Investment Bank in Jordan, Suad Farsi, as the bank will manage this grant."Providing additional non-groundwater sources through desalination is important for Jordan's water security," said Harry Verweij, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Jordan."This significant contribution from the Netherlands underscores our shared commitment to ensuring access to safe and sustainable water resources, as the Water Sector Fund plays a vital role in mobilizing financing for essential projects, and these new funds will allow us to further increase our impact in Jordan," EIB Vice President Gelsomina Vigliotti of Public Infrastructure at Invest International, Petra Vernoy, added: "We are proud of our partnership with the European Investment Bank in supporting the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project through the Water Sector Fund."Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Al-Saud, confirmed that the project is proceeding according to the plans set out in the government's commitment to implementing the royal directives, the economic modernization vision, and the strategic plan for the water indicated that the project will provide sustainable solutions to address part of the water shortage, as it is one of the largest desalination and infrastructure projects, as it will help limit the deterioration of groundwater and surface water in Jordan by naturally recharging them and increasing water of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Touqan praised the Dutch government and Invest International's support for the National Water Carrier Project.
