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Jordan Times
17-05-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Issawi inaugurates, checks on Royal initiative projects in Irbid
In line with the Royal directives, Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Saturday inaugurates several Royal Initiative projects across different areas in Irbid Governorate and inspects progress on other projects under implementation (Petra photo) AMMAN — In line with the Royal directives, Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Saturday inaugurated several Royal Initiative projects across different areas in Irbid Governorate and inspected progress on other projects under implementation. These projects are part of a series of Royal initiatives aimed at improving the quality of services provided to citizens and promoting sustainable development in various regions of the Kingdom, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. In Ramtha District, Issawi, accompanied by minister of social development, Irbid governor, and Sahel Houran mayor, inaugurated the new expansion of the disability centre affiliated with the Sahel Houran Association. Issawi toured various facilities of the project, which includes the construction of an additional floor comprising five classrooms and administrative and health facilities. As part of ongoing Royal efforts to expand social, educational, and rehabilitation care for people with disabilities, seven Royal initiative projects have been carried out in Irbid. These include the establishment and development of specialised disability centres across the governorate through annual funding provided on the occasion of His Majesty King Abdullah's birthday. In the districts of North Mazar and Bani Kinanah, Issawi, accompanied by several officials, inaugurated two public parks, where each park includes a five-a-side football field, safe and equipped play units for children, including those with disabilities, green areas planted with trees, paved walkways, and seating areas. These public parks and fields offer open urban spaces that enhance quality of life, particularly for children and youth in these areas. Nine public parks have been established across Irbid Governorate under the Royal initiatives. In Umm Qais in Bani Kinanah District, Issawi checked on the progress of the eco-lodge project in the Yarmouk Nature Reserve. Issawi toured the project facilities, which will include 20 chalets, 10 hotel rooms, a visitor centre, various tourist amenities including a restaurant and additional services, as well as open areas with panoramic views and eco-tourism trails within the reserve. The eco-lodge is expected to boost eco-tourism and local tourism in Jordan and attract local and foreign tourists. In the Northern Jordan Valley District, Issawi inaugurated two five-a-side football fields. As part of the Royal initiative, integrated buildings were constructed for clubs, fully equipped with necessary supplies and a transportation service to support the players. Irbid has also witnessed the construction of 20 diverse sports fields under the Royal initiatives, including 14 five-a-side fields distributed across the governorate's districts, three standard football fields, in addition to the renovation and grassing of existing fields. In a statement to the press, Issawi said that the projects inaugurated and inspected in Irbid on Saturday were established upon directives from His Majesty. Issawi added that King Abdullah is always keen, through his visits and meetings with the people of the governorate, to personally assess their needs, listen to their demands, and direct the implementation of priority projects that improve service quality and provide job opportunities for local communities.
Jordan Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Wihdat take a Lead as title race goes to final round
AMMAN — The Jordanian Pro League took another dramatic turn this weekend as Wihdat claimed a 3-1 comeback win over bottom-placed Moghayer Al Sarhan, while Hussein Irbid were held to a 1-1 draw by Ramtha, tightening the title race with just one last round to were stunned early when Moghayer Al Sarhan took a surprise lead, but 23-year-old Mohannad Semreen rose to the occasion. The young forward delivered a match winning hat-trick, guiding his team to a crucial victory that pushed them to the top of the table with 48 points from 20 that day, Hussein Irbid needed a win to retain the lead found themselves behind in the 53rd minute against a resilient Ramtha side. But just as defeat seemed inevitable, veteran Ehsan Haddad stepped up with a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser, salvaging a vital point for his avoiding defeat, the draw saw Hussein Irbid slip to the second place with 47 points from 20 matches now trailing Wihdat by a single point, with both teams having two remaining Wihdat win their next match, they will clinch the league title, as they would reach 51 points, making it impossible for Hussein Irbid to surpass Wihdat draw and Hussein Irbid win, Hussein would leapfrog Wihdat to claim the title with 50 points over Wihdat's 49. If both teams draw or lose, Wihdat would maintain their lead and secure the championship. As for the upcoming matches for the both sides, Wihdat are set to face Jazeera, who currently sit fifth on the table, in a match that could decide the title early, a win would crown Wihdat champions regardless of Hussein Irbid's result. Meanwhile, Hussein Irbid will go up against Shabab Aqaba, a side fighting to avoid relegation, and must secure a win while hoping Wihdat drop points in order to snatch the title at the very end.
Jordan Times
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
CFI League heads into Week 15
AMMAN – The CFI Jordan Professional Football League's week 15 kicks off on the weekend with matches that will eventually shape the final standings. This week, it's Ramtha vs Shabab Urdun, Ahli vs Faisali, Jazira vs Sarih,Wihdat vs Salt, Hussein vs Mughayer Sarhan and Ma'an vs Aqaba. During the past week, Hussein and Wihdat returned home and scored wins after their exits from the Asian Champions League Two. Both teams have two postponed matches and still are in the lead after Hussein Scored a big 5-1 win over neighbours Sarih as the latter dropped to last, and Wihdat beat Ma'an 2-0. In other matches, Jazira upset Ramtha 3-0 to move up to 6th as Ramtha dropped two spots, Salt upset Ahli 2-0 to move up to 4thas Ahli dropped to 7th, Aqaba moved from last to 10th after beating Mughayer Sarhan 2-1, while Faisali tied Shabab Urdun 1-1 and moved up to third. Wihdat's Mohannad Simreen, one of the U-23 team stars, who scored both his team's goals this week, is the top scorer so far with 10 goals trailed by Sarih's Mohammad Akash with 9. It is now down to two remaining local titles. The CFI League, as well as the Jordan Cup which is down to the semifinals (Faisali vs Hussein and Wihdat vs Ahli). In other competitions,Hussein beat Wihdat to win the Jordan Super Cup and Salt upset Wihdat to win their first ever major title - the Jordan Football Association Shield Cup. Last season, Hussein became the 9th club to win the Leaguesince it kicked off in 1944, after Ramtha won the 2022/23 title for the third time in their history after 39 years. In other competitions, Wihdat won the Jordan Cup for the 12th time as well as the Super Cup for their 15th time, while Faisali won their 9th Jordan Football Association Shield. Faisali are 35-time record League champs while Wihdat won 17 times since first joining in 1980. Ahli won eight times, Ramtha and Jazira three times, ShababUrdun twice, Hussein, Amman and Urdun clubs once.
