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Maroc
4 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Ghana's FM Hails Royal Initiatives, Expresses Admiration for HM the King's Leadership & Strong Commitment to Peace, Stability and Development in Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hailed here on Thursday 05 June the Royal Initiatives, and expressed admiration for the leadership and strong commitment of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of peace, stability and development in Africa. In a joint Communiqué issued following his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita, Okudzeto Ablakwa hailed the leadership and laudable contribution of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the international Community's efforts to promote peace, stability and development in Africa. In this context, he expressed his country's commitment to further enshrine cooperation with the Kingdom of Morocco in various areas of cooperation. The two ministers further welcomed the momentum generated within the framework of the Atlantic African States Process to turn the Atlantic African space into a geostrategic framework offering major opportunities for synergy and cooperation among its countries. These opportunities include strategic areas such as the environment, food security, health, energy, logistical interconnection, pooling resources and exchange of experience, therefore forming an area of co-emergence and stability. Okudzeto Ablakwa also lauded His Majesty the King's initiative to promote Sahel countries' access to the Atlantic Ocean, underlining the strategic importance of this Initiative, which forms part of Morocco's active solidarity with sister African countries. (MAP: 05 June 2025)
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.
Ammon
11-05-2025
- Health
- Ammon
PM directs to develop education, health in Irbid
Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan began on Sunday a visit to the Koura District in Irbid Governorate. The visit is part of the Prime Minister's field inspection tours. Hassan inspected the Jdita Comprehensive Secondary School for Girls in Koura District, and directed that its facilities be improved, comprehensively maintained, and expansion plans be studied. The Prime Minister also visited the Beit Idis Comprehensive Secondary School in the district, directing a study into its expansion, the provision of playgrounds and playgrounds, and comprehensive maintenance. Hassan praised the role of volunteers from the local community in implementing community initiatives at the school and the region. Accompanied by Minister of Labor Khaled Al-Bakkar, Hassan also visited the Al-Areen Clothing Company, affirming the government's support for the factory's expansion plan, which provides 400 job opportunities, with the goal of increasing this number to 600 in the coming period. This will contribute to providing employment opportunities for the sons and daughters of the local community. He directed the factory, one of the production branches included in the Royal Initiatives, to expedite the necessary approvals to equip it with solar energy to meet its needs and reduce production costs. Hassan met with a number of beneficiaries of training programs at the Deir Abi Said Model Youth Center in Koura District. The Prime Minister also inspected Princess Raya Bint Al Hussein Hospital in Koura District, where he heard from patients about its needs. He directed the expansion of the intensive care and physiotherapy units, as well as the expansion of parking areas to serve patients and visitors. During his inspection of the progress of work at the new Princess Basma Hospital in Irbid Governorate, he stressed the need to expedite completion of work so that it can begin operating next September, providing medical and health services to citizens. He also stressed the need to work intensively to rehabilitate and improve the roads leading to it.
Jordan Times
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Royal Court chief checks on Royal initiative projects in Jerash
Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Saturday inaugurates a new indoor semi-Olympic swimming pool in Jerash (Petra photo) AMMAN — Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Saturday inaugurated a new indoor semi-Olympic swimming pool in Jerash, marking the completion of the first phase of developing the Jerash Sports Complex. The project falls within His Majesty King Abdullah's directives to rehabilitate and upgrade the complex into a fully integrated sports city, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Spanning 1,300 square metres, the new facility includes seating stands, a service building, administrative offices, and parking spaces. During a tour of the site, Issawi, accompanied by Minister of Youth Yazan Shdeifat and Jerash Governor Firas Faour, was briefed on upcoming phases of the project, including five-a-side football fields, volleyball courts, landscaped areas, additional parking and modern multi-purpose halls built according to international specifications. In the Nahlah area, Issawi, who also heads the follow-up committee for the implementation of Royal Initiatives, joined by Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Azmi Mahafzah, checked on the construction of the new Nahleh Basic School for Boys. The school, being built under Royal initiatives, aims to address overcrowding, end reliance on rented facilities, and provide students with a "high-quality" learning environment. Currently 35 per cent complete, the school will offer modern infrastructure and services upon completion. Issawi also visited Dibeen to assess the readiness of Hadaat Dibeen Park ahead of the spring tourism season. The park, inaugurated in 2017 following Royal directives, spans 176 dunums and is designed to support eco-tourism while offering well-maintained recreational spaces for residents and visitors. The park also generates income for the local community through the Handicrafts House, operated by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, where families and cooperatives can sell locally made products. In Souf Refugee Camp, Issawi, accompanied by Director General of the Department of Palestinian Affairs Rafiq Khirfan and Camp Services Committee Head Abdul Mohsen Banat, inspected the completed rehabilitation of the valley stream near the camp. The 600-metre-long project, implemented under Royal initiatives, was designed to safely channel rainwater and protect surrounding homes and streets from winter flooding. The work included the construction of an open concrete canal to facilitate smooth water flow and mitigate flood risks.
