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Ammon
4 days ago
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- Ammon
Jordan, Syria Explore Deeper ICT Cooperation in High-Level Talks
Ammon News - Jordan and Syria have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of telecommunications and information technology, following high-level discussions held virtually on Monday between the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sami Samirat, and Syria's Minister of Communications and Technology, Abdel Salam Haykal. According to a statement from the ministry, the meeting focused on efforts to activate a regional fiber-optic corridor, explore alternative routes for internet and telecom services, and position Jordan as a strategic transit hub for data traffic with a potential capacity of up to 100 terabytes. The initiative would involve linking Syrian and Jordanian fiber-optic networks to enhance service sustainability and regional connectivity. The two sides expressed shared interest in making Jordan a critical passage for internet traffic transiting through Syrian territory to destinations further south, underscoring the strategic role of infrastructure cooperation in broader regional development. As part of their plan to foster closer collaboration, the ministers agreed to organize a technical forum in Damascus at the earliest opportunity. The event will bring together private-sector companies from both countries working in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and IT services. It aims to create new channels for business partnerships and investment. Minister Samirat is expected to head the Jordanian delegation to the forum, which will include representatives from key Jordanian companies specializing in fiber-optic systems, digital platforms, and infrastructure development. During the meeting, Samirat reaffirmed Jordan's readiness to support the growth of Syria's ICT sector by offering technical expertise and encouraging the involvement of Jordanian firms in future projects. The ministers also agreed to maintain close coordination through the recently established Higher Coordination Council, formalized by a memorandum of understanding signed in Damascus on May 20. Petra
Jordan News
20-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Ministry of Awqaf: Renovation of 15 Homes for Poor Families Since the Beginning of the Year - Jordan News
Ministry of Awqaf: Renovation of 15 Homes for Poor Families Since the Beginning of the Year The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs confirmed that the Zakat Fund has been supporting poor families through a house renovation and maintenance project, aimed at providing safe housing and a dignified life. اضافة اعلان The Director-General of the Zakat Fund stated that cases in need are studied, and a budget is allocated for the repair of homes, including building, electricity, or water works. In a press statement, Samirat added that the project depends on the donations of zakat payers and philanthropists, reflecting the spirit of community solidarity and contributing to achieving social justice. He clarified that the Zakat Fund has a permanent program for the maintenance and renovation of homes for needy families, implemented in all Jordanian governorates. The program aims to improve living conditions through social field studies to identify homes in need of renovation or maintenance. Regarding the criteria for selecting beneficiary families, Samirat pointed out that the Zakat Fund relies on precise criteria to ensure that support reaches those who need it most. These criteria include that the beneficiary must be a Jordanian citizen with a national ID, the family income should not exceed 400 dinars, the land and building must be in the beneficiary's name with a separate title deed, and the building should be a ground floor or independent unit. As for the application process, Samirat explained that families wishing to benefit from renovation or maintenance services can visit the Zakat Fund in the relevant Awqaf Directorate and submit a formal request. A desk study is then conducted to ensure that the conditions are met, followed by a field visit by the technical committee to assess the necessary maintenance works. Recommendations are then submitted to the Zakat Fund's Board of Directors for approval and further procedures. Regarding funding sources, he clarified that renovation projects are fully funded from the donations in the Zakat Fund, and no endowment funds are used for these projects. The Director-General of the Zakat Fund noted that since the beginning of the year, 15 homes have been renovated, and emphasized that the fund has a clear vision for expanding these projects to cover all regions of the Kingdom. Samirat pointed out that one of the main challenges facing the implementation of these projects is the lack of funding. This challenge is being addressed through cooperation with companies and institutions in the private sector, in addition to zakat payers, philanthropists, and donors, to enhance the ability to expand the renovation and maintenance projects. "Al-Mamlaka"
