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Jordan News
2 days ago
- General
- Jordan News
SSC: Voluntary Subscription Enables Over 68,000 Jordanians to Receive Retirement and Disability Benefits - Jordan News
Amman – The Social Security Corporation (SSC) announced in a press release issued by its media center that more than 68,000 Jordanians have been able to access retirement and disability pensions through voluntary subscription to the social security system. اضافة اعلان The Corporation revealed that the number of currently active voluntary subscribers has reached approximately 108,000, urging Jordanians who are not subject to mandatory coverage—including Jordanian expatriates working abroad and Jordanian housewives—to enroll voluntarily in order to secure a comprehensive safety net that provides protection and stability in cases of old age, disability, or death. The SSC explained that Jordanians can submit a voluntary subscription request through their personal account on the Corporation's official website, its mobile application, or the Sanad government app, provided they are at least 16 years old. First-time subscribers must not exceed the age of 55 for women or 60 for men. However, Jordanians over these age limits may still subscribe if they have previous social security contributions and their entitlements have not yet been settled. The Corporation encouraged those interested to reach out with any questions or inquiries regarding voluntary subscription through its interactive chatbot on the official website ( its official social media platforms, via email at [email protected], or by calling 117117 from inside Jordan or +962 6 5008080 from both inside and outside the Kingdom. — (Petra News Agency)
Jordan News
21-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Civil Status Department Issues 100,000 Digital Certificates Since May - Jordan News
The Director General of the Civil Status and Passports Department, Eng. Ghaith Ghazi Al-Tayyib, announced that the digital certificates service, launched on May 1 via the 'Sanad' application, has witnessed a significant turnout from citizens both inside and outside the Kingdom. To date, 100,000 digital certificates have been issued for previously registered vital events. اضافة اعلان Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Monday, Al-Tayyib explained that the service enables citizens to issue digital certificates for previously recorded vital events such as birth, marriage, divorce, death, as well as individual and family status records. The certificates are issued in PDF format and available in both Arabic and English. He emphasized that obtaining a certificate is done through the Sanad app by selecting the Civil Status and Passports Department services, followed by the digital certificates service. The issued certificates include a QR code allowing concerned parties to verify their authenticity immediately. Al-Tayyib noted that the launch of this service aligns with the Kingdom's digital transformation efforts and aims to ease access for citizens, whether within Jordan or abroad. The service is available anytime and from anywhere, including Fridays and official holidays, thus reducing pressure on Jordanian embassies and minimizing congestion within the department. He added that the digital certificates are free of additional charges, are recognized by all public and private entities, and represent a major step forward in the government's strategy to enhance and streamline its services.
Al Jazeera
21-07-2025
- General
- Al Jazeera
What is the ‘kill zone' people in Gaza need to cross to receive aid?
People of Gaza are starving, and one of the only ways they can get any food is to risk death by going to an aid distribution point run by the notorious Israel- and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Al Jazeera's Sanad agency has analysed satellite imagery of the GHF aid distribution centre in the Shakoush area of Rafah, taken on July 13. We trace the journey of desperately hungry people waiting for hours, sometimes days, to walk a gauntlet of Israeli tanks, armoured vehicles, and drones where they risk being shot by Israeli soldiers. Here is what they have to go through: How do people get into the centre? It is nowhere near as simple as 'getting there'. People are allowed to take vehicles or carts up to a particular point, after which they have to disembark. This point is at least 1.5km (0.9 miles) from the distribution centre, which means that they would have to walk back that distance carrying whatever sacks or boxes of food they can get. To try to make sure they get something, people start arriving hours or even days before the centre distributes. Once they arrive, they do not leave because they do not want to lose their spot, as some have walked for hours already to get there. What is 'al-Joura'? Wanting to avoid waiting out in the open, people hurry over a distance of about 560 metres (1,800 feet) past an Israeli barrier to 'al-Joura', a sandy pit between dunes, where they seek cover from Israeli bullets and settle in to wait for an unknown time. The physical hardship is compounded by unbearable heat and long waits, as families often arrive 12 to 24 hours early to wait for a 'go signal' to get some food. What happens when the 'go signal' comes? Usually, hearing the 'go signal' – normally from hovering drones – means people can approach the aid distribution point, which is still about 1km away (0.6 miles). But things often do not work that way, and the risk of getting shot increases dramatically from here. In addition to complete military control over Rafah, the Israeli army has barriers and numerous military vehicles encircling the aid distribution point. Witnesses say Israeli sniper nests, drones and military outposts reinforce this control. The displaced Palestinians wait for a signal from the Israeli military, which tells them that it is safe to go to the aid site. However, witness reports say people were shot at even when they waited for a 'go signal' to head to the centre. Video published by Palestinian activists on July 14 showed Israeli fire at crowds in al-Joura, moments before they approached the distribution gate. On July 12, Israeli forces killed 34 people waiting for food aid at the GHF site. So, the people who make it to the distribution centre are OK? No, not always. In addition to the general mistreatment that Palestinians face at the hands of Israeli soldiers, video has emerged of soldiers pepper-spraying Palestinians as they approach the centre. What is it like to actually get aid? For those people who get to the centre's doors, the struggle is nowhere near over. Journalist Muhannad Qeshta, himself displaced from Rafah, discussed the aid distribution process with Al Jazeera. He described scenes of chaos fuelled by poor coordination, a lack of clear distribution schedules, and a total absence of measures to organise the crowd. People rush into the centre, where tables have been set up with aid packages haphazardly piled on top. It becomes a free-for-all, with desperate people pushing and fighting to get any amount of food they can manage. Most end up leaving empty-handed due to the overwhelming demand and limited supplies, with no order imposed on who gets an aid package. Those who do get some food have to make their way back up the same road where hundreds or thousands of hungry people are still trying to fight their way into the aid centre. Struggles have broken out as desperate people try to snatch food out of each other's arms. Who are aid victims? On Sunday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health posted a press release on its Telegram channel, providing an update on 'aid victims'. The ministry said over the past 24 hours, 31 people had died and more than 107 injured as they arrived at hospitals. This raised the total number of 'livelihood victim' deaths to 922 and injuries to 5,861. On July 16, at least 21 Palestinians were killed during a stampede while trying to receive food rations. According to a United Nations-backed assessment released in May, one in five people in Gaza are currently facing starvation as a result of the Israeli blockade on food and aid, while 93 percent of the population is suffering from severe food shortages. Why is GHF 'notorious'? Facing international pressure to let aid into Gaza and wanting to sideline the already established UN and international agencies working there, Israel proposed the GHF, claiming it needed to keep aid from being diverted to the Palestinian group Hamas. Israel did not present any evidence of food and medical aid being diverted to fighters or being used for anything other than their intended purpose. The UN and humanitarian organisations contend that the GHF plan violates fundamental humanitarian principles. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council in May that the GHF 'restricts aid to only one part of Gaza while leaving other dire needs unmet'. He argued that GHF makes aid conditional on political and military objectives, turns starvation into a bargaining tool and serves as a 'cynical sideshow' and a 'fig leaf for further violence and displacement'. Eleven humanitarian and human rights organisations signed a statement in which they deemed the GHF 'a project led by politically connected Western security and military figures, coordinated in tandem with the Israeli government'.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Gujarat waives ₹200 fee for rural property certificates under SVAMITVA Yojana
The Gujarat government on Monday (July 21, 2025) announced that Sanad (ownership certificates) for residential properties under the SVAMITVA Yojana will now be issued free of cost. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has waived the ₹200 fee previously charged under the Land Revenue Act, 1879, making the process more accessible to small, poor, and middle-income landholders in villages. The state government estimates that around 25 lakh rural residents will benefit from the decision, with an expenditure of approximately ₹50 crore being borne by the state to distribute the certificates. SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) is a Central government initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and implemented through the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It uses drone technology to map residential land in rural areas and issue official property cards to landholders. Under the scheme, the first copy of the property card is already provided free of cost. With Gujarat's latest decision, rural residents will now receive both the property card and Sanad without incurring any expense. Officials stated that the move is aimed at strengthening legal ownership rights, reducing property disputes, and promoting accurate land records for improved rural planning and governance. The decision is also viewed as a step toward the broader goal of improving the quality of life for rural communities.
Al Etihad
17-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Sanad reports robust H1 2025 revenue of Dh3.2 billion as global orderbook surpasses Dh38 billion
17 July 2025 19:16 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, reinforcing its role as a strategic enabler of the UAE's aviation and industrial recorded revenues of Dh 3.2 billion for H1 2025, marking a 39% increase over the same period last year, driven by continued momentum across its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Asset Management divisions. Building on its Dh 4.92 billion achieved in 2024, Sanad is on track to achieve projected full-year revenues of Dh 5.4 billion in 2025. With 99% of H1 2025 revenues generated from international markets, Sanad is not only expanding its global footprint but also channeling international revenue streams into the UAE economy, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a net exporter of advanced aerospace services and a rising force in the global aviation value chain. Expanding Global Orderbook and Strategic Agreements The Group's global orderbook has reached an all-time high of Dh 38 billion, driven by long-term agreements with key partners and an expanding global footprint. Notable developments include Sanad's entry into the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO Network as the first and only provider in the SAMENA region, as well as the expansion of MRO operations to Al Ain through its strategic partnership with AMMROC. New engine maintenance agreements were signed with leading global airliners such as Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia, while the Group strengthened its long-standing collaboration with CFM International to provide full overhaul services for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B MRO division has successfully inducted 90 engines in the first half of 2025 and is on pace to complete 210 inductions by year-end, a 30% increase over 2024. This growth has been enabled by major infrastructure and tooling investments to expand capacity and meet rising global demand. Investing in Infrastructure, Tooling, and expanded Capabilities As part of its long-term strategy to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for engine MRO, Sanad is investing over Dh 150 million to expand and modernize its infrastructure, tooling, and facility capacity, laying the foundation for accelerated growth and enhanced service delivery worldwide:Upgraded engine test cell to enable full live testing of CFM LEAP engines, supporting both current and future customer requirementsCommenced phased rollout of full LEAP engine MRO capabilities, positioning Sanad among a select group of global MRO providers equipped to service this high-demand platformAdded new critical engine component repair capabilities for both LEAP and GEnx engines, marking a major milestone in expanding its advanced repair expertise and supporting faster turnaround times for airline parallel, Sanad expanded its Abu Dhabi headquarters by 3,600 sqm and commissioned a new 5,000 sqm MRO facility in Al Ain in partnership with AMMROC. These strategic investments significantly elevate Sanad's global competitiveness, technical capabilities and operational resilience, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for industrial innovation in the UAE and a trusted partner in the global aerospace value chain. Asset Management and Leasing Milestones Sanad continued to advance its position as a global asset management leader in H1 2025, executing high-impact transactions that are redefining aftermarket capabilities and strengthening its role in the global aviation supply chain. The Group acquired a portfolio of Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines from Etihad Airways, significantly expanding its global asset management portfolio. In parallel, Sanad completed a strategic parts portfolio sale to AerSale, enhancing its aftermarket support one of the most notable transactions in the aviation leasing sector, Sanad also finalized a landmark Dh 400 million engine and component sale with AerCap Materials, marking one of the largest asset sales of its kind to strategic milestones reflect Sanad's agile, value-driven approach to asset management and underscore its growing influence in shaping the future of the global aviation aftermarket. Workforce Growth and Emirati Talent Development Sanad's success is driven by its people and the ability to attract, retain, and develop high-caliber talent in an increasingly competitive global aerospace market. Amid global talent shortages, the Group continued to grow and invest in future-ready capabilities:The workforce grew by 15% year on year, reaching 621 employees, including 51 new hires this year Emiratization rose to 34.6%, up from 28.3% in H1 2024 Delivered over 1384 training hours in H1 2025, focused on advanced MRO skills, safety, and leadership. In H1, Sanad signed an MoU with GE Aerospace to drive immersive training and knowledge exchange. In parallel, two Emirati engineers began a six-month exchange program at Rolls-Royce facilities in the UK, part of a strategic initiative announced last year during the Farnborough structured programs like the Sanad Technical Development Programs, Future Leaders Program, and OEM-certified trainings, are designed to cultivate a world-class aerospace talent Siddiqui, Group Chairman of Sanad, stated: "Sanad's strong performance in the first half of 2025 reflects strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and the continued trust of our global partners. What sets Sanad apart is its unwavering commitment to building future-ready capabilities—investing in people, technology, and global collaborations. Through knowledge exchange and advanced technical development, Sanad is helping shape a resilient, knowledge-based aerospace ecosystem that embodies the UAE's bold industrial vision. It stands as a powerful example of how UAE-born champions can deliver sustainable growth, global relevance, and lasting impact."Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, said: "Our performance in H1 2025 reflects the strength of our strategy, execution, and long-standing global partnerships. The expansion of our LEAP and GTF capabilities, the successful asset sale transactions, and our investments in infrastructure and talent all underscore Sanad's growing influence on the global aerospace stage. By embedding innovation into everything we do, whether through advanced MRO solutions or transformative talent development, we are not only meeting the evolving needs of our customers but also reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for aerospace excellence.' Looking ahead With a strong H1 foundation, Sanad is poised to deliver continued growth in H2 2025. The Group will advance global partnerships, scale infrastructure, and drive innovation to support rising demand for advanced MRO and asset management services. As Sanad continues to shape the future of aerospace, it remains committed to strengthening the UAE's industrial ecosystem and expanding its leadership across the global aviation value chain.
