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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
22-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
French Development Agency Supports Water Projects in Jordan - Jordan News
Minister of Water and Irrigation, Eng. Raed Abu Saud, met on Thursday with a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) led by Yves-Guy Keraudren, Regional Director for the Middle East. The meeting, also attended by Secretary-General of the Water Authority Eng. Sufian Al-Batayneh and Planning and Management Director Eng. Sultan Al-Mashaqbeh, focused on accelerating the implementation of key water sector projects aligned with Jordan's Water Sector Strategy 2023–2040. اضافة اعلان The Minister reviewed the sector's ongoing efforts to fast-track projects aimed at improving water and sanitation services, including: The National Carrier Project The Balqa Wastewater Treatment Plant (valued at €75 million) The Madaba Wastewater Treatment Plant and Networks (€100 million) Sukhneh Wastewater Project Qasabat Ma'an Wastewater Project Rehabilitation of Faisal Nursery Wells in Jerash to enhance water supply in the governorate The discussions covered the latest updates on these initiatives, with the Minister expressing hope for further fruitful cooperation with AFD. The French delegation presented a summary of AFD's financial contributions and the progress of their joint work with Jordan's water sector. They expressed satisfaction with the productive and constructive partnership, affirming the agency's ongoing commitment to support and coordinate efforts to improve water and sanitation services across the Kingdom.
Roya News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Safadi visits Syria as Jordan, Damascus agree on cooperation roadmap
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, arrived in Damascus on Teusday, leading a high-level delegation on a working visit aimed at restoring and strengthening ties between Jordan and Syria. The visit marks a new phase in bilateral relations after years of tension and regional instability. According to Jordan's state media, Safadi and Syrian officials agreed on a roadmap for cooperation across key sectors, including water, energy, transport, trade, and health. The Jordanian delegation included Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Al-Saud, Minister of Industry and Trade Yarub Qudah, Minister of Energy Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Transport Wesam Tahtamouni. During a joint press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, Safadi said the roadmap reflects Jordan's commitment, under the direction of King Abdullah II, to strengthen regional cooperation and support Syria's recovery. 'We agreed today on a practical roadmap covering multiple sectors. Our next step is implementation,' he said. Establishing higher coordination council Al-Shaibani announced the signing of an agreement to establish a Higher Coordination Council between the two countries, covering all ministries and designed to move joint projects toward implementation. He described the visit as 'a historic turning point,' and praised Jordan's role, saying, 'Jordan has been more eager than us to push this process forward.' Addressing shared challenges Safadi emphasized the importance of tackling shared challenges, particularly drug and arms smuggling across the Syrian-Jordanian border — a long-standing concern for Amman. He also condemned ongoing Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, calling them 'unjustified, immoral violations' that threaten both countries' security. Jordan backs Syria's recovery Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's full support for Syria during its transitional phase. 'A successful Syrian recovery is a success for Jordan and the region,' he said. He called for lifting sanctions on Syria, arguing they hinder reconstruction and development. Lifting them, he added, would enable Syrian authorities to rebuild and invite international and private sector engagement. On Syrian refugees in Jordan Safadi noted that Jordan hosts over 1.3 million Syrian refugees, with only 10% living in camps. He stressed that their voluntary return depends on the success of Syria's recovery. 'Jordan will continue to support Syria until it has the tools needed to rebuild,' he said.
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.
Roya News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
High-level Jordanian delegation heads to Damascus for bilateral talks
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi will begin an official visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, heading a high-level Jordanian ministerial delegation. The delegation includes Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Al-Shamali, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Transport Wissam Al-Tahtamouni. The Jordanian delegation is scheduled to hold extensive talks with their Syrian counterparts — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faysal Mekdad, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer Al-Khalil, Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Firas Kaddour, and Minister of Transport Zuhair Khazim. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including water, energy, trade, and transportation.
