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Day: April 7, 2024

Amir of Kuwait Accepts Government Resignation

Kuwait: HH Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday issued an Amiri Order accepting the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah’s government and instructed them to act as care-taker until forma…

Demonstrations in solidarity with Gaza continue across UK

London: Britons Sunday took to the streets in several cities and regions of the UK on Sunday in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza and to denounce the Israeli war against the enclave.

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign in London said local demon…

Jordan-Qatar trade reaches $60 million in 1Q of 2024

Doha: he trade balance between Jordan and Qatar in the first quarter of the current year reached about 220 million Qatari riyals ($60.4 million).

According to the Qatari Planning and Statistics Authority website, recent statistics released on Sunday …

Police crack down on drug dealers

Amman: The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) dealt with nine drug-related cases, including thwarting two smuggling attempts of 600,000 narcotic pills and 210,000 narcotic pills.

According to a statement, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) media offi…

UNRWA: Around 1.7 million people were forced to flee their homes

Amman: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said Sunday that more than 1.7 million people have been forced to flee since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

UNRWA posted on X, “Six months of never-ending. Around 1.7 …

King publishes post on Laylat al-Qadr

Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II prayed that God will protect Jordan and the brothers in Palestine and other Arab and Islamic countries.

“We pray to God Almighty on the blessed Laylat al-Qadr to accept our fasting, and to protect beloved Jordan, o…

Jordan, Norway Stress Urgent Ceasefire and Aid Delivery for Gaza

Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, received Sunday a phone call from his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide.

During the call, Safadi and Eide emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and…

Trial operation of Amman-Zarqa BRT to kick off this month

Amman: -Minister of Public Works and Housing, Maher Abu Samen, Minister of Transport, Wissam Tahatmouni, and Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Dr. Yousef Shawarbeh, on Sunday discussed procedures for embarking on trial operation of the Amman-…

NCHR calls for ending Israeli attacks on Gaza health sector

Amman: National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) called on the international community to “immediately” stop Israel’s aggression against Gaza and halt its grave violations committed against the strip’s medical sector.

The NCHR added that this Israeli a…

King Receives Invite to 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain next May

Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II received an official invitation from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to attend the 33rd Arab Summit, which Bahrain will host on May 16.

The invitation letter was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Minis…

Foreign Ministry Receives Bahraini Ambassador’s Credentials

Amman: Majid Qatarneh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Diplomatic and Expatriates Affairs, received on Sunday the credentials of Ambassador Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa of Bahrain, as an accredited an…

Foreign Ministry Receives Bahraini Ambassador’s Credentials

Amman: Majid Qatarneh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Diplomatic and Expatriates Affairs, received on Sunday the credentials of Ambassador Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa of Bahrain, as an accredited an…

British Prime Minister Calls for Immediate End to War on Gaza

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called Sunday for an immediate halt to the war waged by the Israeli entity on the Gaza Strip since October 7th.

In a statement, Sunak said that Britain is “shocked by the bloodshed” in Gaza, demanding the en…

Registeration for Dead Sea Ultramarathon Opens

Amman: Run Jordan announced the registration opening for the Dead Sea Ultramarathon, scheduled for Apr 26 in the Dead Sea region.

The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon features three main races: a 50 km ultramarathon (individual/relay), a 21 km half marathon, …

UNSC to Discuss Palestine’s Full UN Membership Monday

New York, The United Nations Security Council will convene a meeting on Monday to decide on the full membership of the State of Palestine in the United Nations.

Palestine has sent a letter to the Security Council and the Secretary-General of the Unit…

Ministry of Awqaf Calls for Sighting Shawwal Crescent

Doha: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has called on all Muslims living in Qatar to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, 1445 AH, corresponding to April 08, 2023.

The co…

Ministry of Awqaf Calls for Sighting Shawwal Crescent

Doha: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has called on all Muslims living in Qatar to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, 1445 AH, corresponding to April 08, 2023.

The co…

Somali Prime Minister announces Cabinet Reshuffle

Mogadishu, Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday made a Cabinet reshuffle.

According to Somali national new agency (SONNA), Barre appointed Ahmed Moalim Fiqi as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International C…

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