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Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute Unveils the Arab World’s First Electromagnetic Compatibility Labs
May 3, 2021
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Directed......
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NCHR calls for legal, social protection for workers
May 2, 2021
Amman, May 1 (Petra) -- The National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) on Saturday called for reconsidering labor laws in a way that contributes to......
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Gov’t lifts Friday lockdown, partial daily curfew to stay
April 29, 2021
AMMAN — The government on Wednesday decided to lift the Friday lockdown as of this Friday, replacing it with curfew similar to other days of......
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Travel movement at Aqaba-Nuweiba maritime route resumes-Transport ministry
April 26, 2021
Amman, Apr. 25 (Petra)-Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transport, Wissam Tahtamouni, said the maritime transport traffic, through the Aqaba-......
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Royal initiative launched to empower underprivileged families in Aqaba, Wadi Araba
April 25, 2021
AMMAN — Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Saturday attended the launching of a Royal initiative to empower underprivileged and low-income......
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Take ‘VOW’ to Protect All Humanity: ‘Vaccinate Our World!’
April 21, 2021
With the vast majority of countries tragically behind in securing enough—or for some, even any—COVID-19 vaccines for their citizens,......
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€1 mln agreement to empower vulnerable women in Jordan
April 19, 2021
Amman, Apr. 18 (Petra)-The Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and UN Women signed a EUR 1 million......
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A resilient, resolute nation turns 100
April 11, 2021
AMMAN — The Kingdom left an important mark on the world stage by adopting a balanced foreign policy within the region and the world at large......
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Tax burden eats up 24.2% of personal income — Al-Ississ-
April 6, 2021
AMMAN — Finance Minister Mohamad Al-Ississ on Monday said that tax burden in 2020 totalled 24.2 per cent of personal income, citing the Income......
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Gov’t announces JD448m COVID stimulus package
April 1, 2021
AMMAN — The government on Wednesday announced a set of COVID stimulus packages and relief measures for citizens and struggling sectors at a......
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Agriculture ministry signs agreement for innovation, economic growth project