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IMF official urges UK spending review and tax reform
An International Monetary Fund official urged Britain to review spending and consider property and value-added tax reform, Petra reported on October 16,…
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Jordan's DeafJO connects deaf users to emergency services
Jordan's DeafJO service provides round-the-clock video communication in sign language through 114, connecting reports to the 911 emergency system, Petra…
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Olive presses begin the season in northern Jordan
Olive presses in Bani Kinana, Irbid, have begun the new season under technical, health and environmental oversight, Petra reported on October 16.
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Tafila Technical University introduces drone technology programme
Tafila Technical University announced a new drone programme combining artificial intelligence, robotics and data analysis, Petra reported on October 16.
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Yarmouk rises to 38th in QS Arab university rankings for 2027
Yarmouk University ranked 38th in the 2027 QS Arab university rankings, improving by two places, Petra reported on October 16.
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Jordan's Senate president urges stronger parliamentary crisis response
Jordanian Senate president Faisal Fayez called for a stronger parliamentary role in responding to crises during a conference in Rome, Petra reported on…
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Jordanian naval teams rescue passengers from two boats in Aqaba
Jordan's Royal Naval Force and Royal Boats rescued passengers from two tourist boats after a technical fault in the Gulf of Aqaba, Petra reported on Friday…
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Mahmoud Khuleifat elected president of Arab sea ports federation
Aqaba Ports director general Mahmoud Khuleifat was elected president of the Arab Sea Ports Federation, succeeding Mohammad Al Shamsi, Petra reported on…
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Karak community kitchens create income amid rising input costs
Productive kitchens in Karak are providing women with income and work opportunities through food preparation and local sales, a Petra report on October 16…
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Jordan outlines biodiversity financing plans at Armenia summit
Environment minister Ayman Suleiman outlined Jordan's biodiversity financing priorities at a leaders' summit in Armenia as the King's representative, Petra…
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Nineteen foreign ministers urge Colombia to reverse Jerusalem decision
Foreign ministers from 19 countries issued a joint statement opposing Colombia's opening of an embassy in Jerusalem, Jordan's Petra news agency reported on…
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Around 100 riders join Madaba's first Mosaic Trail cycling event
Around 100 cyclists took part in Madaba's first Mosaic Trail event on Friday, October 16, Petra reported. Riders set off from Peace Square near the map…
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