https://en.ammonnews.net/category/5 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:55:48 +0300 Unix10 FeedCreator ar https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90567 The European Union, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, signed on Tuesday two agreements to support sustainable tourism and cultural heritage preservation across Jordan.Under these agreements, the European Union will provide EUR 2 million over the next two years (EUR 1 million... Culture & Society Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:27:30 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90567 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90519 HH Princess Dana Firas, President of the World Council on Monuments and Sites/ICOMOS- Jordan and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Heritage, said museums are key institutions in defining and shaping memory, identity, and meaning, contributing to how nations perceive themselves.Speaking at a seminar... Culture & Society Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:07:01 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90519 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90381 The National Library organized a documentary photo exhibition at Um Khawla bint Al-Azwar School for Girls in Salt Governorate, on Thursday, on the occasion of the Battle of Karama anniversary.The exhibition, inaugurated by Ali Khrisat, Director of the Salt Education Directorate, and Anahid Al-Jazzazi,... Culture & Society Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:08:30 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90381 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90304 Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh met on Wednesday morning at the Royal Cultural Center with Head of the Jordanian Artists Association, director Hani Jarrah.The two sides discussed ways to advance Jordan’s artistic scene and stressed the importance of supporting Jordanian artists as carriers of... Culture & Society Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:55:32 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90304 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90261 Jordan Post Company, in partnership with Qatar Post, has conducted a specialized training workshop for a number of its employees on a forthcoming international money transfer service to be launched between Jordan and Qatar via the Universal Postal Union (UPU) systems.In a statement released on Tuesday,... Culture & Society Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:11:41 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90261 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90226 The Minister of Culture, Mustafa Rawashdeh, on Sunday congratulated the newly elected president and board members of the Jordanian Artists Association.In a post, Rawashdeh wrote: 'I congratulate the President of the Jordanian Artists Association’s Board, director Dr. Hani Jarrah, and the board members... Culture & Society Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:32:59 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90226 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90154 The third Franco-Jordanian steering committee on the Temple of Zeus project in Jerash convened Thursday in Amman, marking a key step in the partial reconstitution of the temple’s monumental staircase.The meeting brought together Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazeen, the French Ambassador... Culture & Society Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:27:41 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90154 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90110 The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the launch of the scholarship program for the 2026/2027 academic year, offered by Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, excluding human medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.According... Culture & Society Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:26:53 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90110 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90108 Mu'tah University has decided to switch to online learning for students on Thursday, due to the expected weather conditions and out of concern for student safety.The university emphasized that this decision is part of its precautionary measures to ensure the continuity of the educational process... Culture & Society Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:41:04 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90108 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90012 Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Azmi Mahafzah, emphasized the significance of the anniversary of the Battle of Karameh, describing it as a pivotal moment in Jordan’s modern history and a powerful symbol of national sacrifice.Mahafzah said the enduring... Culture & Society Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:59:05 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/90012 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89968 UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honored 3 Jordanians, who won the 12th edition of Holy Quran Tahbeer and its Sciences Award 2026, held under the theme: 'Year of the Family.'The winners, Omar Bilal Odeh Allah, Lian Raef Qudah, and Ismail Musameh Abu... Culture & Society Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:42:32 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89968 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89886 Jordan Post announced the release of two special commemorative postal cards marking two significant occasions: the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday and the anniversary of the Battle of Karameh. The cards will be available to the public starting Tuesday morning.In a statement issued on Monday, the company... Culture & Society Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:02:04 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89886 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89855 The German philosopher Jurgen Habermas has died, a spokesperson for his publishing house, Suhrkamp Verlag, told AFP on Saturday.He died at the age of 96 in Starnberg, in southern Germany, she said, citing information from the family of the politically engaged theorist.Habermas was considered the most... Culture & Society Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:26:50 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89855 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89834 The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will allow dozens of visually impaired visitors to take part in a rare tactile experience, letting them touch celebrated works of art including the Veiled Christ, which is widely regarded as one of the most striking masterpieces in the history of sculpture.On 17... Culture & Society Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:58:13 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89834 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89516 Iran's UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran has been damaged in US and Israeli strikes, local media reported Monday.'Following the joint US-Israeli attack on Arag square in southern Tehran on Sunday evening, parts of the Golestan Palace... were damaged,' the ISNA news agency reported, adding... Culture & Society Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:11:11 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89516 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89515 Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh met on Monday with members of the National Committee for the Family Library at the ministry's headquarters during the first meeting of the higher committee for the Jordanian Family Library program's 20th session for 2026.According to a ministry statement,... Culture & Society Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:09:29 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89515 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89334 The Charity and Benevolence Campaign delivered humanitarian assistance to beneficiaries in Zarqa on Wednesday.Chair of the Campaign's Higher Committee, Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal delivered food parcels to 200 women-headed households. She provided financial assistance to university... Culture & Society Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:34:22 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89334 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89327 The Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for external transfers to other directorates for the 2026/2027 academic year.Teachers wishing to apply are invited to fill out the external transfer request form electronically through the Employees Platform via their personal employee... Culture & Society Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:41:57 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89327 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89314 Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah underscored the strategic role of teachers in national development and outlined a package of support measures aimed at strengthening the profession, marking Arab Teacher’s Day on Feb. 25.In a message to educators, Mahafzah said teachers remain the cornerstone of... Culture & Society Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:27:15 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89314 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89257 In a stop carrying deep religious and cultural significance, President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj, accompanied by his wife Armanda Begaj, visited the King Hussein Mosque on Sunday as part of his official visit to the Kingdom.President Begaj toured the mosque’s corridors and was briefed... Culture & Society Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:58:05 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89257 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89106 The Austrian Embassy in Amman is delighted to announce that Jordanian Masarat for Development and Progress has been awarded a special recognition for its project “Dialogue Beyond Divides: Jordan’s Path to Religious Understanding”, as part of the prestigious Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA)... Culture & Society Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:01:19 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89106 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89100 Under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, President of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), the Council launched on Monday the 'National Scientific Research Priorities (2026 – 2035)' project.The ceremony, attended by university presidents and leaders across the academic... Culture & Society Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:04:45 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89100 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89044 Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Nodirjon Turgunov, said bilateral relations have reached an 'advanced' stage, entering a new phase of 'strategic' dialogue and accelerated cooperation in 2025.In an interview with Petra marking the 33rd anniversary of the two countries' celebration of the establishment... Culture & Society Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:47:07 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89044 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89024 Dibeen Forest Reserve continues to expand its eco-tourism and community development initiatives, combining forest conservation with economic opportunities for local residents. The reserve has launched new projects that support traditional crafts, create jobs, and attract visitors, strengthening both... Culture & Society Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:33:09 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89024 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88993 By Abdulhamid Hamid Al-Kba- Relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have seen remarkable development in recent years, driven by a shared cultural and religious heritage dating back to the early Islamic eras, alongside growing economic and political interests.... Culture & Society Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:07:54 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88993 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88988 The Embassy of Japan in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan hosted its National Day reception, on 11 February 2026, commemorating the 66th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor (born on 23 February 1960). The event marked another significant milestone of the steadfast friendship between Japan and Jordan. 2025... Culture & Society Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:29:43 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88988 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88941 The tourism landscape in Madaba witnessed a significant revitalization throughout 2025, as the governorate recorded a 34% year-on-year increase in visitor volume.According to performance metrics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the total visitor count climbed to 259,664, a substantial... Culture & Society Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:40:04 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88941 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88889 By: Abdulhamid Hamid Al-Kba- In the heart of Central Asia, where the historic Silk Roads intersect with the pulse of modern innovation, Uzbekistan emerges as a radiant cultural hub blending the fragrance of the past with the ambition of the future.Imagine a vast oil painting stretching across the Qizil... Culture & Society Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:45:21 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88889 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88843 Under the visionary guidance of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Ministry of Culture officially inaugurated the national project to document the Jordanian narrative, titled 'Jordan: The Land and the People.'Launched on Sunday to coincide with the milestone of the Kingdom's... Culture & Society Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:05:02 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88843 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88645 As rapid transformations reshape the communications industry, a session titled “Logistics: The Hidden Pillar for Building Bridges of Communication and Media” at the Saudi Media Forum 2026 sheds light on the often-unseen infrastructure that enables media reach, influence, and continuity. The forum... Culture & Society Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0300 https://en.ammonnews.net/article/88645