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[00:00:05] We, at one
[00:00:22] in depth Relocating it from receive requests from citizens
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[00:00:43] to a new episode of the 962 program
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[00:01:00] Good evening, Reham. Good evening, our dear viewers. We wish you a week full
[00:01:03] of success, energy, and love, and hopefully a blessed beginning
[00:01:07] Send the correct answer number to
[00:01:08] 1200 trees were pruned in this neighborhood, for us and for you, God Almighty willing. As we have always accustomed you to,
[00:01:10] 441 on we enjoy your messages, your videos, your suggestions,
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[00:01:52] majestic. This and topics from our daily lives, from the details
[00:01:55] of our city, and caring for green spaces, to the achievements of our youth.
[00:01:59] And of course, what we always try
[00:02:02] indeed. Relocating trees from to cover in the 962 program is to see the achievements of our youth. We will talk today
[00:02:08] areas, as we heard in the trees on the about our topics because they deserve discussion and debate, of course, and this is always our
[00:02:11] safety with preserving principle. We begin with a topic that has sparked public interest in the capital,
[00:02:16] walk on the Amman, which is the removal of trees from sidewalks. To learn about
[00:02:18] and Jordan is present in the reasons for removal, the approved criteria, and the plans,
[00:02:21] as well as plans to preserve the green cover. Today, we will have
[00:02:24] the Executive Director of Agriculture at the Greater Amman Municipality,
[00:02:27] Engineer Muin Zureikat. Yes, that's right. And after that, we will
[00:02:31] get to know our guest, Majdi Al-Asmar, who was part of
[00:02:35] the team that participated in
[00:02:36] for peace in the
[00:02:37] the reasons for removing trees from the MRC Robotics Competition and started his journey from
[00:02:40] national-level competitions before qualifying for the World Championship
[00:02:44] the report from the beginning, from sir, we need to agree on in Greece and achieving second place globally after
[00:02:48] reaching the final. We will talk more with him about his experience and how
[00:02:52] the team was able to achieve this feat and represent Jordan in
[00:02:56] the process of relocating trees from the World Championship. We are always proud of our youth
[00:02:58] and their achievements that raise
[00:03:01] of the basin when the sidewalk does not Jordan's name high. As for what
[00:03:03] allow, meaning its width does not happened today, we want to take you to the tenth Industrial
[00:03:05] Employment Exhibition and learn about the most prominent details of the exhibition
[00:03:09] and its importance. Let's follow
[00:03:11] I mean, is there supervision over together what happened.
[00:03:13] because the battery couldn't Come on.
[00:03:15] Dear viewers, welcome to
[00:03:19] From Al-Hussein Youth City and under
[00:03:23] Send the correct answer number to the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Youth,
[00:03:26] 9441 on No, we are with uprooting trees from I am with you at the tenth East Amman Industrial Employment Exhibition. Let's see together. It actually opens the door for young people
[00:03:32] tree, but it is not the role of trees in
[00:03:36] and job seekers to learn about new job opportunities and to communicate directly
[00:03:41] company, then a large company, until I have a name with participating companies and industrial directors would ask me to draw entities. The goal is not only to provide job
[00:03:48] in all its fields, because I have a four-year young children, so it becomes difficult for them to walk on opportunities, but also to bring young people closer to the industrial sector and introduce them to the specializations and skills required by the labor market
[00:03:50] So, this is one of the examples of today.
[00:03:54] This project is part of the programs launched by
[00:03:57] the Ministry of Youth, but it tries as much as possible, through
[00:04:03] and suggestions to. They will appear on the directives of the Prime Minister, to create partnerships with the relevant ministries
[00:04:07] of the association in Jordan, of course. First, I would like to thank you for this in this regard. Therefore, today, we crowned this generous patronage by His Excellency the Minister of
[00:04:09] Transport and the Minister of Labor
[00:04:12] to cover as many by signing this agreement to enable this project to
[00:04:18] you are committed to your prayers and strive and rely and how did your story with qualify and train 1600 young men and women
[00:04:22] In student, world champion in a row on God, then you have already secured this linked to real job opportunities. The real supervisor and the technical supervisor of this project is the Ministry
[00:04:25] of Labor, as it is the competent authority. Of course, 1200 vacancies are offered by
[00:04:29] 54
[00:04:31] clear that the Municipality is encroaching on companies in East Amman, in cooperation with the
[00:04:33] Youth Care Program
[00:04:35] And they were like, "What is this?" funded by the United
[00:04:37] Sorry, but this States. The first thing is the matching between supply
[00:04:40] and demand.
[00:04:43] And in addition, providing training. We provide communication skills
[00:04:46] training for young people recently entering
[00:04:50] the labor market. In addition, there are some specialized
[00:04:54] did you overcome it? I didn't have challenges in the Hashemite professions, in cooperation with the National Employment Company,
[00:04:57] in specialized training in some professions, such as machine
[00:05:00] operation. The importance of the exhibition we are gathered in today,
[00:05:05] my source of energy was my family, my under the patronage of the Ministry of Labor and the Minister of Labor and the Minister of Youth, is for us to see Jordanian
[00:05:09] labor so that we can take them trained and ready,
[00:05:13] with the support of the American company,
[00:05:16] so that they can find excellent job opportunities
[00:05:20] in our private sectors. We also find excellent opportunities for young people
[00:05:23] that we can keep them
[00:05:26] present and working in our sectors without
[00:05:30] job turnover, so that we can make people
[00:05:34] rely on this company in their lives, and we rely on these employees and develop
[00:05:37] their skills. I attended a seminar a little while ago
[00:05:41] from the East Amman Investors Company,
[00:05:44] and from the Ministry of Youth, and from the American Embassy.
[00:05:48] The seminar was very excellent. The speech of the Minister
[00:05:51] of Labor, Dr. Qutamin, about
[00:05:54] the proposed plan was a very
[00:05:57] excellent plan in which he focused on neutral
[00:06:01] certificates such as OSHA and Tecs for young people to
[00:06:04] enter the labor market with neutral credibility and also enter the labor
[00:06:08] market in a professional way, whether here or
[00:06:11] abroad.
[00:06:16] And with that, we have reached the end of our tour
[00:06:20] at the tenth Industrial Employment Exhibition. The exhibition offers a real opportunity for young people
[00:06:23] to learn about the labor market and find new opportunities. And with that,
[00:06:27] you know what happened.
[00:06:43] So, all thanks to our colleague Mohammad Al-Jabri for this report. And as we
[00:06:47] followed, the Tenth Industrial Employment Exhibition highlights
[00:06:50] the importance of connecting young people with job opportunities and understanding the needs
[00:06:53] of the industrial sector. This is a step that opens a broader discussion
[00:06:57] about the role of institutions in developing today's work environment,
[00:07:01] work, and services. Most importantly, it is a space that introduces
[00:07:04] young people and empowers them to obtain job opportunities. This
[00:07:08] is very important because it greatly enhances the capabilities of young people.
[00:07:13] And from the work environment and services, we move to an important detail
[00:07:16] of our city, which is
[00:07:19] sidewalks, and how we can balance pedestrian
[00:07:24] green spaces. To talk more about the removal
[00:07:27] works, the adopted criteria, and the Greater
[00:07:30] Amman Municipality's plans, we welcome Engineer
[00:07:33] Muin Zuraiqat, the Executive Director of Agriculture at the Greater Amman Municipality. Welcome,
[00:07:37] Engineer. Hello to you. Good evening, Reham. Good evening,
[00:07:41] Kamal. Welcome. Good evening to all viewers
[00:07:44] of Jordan Television. Welcome, Engineer. Engineer, first, what are
[00:07:49] the sidewalks in Amman streets, which caused a wide
[00:07:53] controversy recently? Well,
[00:07:57] the title, which is to provide a safe sidewalk,
[00:08:00] yes, for the citizens of our beloved capital, Amman.
[00:08:04] Yes, we all know that the street is for vehicles,
[00:08:06] and the sidewalk is for
[00:08:09] citizens. Based on continuous and numerous complaints recently,
[00:08:12] and observations by our specialized youth in the Department of Agriculture
[00:08:15] and Forestry, we found a significant encroachment, not a small
[00:08:19] percentage, of trees on sidewalks, causing obstruction and preventing
[00:08:22] optimal use of the sidewalk by a large segment of
[00:08:26] our citizens, including the elderly, our brothers with special needs,
[00:08:30] children, and women pushing strollers. They were exposing
[00:08:33] citizens to danger and run-over accidents
[00:08:37] due to their inability to use the
[00:08:40] sidewalks. So, our motto at this stage
[00:08:43] was a safe sidewalk for pedestrians, and according to the purpose for which
[00:08:46] the sidewalk was designed, it is for pedestrians for their
[00:08:49] safety and to preserve their lives and health.
[00:08:53] We studied the areas and found that the Zahran area
[00:08:57] is one of the areas with obstructive trees.
[00:09:00] Of course, we will clarify what an obstructive tree means shortly.
[00:09:03] We divided it into five neighborhoods. The first neighborhood we started with was
[00:09:07] Al-Radwan, which we started a week ago.
[00:09:09] The Amman Municipality officially announced, through the Media Center
[00:09:13] and the Communication Department,
[00:09:17] on September 8th, the start
[00:09:19] of a campaign to remove obstacles from sidewalks,
[00:09:23] specifically trees. Our
[00:09:26] staff in the Department of Agriculture in the area started by
[00:09:29] informing the residents of the houses and properties where the trees
[00:09:33] would be relocated from their sidewalks. Let's call it relocation, not
[00:09:36] removal, because they will be replanted in nurseries, God willing, we will achieve the highest success rate.
[00:09:40] شاء الله بنحصل اعلى نسبه تخبروا
[00:09:45] They were informed two or three days in advance, and those who wanted to remove the trees themselves
[00:09:49] or if the trees were to be removed before being transported to the nurseries, and take them
[00:09:53] for processing as per regulations. Apart from
[00:09:57] the official announcement, four days earlier, residents were informed two
[00:10:00] or three days beforehand and were put in the picture.
[00:10:03] Our people, bless them, were understanding, and mashallah, we didn't find
[00:10:07] any opposition. There were some simple inquiries. Now, what
[00:10:10] I want to clarify is that the problem of a tree on a sidewalk is an obstacle.
[00:10:14] We dealt with this issue over the past week or 10
[00:10:17] days during the campaign, with no less than 1,200 trees.
[00:10:21] The solution was pruning and maintenance, which our youth did and pruned. However,
[00:10:25] when the width of the sidewalk does not exceed a meter or 1.10 meters, and there is a Gold
[00:10:29] Star tree, for example, which was the most common, or Thuya, which is not a sidewalk
[00:10:32] tree, planted and problematic in a way that completely blocks the sidewalk,
[00:10:36] and there is no possibility of pruning,
[00:10:39] we certainly have to move towards relocating it from this sidewalk
[00:10:42] to provide a safe passage.
[00:10:46] the sidewalk to nurseries and replanting it. So, the process of removing trees
[00:10:49] was according to
[00:10:52] the tree and its safety for relocation, not completely cutting it down
[00:10:56] or, as they say, destroying it. We never
[00:11:00] dealt with removal or cutting; it was relocation,
[00:11:03] in a way that allows the root system to be extracted in the largest
[00:11:06] possible quantity. Our youth are specialists,
[00:11:10] from engineers who were transferring the trees on the same day, after an
[00:11:13] hour or two, to the nurseries, where the special mixture
[00:11:17] and appropriate-sized pots or planting beds were prepared, and they were planted.
[00:11:21] They certainly have needs in nurseries regarding water quantities, irrigation systems, and the number of
[00:11:27] to achieve the highest success rate. But I want to tell you that no less than
[00:11:33] and 42 trees were relocated from sidewalks to nurseries.
[00:11:36] Yes, of them, 20 trees were Thuya, or
[00:11:40] it's not a Thuya tree. 14 Gold Star trees, five
[00:11:44] olive trees, three Washingtonia palm trees, and all of them were replanted. Olive
[00:11:47] and Washingtonia palm trees have a success rate of
[00:11:50] 90 to 95% at any time of transfer.
[00:11:54] Thuya has a good success rate. Gold Star does not have a high
[00:11:57] success rate, but we will make every effort and
[00:12:01] utilize all the resources we have to succeed, God willing. Okay, Engineer,
[00:12:04] if you permit, we will watch a video of people's opinions on this matter and then
[00:12:08] return to complete
[00:12:08] our episode.
[00:12:17] The Municipality's decision to remove trees from the sidewalks is a good
[00:12:21] decision, to some extent, but it needs a little more study or other
[00:12:25] things with it, because,
[00:12:27] yes, I removed the trees for pedestrian movement, and this is excellent in some
[00:12:33] the decision. However, we must
[00:12:36] re-prepare the sidewalks so that citizens can actually
[00:12:41] sidewalks. Thank you for your efforts. Regarding the issue of cutting
[00:12:44] trees by the Amman Municipality, I send a message
[00:12:48] that this tree did not grow and reach this size
[00:12:51] for no reason or in vain. This tree
[00:12:55] has been watered and cared for over the years. Therefore,
[00:12:58] other solutions must be found instead of cutting
[00:13:01] trees or taking trees and planting them in safe places if
[00:13:05] their removal is necessary. Well, it depends
[00:13:08] on the matter, but I think it would be better to organize more. I mean, if there are
[00:13:11] tall trees like this, very tall, there's no need
[00:13:15] to uproot them. But if the tree actually obstructs the pedestrian path,
[00:13:18] then thank you first. I'm neutral,
[00:13:22] I mean, it's normal depending on the type of tree. Sometimes there are trees that are
[00:13:25] unnecessary, so we can leave the path for pedestrians, and sometimes there are beautiful
[00:13:29] and large trees, so we can leave them, provided they don't harm
[00:13:32] nature. Honestly, I'm with the decision to remove trees from
[00:13:36] sidewalks. Trees are certainly important, but they have their designated
[00:13:40] places. But on sidewalks, today we see that pedestrians really don't have
[00:13:43] anywhere to walk. The street is for cars, and the sidewalks are for trees.
[00:13:49] sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian movement and plant trees in other
[00:13:52] areas, which is to say,
[00:13:56] preserving the environment is very important, but their place is not on the sidewalk.
[00:13:59] The sidewalk. Hello, how are you? As for me, I am with the decision of the Amman
[00:14:02] Municipality because the trees are obstructing pedestrians. There
[00:14:06] are people with special needs, and there are people with
[00:14:10] the street. So I am with the decision of the Amman Municipality.
[00:14:28] As we saw, Engineer, most of the citizens' opinions were positive
[00:14:32] and in favor of the decision to remove or relocate trees. But I want
[00:14:35] to ask you about the other part, which is if there were people
[00:14:39] or citizens who expressed their dissatisfaction with this step, how
[00:14:42] did the Municipality deal with these cases?
[00:14:45] Madam, it is our duty to always clarify and convey the correct information.
[00:14:49] And until the last moment, our citizens have the right to understand, and it is our duty to always
[00:14:52] convey the message. Perhaps the image was not
[00:14:56] trees, cutting down trees. There are no trees on the sidewalks. That's not
[00:14:59] the issue. The issue is when the sidewalk width does not
[00:15:03] exceed one meter, and the safety of the citizen
[00:15:05] and their right to use the sidewalk for walking will surely
[00:15:09] take priority. There might be trees
[00:15:12] on sidewalks whose area is not sufficient. With pruning, they might
[00:15:15] allow space for passage. And the tree remains a sidewalk
[00:15:19] tree with specifications that make it suitable for sidewalks, trees with a certain
[00:15:22] trunk, with a height of no less than two meters.
[00:15:34] and we announced it in 2014 as part of the sidewalk system, when
[00:15:37] we launched the new sidewalk system. And at the time, for sidewalks where planting is allowed,
[00:15:40] and the location of the basin, we also launched the appropriate types for sidewalks
[00:15:44] and included them in a study in 2024. And today, our youth
[00:15:48] on social media are also confirming and posting pictures
[00:15:51] and information about the suitable trees for sidewalks. And we have planted in many places
[00:15:55] through the Municipality's staff. We used to
[00:15:57] for sidewalks with a width of two meters and no basins.
[00:16:01] We would create them or they would create them in the appropriate place and plant trees. So, the type
[00:16:04] of trees on the sidewalk is important. Currently, we are dealing with all
[00:16:08] types that can be kept by pruning and maintenance. We are leaving
[00:16:12] them to preserve our urban wealth, but when the choice is between a tree or
[00:16:16] a citizen, the choice will definitely be for the citizen. Yes, very nice, and your efforts
[00:16:19] are appreciated, Engineer. And we want to clarify
[00:16:23] further that not all trees were relocated. Let's
[00:16:26] say some trees were relocated, and some trees
[00:16:29] were pruned or reshaped from scratch to
[00:16:32] leave the appropriate space. Correct.
[00:16:36] Correct. I told you at the beginning, my brother Kamal, that in this neighborhood
[00:16:40] specifically, we dealt with approximately 1200 trees over
[00:16:43] two weeks, one week before the campaign and one week during
[00:16:46] the campaign, whether in Al-Radwan neighborhood at the same site we are working in, or
[00:16:50] in Ibn Khaldun neighborhood, the natural neighborhood. Less than 1000 to
[00:16:53] 1200 trees were handled to preserve them, but to
[00:16:56] allow space for pedestrians on
[00:16:59] were 42 trees in the entire
[00:17:02] phase we are working on, which could not be pruned.
[00:17:05] They were relocated. They were relocated from the sidewalks to the nurseries.
[00:17:09] Excellent. So, these trees that were relocated,
[00:17:13] where were they relocated to, what will happen to them, and how was the relocation
[00:17:16] process carried out? And today, was full consideration given
[00:17:19] to the safety of the tree? And will we see them in, for example, public
[00:17:23] facilities, in parks? Will we see them in specific places, or
[00:17:27] will they be in nurseries? No, sir, currently, immediately
[00:17:30] after relocation, it is scientifically not permissible to move a tree from one place and replant
[00:17:34] it in another place. It needs specific conditions to ensure its
[00:17:37] success rate. We treat it, it builds its root system anew. The process might take
[00:17:41] two to three months until we ensure the success rate of the plant
[00:17:45] and it is ready, and finally, it will be planted in its suitable place. For example, a
[00:17:48] Gold Star might be placed in a roundabout as an aesthetic feature at an intersection
[00:17:52] without affecting pedestrians in a public park, in the place where it should be
[00:17:55] and be suitable for it. Yes, excellent. What is the extent of the damage,
[00:17:59] Engineer, caused by tree
[00:18:02] roots? What is the extent of the damage that a tree can cause to sidewalks,
[00:18:06] and what is the plan to remedy this problem? Or are there really
[00:18:09] engineering solutions for this issue? Madam, in the campaign we are currently
[00:18:13] dealing with this week, trees are being relocated from sidewalks.
[00:18:17] We at the Amman Municipality work as a system. Certainly, our colleagues from
[00:18:22] the surveys a week ago, I and three colleagues from the Sidewalks Department, which is
[00:18:26] concerned with maintaining and constructing sidewalks, evaluated
[00:18:29] what is required. Now, immediately after
[00:18:34] sidewalks, the damage caused to the tiles is addressed, and most
[00:18:40] allow planting. So, immediate action is taken to close the sidewalk, tile it, and repair
[00:18:44] any damage that arises. Now, the types of trees,
[00:18:47] we all certainly see on our sidewalks when there is a random choice or
[00:18:51] unsuitable trees. I mean, in this neighborhood, I saw more than
[00:18:55] 10 or 12 eucalyptus trees of a very large
[00:18:58] size on the sidewalks. Yes, Eucalyptus trees do not belong inside the city.
[00:19:02] We use them in desertification control projects
[00:19:05] in parks along external roads as a fast-growing
[00:19:10] suitable inside the city. So,
[00:19:14] when it's on sidewalks, its harm is greater than its benefit. Firstly, its trunk
[00:19:18] is very wide, blocking the sidewalk in the area I was talking about,
[00:19:21] and it is abundant in Amman, and we are studying how to deal
[00:19:24] with it in the future.
[00:19:28] trees, and it itself affects sidewalks. Pine
[00:19:31] trees, when planted on sidewalks, the circumference of the tree
[00:19:34] always, and if you pay attention, after four or five years of planting,
[00:19:38] it causes the tiles to bulge and become higher
[00:19:42] than the ground level. So, the random selection
[00:19:45] of trees on sidewalks causes harm to the sidewalk and to the general
[00:19:49] appearance. So, we at the Amman Municipality, as I told you, 10 or 12 years
[00:19:53] ago, announced the sidewalk system, the width of the sidewalk, and the appropriate types
[00:19:56] for sidewalks, which provide aesthetic
[00:20:00] flowers that look different throughout the four seasons. Yes, very nice. Okay, Engineer, today,
[00:20:03] what message would you like to convey to our fellow citizens who have some
[00:20:07] concerns about the decline of green spaces in our beloved capital,
[00:20:10] Amman? And today, how can they contribute to supporting
[00:20:14] these green spaces and supporting the beauty of the capital,
[00:20:18] Amman? Brother Kamal, we, as the Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry
[00:20:21] in the Amman Municipality, one of our most important duties and priorities in our projects
[00:20:25] and work is to increase green spaces, and we are working on it in recent years. Yes,
[00:20:29] and we have doubled the numbers in the Amman Municipality's strategy 2022-
[00:20:32] 2026. We have doubled the areas to 1500 dunams
[00:20:35] annually. We deal with 120 to 125 thousand
[00:20:39] seedlings annually, while preserving the existing
[00:20:43] plants. So, increasing green spaces, improving
[00:20:46] the per capita share, combating climate change,
[00:20:50] and beautifying the environmental situation are all among our tasks, and this is our duty.
[00:20:55] point, in 2023, signed an agreement with
[00:20:57] the Ministry
[00:20:59] of Agriculture to use lands belonging
[00:21:02] to the Ministry of Agriculture for forestry, and we established desertification
[00:21:06] control projects on them covering hundreds of dunams.
[00:21:10] Approximately 1200 dunams were planted from them in the last two years,
[00:21:13] in addition to the Municipality's lands. Annually, as I told you, we are
[00:21:16] improving the environmental situation in areas surrounding the Amman
[00:21:20] Municipality. In 2023, we worked on an environmental
[00:21:23] improvement project at the Tal Al-Fosfat landfill,
[00:21:26] and we transformed a landfill and an environmental nuisance area
[00:21:30] into a forest covering 300 dunams. Pepsi Lake,
[00:21:34] after it was a problem at one point, covering 90 dunams,
[00:21:37] we turned it into a forest. It was planted at the beginning of
[00:21:40] 2026. A project in a border area between Marka
[00:21:44] and Russeifa, in Al-Jundi neighborhood, closer to the Russeifa
[00:21:46] borders, covering 360 dunams. We established
[00:21:50] a forest this year, with 23,000
[00:21:52] trees. So, the places and methods to provide
[00:21:56] an environmental atmosphere, green spaces, and oxygen levels are present in all
[00:22:00] the Municipality's projects. It will certainly not be limited to a group of Gold
[00:22:04] Star trees on the sidewalks, which we are forced to relocate, and which do not
[00:22:07] constitute a qualitative addition, whether in terms of size, they don't provide
[00:22:10] shade, even their green density
[00:22:13] for oxygen production is very limited. So, their purpose was decorative
[00:22:17] at the expense of citizen safety and at the expense of.
[00:22:43] Engineer, is removing trees the last option
[00:22:47] after studying the possibility of pruning them? Yes,
[00:22:52] sidewalks is
[00:22:54] the last resort, after we exhaust all possibilities and methods
[00:22:58] we can employ. Yes, that's right. Is every tree technically inspected
[00:23:01] before making the decision to relocate it? Yes, that's right.
[00:23:05] And it was done two weeks before the start of tree relocation. Does
[00:23:09] the Municipality guarantee the rehabilitation of damaged sidewalks after
[00:23:12] removal works? It is done immediately. It is done immediately. Excellent.
[00:23:16] Is there a plan to replace the trees that were
[00:23:20] by planting new trees? We are continuing daily with planting.
[00:23:24] Great. Okay. Can any citizen object to the removal of a tree
[00:23:28] from in front of their house if it is
[00:23:30] in violation? No, if it is in violation, no. So, when we plant a type
[00:23:34] on a sidewalk less than a meter wide, which is less than the allowed, and with a tree without care, causing
[00:23:38] obstruction, they do not have the right. Okay. Will the Municipality announce
[00:23:41] the areas covered by tree relocation
[00:23:45] in advance? Yes, and we are currently working in the
[00:23:48] Zahran area in Al-Radwan neighborhood. And notification was given in advance. Okay. Is there
[00:23:52] supervision over the implementing companies to ensure that trees are not removed without
[00:23:56] technical justification? No. You'll have to ask me that question again.
[00:24:01] the implementing companies to ensure that trees are not removed without
[00:24:05] technical justification, or over the entities, let's call them? Now, in our project,
[00:24:09] the Amman Municipality staff are working, not companies. Is there technical supervision
[00:24:12] over them? Yes, that's right. Yes, so that they don't remove trees, for example, without any
[00:24:16] justification. The technicians implement the instructions
[00:24:20] from the relevant parties, and I was at the forefront of the tours when we evaluated
[00:24:23] the trees. May God grant you good health. Certainly. Okay, the last question, Engineer, does
[00:24:27] the Municipality confirm that the goal of these works is to improve sidewalks
[00:24:30] without harming the green cover in the capital, Amman?
[00:24:34] 100%, because we are at the very least relocating trees from sidewalks
[00:24:37] and preserving what exists, and we are doubling our planting. Yes, that's right.
[00:24:41] Engineer Muin Zureikat, Executive Director of Agriculture at the Greater Amman Municipality,
[00:24:45] thank you for being with us. All thanks to you and the efforts of the Amman Municipality staff to keep
[00:24:48] our beloved capital always, God willing. And thank you
[00:24:52] for hosting us to clarify and convey the correct information always. All
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[00:29:14] We're back, and welcome again. We're continuing our episode's
[00:29:18] topics for today, and we want to move on to a Jordanian achievement that reached
[00:29:21] global competition, and this time in the world of robotics and technology,
[00:29:25] with our guest Majd Al-Asmar, who was part of a team that participated in
[00:29:28] the MRC Robotics Competition, and also
[00:29:32] started the competition from the local stage in Jordan and achieved
[00:29:35] third place nationally before qualifying for
[00:29:39] the World Championship in Greece and achieving second
[00:29:42] place globally in the combat robotics
[00:29:45] competition. We will hear more from him about the team's journey
[00:29:49] and how the competition was inside the arena, the challenges they
[00:29:52] faced, and the moment they reached the final
[00:29:56] and achieved this accomplishment. We are pleased to welcome
[00:29:59] Majd Al-Asmar. Welcome, Majd.
[00:30:02] You honored and enlightened us, and may God grant you good health. Welcome.
[00:30:07] beautiful addition, and you gave
[00:30:10] me the opportunity to express my experience and participation there. Welcome,
[00:30:14] Majd. Majd, tell us. First, who is Majd Al-Asmar,
[00:30:19] innovation and robotics begin? I am Majd Ali Al-Asmar, a Jordanian
[00:30:24] in the level of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and globally.
[00:30:27] I am passionate about technology and innovation, and I love to learn. Yes, very
[00:30:31] nice. Majd, what is the invention you invented today, and what
[00:30:35] problem did it solve? This invention is a fighting robot
[00:30:38] that faces another fighting robot. It is
[00:30:42] like two cars that fight each other. It's like an arena
[00:30:46] where the strongest survives inside the arena. The one who breaks the other and gets it out wins. The robot is
[00:30:50] very cool. So, what was the hardest challenge you faced
[00:30:53] when you were working on this project, and how
[00:30:57] Kingdom of Jordan, but the challenges came on a global level
[00:31:01] because they had very expensive robots that cost thousands, and I only had
[00:31:04] about a thousand or less. So I had to do something
[00:31:08] new in coding with minimal resources and win. So, with limited resources,
[00:31:11] you were able to achieve it. Very good. So, let's talk about the journey.
[00:31:15] How did you feel when you got third place in a competition
[00:31:18] in Jordan? In the beginning, in Jordan, we had
[00:31:21] some problems. Yes, but when we won third place, we took responsibility for what we became.
[00:31:25] You know, how do you take responsibility and compete on a global level?
[00:31:29] You have to carry a whole country's responsibility, with its obstacles,
[00:31:33] its positives, and its negatives. So we went to Greece, we challenged all
[00:31:36] the challenges we faced, and we got second place. How much responsibility
[00:31:40] do you carry today? You represent a whole country, you represent
[00:31:43] the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and you have a responsibility. How
[00:31:47] was this feeling not easy for you? First of all, to describe this feeling, it was a feeling of pride
[00:31:51] and honor for me, Majd Al-Asmar, that I participated.
[00:31:54] At least I participated, and I am able to raise the name of Jordan far. The first
[00:31:58] participation was raising the name of Jordan. The second participation was a bit difficult because of the robots.
[00:32:01] I was entering a new field. So I said, "Now, the name of Jordan itself
[00:32:05] is intimidating. How about when you carry it on your shoulders and take
[00:32:08] it to the international level?" When I took it to the international level, I felt proud and honored that I was up to
[00:32:12] the responsibility of carrying this name of Jordan. Yes, very
[00:32:15] nice. So, now we will see if we can watch
[00:32:19] the video of the competition that was in Greece. I want you
[00:32:23] to tell us more about your experience there and how
[00:32:26] you felt at that stage. Okay,
[00:32:29] please tell us what you would like
[00:32:32] Greece. We faced Egypt first in the draw.
[00:32:36] We won with a score of 2-0. Then we faced
[00:32:39] Brazil. They beat us in the first round. We are watching the video live now.
[00:32:42] They beat us in the first round. They beat
[00:32:53] us, so we got second place globally. Great! So,
[00:32:56] what was the hardest feeling you faced while presenting
[00:33:00] your project? That the capabilities there were very high, and
[00:33:03] my capabilities were limited, but I was able to raise my capabilities and talents
[00:33:07] to make the robot valuable, not just high in price.
[00:33:11] Yes. Cool. So, you brought cars to the studio. Can you
[00:33:14] explain them more, please? These are the same ones you used in the competition.
[00:33:17] Correct. The orange one was at the level of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Which one is the second
[00:33:21] one? The first small one over there. If we can put the camera on it,
[00:33:24] our director. Yes, it was at the level of the Hashemite Kingdom
[00:33:28] of Jordan and had very simple capabilities. When I went to Greece, I said
[00:33:31] I had to develop it and work hard, so I made a robot with a technical
[00:33:34] approach that was less expensive but had high intelligence. So, the second one
[00:33:38] is similar to the first but with higher technologies. Let's say higher technologies, sensors,
[00:33:42] and more expensive parts. Ah, I just have a question
[00:33:46] because it caught my attention. It seems like the robots are made of
[00:33:49] cardboard or something. What are the main materials used?
[00:33:53] A blender, a 3D printer, a control
[00:33:56] board, sensors, and a battery. That's the most important thing in a robot. The control
[00:33:59] board is like you give it commands, and it executes them in reality. Yes, and you program it.
[00:34:03] And the body can be made of any available material. Correct. Very nice.
[00:34:07] So, we see the achievement and the victory, mashallah, but we don't
[00:34:10] know what happens behind the scenes. Tell us about these things
[00:34:14] that happen that people don't see and don't know about. Well, it's very good. There are things, and
[00:34:18] the most important thing I'd like to mention is that about three days before my competition
[00:34:21] trip, my robot burned out. Yes, for Greece. So, there were
[00:34:25] reactions in my battery
[00:34:28] handle it, so my robot failed. I didn't have much time. I had
[00:34:31] only about 48 hours, and the third day was the trip. So, I was able
[00:34:35] to make it with minimal resources. So, this is the robot that I didn't even finish in 48 hours. Very
[00:34:39] good. So, what's your next step
[00:34:41] and where
[00:34:43] do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? My next step, Insha'Allah,
[00:34:47] is to complete university and not just be a university student,
[00:34:50] but to be useful in society and have my own company. I want to start with a small
[00:34:56] in the market and my own company, Insha'Allah. What kind of company will it be?
[00:34:59] In robotics, in the field of technology in general,
[00:35:03] diploma in artificial intelligence, so I specialize in all
[00:35:06] fields. Okay, I want to ask you a question, Majd. Does a person today have to be
[00:35:10] a genius or extremely brilliant to be an innovator or
[00:35:13] to participate in any competition, whether
[00:35:17] local, international, or global? Does he have to have
[00:35:20] miracles or extraordinary things? And what is your message to any young
[00:35:24] Jordanian who has ambition but has a little fear? For the first question,
[00:35:27] if you want to succeed in this thing, you must be close to God. If
[00:35:34] thing. You have secured a very high position. Second,
[00:35:37] my message to the youth of Jordan is that no matter how small
[00:35:41] your idea is, and no matter how incomplete the idea is,
[00:35:45] I am a world champion, and I started with a very small idea and very high passion.
[00:35:50] This thing was moving forward because I had passion. No matter what the idea was, I had
[00:35:54] passion. Enter the world of technology and innovations. We are going towards
[00:35:57] a world full of innovations, technology, and AI. Yes, very nice. Passion
[00:36:01] certainly, and faith in God, and we also cannot underestimate the importance of family support. We
[00:36:05] see them with you. May God keep them always behind your back.
[00:36:09] Let's go back to our first point, the first question: how
[00:36:12] did you start? Now, anything that wants to start, any small
[00:36:15] achievement, you find a source of energy. Every person has a source of energy, but
[00:36:20] mother, father, and siblings. They supported me. They put me on the right path
[00:36:24] at the beginning, and then they let me rely on myself. We put you on the path. Show us the fruit
[00:36:28] that we planted in it. And here we are, thank God. How proud we are
[00:36:32] of the Jordanian youth, and how much we are truly seeing
[00:36:35] the beloved Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan providing
[00:36:38] support to all innovative youth, led by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince,
[00:36:42] who cares about youth, innovation, and technology so that Jordan can be among
[00:36:45] the developed countries. And this is something we are truly proud of.
[00:36:49] Yes. Well, now we will move together, Majd, if you allow us,
[00:36:52] to a segment called "Brief and Useful." We ask you questions, and your answers
[00:36:56] are concise. Come on, viewers, brief and useful. Majd,
[00:37:10] what do you enjoy learning about most?
[00:37:14] Artificial intelligence, especially
[00:37:16] ends. Nice. So, how do you find
[00:37:19] new ideas? First, I notice or find
[00:37:23] the problem I see in front of me. I am a very mobile person. Yes.
[00:37:26] So I travel a lot, so I see problems and apply them in reality
[00:37:30] with planning and observation. Yes. So, do you prefer
[00:37:33] to work alone or within a team? Well, sometimes it depends
[00:37:36] on the project. If the project is very big, I prefer a team. One hand
[00:37:40] cannot clap. But if my project is small, I can work alone
[00:37:43] and accomplish it. What is the most skill you developed from
[00:37:46] your experiences? The skill of speaking and how
[00:37:50] to be a leader for myself and to reach the global level from nothing.
[00:37:53] Yes, bravo. Very nice. So, if you had unlimited funding, what would be the first
[00:37:57] project you would start working on? The first project I would do is a center for youth,
[00:38:01] but specifically for technology. We have, in every village
[00:38:04] and every region, thousands of inventors and thousands of innovators, but they are not
[00:38:08] finding the right place to go to. Yes. So, in short, what is your opinion
[00:38:11] on the level of Jordanian youth in technology? Mashallah,
[00:38:17] the percentage. It's about 50% now, but it's
[00:38:20] a very high percentage, about 50%, because
[00:38:23] 5 out of 10 students understand technology in 2026.
[00:38:27] Yes. Who is the first person you tell about any achievement
[00:38:31] you have? Family, of course. The first call, the first achievement, my phone is
[00:38:35] silent. Family only. I'll send it to the family group. The family group, to shorten
[00:38:37] it. You know, give us a brief summary. Very
[00:38:41] good. So, last question, Majd, what is your biggest dream
[00:38:45] away from competitions? To have my own independent company
[00:38:48] that I can lead and be an active business in Jordan
[00:38:52] for the youth of the future, Insha'Allah. Insha'Allah, your dream will come true because
[00:38:55] we see you have the ability.
[00:39:02] May God bless you, Majd Al-Asmar. You were with us, and thank
[00:39:06] you for this talent and for this passionate spirit. And Insha'Allah,
[00:39:10] you will always reach high ranks and raise
[00:39:13] the name of your country in this field that we are truly proud of, Insha'Allah.
[00:39:17] Welcome to you. And now, Kamal, let's go
[00:39:20] to arts because today is Sunday. We will move to the arts segment
[00:39:23] and follow along. Stay with us.
[00:42:10] yourself.
[00:42:33] All thanks to the plastic the beautiful paintings
[00:42:37] she drew in the video and report.
[00:42:48] Yes, everything for Jordan is beautiful
[00:42:51] in its details and in everything in it. We are always proud of how much
[00:42:55] we see Jordanian achievements in all
[00:42:58] fields. We are proud of our Jordanian youth for their creativity. We always
[00:43:02] see among our guests and episodes that there are many
[00:43:05] young people who are excelling in all fields and raising the name of Jordan
[00:43:08] high locally, regionally, and also globally. And this is something
[00:43:12] we are truly proud of. We are even more proud when we host them in our
[00:43:16] studio. And this is what we always try to do through
[00:43:19] our program, especially since we bring them from different
[00:43:22] fields, whether art, technology, etc. This
[00:43:26] confirms that success, no matter what your specialization is, no matter
[00:43:30] what your field of work is, no matter what your profession is, you can excel, stand out,
[00:43:33] and be distinguished in this success, and be the first to
[00:43:47] Kamal. What do you think? Our first message for today is from, let's see, from
[00:43:50] whom. Good evening. Friday
[00:43:53] was very nice in Aqaba, and the atmosphere was beautiful. What was striking was that
[00:43:57] there was a lot of movement and people, clearly it was a destination for
[00:44:00] many families to enjoy the weekend
[00:44:03] holiday. Maryam Al-Qtaishat, thank you, Maryam, and we are always
[00:44:07] happy when we see our country is
[00:44:10] always a destination for visitors
[00:44:13] and tourists, and tourism increases
[00:53:05] You are the closest.
[00:55:07] كلنا الاردن
[00:55:29] the middle east conflict has
[00:55:31] repeatedly become an issue before this.
[00:55:37] and the UN's position has been repeatedly articulated
[00:55:40] in resolutions condemning aggression and
[00:55:44] occupation, affirming Palestinian
[00:55:47] self-determination and supporting a
[00:55:51] process for peace. People are
[00:55:55] weary of disappointment
[00:55:58] and spoilers are doing everything they can to make
[00:56:02] us fail. We cannot.
[00:56:05] underestimate the importance of
[00:56:08] success or the painful
[00:56:11] cost of failure,
[00:56:14] two-state solution that ends the conflict by meeting the needs
[00:56:18] of both sides is and can be the only
[00:56:22] secure and lasting peace.
[00:56:25] two states with sovereign, independent and viable
[00:56:29] Palestine and security and acceptance for
[00:56:32] Israel, and let me say here, as I have... said
[00:56:35] before that the Arab world is seeking peace,
[00:56:39] real peace, diplomatic
[00:56:42] relations, economic relations, trade,
[00:56:45] investment, new normality
[00:56:49] in peace where people are safe in their
[00:56:52] homes, where communities are able to
[00:56:55] build, and where cooperation
[00:56:58] helps the entire region prosper. We
[00:57:01] know the right way forward and
[00:57:05] "the goal can be reached a just and
[00:57:08] final two-state settlement based on international
[00:57:12] legitimacy and the Arab peace
[00:57:14] initiative for Israel" real security and normal
[00:57:18] relations with 57 Arab and Muslim countries.
[00:57:22] We must also marshall the united global
[00:57:25] response needed to achieve once and for
[00:57:29] all lasting settlement. This has been reflected
[00:57:32] in the amman message and a common word, and
[00:57:36] four years ago we helped create the UN's global
[00:57:40] interfaith harmony week. An
[00:57:42] event to focus all people,
[00:57:46] especially young people. on the essentials of
[00:57:49] tolerance and coexistence. as the
[00:57:52] custodian of Islamic holy size of Jerusalem, I
[00:57:56] will continue my efforts to protect these places and
[00:58:00] stand up against all violations of their
[00:58:03] sanctity, including attempts for
[00:58:05] temporal and spatial division of
[00:58:08] al-Aqsabosk Alharam Sharif. This is the
[00:58:12] land where prophets walked, the land where
[00:58:15] generations of Muslims... Christians and Jews have sought to
[00:58:19] live in obedience to God, teaching their children
[00:58:23] compassion, mercy, and respect for
[00:58:26] others. We'll continue to suffer until the world
[00:58:32] the Palestinian Israely conflict, the central
[00:58:35] issue in the Middle East. I call on all
[00:58:39] countries to join Jordan in
[00:58:42] enforcing an international humanitarian
[00:58:45] gateway, of relief effort to deliver
[00:58:49] food, clean water, medicine, the
[00:58:52] conflict in the middle east, and
[00:58:56] not for the first time, developments on the ground have made me
[00:58:59] question the worth and
[00:59:02] utility of words in capturing
[00:59:07] the crisis, yet not speaking about
[00:59:11] it, would signal acceptance of the
[00:59:14] situation and abandonment of
[00:59:33] the voice of wisdom, international
[00:59:36] forums. His Majesty King Abdullah II
[00:59:40] delivers a historical speech before
[00:59:43] the United Nations General Assembly,
[00:59:46] addressing the most prominent global challenges and responsibilities
[00:59:49] and outlining Jordan's vision
[00:59:54] region and the world.
[01:00:33] "At 8" on Jordan TV. We begin with the top
[01:00:36] headlines. His Majesty the King begins
[01:00:40] a working visit to New York, during which he will deliver
[01:00:43] a speech at the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly
[01:00:51] meetings. The Prime Minister emphasizes that the government's priority
[01:00:54] is building an economy capable of facing regional crises
[01:00:58] and challenges and meeting.