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[00:00:30] Goodness, peace be upon you all at 8 PM. We present it to you from Jordanian
[00:00:33] Television, and we begin with its most prominent
[00:00:34] headlines.
[00:00:37] His Majesty the King condemns the brutal attacks on the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi
[00:00:41] Arabia and affirms Jordan's full solidarity
[00:00:44] with it.
[00:00:49] His Majesty the King stresses the necessity of stopping dangerous
[00:00:52] Israeli measures in the West Bank
[00:00:54] and Jerusalem.
[00:00:59] His Majesty affirms Jordan's commitment to efforts to achieve
[00:01:03] to everyone who contributed to the completion of this peace and support diplomatic endeavors to resolve conflicts and protect civilians.
[00:01:16] and that enhancing this
[00:01:21] Welcome. His Majesty King Abdullah II made a phone
[00:01:24] call with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
[00:01:28] Al Saud, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of Ministers in the Kingdom
[00:01:32] of Saudi Arabia today, offering condolences for the victims of the attacks
[00:01:35] that targeted sisterly Saudi Arabia. His
[00:01:38] Majesty expressed during the call his deepest condolences and sympathy for this
[00:01:42] painful affliction, asking Almighty God to
[00:01:45] bestow His vast mercy upon the victims and to grant
[00:01:48] the injured a speedy
[00:01:51] with wide attendance from recovery. His Majesty the King reiterated his condemnation of these brutal
[00:01:54] attacks, affirming Jordan's full solidarity with its Saudi
[00:01:57] brothers and its support for the measures taken
[00:02:01] under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin
[00:02:04] cooperation with Malaysia in this Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom
[00:02:07] of Saudi Arabia, to protect their security,
[00:02:10] procedures in sovereignty, and the safety of their citizens and residents
[00:02:14] considered the first of its kind in the
[00:02:14] dangerous Israeli actions in the on their land. For his part, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his
[00:02:18] condolences on the death of a Jordanian citizen as a result of these
[00:02:21] attacks, wishing a speedy
[00:02:23] of supporting the efforts of Syria and Lebanon in recovery for the injured
[00:02:25] Jordanians.
[00:02:29] His Majesty King Abdullah II began a state visit to Malaysia
[00:02:33] we are talking about public safety in today by holding talks with His Majesty the King of Malaysia
[00:02:36] Sultan Ibrahim bin Sultan
[00:02:38] institutions, in Iskandar at the Malaysian National
[00:02:41] opportunities for youth. A number Palace in Kuala Lumpur. The talks covered the deep-rooted relations between Jordan and Malaysia and the latest
[00:02:47] awareness Jordan Post participated regional developments. His Majesty the King, at the beginning of the
[00:02:50] expanded talks, thanked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for his generous
[00:02:54] hospitality, affirming that this visit embodies the depth of the strong relations
[00:02:57] between the two countries and aims
[00:03:00] the approval of the prospectus from to build on the close partnerships advise everyone to look into this between them to develop cooperation
[00:03:03] in all fields. Speaking about the regional situation,
[00:03:06] His Majesty said that dangerous escalation
[00:03:10] cannot be allowed to continue, expressing Jordan's aspiration to work with
[00:03:14] Malaysia to confront the challenges facing the region
[00:03:18] in debt service. This and promote regional peace and security.
[00:03:22] saving in debt service will be reflected His Majesty the King stressed the necessity of stopping dangerous Israeli
[00:03:25] of the Greater Amman Municipality. The first attacks in the region, including measures in the West
[00:03:27] Bank and Jerusalem, and attempts
[00:03:30] to change the existing historical and legal status quo in Islamic
[00:03:33] and Christian holy sites, pointing to the continued severe
[00:03:37] suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza. For his part,
[00:03:41] reduction in the cost of debt will be reflected His Majesty the King of Malaysia spoke about the importance
[00:03:44] of His Majesty the King's visit, noting the deep heritage
[00:03:47] of the two royal families in Malaysia and Jordan, the strength
[00:03:50] of the ties between them, and their role in preserving Islamic
[00:03:53] heritage.
[00:03:59] challenges due to the situation in
[00:04:02] Your majesty, my dear brother, God tells
[00:04:06] us in the Quran that a good word is like a godly
[00:04:09] tree, its roots is set
[00:04:12] firm and it shoots are in heaven, so let me
[00:04:16] start with few good words of gratitude,
[00:04:20] behalf of myself, my
[00:04:22] impact of the issuance is not delegation, I want to thank your majesty for your warm
[00:04:25] welcome accorded to us, it is truly
[00:04:28] a pleasure to meet with you, today reaffirm the
[00:04:32] deep rooted and enduring ties between Jordan and
[00:04:35] Malaysia and I hope to welcome your majesty soon
[00:04:39] in Jordan and reciprocate the gracious
[00:04:42] hospitality accorded to us on our
[00:04:44] visit. We greatly value the close partnership between
[00:04:48] our countries, look forward to advancing cooperation
[00:04:51] across all fields including on efforts
[00:04:54] to bring stability to the region, a
[00:04:58] time of profound regional.
[00:05:00] dangerous escalations cannot be allowed to
[00:05:03] continue. I know that we share the same
[00:05:06] values on these issues and Israel's blatant violations across the
[00:05:10] region must be halted. including its actions
[00:05:13] in the west bank of Jerusalem and its attempts to
[00:05:16] undermine the historic and legal status quo of the holy
[00:05:19] sites. Jordan and Malaysia see eye to eye on the
[00:05:23] centrality of the palestina issue and the two state
[00:05:27] solution as the only viable path to resolving
[00:05:30] it. And let us not forget where the
[00:05:34] suffering of the palestinan people remains
[00:05:36] immense. At the same time the sovereignty of and
[00:05:40] security of Lebanon and Syria.
[00:05:43] must be respected, the international community must act to
[00:05:46] halt this dangerous trajectory and prevent the conflict from
[00:05:50] widing further. the sovereignity of states
[00:05:54] and security of their peoples must be
[00:05:57] upheled. and in this regard we highly
[00:06:01] value Malaysia's principal positions, look forward to
[00:06:04] working together to confronting these challenges and
[00:06:07] advancing regional peace and security. your
[00:06:11] majesty, look forward to productive discussions on how
[00:06:15] we can take our partnership forward to further heights for the
[00:06:18] mutual benefits of our brotherly people, i truly on behalf
[00:06:22] of all of us look forward to seeing you in our country in the
[00:06:25] very near future. thank you,
[00:06:28] assalamualaikum warahmatullahi
[00:06:31] wabarakatuh,
[00:06:36] your majesty, my dear
[00:06:38] brother, you give me great.
[00:06:42] pleasure and personal joy to welcome your
[00:06:46] majesty to
[00:06:47] Malaysia.
[00:06:50] Your Majesty visit is a special occasion for
[00:06:53] me and I deeply pleased to have the
[00:06:57] opportunity to receive your majesty
[00:07:00] here.
[00:07:04] Our two royal house share a
[00:07:07] rich heritage and deep appreciation
[00:07:10] for the tradition. that have shaped our
[00:07:14] respective
[00:07:16] histories.
[00:07:18] In west Asia, the jordanian royal
[00:07:21] family traceed its lineage to prophet
[00:07:25] Muhammad, which be upon
[00:07:28] him, representing royal
[00:07:32] heritage and deep routed in
[00:07:36] history of Islam.
[00:07:40] While halfway across the world, in southeast
[00:07:43] Asia, the George sultanate
[00:07:47] as like likewise play
[00:07:50] significant role in shaping the malay
[00:07:54] custom enjoy tradition with
[00:07:57] Islamic
[00:08:00] values,
[00:08:02] although roted in different historical and
[00:08:06] cultural background,
[00:08:09] our two royal house share.
[00:08:12] legacy of preserving our
[00:08:15] heritage, upholding our respective
[00:08:19] institution in saving our people across
[00:08:23] generation.
[00:08:25] beyond our diplomatic t, your
[00:08:27] majesty,
[00:08:29] i share a personal connection
[00:08:32] through memorable chapter in our
[00:08:35] respective military training
[00:08:38] experience.
[00:08:42] It is shares experience that I greatly value
[00:08:46] and one that add a special personal
[00:08:49] dimension to the friendship between
[00:08:52] us. I sincerely hope
[00:08:55] that the friendship between your majesty and me
[00:08:59] will continue to grow and
[00:09:02] that this personal bond
[00:09:05] will further strengthen
[00:09:08] the close relationship between our two countries and
[00:09:18] His Majesty the King bestowed upon the Malaysian monarch the Order of Al-Hussein bin
[00:09:22] Ali in appreciation of the fraternal ties and to deepen the distinguished historical
[00:09:26] relations between the two countries and brotherly
[00:09:29] peoples. His Majesty received from His Majesty the King
[00:09:32] of Malaysia the Grand Order of the Crown of the Realm, which is the highest
[00:09:36] Malaysian order awarded to heads of state and high-ranking
[00:09:39] personalities in appreciation of His Majesty's efforts in the relationship
[00:09:43] between the two friendly countries.
[00:09:59] His Majesty the King was accorded an official welcoming ceremony upon
[00:10:03] his arrival at the Malaysian National Palace, which included a review
[00:10:07] of the guard of honor and the firing of 21 artillery rounds
[00:10:10] in welcome of His Majesty.
[00:11:45] His Majesty King Abdullah II and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar
[00:11:49] Ibrahim discussed during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur today ways to
[00:11:52] strengthen Jordanian-Malaysian relations and benefit from
[00:11:55] the capabilities of both countries to raise the level of cooperation in several
[00:11:58] fields. His Majesty expressed during the meeting the importance
[00:12:02] of building on this visit to advance bilateral relations that
[00:12:06] extend for more than 60 years and to build on them
[00:12:09] to enhance dialogue on regional and international issues of
[00:12:12] common concern. His Majesty the King affirmed
[00:12:16] Jordan's commitment to efforts to achieve peace and stability regionally and internationally
[00:12:19] and support diplomatic endeavors to resolve
[00:12:22] conflicts, protect civilians, and deliver
[00:12:26] aid to them, pointing to the importance of close
[00:12:29] regard. His Majesty pointed to the importance of strengthening coordination within
[00:12:33] the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to mobilize an effective
[00:12:36] international stance that stops
[00:12:39] West Bank and violations of Islamic and Christian
[00:12:43] holy sites in Jerusalem. His Majesty the King stressed the necessity
[00:12:48] preserving their security, stability, and sovereignty over
[00:12:51] their territories. For his part, the Prime Minister affirmed
[00:12:55] his country's pride in the close relations with Jordan
[00:12:58] and keenness to enhance joint work, especially in the fields
[00:13:01] of technology and defense. The two sides agreed to reactivate
[00:13:05] the Jordanian-Malaysian joint
[00:13:07] trade committees.
[00:13:12] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
[00:13:15] Ayman Safadi met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan
[00:13:19] on the sidelines of the state visit being made by His Majesty King Abdullah II to
[00:13:23] Malaysia. Safadi and Hasan signed
[00:13:27] two memoranda of understanding regarding bilateral consultations
[00:13:30] between Jordan and Malaysia and regarding cooperation between the Jordanian
[00:13:34] Diplomatic Institute and the Malaysian Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations,
[00:13:37] within the framework of the two countries' efforts to enhance bilateral
[00:13:41] cooperation and institutionalize consultation and coordination between them.
[00:13:58] The Speaker of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, called on the young men
[00:14:01] and women of the nation to confront attempts to ignite sedition
[00:14:05] and the discourse of hatred and discord that targets the Kingdom in cyberspace,
[00:14:08] by utilizing their digital capabilities
[00:14:11] and technological skills. Al-Fayez said during
[00:14:14] his meeting with the Youth Dignity and Loyalty Commission
[00:14:18] at the Senate building that the Kingdom
[00:14:21] faces economic and security
[00:14:24] the region. And Jordan, because of its geopolitical location,
[00:14:28] has faced many challenges since its establishment, but it has remained a strong
[00:14:31] and unbreakable state thanks to the wisdom of the Hashemite
[00:14:35] leadership, the awareness of the Jordanian people, the resilience of the security
[00:14:38] agencies and the armed forces, and the solid constitutional
[00:14:41] institutions.
[00:14:46] Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya discussed with the Under-Secretary-General
[00:14:50] of the United Nations for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre
[00:14:53] Lacroix, the situation in the region and ways to enhance cooperation with the United
[00:14:56] Nations in areas of common interest.
[00:15:00] The two sides reviewed the role of Jordanian Public Security in peacekeeping
[00:15:03] operations, which solidifies Jordan's international standing
[00:15:06] and the efficiency of its police cadres. The two sides also
[00:15:10] stressed the need to enhance efforts related to
[00:15:12] combating crime and strengthening measures
[00:15:15] to combat drugs, as well as continuing coordination and exchanging
[00:15:19] expertise in related
[00:15:20] fields.
[00:15:25] Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Moneim
[00:15:28] Al-Awdat, affirmed the importance of continuing the political modernization process
[00:15:32] and developing partisan life in a way that enhances citizen
[00:15:35] participation in decision-making and
[00:15:37] entrenches institutional partisan work based on programs and visions
[00:15:41] capable of expressing society's needs
[00:15:44] and aspirations. This came during his meeting with the Secretary-General
[00:15:47] of the Reform Party, Hussam Al-Khasawneh, and the Chairman of the Party's Central Council,
[00:15:51] Dr. Ghazi Al-Awdat, where the two sides discussed the requirements of the
[00:15:55] upcoming phase in the political modernization process. For his part, the Secretary-General
[00:15:58] of the Reform Party presented the party's vision and priorities for the upcoming
[00:16:02] phase, emphasizing the importance of continuing dialogue with citizens in
[00:16:06] various governorates and enhancing cooperation with political
[00:16:09] parties.
[00:16:14] The Minister of Government Communication, official spokesperson for the government, Dr.
[00:16:17] Muhammad Al-Momani, said that youth and community initiatives
[00:16:21] represent a positive model for effective participation in development
[00:16:25] and identifying local needs and transforming ideas
[00:16:28] into practical projects, emphasizing the need to provide supportive
[00:16:31] environments for these initiatives and empowering their owners to develop them
[00:16:34] and ensure their continuity. Al-Momani affirmed during his meeting
[00:16:38] with the team of the Wasitat Al-Tagheer Center for Sustainable Development in
[00:16:42] Ajloun governorate that sustainable development is based on the integration
[00:16:45] of roles between official institutions, local
[00:16:48] communities, civil society organizations, and the private sector,
[00:16:53] integration contributes to expanding development opportunities
[00:16:56] and benefiting from the advantages enjoyed by
[00:16:59] the governorates.
[00:17:03] Jordan Post held a ceremony on the occasion of 100
[00:17:07] years since the issuance of the first Jordanian postage stamp, with wide
[00:17:11] official and media presence. The ceremony included a diverse
[00:17:15] exhibition for
[00:17:16] participants.
[00:17:19] On the occasion of 100 years since the issuance of the first Jordanian
[00:17:23] postage stamp, Jordan Post held a large ceremony
[00:17:28] official and unofficial bodies, content creators,
[00:17:32] and influencers. We at the Ministry of Digital Economy
[00:17:35] and Entrepreneurship view Jordan Post
[00:17:38] as a very important and crucial
[00:17:42] partner in this journey, given its
[00:17:45] experience, presence, and widespread
[00:17:49] reach, and its growing
[00:17:52] role in the digital services
[00:17:55] ecosystem, e-commerce, and digital economy.
[00:17:59] We congratulate all employees at Jordan Post, our colleagues, and the entire
[00:18:03] postal sector in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. As you know, this sector
[00:18:06] today is a vital and essential sector, meaning
[00:18:10] a very large sector
[00:18:12] for logistical services, delivery
[00:18:16] operations, and creating job
[00:18:19] of initiatives and institutions interested in networking with
[00:18:24] in the celebration, in addition to stamp collectors.
[00:18:27] Every stamp has a story, every stamp tells a
[00:18:30] story, honestly, it's very nice. I
[00:18:35] topic because it's truly, truly one of the most enjoyable things one can
[00:18:39] experience. Tell a story, narrate
[00:18:41] a story. It is to connect the hobby
[00:18:45] of stamp collecting with the new generation and all
[00:18:48] segments of society, so that stamps are included in
[00:18:51] these special occasions in things we use every day. The occasion is considered
[00:18:55] a national milestone that recalls a set
[00:18:58] of activities and achievements for Jordan Post, which
[00:19:01] celebrated a rich postal heritage and a continuous
[00:19:04] journey of development and achievement.
[00:19:08] For Jordanian Television, Nissa Al-Sawalka,
[00:19:11] Amman. The Parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee,
[00:19:14] chaired by MP Dr. Ahmed Al-Shudifat, and attended by the Secretary-General of the Ministry
[00:19:18] of Agriculture, Engineer Mohammed Al-Hiyari, and the Assistant Speaker of the House
[00:19:22] of Representatives, MP Maysoun Al-Qawab'a, discussed the challenges facing
[00:19:25] the agricultural sector, especially the poultry and table
[00:19:28] olive sectors, and ways to support local products
[00:19:32] and regulate imports and exports to achieve a balance between
[00:19:35] the interests of farmers and producers and consumers, and to maintain
[00:19:39] market stability. Al-Shudifat stressed the need to achieve a balance
[00:19:43] between the interests of Jordanian farmers and the rights of citizens, pointing
[00:19:47] out that the continued import of poultry amidst the availability
[00:19:50] of local production and falling prices exacerbates producers'
[00:19:53] losses and increases pressure
[00:19:55] on them.
[00:20:00] The Parliamentary Administrative Committee, chaired by MP Khalifa Al-Dayat,
[00:20:04] discussed the working mechanism of the Jordanian Academy for Government Administration
[00:20:07] and its role in building capacities in the public sector and municipalities, developing training
[00:20:11] and qualification systems, and enhancing the efficiency of institutional performance.
[00:20:15] Al-Dayat stressed, in the presence of the Academy's President, Dr. Mustafa
[00:20:19] Al-Hammarneh, and a number of its officials, the importance
[00:20:22] of the role played by the Academy in modernizing government training
[00:20:25] systems, noting its transition with practical steps from
[00:20:28] the establishment phase to implementing its strategic plan
[00:20:32] and adopting modern methods in training and qualifying employees in a way that
[00:20:36] is commensurate with the needs of the institution and various
[00:20:39] sectors.
[00:20:48] The Council of Church Leaders in Jordan praised the Cabinet's approval
[00:20:51] of the amended draft law for the Christian Denominational Councils
[00:20:55] Law for the year 2026 and its referral
[00:20:58] to the Parliament to complete its constitutional stages, pointing out that
[00:21:02] this national step embodies the keenness of the Jordanian
[00:21:05] state, under its wise Hashemite leadership, to protect the rights
[00:21:08] of all its citizens and respect their religious
[00:21:11] specificities. The decision issued by the government
[00:21:15] is a historic decision for the Christian family
[00:21:18] because it achieves justice within Jordanian
[00:21:21] society concerning the Christian family. The decision
[00:21:25] issued by the Council of Ministers was a very
[00:21:29] important decision for Jordan's image in the world, which is
[00:21:31] always a bright image and
[00:21:35] embodies a civilized,
[00:21:38] spiritual, cultural, human,
[00:21:42] and also democratic image. Therefore, all thanks
[00:21:45] and appreciation to His Majesty the King, to His Excellency the Prime Minister,
[00:21:53] project that the government approved from
[00:21:56] the Bureau of Legislation, and now it will be before the Parliament.
[00:21:59] And now, dear viewers, we move to economic
[00:22:03] news with Mohammed Al-Qati.
[00:22:18] Welcome. In a step
[00:22:20] aimed at reducing financing costs and enhancing financial sustainability,
[00:22:23] the Council of Ministers approved the issuance of Islamic financing
[00:22:27] sukuk for the Greater Amman Municipality worth
[00:22:30] 400 million dinars, amidst estimates of achieving
[00:22:33] savings in financing costs of about
[00:22:36] 70 million dinars over five years.
[00:22:39] Details of the issuance and its financial dimensions in the following
[00:22:42] report:
[00:22:45] From reducing financing costs to improving debt management,
[00:22:48] the Greater Amman Municipality is moving towards a new financing
[00:22:52] tool through the issuance of Islamic sukuk worth 400 million
[00:22:55] dinars, which is expected to reduce financing costs by about
[00:22:59] 70 million dinars over five years. In a move
[00:23:04] Kingdom for the benefit of municipalities and public
[00:23:06] institutions, the Council of Ministers approved the issuance
[00:23:10] in the form of a lease-to-own agreement with an annual
[00:23:13] return of 5.5% for a period of five
[00:23:17] years. The decision comes within a plan to enhance the efficiency
[00:23:20] of financial management and benefit from Islamic financing tools in the local
[00:23:24] market, allowing the Greater Amman Municipality to provide
[00:23:28] lower-cost financing for its projects and improve
[00:23:31] the management of its financial obligations. To complete the issuance,
[00:23:34] the Greater Amman Municipality conducted specialized economic
[00:23:37] and financial studies in cooperation with government
[00:23:40] institutions and Islamic banks. It also established
[00:23:43] an Islamic sukuk company and completed the necessary
[00:23:46] documents and approvals, including
[00:23:50] the competent authorities. Today, when we studied several options,
[00:23:54] Islamic sukuk and bonds and rescheduling the existing
[00:23:57] loans at a contract rate of 5.5%,
[00:24:00] 5.5%. When I go down from 8.25% today
[00:24:03] to 5.5%, there is definitely a saving
[00:24:08] return or
[00:24:12] in the strategic projects
[00:24:15] phase has been approved. We need to complete the
[00:24:18] sukuk issuance procedures.
[00:24:21] 400 million debt will be paid. The value of the debt will be
[00:24:24] directed to pay off part of the currently outstanding debt.
[00:24:28] Certainly, the difference or
[00:24:31] on the citizen by improving the quality of services provided to
[00:24:35] citizens. The Central
[00:24:38] Bank of Jordan will manage the issuance in the market, provided
[00:24:42] that it is directed to banks and insurance companies, institutions,
[00:24:45] and savings, investment, and retirement funds,
[00:24:48] while the sukuk will be eligible for trading on the Amman Stock
[00:24:52] Exchange according to the approved terms and conditions.
[00:24:55] Estimates indicate that the issuance will contribute to reducing financing
[00:24:58] costs by about 70 million dinars over five
[00:25:02] years and may rise to about 140 million
[00:25:05] dinars if the sukuk are extended for an additional five years,
[00:25:08] according to the same financial assumptions. Thus, the
[00:25:12] limited to providing a new investment tool and diversifying investor
[00:25:16] options, but extends to testing a financing model
[00:25:19] for municipalities aimed at reducing debt burdens and enhancing
[00:25:22] financial sustainability while directing available resources towards
[00:25:26] the municipality's projects and services. From a new
[00:25:30] financing tool to lower costs
[00:25:33] for debt management, Islamic sukuk open up a different
[00:25:37] path for the Greater Amman Municipality to finance its
[00:25:40] projects, while the focus remains on translating the expected
[00:25:43] savings into financial sustainability
[00:25:46] and better services for citizens.
[00:25:51] For their part, specialists affirmed that the Council of Ministers'
[00:25:54] decision to approve the issuance by the Greater Amman Municipality of Islamic
[00:25:57] financing sukuk worth 400 million dinars opens
[00:26:01] a new window for public institutions to diversify their
[00:26:05] funding sources and restructure their financial obligations
[00:26:08] in a step that goes beyond providing liquidity to testing the ability of Islamic
[00:26:12] financing tools to reduce debt service costs
[00:26:15] and enhance the efficiency of public spending and link financing
[00:26:19] to developmental and productive
[00:26:22] projects. The Council of Ministers' decision comes to invest
[00:26:25] financial tools
[00:26:28] that can
[00:26:30] provide possibilities to replace existing debt
[00:26:34] with lower-cost debt
[00:26:37] and thus more effective, given that Islamic
[00:26:41] sukuk from this perspective
[00:26:44] deal with real and actual assets, meaning
[00:26:48] that they deal with actual production
[00:26:51] and therefore they finance an asset
[00:26:55] or a benefit or a lease that varies depending on the type of sukuk.
[00:26:59] I believe it is a wise decision that serves the interest of
[00:27:02] the financing projects that the Greater Amman Municipality intends to undertake
[00:27:05] and manage its funds in a sound manner, which
[00:27:08] saves the municipality money
[00:27:12] and provides rewarding annual returns, and also opens
[00:27:15] the door for local investors to benefit from these
[00:27:19] sukuk
[00:27:22] and invest in them during the five-year
[00:27:25] offering period. The Commissioner for Environment
[00:27:28] and Public Safety in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Dr.
[00:27:32] Nidal Al-Ouran, affirmed that the Council of Ministers' approval of the explanatory
[00:27:36] memorandum for the draft Public Safety System in the Aqaba Special
[00:27:39] Economic Zone for the year 2026 represents an important step
[00:27:43] in the process of developing an integrated system for public
[00:27:46] safety and risk reduction in line with the
[00:27:49] economic and tourism status of Aqaba. Al-Ouran
[00:27:53] said that the draft system focuses on establishing a unified
[00:27:56] framework for public safety requirements and enhancing institutional
[00:27:59] coordination between the Authority, Aqaba Governorate,
[00:28:02] the Public Security Directorate, and other relevant
[00:28:06] authorities, and developing mechanisms for
[00:28:09] inspection and evaluation and follow-up on public safety
[00:28:13] facilities and public
[00:28:15] utilities. Regarding the public safety system
[00:28:18] that was approved by the Council of Ministers in
[00:28:22] the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, its importance lies
[00:28:25] in its endeavor to develop and enhance
[00:28:29] the public safety system and reduce risks within
[00:28:33] the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. Of course,
[00:28:36] facilities, in public utilities, in
[00:28:41] schools, in all areas, we seek through it
[00:28:45] to apply important elements starting from
[00:28:50] and passing through
[00:28:52] preventive and deterrent measures. And also
[00:28:55] there is a focus on what happens after
[00:28:59] an accident, God forbid, in terms of rehabilitation
[00:29:03] and re-evaluation, and also documenting
[00:29:06] lessons learned from every accident. A delegation
[00:29:09] from the Jordanian Cooperative Foundation visited the Iraq
[00:29:13] Al-Amir Women's Cooperative to review its projects and assess
[00:29:17] the nature of the support provided to it through the Prime
[00:29:20] Ministry. The cooperative works to direct the support
[00:29:23] provided to it towards enabling it to continue
[00:29:26] and expand its productive and craft projects,
[00:29:29] which ensures enhanced empowerment
[00:29:32] of local community women economically and socially.
[00:29:36] This visit comes as a continuation and implementation of the outcomes
[00:29:39] of the inspection visit by Prime Minister Dr.
[00:29:43] Jaafar Hassan to the Iraq Al-Amir Women's
[00:29:46] Cooperative in April of last
[00:29:48] year. Our most important goal is to empower
[00:29:52] women. Of course, there are about 20 women who work
[00:29:56] daily. We have more than one workshop, which is the textile workshop,
[00:30:00] which was the first workshop established in this association.
[00:30:03] Fabric rolls 25 meters long and 60 cm
[00:30:06] wide. Of course, we manufacture
[00:30:10] From them we make shawls, we make bags, we make many products.
[00:30:13] We focus on our product to highlight our
[00:30:16] national identity. For example, we draw or
[00:30:19] embroider tourist sites like Petra, like Iraq
[00:30:22] al-Amir. And now we move to the world of finance
[00:30:25] and business from the Amman Stock Exchange, where the total trading volume
[00:30:29] for today reached approximately 11 million and 100 thousand dinars. And the number
[00:30:33] of traded shares reached 4.8 million
[00:30:36] shares, executed through 4511
[00:30:39] contracts. As for the price levels, the general
[00:30:43] index for share prices closed today at
[00:30:46] 4167 points, with an increase of
[00:30:50] 0.37%.
[00:30:53] And by comparing the closing prices of the traded companies for
[00:30:56] today, which numbered 112 companies, with the closing.