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00:00:30Goodness, peace be upon you all at 8 PM. We present it to you from Jordanian
00:00:33Television, and we begin with its most prominent
00:00:34headlines.
00:00:37His Majesty the King condemns the brutal attacks on the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi
00:00:41Arabia and affirms Jordan's full solidarity
00:00:44with it.
00:00:49His Majesty the King stresses the necessity of stopping dangerous
00:00:52Israeli measures in the West Bank
00:00:54and Jerusalem.
00:00:59His Majesty affirms Jordan's commitment to efforts to achieve
00:01:03to everyone who contributed to the completion of this peace and support diplomatic endeavors to resolve conflicts and protect civilians.
00:01:16and that enhancing this
00:01:21Welcome. His Majesty King Abdullah II made a phone
00:01:24call with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
00:01:28Al Saud, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of Ministers in the Kingdom
00:01:32of Saudi Arabia today, offering condolences for the victims of the attacks
00:01:35that targeted sisterly Saudi Arabia. His
00:01:38Majesty expressed during the call his deepest condolences and sympathy for this
00:01:42painful affliction, asking Almighty God to
00:01:45bestow His vast mercy upon the victims and to grant
00:01:48the injured a speedy
00:01:51with wide attendance from recovery. His Majesty the King reiterated his condemnation of these brutal
00:01:54attacks, affirming Jordan's full solidarity with its Saudi
00:01:57brothers and its support for the measures taken
00:02:01under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin
00:02:04cooperation with Malaysia in this Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom
00:02:07of Saudi Arabia, to protect their security,
00:02:10procedures in sovereignty, and the safety of their citizens and residents
00:02:14considered the first of its kind in the
00:02:14dangerous Israeli actions in the on their land. For his part, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his
00:02:18condolences on the death of a Jordanian citizen as a result of these
00:02:21attacks, wishing a speedy
00:02:23of supporting the efforts of Syria and Lebanon in recovery for the injured
00:02:25Jordanians.
00:02:29His Majesty King Abdullah II began a state visit to Malaysia
00:02:33we are talking about public safety in today by holding talks with His Majesty the King of Malaysia
00:02:36Sultan Ibrahim bin Sultan
00:02:38institutions, in Iskandar at the Malaysian National
00:02:41opportunities for youth. A number Palace in Kuala Lumpur. The talks covered the deep-rooted relations between Jordan and Malaysia and the latest
00:02:47awareness Jordan Post participated regional developments. His Majesty the King, at the beginning of the
00:02:50expanded talks, thanked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for his generous
00:02:54hospitality, affirming that this visit embodies the depth of the strong relations
00:02:57between the two countries and aims
00:03:00the approval of the prospectus from to build on the close partnerships advise everyone to look into this between them to develop cooperation
00:03:03in all fields. Speaking about the regional situation,
00:03:06His Majesty said that dangerous escalation
00:03:10cannot be allowed to continue, expressing Jordan's aspiration to work with
00:03:14Malaysia to confront the challenges facing the region
00:03:18in debt service. This and promote regional peace and security.
00:03:22saving in debt service will be reflected His Majesty the King stressed the necessity of stopping dangerous Israeli
00:03:25of the Greater Amman Municipality. The first attacks in the region, including measures in the West
00:03:27Bank and Jerusalem, and attempts
00:03:30to change the existing historical and legal status quo in Islamic
00:03:33and Christian holy sites, pointing to the continued severe
00:03:37suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza. For his part,
00:03:41reduction in the cost of debt will be reflected His Majesty the King of Malaysia spoke about the importance
00:03:44of His Majesty the King's visit, noting the deep heritage
00:03:47of the two royal families in Malaysia and Jordan, the strength
00:03:50of the ties between them, and their role in preserving Islamic
00:03:53heritage.
00:03:59challenges due to the situation in
00:04:02Your majesty, my dear brother, God tells
00:04:06us in the Quran that a good word is like a godly
00:04:09tree, its roots is set
00:04:12firm and it shoots are in heaven, so let me
00:04:16start with few good words of gratitude,
00:04:20behalf of myself, my
00:04:22impact of the issuance is not delegation, I want to thank your majesty for your warm
00:04:25welcome accorded to us, it is truly
00:04:28a pleasure to meet with you, today reaffirm the
00:04:32deep rooted and enduring ties between Jordan and
00:04:35Malaysia and I hope to welcome your majesty soon
00:04:39in Jordan and reciprocate the gracious
00:04:42hospitality accorded to us on our
00:04:44visit. We greatly value the close partnership between
00:04:48our countries, look forward to advancing cooperation
00:04:51across all fields including on efforts
00:04:54to bring stability to the region, a
00:04:58time of profound regional.
00:05:00dangerous escalations cannot be allowed to
00:05:03continue. I know that we share the same
00:05:06values on these issues and Israel's blatant violations across the
00:05:10region must be halted. including its actions
00:05:13in the west bank of Jerusalem and its attempts to
00:05:16undermine the historic and legal status quo of the holy
00:05:19sites. Jordan and Malaysia see eye to eye on the
00:05:23centrality of the palestina issue and the two state
00:05:27solution as the only viable path to resolving
00:05:30it. And let us not forget where the
00:05:34suffering of the palestinan people remains
00:05:36immense. At the same time the sovereignty of and
00:05:40security of Lebanon and Syria.
00:05:43must be respected, the international community must act to
00:05:46halt this dangerous trajectory and prevent the conflict from
00:05:50widing further. the sovereignity of states
00:05:54and security of their peoples must be
00:05:57upheled. and in this regard we highly
00:06:01value Malaysia's principal positions, look forward to
00:06:04working together to confronting these challenges and
00:06:07advancing regional peace and security. your
00:06:11majesty, look forward to productive discussions on how
00:06:15we can take our partnership forward to further heights for the
00:06:18mutual benefits of our brotherly people, i truly on behalf
00:06:22of all of us look forward to seeing you in our country in the
00:06:25very near future. thank you,
00:06:28assalamualaikum warahmatullahi
00:06:31wabarakatuh,
00:06:36your majesty, my dear
00:06:38brother, you give me great.
00:06:42pleasure and personal joy to welcome your
00:06:46majesty to
00:06:47Malaysia.
00:06:50Your Majesty visit is a special occasion for
00:06:53me and I deeply pleased to have the
00:06:57opportunity to receive your majesty
00:07:00here.
00:07:04Our two royal house share a
00:07:07rich heritage and deep appreciation
00:07:10for the tradition. that have shaped our
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00:07:16histories.
00:07:18In west Asia, the jordanian royal
00:07:21family traceed its lineage to prophet
00:07:25Muhammad, which be upon
00:07:28him, representing royal
00:07:32heritage and deep routed in
00:07:36history of Islam.
00:07:40While halfway across the world, in southeast
00:07:43Asia, the George sultanate
00:07:47as like likewise play
00:07:50significant role in shaping the malay
00:07:54custom enjoy tradition with
00:07:57Islamic
00:08:00values,
00:08:02although roted in different historical and
00:08:06cultural background,
00:08:09our two royal house share.
00:08:12legacy of preserving our
00:08:15heritage, upholding our respective
00:08:19institution in saving our people across
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00:08:25beyond our diplomatic t, your
00:08:27majesty,
00:08:29i share a personal connection
00:08:32through memorable chapter in our
00:08:35respective military training
00:08:38experience.
00:08:42It is shares experience that I greatly value
00:08:46and one that add a special personal
00:08:49dimension to the friendship between
00:08:52us. I sincerely hope
00:08:55that the friendship between your majesty and me
00:08:59will continue to grow and
00:09:02that this personal bond
00:09:05will further strengthen
00:09:08the close relationship between our two countries and
00:09:18His Majesty the King bestowed upon the Malaysian monarch the Order of Al-Hussein bin
00:09:22Ali in appreciation of the fraternal ties and to deepen the distinguished historical
00:09:26relations between the two countries and brotherly
00:09:29peoples. His Majesty received from His Majesty the King
00:09:32of Malaysia the Grand Order of the Crown of the Realm, which is the highest
00:09:36Malaysian order awarded to heads of state and high-ranking
00:09:39personalities in appreciation of His Majesty's efforts in the relationship
00:09:43between the two friendly countries.
00:09:59His Majesty the King was accorded an official welcoming ceremony upon
00:10:03his arrival at the Malaysian National Palace, which included a review
00:10:07of the guard of honor and the firing of 21 artillery rounds
00:10:10in welcome of His Majesty.
00:11:45His Majesty King Abdullah II and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar
00:11:49Ibrahim discussed during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur today ways to
00:11:52strengthen Jordanian-Malaysian relations and benefit from
00:11:55the capabilities of both countries to raise the level of cooperation in several
00:11:58fields. His Majesty expressed during the meeting the importance
00:12:02of building on this visit to advance bilateral relations that
00:12:06extend for more than 60 years and to build on them
00:12:09to enhance dialogue on regional and international issues of
00:12:12common concern. His Majesty the King affirmed
00:12:16Jordan's commitment to efforts to achieve peace and stability regionally and internationally
00:12:19and support diplomatic endeavors to resolve
00:12:22conflicts, protect civilians, and deliver
00:12:26aid to them, pointing to the importance of close
00:12:29regard. His Majesty pointed to the importance of strengthening coordination within
00:12:33the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to mobilize an effective
00:12:36international stance that stops
00:12:39West Bank and violations of Islamic and Christian
00:12:43holy sites in Jerusalem. His Majesty the King stressed the necessity
00:12:48preserving their security, stability, and sovereignty over
00:12:51their territories. For his part, the Prime Minister affirmed
00:12:55his country's pride in the close relations with Jordan
00:12:58and keenness to enhance joint work, especially in the fields
00:13:01of technology and defense. The two sides agreed to reactivate
00:13:05the Jordanian-Malaysian joint
00:13:07trade committees.
00:13:12Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
00:13:15Ayman Safadi met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan
00:13:19on the sidelines of the state visit being made by His Majesty King Abdullah II to
00:13:23Malaysia. Safadi and Hasan signed
00:13:27two memoranda of understanding regarding bilateral consultations
00:13:30between Jordan and Malaysia and regarding cooperation between the Jordanian
00:13:34Diplomatic Institute and the Malaysian Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations,
00:13:37within the framework of the two countries' efforts to enhance bilateral
00:13:41cooperation and institutionalize consultation and coordination between them.
00:13:58The Speaker of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, called on the young men
00:14:01and women of the nation to confront attempts to ignite sedition
00:14:05and the discourse of hatred and discord that targets the Kingdom in cyberspace,
00:14:08by utilizing their digital capabilities
00:14:11and technological skills. Al-Fayez said during
00:14:14his meeting with the Youth Dignity and Loyalty Commission
00:14:18at the Senate building that the Kingdom
00:14:21faces economic and security
00:14:24the region. And Jordan, because of its geopolitical location,
00:14:28has faced many challenges since its establishment, but it has remained a strong
00:14:31and unbreakable state thanks to the wisdom of the Hashemite
00:14:35leadership, the awareness of the Jordanian people, the resilience of the security
00:14:38agencies and the armed forces, and the solid constitutional
00:14:41institutions.
00:14:46Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya discussed with the Under-Secretary-General
00:14:50of the United Nations for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre
00:14:53Lacroix, the situation in the region and ways to enhance cooperation with the United
00:14:56Nations in areas of common interest.
00:15:00The two sides reviewed the role of Jordanian Public Security in peacekeeping
00:15:03operations, which solidifies Jordan's international standing
00:15:06and the efficiency of its police cadres. The two sides also
00:15:10stressed the need to enhance efforts related to
00:15:12combating crime and strengthening measures
00:15:15to combat drugs, as well as continuing coordination and exchanging
00:15:19expertise in related
00:15:20fields.
00:15:25Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Moneim
00:15:28Al-Awdat, affirmed the importance of continuing the political modernization process
00:15:32and developing partisan life in a way that enhances citizen
00:15:35participation in decision-making and
00:15:37entrenches institutional partisan work based on programs and visions
00:15:41capable of expressing society's needs
00:15:44and aspirations. This came during his meeting with the Secretary-General
00:15:47of the Reform Party, Hussam Al-Khasawneh, and the Chairman of the Party's Central Council,
00:15:51Dr. Ghazi Al-Awdat, where the two sides discussed the requirements of the
00:15:55upcoming phase in the political modernization process. For his part, the Secretary-General
00:15:58of the Reform Party presented the party's vision and priorities for the upcoming
00:16:02phase, emphasizing the importance of continuing dialogue with citizens in
00:16:06various governorates and enhancing cooperation with political
00:16:09parties.
00:16:14The Minister of Government Communication, official spokesperson for the government, Dr.
00:16:17Muhammad Al-Momani, said that youth and community initiatives
00:16:21represent a positive model for effective participation in development
00:16:25and identifying local needs and transforming ideas
00:16:28into practical projects, emphasizing the need to provide supportive
00:16:31environments for these initiatives and empowering their owners to develop them
00:16:34and ensure their continuity. Al-Momani affirmed during his meeting
00:16:38with the team of the Wasitat Al-Tagheer Center for Sustainable Development in
00:16:42Ajloun governorate that sustainable development is based on the integration
00:16:45of roles between official institutions, local
00:16:48communities, civil society organizations, and the private sector,
00:16:53integration contributes to expanding development opportunities
00:16:56and benefiting from the advantages enjoyed by
00:16:59the governorates.
00:17:03Jordan Post held a ceremony on the occasion of 100
00:17:07years since the issuance of the first Jordanian postage stamp, with wide
00:17:11official and media presence. The ceremony included a diverse
00:17:15exhibition for
00:17:16participants.
00:17:19On the occasion of 100 years since the issuance of the first Jordanian
00:17:23postage stamp, Jordan Post held a large ceremony
00:17:28official and unofficial bodies, content creators,
00:17:32and influencers. We at the Ministry of Digital Economy
00:17:35and Entrepreneurship view Jordan Post
00:17:38as a very important and crucial
00:17:42partner in this journey, given its
00:17:45experience, presence, and widespread
00:17:49reach, and its growing
00:17:52role in the digital services
00:17:55ecosystem, e-commerce, and digital economy.
00:17:59We congratulate all employees at Jordan Post, our colleagues, and the entire
00:18:03postal sector in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. As you know, this sector
00:18:06today is a vital and essential sector, meaning
00:18:10a very large sector
00:18:12for logistical services, delivery
00:18:16operations, and creating job
00:18:19of initiatives and institutions interested in networking with
00:18:24in the celebration, in addition to stamp collectors.
00:18:27Every stamp has a story, every stamp tells a
00:18:30story, honestly, it's very nice. I
00:18:35topic because it's truly, truly one of the most enjoyable things one can
00:18:39experience. Tell a story, narrate
00:18:41a story. It is to connect the hobby
00:18:45of stamp collecting with the new generation and all
00:18:48segments of society, so that stamps are included in
00:18:51these special occasions in things we use every day. The occasion is considered
00:18:55a national milestone that recalls a set
00:18:58of activities and achievements for Jordan Post, which
00:19:01celebrated a rich postal heritage and a continuous
00:19:04journey of development and achievement.
00:19:08For Jordanian Television, Nissa Al-Sawalka,
00:19:11Amman. The Parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee,
00:19:14chaired by MP Dr. Ahmed Al-Shudifat, and attended by the Secretary-General of the Ministry
00:19:18of Agriculture, Engineer Mohammed Al-Hiyari, and the Assistant Speaker of the House
00:19:22of Representatives, MP Maysoun Al-Qawab'a, discussed the challenges facing
00:19:25the agricultural sector, especially the poultry and table
00:19:28olive sectors, and ways to support local products
00:19:32and regulate imports and exports to achieve a balance between
00:19:35the interests of farmers and producers and consumers, and to maintain
00:19:39market stability. Al-Shudifat stressed the need to achieve a balance
00:19:43between the interests of Jordanian farmers and the rights of citizens, pointing
00:19:47out that the continued import of poultry amidst the availability
00:19:50of local production and falling prices exacerbates producers'
00:19:53losses and increases pressure
00:19:55on them.
00:20:00The Parliamentary Administrative Committee, chaired by MP Khalifa Al-Dayat,
00:20:04discussed the working mechanism of the Jordanian Academy for Government Administration
00:20:07and its role in building capacities in the public sector and municipalities, developing training
00:20:11and qualification systems, and enhancing the efficiency of institutional performance.
00:20:15Al-Dayat stressed, in the presence of the Academy's President, Dr. Mustafa
00:20:19Al-Hammarneh, and a number of its officials, the importance
00:20:22of the role played by the Academy in modernizing government training
00:20:25systems, noting its transition with practical steps from
00:20:28the establishment phase to implementing its strategic plan
00:20:32and adopting modern methods in training and qualifying employees in a way that
00:20:36is commensurate with the needs of the institution and various
00:20:39sectors.
00:20:48The Council of Church Leaders in Jordan praised the Cabinet's approval
00:20:51of the amended draft law for the Christian Denominational Councils
00:20:55Law for the year 2026 and its referral
00:20:58to the Parliament to complete its constitutional stages, pointing out that
00:21:02this national step embodies the keenness of the Jordanian
00:21:05state, under its wise Hashemite leadership, to protect the rights
00:21:08of all its citizens and respect their religious
00:21:11specificities. The decision issued by the government
00:21:15is a historic decision for the Christian family
00:21:18because it achieves justice within Jordanian
00:21:21society concerning the Christian family. The decision
00:21:25issued by the Council of Ministers was a very
00:21:29important decision for Jordan's image in the world, which is
00:21:31always a bright image and
00:21:35embodies a civilized,
00:21:38spiritual, cultural, human,
00:21:42and also democratic image. Therefore, all thanks
00:21:45and appreciation to His Majesty the King, to His Excellency the Prime Minister,
00:21:53project that the government approved from
00:21:56the Bureau of Legislation, and now it will be before the Parliament.
00:21:59And now, dear viewers, we move to economic
00:22:03news with Mohammed Al-Qati.
00:22:18Welcome. In a step
00:22:20aimed at reducing financing costs and enhancing financial sustainability,
00:22:23the Council of Ministers approved the issuance of Islamic financing
00:22:27sukuk for the Greater Amman Municipality worth
00:22:30400 million dinars, amidst estimates of achieving
00:22:33savings in financing costs of about
00:22:3670 million dinars over five years.
00:22:39Details of the issuance and its financial dimensions in the following
00:22:42report:
00:22:45From reducing financing costs to improving debt management,
00:22:48the Greater Amman Municipality is moving towards a new financing
00:22:52tool through the issuance of Islamic sukuk worth 400 million
00:22:55dinars, which is expected to reduce financing costs by about
00:22:5970 million dinars over five years. In a move
00:23:04Kingdom for the benefit of municipalities and public
00:23:06institutions, the Council of Ministers approved the issuance
00:23:10in the form of a lease-to-own agreement with an annual
00:23:13return of 5.5% for a period of five
00:23:17years. The decision comes within a plan to enhance the efficiency
00:23:20of financial management and benefit from Islamic financing tools in the local
00:23:24market, allowing the Greater Amman Municipality to provide
00:23:28lower-cost financing for its projects and improve
00:23:31the management of its financial obligations. To complete the issuance,
00:23:34the Greater Amman Municipality conducted specialized economic
00:23:37and financial studies in cooperation with government
00:23:40institutions and Islamic banks. It also established
00:23:43an Islamic sukuk company and completed the necessary
00:23:46documents and approvals, including
00:23:50the competent authorities. Today, when we studied several options,
00:23:54Islamic sukuk and bonds and rescheduling the existing
00:23:57loans at a contract rate of 5.5%,
00:24:005.5%. When I go down from 8.25% today
00:24:03to 5.5%, there is definitely a saving
00:24:08return or
00:24:12in the strategic projects
00:24:15phase has been approved. We need to complete the
00:24:18sukuk issuance procedures.
00:24:21400 million debt will be paid. The value of the debt will be
00:24:24directed to pay off part of the currently outstanding debt.
00:24:28Certainly, the difference or
00:24:31on the citizen by improving the quality of services provided to
00:24:35citizens. The Central
00:24:38Bank of Jordan will manage the issuance in the market, provided
00:24:42that it is directed to banks and insurance companies, institutions,
00:24:45and savings, investment, and retirement funds,
00:24:48while the sukuk will be eligible for trading on the Amman Stock
00:24:52Exchange according to the approved terms and conditions.
00:24:55Estimates indicate that the issuance will contribute to reducing financing
00:24:58costs by about 70 million dinars over five
00:25:02years and may rise to about 140 million
00:25:05dinars if the sukuk are extended for an additional five years,
00:25:08according to the same financial assumptions. Thus, the
00:25:12limited to providing a new investment tool and diversifying investor
00:25:16options, but extends to testing a financing model
00:25:19for municipalities aimed at reducing debt burdens and enhancing
00:25:22financial sustainability while directing available resources towards
00:25:26the municipality's projects and services. From a new
00:25:30financing tool to lower costs
00:25:33for debt management, Islamic sukuk open up a different
00:25:37path for the Greater Amman Municipality to finance its
00:25:40projects, while the focus remains on translating the expected
00:25:43savings into financial sustainability
00:25:46and better services for citizens.
00:25:51For their part, specialists affirmed that the Council of Ministers'
00:25:54decision to approve the issuance by the Greater Amman Municipality of Islamic
00:25:57financing sukuk worth 400 million dinars opens
00:26:01a new window for public institutions to diversify their
00:26:05funding sources and restructure their financial obligations
00:26:08in a step that goes beyond providing liquidity to testing the ability of Islamic
00:26:12financing tools to reduce debt service costs
00:26:15and enhance the efficiency of public spending and link financing
00:26:19to developmental and productive
00:26:22projects. The Council of Ministers' decision comes to invest
00:26:25financial tools
00:26:28that can
00:26:30provide possibilities to replace existing debt
00:26:34with lower-cost debt
00:26:37and thus more effective, given that Islamic
00:26:41sukuk from this perspective
00:26:44deal with real and actual assets, meaning
00:26:48that they deal with actual production
00:26:51and therefore they finance an asset
00:26:55or a benefit or a lease that varies depending on the type of sukuk.
00:26:59I believe it is a wise decision that serves the interest of
00:27:02the financing projects that the Greater Amman Municipality intends to undertake
00:27:05and manage its funds in a sound manner, which
00:27:08saves the municipality money
00:27:12and provides rewarding annual returns, and also opens
00:27:15the door for local investors to benefit from these
00:27:19sukuk
00:27:22and invest in them during the five-year
00:27:25offering period. The Commissioner for Environment
00:27:28and Public Safety in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Dr.
00:27:32Nidal Al-Ouran, affirmed that the Council of Ministers' approval of the explanatory
00:27:36memorandum for the draft Public Safety System in the Aqaba Special
00:27:39Economic Zone for the year 2026 represents an important step
00:27:43in the process of developing an integrated system for public
00:27:46safety and risk reduction in line with the
00:27:49economic and tourism status of Aqaba. Al-Ouran
00:27:53said that the draft system focuses on establishing a unified
00:27:56framework for public safety requirements and enhancing institutional
00:27:59coordination between the Authority, Aqaba Governorate,
00:28:02the Public Security Directorate, and other relevant
00:28:06authorities, and developing mechanisms for
00:28:09inspection and evaluation and follow-up on public safety
00:28:13facilities and public
00:28:15utilities. Regarding the public safety system
00:28:18that was approved by the Council of Ministers in
00:28:22the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, its importance lies
00:28:25in its endeavor to develop and enhance
00:28:29the public safety system and reduce risks within
00:28:33the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. Of course,
00:28:36facilities, in public utilities, in
00:28:41schools, in all areas, we seek through it
00:28:45to apply important elements starting from
00:28:50and passing through
00:28:52preventive and deterrent measures. And also
00:28:55there is a focus on what happens after
00:28:59an accident, God forbid, in terms of rehabilitation
00:29:03and re-evaluation, and also documenting
00:29:06lessons learned from every accident. A delegation
00:29:09from the Jordanian Cooperative Foundation visited the Iraq
00:29:13Al-Amir Women's Cooperative to review its projects and assess
00:29:17the nature of the support provided to it through the Prime
00:29:20Ministry. The cooperative works to direct the support
00:29:23provided to it towards enabling it to continue
00:29:26and expand its productive and craft projects,
00:29:29which ensures enhanced empowerment
00:29:32of local community women economically and socially.
00:29:36This visit comes as a continuation and implementation of the outcomes
00:29:39of the inspection visit by Prime Minister Dr.
00:29:43Jaafar Hassan to the Iraq Al-Amir Women's
00:29:46Cooperative in April of last
00:29:48year. Our most important goal is to empower
00:29:52women. Of course, there are about 20 women who work
00:29:56daily. We have more than one workshop, which is the textile workshop,
00:30:00which was the first workshop established in this association.
00:30:03Fabric rolls 25 meters long and 60 cm
00:30:06wide. Of course, we manufacture
00:30:10From them we make shawls, we make bags, we make many products.
00:30:13We focus on our product to highlight our
00:30:16national identity. For example, we draw or
00:30:19embroider tourist sites like Petra, like Iraq
00:30:22al-Amir. And now we move to the world of finance
00:30:25and business from the Amman Stock Exchange, where the total trading volume
00:30:29for today reached approximately 11 million and 100 thousand dinars. And the number
00:30:33of traded shares reached 4.8 million
00:30:36shares, executed through 4511
00:30:39contracts. As for the price levels, the general
00:30:43index for share prices closed today at
00:30:464167 points, with an increase of
00:30:500.37%.
00:30:53And by comparing the closing prices of the traded companies for
00:30:56today, which numbered 112 companies, with the closing.
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