Asia Jordan A Royal Decree was issued approving the Judicial Council's decision to appoint 25 Sharia judges, effective as of November 10; the initiative was saluted as a needed step to improve Islamic justice
Asia Jordan The 16th Irbid Pomegranate Festival, a marketing event for pomegranate farmers, cooperatives, and family businesses, closes today; the 2024 edition celebrated the role of women in traditional agriculture and saw outstanding female participation
Asia Jordan The army has called on Jordanian males aged 18-40 to rectify their status by obtaining a valid military service booklet to avoid travel delay, while males over 40 must ensure they hold a military subscription exemption that certifies they reached the age
Asia Jordan A campaign with a focus on raising awareness about the working conditions of female labourers in agriculture, and on the gaps between legislation and its implementation on the ground, was launched by Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights Organisation
Asia Jordan The King Abdullah II Centre for Excellence held the 9th edition of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence awards ceremony at the Cultural Palace; of the 144 employees from ministries and institutions nominated, pictures show 2 women in the finals