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Jordan: World Bank considers additional financing for project promoting sustainable agriculture
Zawya
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AMMAN — The World Bank is considering additional financing for a programme that supports "Agricultural Resilience, Value Chain Development and Innovation - ARDE", which began in 2022, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability of the...
Ministry of Agriculture: Collection of Local Wheat and Barley Crops Begins
Jordan News
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July 21, 2025
The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Eng. Mohammad Al-Hayari, announced that the Cabinet’s decision to begin purchasing local wheat and barley from the 2024/2025 agricultural season reaffirms the state's commitment to supporting...
Jordan Sweetens the Pot With Muscular 45% Cash Rebate – and the Royals Are on Set to Prove It
Variety
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July 15, 2025
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan has catapulted itself to the vanguard of the global production race, unveiling a tiered cash-rebate program that returns up to 45% of local spend to filmmakers, alongside an automatic exemption from the kingdom’s 16% value...
Jordan targeting Gaza solidarity in largest arrest campaign in decades
Middle East Eye
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July 15, 2025
Over the past two months, Jordan’s intelligence agency has detained and interrogated hundreds of people who have shown solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in what is the largest arrest campaign to have taken place in the kingdom in decades....
Mawani adds new shipping service to Jeddah port
Zawya
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The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of CStar Line's new Far East-Red Sea service (FRS1) to Jeddah Islamic Port to enhance the port's competitiveness, expand its maritime network, boost operational efficiency, and solidify...
Mawani Adds FRS1 Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port, Boosts Global Connectivity
Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of CStar Line's new Far East-Red Sea service (FRS1) to Jeddah Islamic Port to enhance the port's competitiveness, expand its maritime network, boost operational efficiency, and solidify its...
Michael B. Jordan's Remake of Classic Heist Thriller Loses Lead Actress
Movie Web
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July 20, 2025
Sometimes the initial cast of a production isn't the final cast. Sure, many have to go through auditions and are chosen based on that, previous performances, and occasionally, who they're connected to. However, things happen, and some actors or...
The Reawakening of the Arab Left: Amman to Tunis, new voices challenging empire and capital
Al Mayadeen
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July 21, 2025
Hamzah Rifaat explores the post-2023 resurgence of the Arab left from Amman to Tunis, where youth-driven movements are challenging empire, Zionism, and capitalism through cultural resistance and grassroots activism. History gives evidence of...
Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission: Landmark Achievements Reflect the Economic Modernization Vision
Jordan News
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July 15, 2025
Engineer Ziyad Al-Saaida, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), affirmed that the Commission continued in 2024 to fulfill its regulatory and oversight role over one of the Kingdom’s most...
How ‘The Gilded Age’ Newcomer Jordan Donica Charmed His Way Into the Role of Winning Peggy’s Heart
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 21, 2025
[This story contains spoilers from season three, episode five of The Gilded Age.] Broadway actor Jordan Donica’s arrival as Dr. William Kirkland has spiced up Peggy Scott’s love life on The Gilded Age. What started as a house call to treat his...
Chennai’s Amman temples wear festive look for Aadi month
News Today Net
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July 21, 2025
Special poojas, abhishekams, and homams are being held in prominent temples like Kaligambal Temple in Parry’s Corner, Vadivudai Amman Temple in Thiruvottiyur, Karumari Amman Temple in Thiruverkadu, and the historic Mundakanni Amman Temple in...
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Bristol-Granada Cemetery District
The Prowers Journal - Colorado
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August 1, 2025
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First XV rugby wrap: King’s topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-up
The New Zealand Herald
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July 21, 2025
But this time, King’s made no mistake and instead of a late slip, there was even a cherry on top as they engineered a textbook try with the final play of the match to secure a bonus point. That kept them in touch with St Kentigern, who remain...
Cam Jordan hosts first-ever pickleball tournament
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 20, 2025
New Orleans Saints team captain and eight-time Pro Bowler Cam Jordan is serving up more than just defense this summer. He’s inviting the community to join him for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition and charitable giving at his inaugural...
2.59 Million E-Wallet Users in Jordan and 158% Growth in Transactions
Jordan News
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July 20, 2025
Jordan’s digital payments market is witnessing remarkable growth, reflecting a gradual shift towards a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy. According to Visa’s data, the number of e-wallet users in the Kingdom reached approximately 2.59...
CoreWeave acquires NEST data center from Onyx JV for $322M
NJBIZ - New Jersey
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August 1, 2025
The basics: CoreWeave acquires NEST data center for $322M Former Merck HQ spans 2M sq. ft. and includes 50-MW substation Site offers 36 acres for future redevelopment and AI growth Newmark represented CoreWeave and sellers Onyx and Machine In a...
Crisis Management or Engineering the Future… What Is the Regional Role in the Suweida File?
The Syrian Observer
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July 20, 2025
The political implications of the ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel have raised profound questions about the extent of the shift in the map of understandings in southern Syria, amid active participation by regional and international...
Fitch expects Jordan to cut interest rates before 2025 end
Ammon News
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July 20, 2025
Ammon News - A recent international economic report showed that the Jordanian economy performed stronger than expected in the first quarter of 2025, prompting economic risk analysis firms to raise their annual GDP growth forecasts from 1.6% to...
Jurassic World Rebirth Box Office: Scarlett Johansson’s Dino Movie Inches Close To $600M Globally, Overtakes King Kong’s Lifetime Haul
Koimoi
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July 20, 2025
Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World Rebirth Outpaces MonsterVerse Classics at the Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram) Jurassic World Rebirth returned to theaters with a quiet start behind the scenes but is now roaring at the box office. The...
Demi Lovato releases 'Fast,' first single of 2025
United Press International (UPI)
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Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Demi Lovato released her new song "Fast," alongside an accompanying music video Thursday. The music video begins as the singer, 32, walks confidently down a dark street. "I'm not so sure, I've ever felt like this before," she...