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Amman: British Ambassador to Amman, Philip Hall, thanked Jordan for assisting with delivery of 150 tonnes of UK aid to Gaza through Jordan.

In press remarks Thursday, he noted 150 tonnes of UK aid entered Gaza this week, including tents, bedding and hygiene supplies, adding that a UK field hospital will also arrive this week to provide life-saving medical care.

British Foreign Secretary also announces further £10 million in aid funding, bringing UK support to more than £100 million this financial year, he noted.

Hall said 150 tonnes of UK aid, facilitated by Jordan, have entered Gaza where the United Nations [UNICEF] will distribute them to those in need. This aid includes more than 13,000 blankets and 840 family-sized tents.

Additionally, he announced a full field hospital, provided by UK Aid funding to the UK-Med humanitarian medical NGO, is due to arrive in Gaza this week.

The facility, he said, can be adapted according to needs on the ground and normally includes a pharmacy, triage area, major injuri
es and resuscitation unit, and maternity care tent and can be used to treat more than 100 patients a day.

Alongside the latest deliveries of aid, UK Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon Lord Cameron has announced a further £10 million in aid funding for the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), bringing the total spend to over £100 million this financial year, he announced.

This funding, he noted, will support UN agencies on the ground to deliver lifesaving aid and will also provide core relief items, such as tents, for the most vulnerable.

The envoy also said UK is grateful to the Jordanian Armed Forces, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation and officials at the King Hussein Bridge border terminal for facilitating delivery of this much-needed humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

“Jordan is doing extraordinary work to support the people of Gaza through its direct assistance, and through its support to the UN and donors trying to get aid to Gaza,” he pointed out.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Caretaker Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Abbas Al-Halabi, on Thursday welcomed in his office, Argentinean Ambassador to Lebanon, Maria Virginia Ruiz Kantar, with whom he discussed means to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, especially at the educational, university and cultural levels.

Discussions also touched on the possibility of preparing a memorandum of understanding aimed at establishing a legal framework for the bilateral relations, student exchange and activities, especially among university students.

Minister Halabi also received in his office MP Akram Chehayeb, with whom he discussed educational issues.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Amman: Lower House Public Services and Transport Committee began deliberations of the draft law to ratify the amended agreement to rehabilitate, expand and operate Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) between Jordan’s government, represented by Ministry of Transport and Airport International Group (AIG) for the year 2024.

During a meeting held Thursday, the committee’s head, MP Ghazi Beddawi, in the presence of the Minister of State for Legal Affairs, Nancy Namrouqa and Minister of Transport, Wissam Tahtamuni, said this bill is “key and consistent” with the Economic Modernization Vision, aimed to strengthen Jordan’s investment climate.

Beddawi stated that the transportation sector is “vital” for economy and a “major” driver for all businesses, pointing out importance of investing in QAIA and developing it to “compete” with airports in other countries, especially since it is the Kingdom’s “main” air carrier and “reflects its image to the world.”

Additionally, the lawmaker noted importance of focusing on
making QAIA a station that facilitates travel and become “distinguished” by the quality of its services, noting necessity of a partnership between AIG and Ministry of Transport to achieve this goal.

For her part, Namrouqa referred to the new amendments to the law on ratification of the amended agreement, adding that implementation of this deal “can only take place according to a law in compliance with the provisions of Article 117 of the Constitution.”

Namrouqa added that amendments came to strengthen the Kingdom’s investment situation and maintain the operational stability of the aviation and air cargo sector.

Namrouqa also indicated that the amendments covered essential articles that require legal amendment to align with the constitutional text related to the agreements.

Namrouqa said the government’s interest lies in granting extension to the investor to achieve goals of sustainability and continuity of QAIA’s operation.

Namrouqa affirmed the investor was “greatly” affected as a result of the closure
of the airport for a period of 7 months due to Covid-19 crisis, which constituted force majeure circumstances that triggered delay in implementing and delivering the project and led to huge losses for him.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Israeli enemy reconnaissance aircraft on Thursday flew over villages in southern Lebanon’s western and central sectors, reaching the outskirts of the city of Tyre, in addition to launching flares at night over villages in the districts of Tyre and Bint Jbeil.

The enemy warplanes also carried out a series of airstrikes last night on the outskirts of southern Lebanon’s Naqoura, Jabal al-Labouneh, Alama al-Shaab, and Tyr Harfa.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

An expanded meeting was held today,Thursday, in Hajjah province as part of the national campaign to support Al-Aqsa.

The meeting, which included the province’s deputy for culture and mobilization affairs, Hamoud Al-Mughrabi, the city district directorates, Ahmed Al-Akhfash, the directors of executive offices, and mobilization officials, stressed the importance of seizing the blessed month to strengthen faith identity and Quranic culture among society.

He stressed the necessity of continuing the marches, events, , official and popular activities in support of Palestine, and joining open military courses in preparation for direct confrontation with the American, Israeli, and British enemies.

Al-Akhfash stressed the need for broad participation in the mass march (Ramadan Yemen is a flood that triumphs over Gaza) in support of the Palestinians and in response to the call of the revolution leader, Sayyed Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, after Friday prayers in the designated squares in the province center and
the directorates.

Source: Yemen News Agency

DUBAI: Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Supreme Chairman of The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, the Establishment announced a donation of AED20 million to the ‘Mothers’ Endowment’ campaign.

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the campaign aims to honour mothers by allowing individuals to make donations in their mothers’ names. It seeks to extend support to individuals in underprivileged communities worldwide by focusing on education and training initiatives.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to launch the ‘Mothers’ Endowment’ campaign conveys a message of appreciation, honour and gratitude towards mothers. It also highlights their significant role in nurturing,
educating, guiding and instilling noble values and morals in the hearts of generations.

His Highness said that this innovative campaign aims to foster family cohesion and enhance the stability and unity of families. It recognises mothers as the cornerstone of families, which are the nucleus of the nation, he noted.

‘The ‘Mothers’ Endowment’ initiative represents a commitment to sustainable charity and humanitarian work, while also promoting a culture of endowments. This ensures ongoing support, particularly in funding vital sectors like education,’ His Highness said.

Abdullah Al Basti, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, said that the campaign aims to honour mothers and acknowledge their key role in raising and nurturing children. The campaign is built upon four main pillars, which include honouring mothers, facilitating global education, promoting a culture of endowments and ensuring sustained philanthropy.

Al Basti said that und
er the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Establishment is committed to supporting charitable initiatives and ensuring their success. He added that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has consistently launched such initiatives, championing humanitarian and charitable causes to benefit communities globally.

He also noted that the Establishment will oversee the management of the campaign within the framework of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives to accomplish its goals.

Contribution to the ‘Mothers’ Endowment’ campaign is open to all individuals and corporate entities through multiple channels.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment has contributed to several Ramadan campaigns in the past, including the ’10 Million Meals’ campaign, ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign, and the ‘Billion Meals’ campaign. It has also contributed to last year’s ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment’ campaign, which was aimed at reviving
endowments as a means of community development and ensuring ongoing assistance in addressing hunger, a key Sustainable Development Goal.

Source: Emirates News Agency