 | King, Medvedev to hold talks today |  |
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday arrived in Amman on a two-day working visit upon an invitation by His Majesty King Abdullah, according to a Royal Court statement. |
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| | King grants financial rewards for Nashama | |
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His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday granted cash rewards for members of the national football team, including players, coaches and administrators in recognition of their achievement at the Asian Cup tournament in Qatar. |
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Prime Minister Samir Rifai on Tuesday instructed authorities in Deir Alla to work out "immediate solutions" to the problems in the health, education, services and infrastructure sectors in this Jordan Valley town, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. |
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| | MPs urge authorities to relocate planned military academy | |
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Three Lower House committees on Tuesday objected to the planned construction of a military academy in Ajloun Governorate, fearing the destruction of thousands of centennial trees in the area. |
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| | Syrian firm resumes operations in Maan | |
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Work on the Disi Water Conveyance Project resumed in Maan Governorate on Saturday after being halted for more than 12 days due to riots, Basel Helou from the HESCO Engineering and Construction firm said on Tuesday. |
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| | 'Universities facing tough economic times' | |
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The Kingdom’s public universities are facing tough financial times, university presidents said on Tuesday. |
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| | Islamists to hold protest on Friday | |
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The Islamist movement on Tuesday said it will hold a demonstration in Amman to protest the economic situation in the country. |
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| | Lower House to review fuel pricing mechanism | |
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The Lower House will convene on Thursday to discuss the government’s fuel pricing mechanism and measures to provide basic commodities at lower prices. |
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| | Proposed plan to breathe life into Jerash |  |
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Plans to bring one of the most complete Roman cities in the world into the 21st century world of tourism were unveiled on Tuesday. |
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| | AT A GLANCE | |
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Jordan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Muwaffaq Ajlouni on Tuesday presented his credentials to Uzbek President Islam Karimov. During the meeting, Ajlouni conveyed His Majesty King Abdullah’s greetings to Karimov and extended his wishes of progress and prosperity for the people of Uzbekistan. |
