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in the desert and float on the Dead Sea: Why you should visit Jordan in 2022","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Jordan: Everything you need to plan a trip to this Middle Eastern gem","titleListing2":"An insider\u2019s guide to the perfect trip in 2022\nPlanning a trip to Jordan? ??\n\nHere's an insiders guide to this Middle Eastern gem?","leadin":"Jordan may be a small country but it packs a punch. Be prepared for an unforgettable adventure if you decide to visit.","summary":"Jordan may be a small country but it packs a punch. Be prepared for an unforgettable adventure if you decide to visit.","keySentence":null,"url":"jordan-everything-you-need-to-plan-a-trip-to-this-middle-eastern-gem","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"This year I found myself driving through snow-capped mountains in Armenia to reach remote, medieval monasteries, and hiking in the middle of a rainstorm to the southernmost point of Europe in Mani, Greece. \n\nDramatic, raw beauty inspired by earth\u2019s elements defines both of these destinations, but nothing prepared me for the sights of Jordan . \n\nThis Middle Eastern country has been on my mind for almost a decade. Maybe I was captivated by the images of boxy tan-coloured buildings spread over Amman\u2019s hills or Petra\u2019s rock-cut temples. Whatever it was that inspired my desire to go there, this month I finally travelled to Jordan with my family. \n\nIt may be a small country but it packs a punch. Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure if you decide to visit. I spent hours hiking off-the-beaten track in the ancient city of Petra, zooming through the Wadi Rum Desert in a Jeep, and absorbing the inspired art scene in the country\u2019s capital, Amman. And I barely scratched the surface on my trip. \n\nHere are some of my top things to do in Jordan plus practical tips to make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime holiday. \n\nWhat are the best places to visit in Jordan? \n\nAn hour north of Amman, Jerash is home to expansive Roman ruins. I was struck by how well-preserved the site is, reminding me only of the grandeur of Ephesus in Selcuk, Turkey. \n\nEntering the main gate of Jerash, you\u2019ll find the ruins of a Byzantine church with ancient Greek alphabets inscribed into the impressively in-tact mosaic flooring. To the left, the hippodrome, once the scene of sporting festivals and chariot races. \n\nBut the Oval Forum at the centre of the city is what really blew me away. The plaza, built in the 1st century AD, is surrounded by 56 columns. I spent two hours walking through these ruins and still wished I had more time. \n\nExperience a different side of Petra \n\nThe rose-hued city of Petra is so much more than what I had initially expected. We walked into the Siq, a narrow one-kilometre-long canyon flanked by high cliffs that leads to the Treasury. \n\nMany tourists come to take photos in front of this temple. But we wanted to explore the world beyond this main attraction. \n\nIt took us 40 minutes to hike south up to the High Place of Sacrifice Trail to an open-air altar where Nabataeans slaughtered animals. We then followed the Wadi Farasa trail back down, making our way past panoramic vistas, stunning ancient architecture and the homes of Bedouin families who still live in the city. \n\nTo close out our day, we climbed the 800 steps to the monastery. If we\u2019d had more time, I\u2019d have liked to visit the al-Khubtha trail but we\u2019d already been walking for six hours that day. I let curiosity lead the way and left with a fondness for Petra that I wasn't expecting when I first arrived. \n\nIf you\u2019re planning a trip to Petra, wear hiking boots and comfortable clothes. Make sure to pack energy bars and water but don\u2019t worry about weighing yourself down, there are plenty of shops to pick up extra supplies along the trails. \n\nYou can also stop along the paths to sip highly-sweetened mint tea, as we did at the Garden Hall while looking out onto the cliffs. \n\nEscape to the wilderness of the Wadi Rum Desert \n\nTo give us the flexibility to change our plans, we rented a car from the airport for our week-long trip. \n\nFrom Petra, we decided to drive to the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan. This landscape is littered with towering, historic rock formations that look like something from another planet. \n\nWe spent the night sipping strong cardamom-infused Bedouin coffee out of a tiny porcelain cup with no handles and exchanging stories with other travellers under the moonlight. \n\nThe next day, we watched the sunrise from our tent and then hopped in the back of a Toyota jeep for a tour organised by the hotel we\u2019d been staying at. We whizzed from one location to the next, including the Khazali canyon where I gently brushed my fingers over the Islamic inscriptions dating back thousands of years. \n\nFloat on the Dead Sea for free \n\nThere are several ways to explore the Dead Sea , the lowest dry land in the world. Hotels offer a day pass that includes access to the salty waters, amenities such as showers, and lunch. \n\nAmman Beach has free entrance, but with so many visitors, there is little privacy. We were looking for a more local experience that didn\u2019t require spending unnecessary cash, so we headed to a secluded location on the east coast of the sea. \n\nWe parked on the side of the road and made our way down the sliding, rocky path to the edge of the water. \n\nI reached into the waters to scoop up the smooth Dead Sea charcoal mud and slathered it on my face. After it hardened, I squatted by the nearby hot spring and splashed the pale yellow water on my face. My face was as red as Petra\u2019s canyons. \n\nI waded into the sea and gleefully bopped for a few minutes - fully clothed to protect my skin. \n\nAfter the swim, my clothes were sticky and sparkled with salt, my hair felt as if it had just been oiled, and parts of my skin were on fire. \n\nThis was the most unusual and intriguing part of the experience for me. Somehow, I survived the one-hour car ride back to Amman. \n\nIf you plan to visit this location, I\u2019d recommend wearing comfortable shoes and packing towels, a picnic blanket, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. \n\nWhat can you do in Amman? \n\nAmman has a thriving art scene and while I was there a friend took me to visit her favourite galleries. We went to Dar Al-Anda, where it happened to be the opening of a new exhibition on Greek Mythology. \n\nWe also visited Darat al Funun, which has become a meeting place for artists in the Arab world. In recent years, local artists have painted murals that make the otherwise dull city landscape pop. One of the best things you can do is walk through the streets and admire the art you\u2019ll find in unexpected corners. \n\nWhat are the travel restrictions for Jordan? \n\nAfter two years of stringent COVID entry rules, Jordan opened up to visitors on 1 March 2022. The country no longer requires vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers to take a PCR test before or upon arrival. \n\nTravellers need to buy medical insurance covering COVID-19, fill out this declaration form and present the generated QR code at the airport.","htmlText":"<p>This year I found myself driving through snow-capped mountains in Armenia to reach remote, medieval monasteries, and hiking in the middle of a rainstorm to the southernmost point of Europe in Mani, Greece.<\/p>\n<p>Dramatic, raw beauty inspired by earth\u2019s elements defines both of these destinations, but nothing prepared me for the sights of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//10//07//a-guide-to-jordan-what-to-see-and-do-while-you-re-there/">Jordan./n

This Middle Eastern country has been on my mind for almost a decade. Maybe I was captivated by the images of boxy tan-coloured buildings spread over Amman\u2019s hills or Petra\u2019s rock-cut temples. Whatever it was that inspired my desire to go there, this month I finally travelled to Jordan with my family.<\/p>\n<p>It may be a small country but it packs a punch. Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure if you decide to visit. I spent hours hiking <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//07//09//the-little-known-travel-destinations-set-to-become-wildly-popular-during-post-pandemic-tra/">off-the-beaten track<\/strong><\/a> in the ancient city of Petra, zooming through the Wadi Rum Desert in a Jeep, and absorbing the inspired art scene in the country\u2019s capital, Amman. And I barely scratched the surface on my trip.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of my top things to do in Jordan plus practical tips to make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime holiday.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the best places to visit in Jordan?<\/h2><p>An hour north of Amman, Jerash is home to expansive Roman ruins. I was struck by how well-preserved the site is, reminding me only of the grandeur of Ephesus in Selcuk, Turkey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//56//32//38//808x454_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg/" alt=\"Getty Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/384x216_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/640x360_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/750x422_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/828x466_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1080x608_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1200x675_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1920x1080_cmsv2_988dec7d-1a8d-51a8-aa73-a3cdc27636f4-6563238.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Ancient and roman ruins of Jerash<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Getty Images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Entering the main gate of Jerash, you\u2019ll find the ruins of a Byzantine church with ancient Greek alphabets inscribed into the impressively in-tact mosaic flooring. To the left, the hippodrome, once the scene of sporting festivals and chariot races.<\/p>\n<p>But the Oval Forum at the centre of the city is what really blew me away. The plaza, built in the 1st century AD, is surrounded by 56 columns. I spent two hours walking through these ruins and still wished I had more time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//56//32//38//808x454_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg/" alt=\"Getty Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/384x216_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/640x360_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/750x422_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/828x466_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1080x608_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1200x675_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1920x1080_cmsv2_bafef5bb-d2dd-54c0-8f66-641bbd59e41d-6563238.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Oval plaza forum in the ruins of the old city of Jerash<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Getty Images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Experience a different side of Petra<\/h2><p>The rose-hued city of Petra is so much more than what I had initially expected. We walked into the Siq, a narrow one-kilometre-long canyon flanked by high cliffs that leads to the Treasury.<\/p>\n<p>Many tourists come to take photos in front of this temple. But we wanted to explore the world beyond this main attraction.<\/p>\n<p>It took us 40 minutes to hike south up to the High Place of Sacrifice Trail to an open-air altar where Nabataeans slaughtered animals. We then followed the Wadi Farasa trail back down, making our way past panoramic vistas, stunning ancient architecture and the homes of Bedouin families who still live in the city.<\/p>\n<p>To close out our day, we climbed the 800 steps to the monastery. If we\u2019d had more time, I\u2019d have liked to visit the al-Khubtha trail but we\u2019d already been walking for six hours that day. I let curiosity lead the way and left with a fondness for <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//11//19//electric-vehicles-replace-horses-in-jordan-s-ancient-city-of-petra/">Petra that I wasn&#039;t expecting when I first arrived.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//56//32//38//808x454_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg/" alt=\"Shivan Sarna\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/384x216_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/640x360_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/750x422_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/828x466_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1080x608_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1200x675_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1920x1080_cmsv2_f62f9a91-4042-5abf-aab3-c53300bcbd95-6563238.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A monument along the Wadi Farasa trail<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Shivan Sarna<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to Petra, wear hiking boots and comfortable clothes. Make sure to pack energy bars and water but don\u2019t worry about weighing yourself down, there are plenty of shops to pick up extra supplies along the trails.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">I let curiosity lead the way and left with a fondness for Petra that I wasn't expecting when I first arrived.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also stop along the paths to sip highly-sweetened mint tea, as we did at the Garden Hall while looking out onto the cliffs.<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbcuLA1o1X2\/\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-xlarge widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbcuLA1o1X2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//CbcuLA1o1X2//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Shivan Sarna | The Last Stop (@thelaststoptravel)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=https://www.euronews.com/"////platform.instagram.com//en_US//embeds.js/"> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Looking out onto Petra\u2019s rock-cliffs from The Garden Hall<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Escape to the wilderness of the Wadi Rum Desert<\/h2><p>To give us the flexibility to change our plans, we rented a car from the airport for our week-long trip.<\/p>\n<p>From Petra, we decided to drive to the desert wilderness of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//01//31//catch-a-shooting-star-at-these-awe-inspiring-desert-retreats/">Wadi Rum<\/strong><\/a> in southern Jordan. This landscape is littered with towering, historic rock formations that look like something from another planet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//56//32//38//808x454_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg/" alt=\"Getty Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/384x216_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/640x360_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/750x422_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/828x466_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1080x608_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1200x675_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1920x1080_cmsv2_5109327c-058f-5b86-9a60-6aefe75f4c3b-6563238.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Red Mars like landscape in Wadi Rum desert<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Getty Images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We spent the night sipping strong cardamom-infused <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//01//29//community-immersion-tourism-staying-with-a-bedouin-family-in-oman/">Bedouin coffee out of a tiny porcelain cup with no handles and exchanging stories with other travellers under the moonlight.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, we watched the sunrise from our tent and then hopped in the back of a Toyota jeep for a tour organised by the hotel we\u2019d been staying at. We whizzed from one location to the next, including the Khazali canyon where I gently brushed my fingers over the Islamic inscriptions dating back thousands of years.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6163358,5857466\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//10//22//revealed-the-best-holiday-destinations-in-europe-2021/">Revealed: The best holiday destinations in Europe 2021<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//11//02//the-little-known-travel-destinations-set-to-become-wildly-popular-during-post-pandemic-tra/">Visit these little-known travel destinations before they get too popular<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Float on the Dead Sea for free<\/h2><p>There are several ways to explore the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2019//01//04//the-lingering-death-of-the-dead-sea/">Dead Sea<\/strong><\/a>, the lowest dry land in the world. Hotels offer a day pass that includes access to the salty waters, amenities such as showers, and lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Amman Beach has free entrance, but with so many visitors, there is little privacy. We were looking for a more local experience that didn\u2019t require spending unnecessary cash, so we headed to <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////goo.gl//maps//oiw79fR9pd2vtPxv5/">a secluded location<\/strong><\/a> on the east coast of the sea.<\/p>\n<p>We parked on the side of the road and made our way down the sliding, rocky path to the edge of the water.<\/p>\n<p>I reached into the waters to scoop up the smooth Dead Sea charcoal mud and slathered it on my face. After it hardened, I squatted by the nearby hot spring and splashed the pale yellow water on my face. My face was as red as Petra\u2019s canyons.<\/p>\n<p>I waded into the sea and gleefully bopped for a few minutes - fully clothed to protect my skin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//56//32//38//808x454_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg/" alt=\"Shivan Sarna\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/384x216_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/640x360_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/750x422_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/828x466_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1080x608_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1200x675_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1920x1080_cmsv2_e4b91648-9d46-5309-8ed3-56d6b8f960e6-6563238.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Floating on the Dead Sea<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Shivan Sarna<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the swim, my clothes were sticky and sparkled with salt, my hair felt as if it had just been oiled, and parts of my skin were on fire.<\/p>\n<p>This was the most unusual and intriguing part of the experience for me. Somehow, I survived the one-hour car ride back to Amman.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to visit this location, I\u2019d recommend wearing comfortable shoes and packing towels, a picnic blanket, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"5872584\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//07//13//crowd-free-tourism-5-apps-to-help-you-find-empty-beaches-this-summer/">Crowd-free tourism: 5 apps to help you find empty beaches this summer<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>What can you do in Amman?<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//56//32//38//808x454_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg/" alt=\"Shivan Sarna\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/384x216_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/640x360_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/750x422_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/828x466_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1080x608_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1200x675_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/56\/32\/38\/1920x1080_cmsv2_800b563d-7ace-59db-b4c2-00c5b3ee78dd-6563238.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A mural as seen from Amman&apos;s citadel<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Shivan Sarna<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amman has a thriving art scene and while I was there a friend took me to visit her favourite galleries. We went to Dar Al-Anda, where it happened to be the opening of a new exhibition on Greek Mythology.<\/p>\n<p>We also visited Darat al Funun, which has become a meeting place for artists in the Arab world. In recent years, local artists have painted murals that make the otherwise dull city landscape pop. One of the best things you can do is walk through the streets and admire the art you\u2019ll find in unexpected corners.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the travel restrictions for Jordan?<\/h2><p>After two years of stringent COVID entry rules, Jordan opened up to visitors on 1 March 2022. 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While exploring the Jordanian waters, the divers quickly realised that pollution is the biggest threat to marine life. \u201cWithout talking underwater, we both started collecting trash in our jackets, and when we got out of the dive, without saying any word, we were both happy that we were doing the same thing,\u201d Seif tells Scenes. \n\nAlmost 14 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. The United Nations estimates that around 800 species are affected by marine debris worldwide and 80 per cent of that waste is plastic. \n\nSeif and Beisan saw the urgent need to clean the oceans, together they launched the non-profit, ProjectSeas. Their cleanup dives were made sustainable by collaborating with a local brand, Herb & Design, to create a limited edition candle. Each candle sold helps support the cleaning and maintenance of all 28 dive sites in Aqaba. \n\n\u201cThe main objective of ProjectSea is basically to change the culture of disposal of waste. Try to create a culture of conscious consumerism. Try to see if we can recycle, upcycle and reduce the waste as much as possible,\u201d says Seif. \n\nThe organisation regularly holds campaigns in Aqaba. More than 80 volunteers from 25 countries have splashed into the sea, with some travelling specifically to Jordan to assist in the cleanup. More than 16,000 plastic pieces, along with metal, glass, paper and clothing, have been collected so far. \n\n\u201cOn our second cleanup dive, we were sorting the waste and trying to count the items. We saw a juvenile octopus escape from one of the cans, so we took it back to the sea, and we saw how important it is to keep our seas clean,\u201d says Seif. \n\nAs a result of plastic getting into the sea, fish, seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals can become entangled in debris or eat it, which can cause them to drown, suffocate, or starve. Coral reefs can become infected with white band disease, which can lead to coral tissue destruction. \n\nThe passion of ProjectSea is gaining traction. Companies are eager to get involved and sponsor future clean-up dives. \n\nBeisan also runs a community centre for Palestinian refugees alongside ProjectSea. By starting the production of tote bags, she could integrate both aspects of her life. \n\n\"I decided to produce tote bags made of upcycled products, and part of the proceeds go back to support the local women who actually put these bags together,\" she explained. \n\nProjectSea has big plans for the future. They hope to raise awareness about marine pollution and its effects on human life on social media platforms and educational materials targeted at young people. Beisan explained how they already see the results of their efforts. \n\n\"When you receive messages from the younger generation, sending us their pictures on the beach collecting trash, these success stories are actually what make me continue doing what I do,\" says Beisan. \n\nThe ProjectSea initiative aims to protect marine life in Aqaba, through positive cultural and lifestyle changes.","htmlText":"<p><strong>SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seif Al Madanat and Beisan Alsharif met through the diving community in Aqaba. The duo shared the same passion for conserving the Red Sea. While exploring the Jordanian waters, the divers quickly realised that pollution is the biggest threat to marine life. \u201cWithout talking underwater, we both started collecting trash in our jackets, and when we got out of the dive, without saying any word, we were both happy that we were doing the same thing,\u201d Seif tells Scenes.<\/p>\n<p>Almost 14 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. The United Nations estimates that around 800 species are affected by marine debris worldwide and 80 per cent of that waste is plastic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.75\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//46//93//32//808x608_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg/" alt=\"Ali Barqawi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/384x288_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/640x480_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/750x563_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/828x621_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/1080x810_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/1200x900_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/46\/93\/32\/1920x1440_cmsv2_05780ba6-900a-5a7f-9de3-a9d39ebaab3d-6469332.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Volunteers assisting ProjectSea cleanup dive in Aqaba, Jordan<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Ali Barqawi<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seif and Beisan saw the urgent need to clean the oceans, together they launched the non-profit, ProjectSeas. Their cleanup dives were made sustainable by collaborating with a local brand, Herb &amp; Design, to create a limited edition candle. Each candle sold helps support the cleaning and maintenance of all 28 dive sites in Aqaba.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe main objective of ProjectSea is basically to change the culture of disposal of waste. Try to create a culture of conscious consumerism. Try to see if we can recycle, upcycle and reduce the waste as much as possible,\u201d says Seif.<\/p>\n<p>The organisation regularly holds campaigns in Aqaba. More than 80 volunteers from 25 countries have splashed into the sea, with some travelling specifically to Jordan to assist in the cleanup. 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We saw a juvenile octopus escape from one of the cans, so we took it back to the sea, and we saw how important it is to keep our seas clean,\u201d says Seif.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of plastic getting into the sea, fish, seabirds, turtles, and marine mammals can become entangled in debris or eat it, which can cause them to drown, suffocate, or starve. Coral reefs can become infected with white band disease, which can lead to coral tissue destruction.<\/p>\n<p>The passion of ProjectSea is gaining traction. Companies are eager to get involved and sponsor future clean-up dives.<\/p>\n<p>Beisan also runs a community centre for Palestinian refugees alongside ProjectSea. 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over plan to increase king's powers","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"MPs brawl in Jordan parliament over plan to increase king's powers","titleListing2":"MPs brawl in Jordan parliament over plan to increase king's powers","leadin":"Critics say that King Abdullah has become increasingly dictatorial in his crackdown on dissent.","summary":"Critics say that King Abdullah has become increasingly dictatorial in his crackdown on dissent.","keySentence":null,"url":"mps-brawl-in-jordan-parliament-over-plan-to-increase-king-s-powers","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A fistfight broke out in the Jordanian parliament Tuesday amid heated arguments about controversial amendments to the country's constitution. \n\nSome lawmakers objected to what they see as a further increase in the autocratic powers of the monarch under proposed changes to the country's constitution. \n\nJordan is a constitutional monarchy but its hereditary ruler is vested with comprehensive powers to the point where critics say its 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Welcome to Malhas Airlines, non-stop from the basement\u2026.to the basement.","summary":"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Malhas Airlines, non-stop from the basement\u2026.to the basement.","keySentence":null,"url":"retired-man-travels-around-the-world-with-a-diy-cockpit-he-built-in-his-basement","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"This Jordanian man dreamed of becoming an airline pilot and travelling since he was a child. \n\nSo Muhammad Malhas, 76, did the next best thing and built a flight simulator in the basement of his home, complete with a full-size cockpit replica of a Boeing 737-800. \n\n\"Since the beginning of time, man has been watching the birds in the sky, and dreaming of flying freely,\" Malhas told AFP. \n\nNow retired after 35 years as head of a hospital in Amman, Malhas can finally enjoy his true passion, on his many virtual trips around the world, with his wife as his co-pilot. \n\n\"It was then the desire and love of flying began to obsess me,\" he added, sitting in the flight simulator which he has spent three years building from scrap and secondhand items. \n\n\"My heart was always hanging in the sky, and my dream was to become a pilot, but circumstances did not allow it,\" he said. \n\nA \u20ac7,500 \u201ctoy\u201d \n\nOver three years, using bits of scrap metal and second-hand parts, he assembled the cockpit. The seats, for example, are from a bus. All the parts were bought at local markets, costing him a total of 6,000 Jordanian dinars (\u20ac7,500) to construct. \n\nHis friend Ahmad Fares, 25, helped him install the electronics for the onboard systems in the cabin, to give the illusion of \"flying a real plane\", Malhas explained. \n\n\"I found that flying on a small computer screen does not induce the true feeling of flying, so I resorted to building a cockpit that is as close to reality as possible,\" Malhas said. \n\nOn the cockpit screens, he can enter seas of clouds and flies over rivers and forests. He can even choose the outside temperature. \n\nFlying lessons \n\nThroughout his working life, Malhas spent his free time reading books on aviation, aircraft engineering and even guides on how to fly. \n\nIn 1976, he enrolled at the Royal Jordanian Air Academy. There, he took flying lessons every morning at dawn in a small piper plane and obtained his pilot's license two years later. \n\nIn 2006, he started to fly virtually, thanks to a software downloaded on his computer. \n\nAnd with other flight simulator enthusiasts, a \"group of 30 to 40 friends, aviation enthusiasts from different countries,\" he flew with his computer \"as far as Beirut, Damascus, Baghdad... and even as far as the United Kingdom and the United States\". \n\n\"I think it is amazing to fly while sitting at home and to feel the joy of flying around the world,\" he said.","htmlText":"<p>This Jordanian man dreamed of becoming an airline pilot and travelling since he was a child.<\/p>\n<p>So Muhammad Malhas, 76, did the next best thing and built a flight simulator in the basement of his home, complete with a full-size cockpit replica of a Boeing 737-800.<\/p>\n<p>\"Since the beginning of time, man has been watching the birds in the sky, and dreaming of flying freely,\" Malhas told AFP.<\/p>\n<p>Now retired after 35 years as head of a hospital in Amman, Malhas can finally enjoy his true passion, on his many virtual trips around the world, with his wife as his co-pilot.<\/p>\n<p>\"It was then the desire and love of flying began to obsess me,\" he added, sitting in the flight simulator which he has spent three years building from scrap and secondhand items.<\/p>\n<p>\"My heart was always hanging in the sky, and my dream was to become a pilot, but circumstances did not allow it,\" he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//28//98//20//808x539_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg/" alt=\"KHALIL MAZRAAWI&#47;AFP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/384x256_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/640x427_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/750x500_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/828x552_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/1080x720_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/1200x800_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/28\/98\/20\/1920x1280_cmsv2_e34967c5-bf3c-5a1f-a6b5-f9b62a11297b-6289820.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Malhas has long harboured dreams of being a pilot. Now at 76 years old, he&apos;s soaring above the clouds in a cockpit he built in his basement.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">KHALIL MAZRAAWI&#47;AFP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"5740022,5763586\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2021//06//18//cuba-s-diy-drone-makers-are-defying-the-odds-and-the-us-embargo/">Cuba's DIY drone makers are defying the odds and the US embargo<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2021//09//14//this-23-year-old-amateur-engineer-has-just-built-his-own-electric-car-from-scratch/">This 23-year-old Russian amateur engineer built his own electric car from scratch<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>A \u20ac7,500 \u201ctoy\u201d<\/h2><p>Over three years, using bits of scrap metal and second-hand parts, he assembled the cockpit. The seats, for example, are from a bus. All the parts were bought at local markets, costing him a total of 6,000 Jordanian dinars (\u20ac7,500) to construct.<\/p>\n<p>His friend Ahmad Fares, 25, helped him install the electronics for the onboard systems in the cabin, to give the illusion of \"flying a real plane\", Malhas explained.<\/p>\n<p>\"I found that flying on a small computer screen does not induce the true feeling of flying, so I resorted to building a cockpit that is as close to reality as possible,\" Malhas said.<\/p>\n<p>On the cockpit screens, he can enter seas of clouds and flies over rivers and forests. 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guide to Jordan: What to see and do while you\u2019re there","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"A guide to Jordan: What to see and do while you\u2019re there","titleListing2":"A guide to Jordan: What to see and do while you\u2019re there","leadin":"These are some of the best things to do during your trip to Jordan.","summary":"These are some of the best things to do during your trip to Jordan.","keySentence":null,"url":"a-guide-to-jordan-what-to-see-and-do-while-you-re-there","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Running along the coast of the Dead Sea is the ancient civilisation of Jordan. As well as being home to some of the most well-preserved archaeological sites of the Roman Empire, it's now a thriving economy with the capital Amman at its centre. \n\nJordan is considered one of the most liberal countries in the Arab world and is an exceptionally safe place to visit, compared with many of its neighbours in the Middle East. \n\nYou\u2019ll visit world-renowned biblical sites and lush nature reserves, and be welcomed by the generous spirit of the Jordanians. Social entertainment plays a big part in daily life, so if you\u2019re lucky you can expect invitations for dinner, or to pop in for tea and coffee, experiencing the country\u2019s unique hospitality. \n\nHere\u2019s everything you need to know to plan your trip. \n\nWhere are the best places to visit in Jordan? \n\nExplore Petra, one the seven wonders of the world \n\nYou can\u2019t go to Jordan and not pay a visit to the extraordinary archaeological site of Petra, in the southwestern desert. It dates back to around 300 BC and used to be the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. \n\nPetra is carved into pink sandstone cliffs and has become known as the \u2018Rose City\u2019 as a result. It is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. \n\nAs a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient city is now recognised as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. \n\nFloat in the Dead Sea \n\nA portion of Jordan\u2019s western border is lined by the famously buoyant Dead Sea, a place to float on your back and bob up and down peacefully. \n\nThe Dead Sea\u2019s salt concentration is 34 per cent, which is nine times as salty as the ocean. Sealife cannot survive in this body of water, hence the name, but you can float buoyantly on the surface in complete safety. \n\nYou\u2019ll notice your ability to float as soon as you get into the water. You only have to be a foot deep and you can sit down, lean back, and float away. It\u2019s impossible to swim though, so don\u2019t give it a try - and try not to get any water in your eyes (it will burn). \n\nAmman beach is the best spot to take a dip if you don\u2019t want to pay entrance fees. It\u2019s easily accessible, there are free sun loungers and you can rent a towel and locker for the day. Otherwise, OH Beach is the pricey option if you\u2019re looking for a more luxurious day out. With immaculate sandy beaches, loungers, a pool, and enough bars and restaurants to keep you entertained well into the evening. \n\nGo to Wadi Araba desert \n\nWadi Araba desert is a vast, arid expanse full of canyons, dunes and rocky landscapes. It stretches from Aqaba to the Dead Sea and is part of the Great Rift Valley, which meanders from the Middle East to Southeast Africa \n\nYou can take a guided tour on foot, if you\u2019re feeling brave, or else there are jeep and even camel tours. Most guided tours give you the option of camping out in the desert overnight and visiting a Bedouin camp. While you\u2019re there, you might get the chance to taste a traditional Bedouin meal, slow-cooked on hot coals under the sand (usually a selection of meat and roasted vegetables). \n\nWalk all the way from north to south Jordan \n\nPut on your hiking boots and brace yourself for a 40 day expedition. The Jordan Trail passes through 75 towns and villages, connecting the length of Jordan from Umm Qais in the north to Aqaba in the south. \n\nThe route isn\u2019t for beginners - it traverses rolling hills, sheer cliffs and dramatic mountains over 675 kilometres of trail. But it\u2019s the perfect way to see the country and absorb its rich history, encompassing ancient walkways and different civilisations along the way. \n\nWhat do the experts have to say about being a tourist in Jordan? \n\nWe asked Jordan\u2019s Minister for Tourism, Nayef Hamidi Mohammed Al-Fayez, about some of the best things to do in this beautiful country. \n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an impossible question. There are so many wonderful things to do in Jordan. \n\n\u201cIf you\u2019re talking about culture and heritage, we have an incredibly rich offering. If you\u2019re an adventurer, the Jordan Trail is perfect for you and gives you some real exposure to local culture. Religious tourism - where to even begin? You can visit the site of Jesus\u2019 baptism and Jordan is where Moses saw the Promised Land from Mount Nebo. \n\nHe continues, \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to welcome guests back to Jordan so they can experience the country again. We\u2019ve already seen a huge upturn in tourism and we\u2019re looking forward to what 2022 and the future will bring.\u201d \n\nMore information about Jordan \n\nWeather \n\nThe general climate in Jordan is hot and dry: with long hot summers and short, cooler winters. Its location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian Desert and the humidity of the east Mediterranean ensures a warmer climate all year round. \n\nAirports \n\nQueen Alia International Airport is Jordan's biggest and busiest airport. It is located in Zizya, about 30 km south of Amman. \n\nHotels \n\nHilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa features three bars and three restaurants and an infinity pool with some stunning sea views. \n\n\nPetra Guest House is located just a few minutes' walk from the ancient city and looks out over the Petra mountains.\u00a0 \n\nLe Royal Hotel in Amman is a luxurious spot to wind down after you've spent the day exploring Jordan's capital.","htmlText":"<p>Running along the coast of the Dead Sea is the ancient civilisation of Jordan. As well as being home to some of the most well-preserved archaeological sites of the Roman Empire, it&#039;s now a thriving economy with the capital Amman at its centre.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan is considered one of the most liberal countries in the Arab world and is an exceptionally safe place to visit, compared with many of its neighbours in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">With a small population of only 10 million, Jordan is a destination for nature lovers and history nerds.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll visit world-renowned biblical sites and lush nature reserves, and be welcomed by the generous spirit of the Jordanians. Social entertainment plays a big part in daily life, so if you\u2019re lucky you can expect invitations for dinner, or to pop in for tea and coffee, experiencing the country\u2019s unique hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know to plan your trip.<\/p>\n<h2>Where are the best places to visit in Jordan?<\/h2><h3>Explore Petra, one the seven wonders of the world<\/h3><p>You can\u2019t go to Jordan and not pay a visit to the extraordinary archaeological site of Petra, in the southwestern desert. It dates back to around 300 BC and used to be the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Petra is carved into pink sandstone cliffs and has become known as the \u2018Rose City\u2019 as a result. It is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges.<\/p>\n<p>As a <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////en.unesco.org///">UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient city is now recognised as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//13//31//98//808x539_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg/" alt=\"Getty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/384x256_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/640x427_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/750x500_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/828x552_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1080x720_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1200x800_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1920x1280_cmsv2_cf733507-6b8a-5969-b777-e76ec92563ea-6133198.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Petra is known as the &apos;Rose City&apos;<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Getty<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Float in the Dead Sea<\/h3><p>A portion of Jordan\u2019s western border is lined by the famously buoyant Dead Sea, a place to float on your back and bob up and down peacefully.<\/p>\n<p>The Dead Sea\u2019s salt concentration is 34 per cent, which is nine times as salty as the ocean. Sealife cannot survive in this body of water, hence the name, but you can float buoyantly on the surface in complete safety.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice your ability to float as soon as you get into the water. You only have to be a foot deep and you can sit down, lean back, and float away. It\u2019s impossible to swim though, so don\u2019t give it a try - and try not to get any water in your eyes (it will burn).<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">Amman beach is the best spot to take a dip if you don\u2019t want to pay entrance fees.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amman beach is the best spot to take a dip if you don\u2019t want to pay entrance fees. It\u2019s easily accessible, there are free sun loungers and you can rent a towel and locker for the day. Otherwise, OH Beach is the pricey option if you\u2019re looking for a more luxurious day out. With immaculate sandy beaches, loungers, a pool, and enough bars and restaurants to keep you entertained well into the evening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//13//31//98//808x539_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg/" alt=\"Getty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/384x256_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/640x427_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/750x500_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/828x552_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1080x720_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1200x800_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1920x1280_cmsv2_55f5ccd1-0e7d-5ea0-89ea-fc83fc673d33-6133198.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Floating in the Dead Sea<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Getty<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6077044,6084586\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//09//24//sri-lanka-everything-you-need-to-know-to-plan-the-perfect-trip/">Sri Lanka: Everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//10//12//turkey-is-open-for-european-travellers-here-are-the-five-best-things-to-do/">Turkey is one of the best value destinations in Europe right now but where's still warm in autumn?<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Go to Wadi Araba desert<\/h3><p>Wadi Araba desert is a vast, arid expanse full of canyons, dunes and rocky landscapes. It stretches from Aqaba to the Dead Sea and is part of the Great Rift Valley, which meanders from the Middle East to Southeast Africa<\/p>\n<p>You can take a guided tour on foot, if you\u2019re feeling brave, or else there are jeep and even camel tours. Most guided tours give you the option of camping out in the desert overnight and visiting a Bedouin camp. While you\u2019re there, you might get the chance to taste a traditional Bedouin meal, slow-cooked on hot coals under the sand (usually a selection of meat and roasted vegetables).<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//13//31//98//808x539_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg/" alt=\"Getty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/384x256_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/640x427_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/750x500_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/828x552_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1080x720_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1200x800_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/13\/31\/98\/1920x1280_cmsv2_fa2ee80f-e537-581e-99ae-efb7a502447f-6133198.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Wadi Araba desert is an expanse of canyons, dunes and rocks<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Getty<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Walk all the way from north to south Jordan<\/h3><p>Put on your hiking boots and brace yourself for a 40 day expedition. The Jordan Trail passes through 75 towns and villages, connecting the length of Jordan from Umm Qais in the north to Aqaba in the south.<\/p>\n<p>The route isn\u2019t for beginners - it traverses rolling hills, sheer cliffs and dramatic mountains over 675 kilometres of trail. But it\u2019s the perfect way to see the country and absorb its rich history, encompassing ancient walkways and different civilisations along the way.<\/p>\n<h2>What do the experts have to say about being a tourist in Jordan?<\/h2><p>We asked Jordan\u2019s Minister for Tourism, Nayef Hamidi Mohammed Al-Fayez, about some of the best things to do in this beautiful country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">You can visit the site of Jesus\u2019 baptism and Jordan is where Moses saw the Promised Land from Mount Nebo.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an impossible question. There are so many wonderful things to do in Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re talking about culture and heritage, we have an incredibly rich offering. If you\u2019re an adventurer, the Jordan Trail is perfect for you and gives you some real exposure to local culture. Religious tourism - where to even begin? You can visit the site of Jesus\u2019 baptism and Jordan is where Moses saw the Promised Land from Mount Nebo.<\/p>\n<p>He continues, \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to welcome guests back to Jordan so they can experience the country again. We\u2019ve already seen a huge upturn in tourism and we\u2019re looking forward to what 2022 and the future will bring.\u201d<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"5541886,6124550\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//04//17//why-gibraltar-could-be-the-perfect-summer-holiday-in-2021/">Epic views, sunshine and monkeys: Why you should head to Gibraltar this summer<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2021//10//04//meet-the-jordanian-architect-who-grew-an-100-year-old-forest-in-10-years/">Meet the Jordanian architect who grew an 100-year-old forest in 10 years<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>More information about Jordan<\/h2><h3>Weather<\/h3><p>The general climate in Jordan is hot and dry: with long hot summers and short, cooler winters. Its location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian Desert and the humidity of the east Mediterranean ensures a warmer climate all year round.<\/p>\n<h3>Airports<\/h3><p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////qaiairport.com//en//Pages//default.aspx/">Queen Alia International Airport<\/strong><\/a> is Jordan&#039;s biggest and busiest airport. It is located in Zizya, about 30 km south of Amman.<\/p>\n<h3>Hotels<\/h3><p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.hilton.com//en//hotels//ammdshi-hilton-dead-sea-resort-and-spa//?WT.mc_id=zELWAKN0EMEA1HI2DMH3LocalSearch4DGGenericx6AMMDSHI\%22>Hilton Dead Sea Resort &amp; Spa<\/strong><\/a> features three bars and three restaurants and an infinity pool with some stunning sea views. <\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.petraguesthousehotel.com///">Petra Guest House<\/strong><\/a> is located just a few minutes&#039; walk from the ancient city and looks out over the Petra mountains.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////leroyal.com//en//MIDDLE-EAST//amman/">Le Royal Hotel<\/strong><\/a> in Amman is a luxurious spot to wind down after you&#039;ve spent the day exploring Jordan&#039;s 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the Jordanian architect who grew an 100-year-old forest in 10 years","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"The Jordanian architect who grew a 100-year-old forest in 10 years","titleListing2":"Meet the Jordanian architect who grew an 100-year-old forest in 10 years","leadin":"\u201cThat made me see the landscape in a different light and the potential of that landscape if human intervention was not affecting it in a negative way.\u201d","summary":"\u201cThat made me see the landscape in a different light and the potential of that landscape if human intervention was not affecting it in a negative way.\u201d","keySentence":null,"url":"meet-the-jordanian-architect-who-grew-an-100-year-old-forest-in-10-years","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories. \n\nDeema Assaf spent 10 years forging a career as an architect in Amman, but the job she once took great pride in began to fill her with guilt. \n\nThe event that sparked this shift came in 2017, when working on a project at a nature reserve in the North of Jordan, Deema learnt of the history of her country\u2019s natural topography. \n\n\u201cWe had dense forests in Jordan, with amazing biodiversity, including elephants, rhinos and the Asiatic lion; different animals that used to coexist with people here,\u201d she explains. \u201cThat made me see the landscape in a different light and the potential of that landscape if human intervention was not affecting it in a negative way.\u201d \n\nThe discovery led Deema on a new journey, where she was determined to counter urbanisation by creating forests. \u201cIn Jordan, we are witnessing the impact of climate change and the side effects of biodiversity loss. I truly believe that the most important and urgent thing that we can do is restore the native ecosystems,\u201d she told Scenes. \n\nGrowing a 100-year-old forest in 10 years \n\nDeema teamed up with the Japanese environmentalist Nochi Motoharu in the hope of bringing some green to the desert city. The pair wanted to experiment with a unique way to create forests, which is called the Miyawaki method. \n\nDeveloped in Japan in the 1970s by the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, the method plants native species close together so that they can grow faster in a protective environment. It essentially mimics how nature works, allowing a 100-year-old forest to be grown in just 10 years. \n\nAlthough the Miyawaki method has been widely used throughout the world, it had yet to be trialed in the Middle East. \u201cWe tried to approach botanists and ecologists, but many of them were really sceptical about the whole thing and they said it wouldn\u2019t work for Jordan.\u201d \n\nAn Oasis in the heart of a city \n\nDespite the lack of support for their project, the pair forged ahead and in November 2018, an enthusiastic family donated their 107-square-metre garden in West Amman as a pilot site. \n\nFor 10 days, the duo excavated the land, mixed the soil to create an optimum soil structure and planted 380 saplings of 23 native species. Eastern Strawberry Trees, Aleppo Oak, Mt. Tabor Oak and Palestinian Pistachio were among the trees they planted. \n\nThe project was a success, and within two years the saplings had grown into a dense forest with trees of three and four metres. Making the site the first Miyawaki Forest in the Arab world. \n\nThe pair have since gone on to plant two other Miyawaki Forests in Amman. \u201cIt has been amazing to witness the success of the methodology and what it can provide for Jordan,\u201d Deema said. \n\n\nSaving endangered species \n\nAt the heart of Deema\u2019s mission is saving Jordan\u2019s native species. Many of the plants that she works with are endangered with only around 30 left in the whole country. \u201cIf one of those species was to disappear, the whole ecosystem would collapse, so to maintain life in Jordan, we need these native species.\u201d \n\nJordan has no species recovery plan, so Deema and her colleague Nochi have begun harvesting the seeds and selling the native saplings at local nurseries.\u201cOur work now is mostly about creation. It's about reintroducing the native species into places where they no longer exist,\u201d she explains. \n\nThey also provide workshops and invite volunteers to be part of the seed processing. This allows Jordanians to learn about the native species of the land and be more aware of the risk of losing them. \u201cI see it as somehow citizen-led species recovery intervention, doing what we believe is right, and being part of the solution,\u201d Deema explains.","htmlText":"<h3>SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.<\/h3><p>Deema Assaf spent 10 years forging a career as an architect in Amman, but the job she once took great pride in began to fill her with guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The event that sparked this shift came in 2017, when working on a project at a nature reserve in the North of Jordan, Deema learnt of the history of her country\u2019s natural topography.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.7058662280701754\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//12//45//50//808x569_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg/" alt=\"Raja Abdelmalek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/384x271_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/640x452_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/750x529_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/828x584_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1080x762_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1200x847_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1920x1355_cmsv2_37ea2cc3-cb42-56f2-8ad5-3cc29b8a754f-6124550.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Deema Assaf teaching a seed workshop course in Amman, Jordan<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Raja Abdelmalek<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe had dense forests in Jordan, with amazing biodiversity, including elephants, rhinos and the Asiatic lion; different animals that used to coexist with people here,\u201d she explains. \u201cThat made me see the landscape in a different light and the potential of that landscape if human intervention was not affecting it in a negative way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The discovery led Deema on a new journey, where she was determined to counter urbanisation by creating forests. \u201cIn Jordan, we are witnessing the impact of climate change and the side effects of biodiversity loss. I truly believe that the most important and urgent thing that we can do is restore the native ecosystems,\u201d she told Scenes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//12//45//50//808x539_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg/" alt=\"Raja Abdelmalek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/384x256_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/640x427_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/750x500_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/828x552_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1080x720_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1200x800_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1920x1280_cmsv2_2d986a91-860a-5e66-8172-b055a039bd5c-6124550.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Nochi Motoharu teaching a seed workshop course in Amman, Jordan<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Raja Abdelmalek<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Growing a 100-year-old forest in 10 years<\/strong><\/h3><p>Deema teamed up with the Japanese environmentalist Nochi Motoharu in the hope of bringing some green to the desert city. The pair wanted to experiment with a unique way to create forests, which is called the Miyawaki method.<\/p>\n<p>Developed in Japan in the 1970s by the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, the method plants native species close together so that they can grow faster in a protective environment. It essentially mimics how nature works, allowing a 100-year-old forest to be grown in just 10 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//12//45//50//808x539_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg/" alt=\"Tayyun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/384x256_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/640x427_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/750x500_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/828x552_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1080x720_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1200x800_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1920x1280_cmsv2_f962b83a-6987-5615-be3b-56bdc74dca49-6124550.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Nochi Motoharu seed harvesting in Umm Abhara, Jordan<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Tayyun<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although the Miyawaki method has been widely used throughout the world, it had yet to be trialed in the Middle East. \u201cWe tried to approach botanists and ecologists, but many of them were really sceptical about the whole thing and they said it wouldn\u2019t work for Jordan.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>An Oasis in the heart of a city<\/h3><p>Despite the lack of support for their project, the pair forged ahead and in November 2018, an enthusiastic family donated their 107-square-metre garden in West Amman as a pilot site.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//12//45//50//808x539_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg/" alt=\"Tayyun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/384x256_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/640x427_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/750x500_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/828x552_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1080x720_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1200x800_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1920x1280_cmsv2_c629d67a-b359-56ec-937e-9a0943dec0c7-6124550.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Miyawaki Forests in West Amman in 2018<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Tayyun<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For 10 days, the duo excavated the land, mixed the soil to create an optimum soil structure and planted 380 saplings of 23 native species. Eastern Strawberry Trees, Aleppo Oak, Mt. Tabor Oak and Palestinian Pistachio were among the trees they planted.<\/p>\n<p>The project was a success, and within two years the saplings had grown into a dense forest with trees of three and four metres. Making the site the first Miyawaki Forest in the Arab world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//12//45//50//808x539_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg/" alt=\"Tayyun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/384x256_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/640x427_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/750x500_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/828x552_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1080x720_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1200x800_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1920x1280_cmsv2_1b5ccb74-2c99-5a80-af7b-e249618c0ad8-6124550.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Nochi Motoharu in the Miyawaki Forests in West Amman in 2020<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Tayyun<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The pair have since gone on to plant two other Miyawaki Forests in Amman. \u201cIt has been amazing to witness the success of the methodology and what it can provide for Jordan,\u201d Deema said. <\/p>\n<h3>Saving endangered species<\/h3><p>At the heart of Deema\u2019s mission is saving Jordan\u2019s native species. Many of the plants that she works with are endangered with only around 30 left in the whole country. \u201cIf one of those species was to disappear, the whole ecosystem would collapse, so to maintain life in Jordan, we need these native species.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.75\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//12//45//50//808x608_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg/" alt=\"Sami Aloul\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/384x288_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/640x480_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/750x563_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/828x621_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1080x810_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1200x900_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/1920x1440_cmsv2_18a74cc6-cb4a-5a70-ae90-cfd8d65c8dde-6124550.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Deema Assaf teaching a native plants course in Jordan<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Sami Aloul<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jordan has no species recovery plan, so Deema and her colleague Nochi have begun harvesting the seeds and selling the native saplings at local nurseries.\u201cOur work now is mostly about creation. It&#039;s about reintroducing the native species into places where they no longer exist,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>They also provide workshops and invite volunteers to be part of the seed processing. This allows Jordanians to learn about the native species of the land and be more aware of the risk of losing them. \u201cI see it as somehow citizen-led species recovery intervention, doing what we believe is right, and being part of the solution,\u201d Deema explains.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1633334927,"publishedAt":1633364554,"updatedAt":1634736664,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/culture\/2021\/10\/04\/meet-the-jordanian-architect-who-grew-an-100-year-old-forest-in-10-years","programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet-web","format":"default"},"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/12\/45\/50\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_340888ea-0d26-5699-a4cf-d0a3dd8e4e7a-6124550.jpg","altText":"Deema Assaf and Nochi Motoharu carrying out a vegetation survey in Jebel Birqish, Jordan","caption":"Deema Assaf and Nochi Motoharu carrying out a vegetation survey in Jebel Birqish, Jordan","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Raja 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Prince Hamzah prince makes first public appearance since arrest","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Jordanian prince Hamzah makes first public appearance since arrest","titleListing2":"Jordan's Prince Hamzah prince makes first public appearance since arrest","leadin":"It was the first time that Hamzah was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a \u201cmalicious plot\u201d to destabilise the kingdom.","summary":"It was the first time that Hamzah was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a \u201cmalicious plot\u201d to destabilise the kingdom.","keySentence":null,"url":"jordan-s-prince-hamzah-prince-makes-first-public-appearance-since-arrest","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Jordan's Prince Hamzah on Sunday made his first public appearance since he was placed under house arrest last week. \n\nHe attended a ceremony with King Abdullah II in what appeared to be an attempted show of unity on a major Jordanian holiday. \n\nBut it remained unclear whether the king and his popular half brother had put aside the differences that escalated last week into the most serious public rift in the ruling family in decades. \n\nHamzah joined members of the Jordanian royal family marking the centenary of the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan, a British protectorate that preceded the kingdom. \n\nThe royal palace released a photo and video with Abdullah, Hamzah, Crown Prince Hussein and other dignitaries at the grave of King Talal in Amman, Jordan's capital. \n\nIt was the first time that Hamzah was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a \u201cmalicious plot\u201d to destabilise the kingdom. \n\nIn statements leaked to the media, Hamzah denied the accusations and accused the country's government of corruption and incompetence. \n\nAbdullah subsequently said authorities had thwarted an attempt at sedition involving his half brother and 18 suspects while saying he was angry and in shock. \n\nAbdullah also suggested there was continued control over Hamzah's movements, saying the prince was \u201cwith his family at his palace, under my care.\u201d \n\nAuthorities have imposed a sweeping gag order on any coverage of the royal dispute in a sign of how sensitive they are to how it is perceived. \n\nThe gag order and the king\u2019s willingness to sanction his own brother also reaffirmed what Jordanians understand as their \u201cred line\u201d \u2014 an absolute ban on criticizing the monarch or the royal family. \n\nThe appearance by Hamzah indicated that he was safe, but it remained unclear whether he had come voluntarily or truly been released from the restrictions on his movement. \n\nHamzah, wearing a suit, traditional headdress and blue surgical mask, joined his relatives in prayers but did not comment. \n\nThere also has been no sign that authorities have released up to 18 other detainees, including members of one of the powerful tribes on which the monarchy has historically relied. \n\nEven before the palace drama, Jordan was grappling with an economic crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, with one in four people out of work. Longstanding complaints about corruption and misrule have fueled scattered protests in recent months. \n\nAt the same time, the region\u2019s strategic landscape is shifting as powerful Gulf states pursue closer ties with Israel, potentially undermining Jordan\u2019s role in the Middle East peace process. \n\nThe United States, along with regional allies, have all rallied behind the king. Jordan has long been seen as a relatively stable western ally in the Middle East in a turbulent region but the past year of the coronavirus has rocked the country\u2019s largely tourism-dependent economy. \n\nAbdullah and Hamzah are both sons of King Hussein, who ruled Jordan for nearly a half-century before his death in 1999. \n\nAbdullah had appointed Hamzah as crown prince upon his succession but stripped him of the title in 2004 and gave his eldest son the title instead. \n\nJordan has a large Palestinian population, including more than 2 million refugees from past wars with Israel and their descendants. \n\nThe monarchy has granted most of them full citizenship but has historically viewed them with suspicion. \n\nIts main base of support is powerful tribes from east of the Jordan River, who dominate the security forces. \n\nFor decades, the monarchy has cultivated close ties with the US and other Western nations, which it has used to press for the creation of a Palestinian state including the West Bank and east Jerusalem, which Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 war. \n\nThat strategy has hit a wall in recent years as the peace process has ground to a halt. Israel and Jordan made peace in 1994 and maintain close security ties, but relations have soured amid a series of recent diplomatic spats. \n\nAt the same time, Gulf countries have been cultivating closer ties with Israel over their shared antipathy toward Iran, relations made public last year when the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalise relations with Israel in a US-brokered deal. Saudi Arabia has at times appeared to be weighing a similar move.","htmlText":"<p>Jordan&#039;s Prince Hamzah on Sunday made his first public appearance since he was placed under house arrest last week.<\/p>\n<p>He attended a ceremony with King Abdullah II in what appeared to be an attempted show of unity on a major Jordanian holiday.<\/p>\n<p>But it remained unclear whether the king and his popular half brother had put aside the differences that escalated last week into the most serious public rift in the ruling family in decades.<\/p>\n<p>Hamzah joined members of the Jordanian royal family marking the centenary of the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan, a British protectorate that preceded the kingdom.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"5524432,5539086\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2021//04//04//in-jordan-king-abdullah-s-half-brother-accuses-regime-of-corruption-incompetence/">Jordan FM says crown prince conspired in 'malicious plot' to destabilise kingdom<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2021//04//08//sedition-has-been-nipped-in-the-bud-says-jordan-s-king-abdullah-ii/">'Sedition has been nipped in the bud,' says Jordan's King Abdullah II<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The royal palace released a photo and video with Abdullah, Hamzah, Crown Prince Hussein and other dignitaries at the grave of King Talal in Amman, Jordan&#039;s capital.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first time that Hamzah was seen in public since he was placed under a form of house arrest on April 3 following accusations that he was involved in a \u201cmalicious plot\u201d to destabilise the kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>In statements leaked to the media, Hamzah denied the accusations and accused the country&#039;s government of corruption and incompetence.<\/p>\n<p>Abdullah subsequently said authorities had thwarted an attempt at sedition involving his half brother and 18 suspects while saying he was angry and in shock.<\/p>\n<p>Abdullah also suggested there was continued control over Hamzah&#039;s movements, saying the prince was \u201cwith his family at his palace, under my care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have imposed a sweeping gag order on any coverage of the royal dispute in a sign of how sensitive they are to how it is perceived.<\/p>\n<p>The gag order and the king\u2019s willingness to sanction his own brother also reaffirmed what Jordanians understand as their \u201cred line\u201d \u2014 an absolute ban on criticizing the monarch or the royal family.<\/p>\n<p>The appearance by Hamzah indicated that he was safe, but it remained unclear whether he had come voluntarily or truly been released from the restrictions on his movement.<\/p>\n<p>Hamzah, wearing a suit, traditional headdress and blue surgical mask, joined his relatives in prayers but did not comment.<\/p>\n<p>There also has been no sign that authorities have released up to 18 other detainees, including members of one of the powerful tribes on which the monarchy has historically relied.<\/p>\n<p>Even before the palace drama, Jordan was grappling with an economic crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, with one in four people out of work. Longstanding complaints about corruption and misrule have fueled scattered protests in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the region\u2019s strategic landscape is shifting as powerful Gulf states pursue closer ties with Israel, potentially undermining Jordan\u2019s role in the Middle East peace process.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"5450168\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2021//03//13//anger-as-six-covid-19-patients-die-in-jordan-hospital-due-to-a-reported-shortage-of-oxygen/">Anger as six COVID-19 patients die in Jordan hospital due to a reported shortage of oxygen supplies<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The United States, along with regional allies, have all rallied behind the king. Jordan has long been seen as a relatively stable western ally in the Middle East in a turbulent region but the past year of the coronavirus has rocked the country\u2019s largely tourism-dependent economy.<\/p>\n<p>Abdullah and Hamzah are both sons of King Hussein, who ruled Jordan for nearly a half-century before his death in 1999.<\/p>\n<p>Abdullah had appointed Hamzah as crown prince upon his succession but stripped him of the title in 2004 and gave his eldest son the title instead.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan has a large Palestinian population, including more than 2 million refugees from past wars with Israel and their descendants.<\/p>\n<p>The monarchy has granted most of them full citizenship but has historically viewed them with suspicion.<\/p>\n<p>Its main base of support is powerful tribes from east of the Jordan River, who dominate the security forces.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, the monarchy has cultivated close ties with the US and other Western nations, which it has used to press for the creation of a Palestinian state including the West Bank and east Jerusalem, which Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 war.<\/p>\n<p>That strategy has hit a wall in recent years as the peace process has ground to a halt. Israel and Jordan made peace in 1994 and maintain close security ties, but relations have soured amid a series of recent diplomatic spats.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Gulf countries have been cultivating closer ties with Israel over their shared antipathy toward Iran, relations made public last year when the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalise relations with Israel in a US-brokered deal. Saudi Arabia has at times appeared to be weighing a similar move.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1618145900,"publishedAt":1618147256,"updatedAt":1618147259,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2021\/04\/11\/jordan-s-prince-hamzah-prince-makes-first-public-appearance-since-arrest","programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/54\/64\/68\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_730b7ebf-ce25-5152-b5d6-9b3b356e955a-5546468.jpg","altText":"Jordan\u2019s King Abdullah II, center, Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein, second left, and others visit the tomb of the late King Hussein, in Amman Jordan. April 11, 2021.","caption":"Jordan\u2019s King Abdullah II, center, Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein, second left, and others visit the tomb of the late King Hussein, in Amman Jordan. 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Things quickly escalated, with Hamzah accusing the security establishment of threatening him and ordering the general to leave his home. \n\nAuthorities placed the former crown prince under a form of house arrest and detained up to 18 people, including former senior officials. On Sunday, the government said Hamzah and others were involved in a \u201cmalicious plot\u201d against the kingdom's security with foreign support. \n\nOn Wednesday,\u00a0King Abdullah II said the incident had been\u00a0 \u201cnipped in the bud\" but had caused him anger, pain and shock. \n\n\"The challenge of these last days had been shocking and painful,\" he said in a statement on\u00a0Jordanian television.\u00a0 \n\nKing Abdullah II\u00a0 and the authorities have imposed a sweeping gag order on any coverage of the royal dispute in a sign of how sensitive they are over the apparent rift. And Prince Hamzah has not been seen in public. \n\n\nBessma Momani, a professor of international relations at Ontario\u2019s Waterloo University, said the crisis strengthened Hamzah\u2019s popularity, making critics of the government and new followers rally behind him. \n\nShe said the king's doubling-down on vague plot allegations could also create problems in the future. Prosecuting those detained, including members of a powerful tribe, could stir protests. If they are let go, more questions could arise about whether there was ever a plot.","htmlText":"<p>Jordan&#039;s King Abdullah II has made his first public comments after\u00a0an alleged plot to destabilise his kingdom involving his half brother, former Crown Prince Hamzah. <\/p>\n<p>The crisis in the royal family erupted Saturday when Jordan&#039;s military chief of staff visited Hamzah and warned him to stop attending meetings with critics of the government. Things quickly escalated, with Hamzah accusing the security establishment of threatening him and ordering the general to leave his home.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities placed the former crown prince under a form of house arrest and detained up to 18 people, including former senior officials. On Sunday, the government said Hamzah and others were involved in a \u201cmalicious plot\u201d against the kingdom&#039;s security with foreign support.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday,\u00a0King Abdullah II said the incident had been\u00a0\u201cnipped in the bud\" but had caused him anger, pain and shock.<\/p>\n<p>\"The challenge of these last days had been shocking and painful,\" he said in a statement on\u00a0Jordanian television.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>King Abdullah II\u00a0and the authorities have imposed a sweeping gag order on any coverage of the royal dispute in a sign of how sensitive they are over the apparent rift. And Prince Hamzah has not been seen in public. <\/p>\n<p>Bessma Momani, a professor of international relations at Ontario\u2019s Waterloo University, said the crisis strengthened Hamzah\u2019s popularity, making critics of the government and new followers rally behind him.<\/p>\n<p>She said the king&#039;s doubling-down on vague plot allegations could also create problems in the future. Prosecuting those detained, including members of a powerful tribe, could stir protests. If they are let go, more questions could arise about whether there was ever a plot.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1617858488,"publishedAt":1617879933,"updatedAt":1617879948,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2021\/04\/08\/sedition-has-been-nipped-in-the-bud-says-jordan-s-king-abdullah-ii","programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/53\/90\/86\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_b302ab59-0c82-5073-9d4a-6bc844c688f9-5539086.jpg","altText":"Jordan's King Abdullah II","caption":"Jordan's King Abdullah II","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo","sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1600,"height":900},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/53\/90\/86\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_cb96809a-4874-5f55-8546-951c1a85b5dd-5539086.jpg","altText":"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets King Abdullah of Jordan, Amman, 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FM says crown prince conspired in 'malicious plot' to destabilise kingdom","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Jordan says crown prince involved in 'malicious plot' against kingdom","titleListing2":"King Abdullah's half-brother says he has been placed under house arrest following public criticism of how the country is run.","leadin":"Abdullah had chosen Prince Hamzah as his crown prince hours after their father, King Hussein, died of cancer in February 1999. He removed him from the line of succession in 2004.","summary":"Abdullah had chosen Prince Hamzah as his crown prince hours after their father, King Hussein, died of cancer in February 1999. He removed him from the line of succession in 2004.","keySentence":null,"url":"in-jordan-king-abdullah-s-half-brother-accuses-regime-of-corruption-incompetence","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A senior Jordanian official on Sunday accused the country's former crown prince of conspiring with foreign elements in a \"malicious plot\" that threatened national security. \n\nForeign Minister Ayman Safadi told reporters that the plot had been foiled at the \u201czero hour.\u201d \n\n\u201cThen it was clear they moved from design and planning into action,\u201d Safadi said. \n\nSome 14-16 people are under arrest, in addition to two senior officials close to Prince Hamzah, the official said. \n\nPrince Hamzah, the half-brother of Abdullah II, said Saturday he has been placed under house arrest and accused the country's \"ruling system\" of incompetence and corruption. \n\nPrince Hamzah's videotaped statement came after the country's official news agency reported that two former senior officials and other suspects had been arrested for \u201csecurity reasons.\" \n\nSafadi did not identify the foreign countries allegedly involved in the plot. But he said a longtime senior official who has business ties in several Gulf Arab states, Bassem Ibrahim Awadallah, was involved and had been planning on leaving the country. \n\nAsked whether Hamzah could face charges, Safadi said that for the time being there were \u201camicable\u201d attempts to deal with him, but added that \u201cthe kingdom\u2019s stability and security transcends\u201d everything. \n\nJordan's allies stand by Abdullah \n\nThe unprecedented incident has raised concerns about stability in a country seen as a key Western ally in a volatile region. \n\nBut the crisis appeared to have little immediate effect on outside support for Abdullah. \n\n\u201cKing Abdullah is a key partner of the United States, and he has our full support,\u201d US State Department spokesman Ned Price said. \n\nThe US considers Jordan a major ally, granting it access to military equipment and assistance. The kingdom hosts some 3,000 American troops. \n\nGulf Arab countries also immediately issued statements backing the king and his government. \n\nThe state-run Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom\u2019s royal court supported King Abdullah\u2019s efforts \u201cto maintain security and stability and defuse every attempt to influence them.\u201d \n\nIsraeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz called Jordan a \"strategic ally\" and dismissed the turmoil as an \u201cinternal Jordanian matter.\u201d \n\nQueen Noor defends son \n\nEarly on Sunday, Hamzah's mother, Queen Noor, expressed sympathy for \"innocent victims,\" claiming she was also placed under house arrest. \n\n\"Praying that truth and justice will prevail for all the innocent victims of this wicked slander. God bless and keep them safe,'' she tweeted. \n\nHamzah 'punished' \n\nIn a video leaked to the BBC, Hamzah \u2014 a former crown prince stripped of his title in 2004 \u2014 said he was visited early Saturday by the country's military chief and told he was not allowed to go out, communicate with people or meet with them. \n\nHe said his security detail was removed, and his phone and Internet service had been cut. He said he was speaking over satellite Internet and expected that service to be cut as well. The BBC said it received the statement from Hamzah's lawyer. \n\nHamzah said he had been informed he was being punished for taking part in meetings in which the king had been criticized, though he said he was not accused of joining in the criticism. \n\nHe then lashed out at the \"ruling system\" without mentioning the king by name, saying it had decided \u201cthat its personal interests, that its financial interests, that its corruption is more important than the lives and dignity and futures of the 10 million people that live here.\u201d \n\n\u201cI\u2019m not part of any conspiracy or nefarious organization or foreign-backed group, as is always the claim here for anyone who speaks out,\" he said. \"There are members of this family who still love this country, who care for (its people) and will put them above all else.\u201d \n\n\u201cApparently, that is a crime worthy of isolation, threats and now being cut off,\u201d he added. \n\nIt is rare for a senior member of the ruling family to express such harsh criticism of the government, and any sign of instability in Jordan is likely to raise concerns among the country's Western allies. \n\nPopular figure \n\nHamzah is a popular figure in Jordan. He is seen as religious and modest, in touch with the common people and similar to his beloved father, the late King Hussein. He has criticized the government in the past, accusing officials of \u201cfailed management\u201d after they approved an income tax law in 2018. \n\nThe country's top general had earlier denied that Hamzah was detained or under house arrest. Hamzah was asked to \u201cstop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan's security and stability,\u201d Gen. Yousef Huneiti was quoted as saying by the official Petra news agency. \n\nHe said an investigation was ongoing and its results would be made public \u201cin a transparent and clear form.\u201d \n\n\u201cNo one is above the law, and Jordan\u2019s security and stability are above all,\u201d he added. \n\nPetra had earlier reported that Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, a member of the royal family, and Bassem Ibrahim Awadallah, a former head of the royal court, were detained. Awadallah also previously served as planning minister and finance minister and has private business interests throughout the Gulf region. \n\nThe agency did not provide further details or name the others who were arrested. \n\nAbdullah has ruled Jordan since the 1999 death of his father, King Hussein, who ruled the country for close to a half-century. Abdullah has cultivated close relations with U.S. and other Western leaders over the years, and Jordan was a key ally in the war against the Islamic State group. The country borders Israel, the occupied West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. \n\n\u201cWe are closely following the reports and in touch with Jordanian officials,\u201d State Department spokesman Ned Price said. \u201cKing Abdullah is a key partner of the United States, and he has our full support.\u201d \n\nSaudi Arabia's official news agency said the kingdom \u201cconfirmed its full support to Jordan and its king and crown prince in all decisions and procedures to maintain security and stability and defuse any attempt to affect them.\u201d \n\nJordan\u2019s economy has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic. The country, with a population of around 10 million, also hosts more than 600,000 Syrian refugees. \n\nJordan made peace with Israel in 1994. The countries maintain close security ties, but relations have otherwise been tense in recent years, largely due to differences linked to Israel\u2019s conflict with the Palestinians. Jordan is home to more than 2 million Palestinian refugees, most of whom have Jordanian citizenship. Israel's Foreign Ministry declined comment. \n\nStability in Jordan and the status of the king has long been a matter of concern, particularly during the Trump administration, which gave unprecedented support to Israel and sought to isolate the Palestinians, including by slashing funding for Palestinian refugees. \n\nIn early 2018, as then-President Donald Trump was threatening to cut aid to countries that did not support U.S. policies, the administration boosted assistance to Jordan by more than $1 billion over five years. \n\nAbdullah stripped his half-brother Hamzah of his title as crown prince in 2004, saying he had decided to \u201cfree\u201d him from the \"constraints of the position\" in order to allow him to take on other responsibilities. The move was seen at the time as part of Abdullah's consolidation of power five years after the succession. \n\nThe current crown prince is Abdullah\u2019s oldest son, Hussein, who is 26. \n\nJordan's ruling family traces its lineage back to Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Abdullah had chosen Hamzah as his crown prince hours after their father died of cancer in February 1999. The designation was out of respect for King Hussein, who was known to have favored Hamzah the most among his 11 children from four marriages. \n\nUntil now, Abdullah and Hamzah have not displayed any open rivalry. In the videotaped statement, a portrait of King Hussein could be seen on the wall behind the prince.","htmlText":"<p>A senior Jordanian official on Sunday accused the country&#039;s former crown prince of conspiring with foreign elements in a \"malicious plot\" that threatened national security.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told reporters that the plot had been foiled at the \u201czero hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen it was clear they moved from design and planning into action,\u201d Safadi said.<\/p>\n<p>Some 14-16 people are under arrest, in addition to two senior officials close to Prince Hamzah, the official said.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Hamzah, the half-brother of Abdullah II, said Saturday he has been placed under house arrest and accused the country&#039;s \"ruling system\" of incompetence and corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Hamzah&#039;s videotaped statement came after the country&#039;s official news agency reported that two former senior officials and other suspects had been arrested for \u201csecurity reasons.\"<\/p>\n<p>Safadi did not identify the foreign countries allegedly involved in the plot. But he said a longtime senior official who has business ties in several Gulf Arab states, Bassem Ibrahim Awadallah, was involved and had been planning on leaving the country.<\/p>\n<p>Asked whether Hamzah could face charges, Safadi said that for the time being there were \u201camicable\u201d attempts to deal with him, but added that \u201cthe kingdom\u2019s stability and security transcends\u201d everything.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan&#039;s allies stand by Abdullah<\/p>\n<p>The unprecedented incident has raised concerns about stability in a country seen as a key Western ally in a volatile region.<\/p>\n<p>But the crisis appeared to have little immediate effect on outside support for Abdullah.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKing Abdullah is a key partner of the United States, and he has our full support,\u201d US State Department spokesman Ned Price said.<\/p>\n<p>The US considers Jordan a major ally, granting it access to military equipment and assistance. The kingdom hosts some 3,000 American troops.<\/p>\n<p>Gulf Arab countries also immediately issued statements backing the king and his government.<\/p>\n<p>The state-run Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom\u2019s royal court supported King Abdullah\u2019s efforts \u201cto maintain security and stability and defuse every attempt to influence them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz called Jordan a \"strategic ally\" and dismissed the turmoil as an \u201cinternal Jordanian matter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Queen Noor defends son<\/h2><p>Early on Sunday, Hamzah&#039;s mother, Queen Noor, expressed sympathy for \"innocent victims,\" claiming she was also placed under house arrest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1378639005164707840\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Praying that truth and justice will prevail for all the innocent victims of this wicked slander. God bless and keep them safe,&#039;&#039; she tweeted.<\/p>\n<h2>Hamzah 'punished'<\/h2><p>In a video leaked to the BBC, Hamzah \u2014 a former crown prince stripped of his title in 2004 \u2014 said he was visited early Saturday by the country&#039;s military chief and told he was not allowed to go out, communicate with people or meet with them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-large widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1378639005164707840\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>He said his security detail was removed, and his phone and Internet service had been cut. He said he was speaking over satellite Internet and expected that service to be cut as well. The BBC said it received the statement from Hamzah&#039;s lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Hamzah said he had been informed he was being punished for taking part in meetings in which the king had been criticized, though he said he was not accused of joining in the criticism.<\/p>\n<p>He then lashed out at the \"ruling system\" without mentioning the king by name, saying it had decided \u201cthat its personal interests, that its financial interests, that its corruption is more important than the lives and dignity and futures of the 10 million people that live here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not part of any conspiracy or nefarious organization or foreign-backed group, as is always the claim here for anyone who speaks out,\" he said. \"There are members of this family who still love this country, who care for (its people) and will put them above all else.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cApparently, that is a crime worthy of isolation, threats and now being cut off,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>It is rare for a senior member of the ruling family to express such harsh criticism of the government, and any sign of instability in Jordan is likely to raise concerns among the country&#039;s Western allies.<\/p>\n<h2>Popular figure<\/h2><p>Hamzah is a popular figure in Jordan. He is seen as religious and modest, in touch with the common people and similar to his beloved father, the late King Hussein. He has criticized the government in the past, accusing officials of \u201cfailed management\u201d after they approved an income tax law in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The country&#039;s top general had earlier denied that Hamzah was detained or under house arrest. Hamzah was asked to \u201cstop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan&#039;s security and stability,\u201d Gen. 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Awadallah also previously served as planning minister and finance minister and has private business interests throughout the Gulf region.<\/p>\n<p>The agency did not provide further details or name the others who were arrested.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"5450168,4611658,4042556\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2021//03//13//anger-as-six-covid-19-patients-die-in-jordan-hospital-due-to-a-reported-shortage-of-oxygen/">Anger as six COVID-19 patients die in Jordan hospital due to a reported shortage of oxygen supplies<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2019//08//09//jordanian-community-rallies-to-support-local-theatre-to-promote-the-arts-in-amman/">Jordanian community rallies to support local theatre to promote the arts in Amman<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2020//04//17//how-are-conservationists-in-jordan-taking-action-to-protect-migratory-birds/">How are conservationists in Jordan taking action to protect migratory birds?<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Abdullah has ruled Jordan since the 1999 death of his father, King Hussein, who ruled the country for close to a half-century. Abdullah has cultivated close relations with U.S. and other Western leaders over the years, and Jordan was a key ally in the war against the Islamic State group. The country borders Israel, the occupied West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are closely following the reports and in touch with Jordanian officials,\u201d State Department spokesman Ned Price said. \u201cKing Abdullah is a key partner of the United States, and he has our full support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia&#039;s official news agency said the kingdom \u201cconfirmed its full support to Jordan and its king and crown prince in all decisions and procedures to maintain security and stability and defuse any attempt to affect them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jordan\u2019s economy has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic. The country, with a population of around 10 million, also hosts more than 600,000 Syrian refugees.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan made peace with Israel in 1994. 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https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/15\/08\/70\/1920x1080_cmsv2_d65817aa-dd27-5329-b930-9122b0b26ab1-5150870.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Kalamesque in the recording studio<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kalamesque\u2019s first single, a translated version of Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s \u201cCrazy in Love\u201d, was released in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.youtube.com//watch?v=lmkeXiNPKxk\%22>song<\/a> went viral with over 5.8 million views as of November on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>Tam has continued to work with local musicians, translating and producing more than 20 covers from artists such as the Backstreet Boys and Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their popularity, funding has been a 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And how it was an essential instrument and is considered the \u2018Mother of all wind instruments,\u201d says the partner.<\/p>\n<p>The centre also hosts performances, lessons, and nay crafting sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Rabee Zureikat is a teacher at the music house who made his own nay after struggling to find a supplier for the instrument.<\/p>\n<p>Zureikat now handpicks bamboo at a farm in Eastern Jordan to help supply the instrument for eager flautists, such as student Heba Ayyadi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI started learning at Bait al Nai not that long ago, just a month [ago] or so. I had some free time, and decided to fill it up with something useful,\u201d says the student.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m studying for a PhD in Islamic studies and figured that learning the nay would help me to reduce my stress, and it\u2019s been a really good decision so far.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>SEEN ON SOCAIL MEDIA: PASSION<\/h2><p>Colombian singer Vera called the recording studio her \"second home\".<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CG3B9zQglF5\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CG3B9zQglF5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; 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e-commerce companies across the MENA region, including the Social Enterprise Project (SEP) in Jordan. \n\nThe fashion and lifestyle brand, which also has physical boutiques in cities like Geneva and London, employs around 560 women to create its merchandise. \n\nThey are mostly Palestinians from Gaza, living in the Jerash refugee camp. \n\nEx-Gazans make up a small percentage of the country\u2019s two million Palestinian refugees, who live on less than two dollars a day, according to a UN report. \n\nSEP\u2019s overarching aim is to create sustainable paths to economic independence for hundreds of such women and their families. \n\nThe artisans create hand-stitched accessories using traditional Palestinian geometric-style embroidery. \n\nEmpowering business \n\nDesigns by the ladies can earn them up to $200 a month. \n\n\u201cNow I rely on myself. I don\u2019t need anything from anyone,\u201d says Haleema Al Ankasoori, a Gazan mother and artist. \u201cWe\u2019re taking our dues from our work, payment and education,\u201d she told Euronews\u2019 Salim Essaid. \n\nBefore the pandemic, online sales made up around 20 percent of the company\u2019s estimated 5,000 annual transactions. \n\nFrom March to June of this year, SEP\u2019s online sales nearly doubled. \n\nSince the company\u2019s 2013 launch, the brand has used the human story behind each product to attract customers. \n\n\u201cWe are using internet tools to connect better with customers by making their experiences more personal,\u201d explains SEP project manager, Waseem Salameh, \u201cBy showing them how the item is made and by whom.\u201d \n\nAs a result, SEP\u2019s best-selling product, the keffiyeh, or traditional headdress-scarf, has made a Netflix appearance. \n\nOne of the hand-crafted pieces was worn by Dembe Zuma, the lead character in the series \u2018The Blacklist\u2019. \n\nInfluencing customers \n\nAlso creating more human-interaction for online retail experiences, are social media content creators Balkis Ksouri and Samy Chaffai in Tunisia. \n\nThe public figures, in their early twenties, work with brands to reach an approximate combined Instagram following of two million people. \n\nThey believe this directs the purchasing power of their viewers. \n\nChaffai, who is an aspiring filmmaker while also studying for a doctorate, believes that shoppers are looking for relatable content from people they trust, wrapped up in an entertaining package. \n\n\u201cI like to combine cinematic experience with realness and with authenticity,\u201d he explains. \u201cI have to respect what my partner wants me to do, and I have to stay honest to my community.\u201d \n\nChaffai and Ksouri say the glamour of their work doesn\u2019t always match their earning potential, with an average monthly income ranging from nothing to $2,000. \n\nDespite this, Ksouri dropped out of university to create content full time. Nevertheless, many Tunisians, she says, still don\u2019t take her work seriously. \n\n\u201cWe are not considered as people with real jobs,\u201d remarked the content creator known as Beki to her fans, from her YouTube channel \u2018 Beki\u2019s world \u2019. \u201cSo, it\u2019s sad and humiliating in a way,\u201d \n\nEver the optimist, Ksouri is hopeful that her followers will continue to support her, even when others in society may not. \n\nSEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA: MOTHERHOOD AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP \n\nSlovak Michaela balances life as a new mother and an entrepreneur.","htmlText":"<p>The Middle East and North Africa e-commerce market was worth $8.3 billion in 2017, according to a Bain and Company report.<\/p>\n<p>It has an average annual growth rate of 25 percent, which is slightly ahead of the global average, the report states.<\/p>\n<p>The GCC and Egypt account for about 80 percent of the region\u2019s market.<\/p>\n<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, a rise in digital activity benefited e-commerce companies across the MENA region, including the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////sepjordan.com/">Social Enterprise Project<\/a> (SEP) in Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>The fashion and lifestyle brand, which also has physical boutiques in cities like Geneva and London, employs around 560 women to create its merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>They are mostly Palestinians from Gaza, living in the Jerash refugee camp.<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Gazans make up a small percentage of the country\u2019s two million Palestinian refugees, who live on less than two dollars a day, according to a UN report.<\/p>\n<p>SEP\u2019s overarching aim is to create sustainable paths to economic independence for hundreds of such women and their families.<\/p>\n<p>The artisans create hand-stitched accessories using traditional Palestinian geometric-style embroidery.<\/p>\n<h2>Empowering business<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//77//59//74//808x454_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_a95d7f83-6d09-5066-acb2-2bb544859c07-4775974.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A SEP artisan embroiders an accessory<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Designs by the ladies can earn them up to $200 a month.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I rely on myself. I don\u2019t need anything from anyone,\u201d says Haleema Al Ankasoori, a Gazan mother and artist. \u201cWe\u2019re taking our dues from our work, payment and education,\u201d she told Euronews\u2019 Salim Essaid.<\/p>\n<p>Before the pandemic, online sales made up around 20 percent of the company\u2019s estimated 5,000 annual transactions.<\/p>\n<p>From March to June of this year, SEP\u2019s online sales nearly doubled.<\/p>\n<p>Since the company\u2019s 2013 launch, the brand has used the human story behind each product to attract customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are using internet tools to connect better with customers by making their experiences more personal,\u201d explains SEP project manager, Waseem Salameh, \u201cBy showing them how the item is made and by whom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a result, SEP\u2019s best-selling product, the keffiyeh, or traditional headdress-scarf, has made a Netflix appearance.<\/p>\n<p>One of the hand-crafted pieces was worn by Dembe Zuma, the lead character in the series \u2018The Blacklist\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2>Influencing customers<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//77//59//74//808x454_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/77\/59\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_21b6df82-199d-5ae8-a6e7-9eca239c0b04-4775974.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Balkis Ksouri and Samy Chaffai on stage<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also creating more human-interaction for online retail experiences, are social media content creators Balkis Ksouri and Samy Chaffai in Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p>The public figures, in their early twenties, work with brands to reach an approximate combined Instagram following of two million people.<\/p>\n<p>They believe this directs the purchasing power of their viewers.<\/p>\n<p>Chaffai, who is an aspiring filmmaker while also studying for a doctorate, believes that shoppers are looking for relatable content from people they trust, wrapped up in an entertaining package.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like to combine cinematic experience with realness and with authenticity,\u201d he explains. \u201cI have to respect what my partner wants me to do, and I have to stay honest to my community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chaffai and Ksouri say the glamour of their work doesn\u2019t always match their earning potential, with an average monthly income ranging from nothing to $2,000.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Ksouri dropped out of university to create content full time. Nevertheless, many Tunisians, she says, still don\u2019t take her work seriously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not considered as people with real jobs,\u201d remarked the content creator known as Beki to her fans, from her YouTube channel \u2018<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.youtube.com//channel//UCDYwYoicVNSuwZi9k7WfpMQ/">Beki/u2019s world<\/a>\u2019. \u201cSo, it\u2019s sad and humiliating in a way,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ever the optimist, Ksouri is hopeful that her followers will continue to support her, even when others in society may not.<\/p>\n<h2>SEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA: MOTHERHOOD AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP<\/h2><p>Slovak Michaela balances life as a new mother and an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5yHg24HCiY\/?igshid=eingvd5ja0sc\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5yHg24HCiY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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Dee won two tickets for Rise Up Summit couple of days ago and offered me one. I can't believe I was really considering to give up my pass \"just\" because I was a mom without a babysitter. This was my first time to attend and it was so inspiring and empowering to see there were many other women\/entrepreneurs\/mothers\/creators\/speakers... you name it. I bumped into a few dear friends over there and felt so comfortable the entire time, thinking to myself, yes, you are moving slowly, but steady and you finally discovered your passion ? . How about you? Have you discovered yours yet? Do share with me! . 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are conservationists in Jordan taking action to protect migratory birds?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"How are conservationists in Jordan taking action to protect migratory birds?","leadin":"According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months.","summary":"According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months.","keySentence":null,"url":"how-are-conservationists-in-jordan-taking-action-to-protect-migratory-birds","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months. \n\nJordan, located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, is a popular stop-off point. \n\nMigration can be a perilous part of a bird\u2019s life cycle, with illegal killings, industrial development and climate change threatening their survival. \n\nScientists at BirdLife International in Jordan, have noticed changes in the migratory patterns of birds which may hamper their chances of a long life. \n\nRising temperatures, plus the destruction of their homes and food sources, can also cause many birds to migrate early on empty stomachs. \n\nBird watching-out \n\nJordan\u2019s government has plans to slash primary energy consumption by 20% by 2020. \n\nMeasures to reach this goal include building wind farms along the southern mountainous region of Tafilah, which happens to be one of the main flyways for migrating birds. \n\nIn order to safeguard their transit, and ensure clean energy production, a monitoring system has been put in place. \n\nMalik Awaji is a bird observer for Eco Consult, a renewable energy advisory in Jordan. He watches the skies to try and prevent birds from colliding with power lines and wind turbines. \n\n\u201cThe first thing you have to know is how to identify the bird, the species; the distance between the locations, the turbines, between you and the bird - and then how to call the team to stop the turbines.\u201d \n\nLaith El Moghrabi, an ecological research manager at Eco Consult, designed a monitoring technique for heavy bird traffic, expanding upon Scottish guidelines for bird protection. \n\nHe\u2019s keen to share knowledge with experts in regional countries from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to bolster conservation efforts. \n\nHe believes that flocking together with scientists from other countries is vital to the future protection of all birds. \n\n\u201cCoordination, to ensure the safety of those birds is really critical,\u201d he says. \u201cSometimes, we are in contact with different countries that have [GPS] tagged birds. When they know that they are coming through into Jordan, or coming too close to one of our wind farms, we get notified.\u201d \n\nSecond wind \n\nThe Dana Biosphere Reserve is Jordan\u2019s largest nature reserve and covers more than 300 square kilometres of mountains and ravines, in the Great Rift Valley. \n\nThe natural environment is home to a variety of species, including the endangered cinereous vulture, a distinctive broad-winged raptor, which is one of the world\u2019s heaviest flying birds. \n\nTareq Qaneer, a senior bird researcher at the Royal Society for The Conservation of Nature in Jordan, rehabilitated one of these Eurasian vultures which had suffered an injury. \n\nA year later, and fitted with a tracker, the bird of prey was released to continue its homeward journey. The information collected from the transitory animal will assist the society with future projects. \n\n\u201cWe hope that the birds can manage to survive as long as possible, to resist the challenges in the wild and provide us with data about the migration, distribution ranges and challenges,\u201d says Qaneer. \u201cThis will allow us to produce scientific-based conservation plans with our colleagues and partners in the region.\u201d \n\nFor as long as Jordan remains a vital migratory corridor for birds, Qaneer says that he\u2019ll strive to protect and preserve as many bird species as possible. \n\nSEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA: PROTECTING BIRDS \n\nConservation photographer Watter wants to save migratory birds in Egypt.","htmlText":"<p>According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan, located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, is a popular stop-off point.<\/p>\n<p>Migration can be a perilous part of a bird\u2019s life cycle, with illegal killings, industrial development and climate change threatening their survival.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists at BirdLife International in Jordan, have noticed changes in the migratory patterns of birds which may hamper their chances of a long life.<\/p>\n<p>Rising temperatures, plus the destruction of their homes and food sources, can also cause many birds to migrate early on empty stomachs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//61//16//58//808x454_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_7653f295-abaf-5335-9b5a-4003c173bb5d-4611658.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Bird watching-out<\/h2><p>Jordan\u2019s government has plans to slash primary energy consumption by 20% by 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Measures to reach this goal include building wind farms along the southern mountainous region of Tafilah, which happens to be one of the main flyways for migrating birds.<\/p>\n<p>In order to safeguard their transit, and ensure clean energy production, a monitoring system has been put in place.<\/p>\n<p>Malik Awaji is a bird observer for Eco Consult, a renewable energy advisory in Jordan. He watches the skies to try and prevent birds from colliding with power lines and wind turbines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//61//16//58//808x454_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_fae01757-e496-508b-b94c-7bbe43d840c6-4611658.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">New wind farms in the mountainous regions of Jordan need monitoring systems to prevent harming migratory birds<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe first thing you have to know is how to identify the bird, the species; the distance between the locations, the turbines, between you and the bird - and then how to call the team to stop the turbines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Laith El Moghrabi, an ecological research manager at Eco Consult, designed a monitoring technique for heavy bird traffic, expanding upon Scottish guidelines for bird protection.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s keen to share knowledge with experts in regional countries from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to bolster conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>He believes that flocking together with scientists from other countries is vital to the future protection of all birds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCoordination, to ensure the safety of those birds is really critical,\u201d he says. \u201cSometimes, we are in contact with different countries that have [GPS] tagged birds. When they know that they are coming through into Jordan, or coming too close to one of our wind farms, we get notified.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//61//16//58//808x454_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_3f9974e4-644d-54e4-a307-71c286f21be9-4611658.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Malik Awaji monitors wind farms to safeguard migratory birds passing through them<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Second wind<\/h2><p>The Dana Biosphere Reserve is Jordan\u2019s largest nature reserve and covers more than 300 square kilometres of mountains and ravines, in the Great Rift Valley.<\/p>\n<p>The natural environment is home to a variety of species, including the endangered cinereous vulture, a distinctive broad-winged raptor, which is one of the world\u2019s heaviest flying birds.<\/p>\n<p>Tareq Qaneer, a senior bird researcher at the Royal Society for The Conservation of Nature in Jordan, rehabilitated one of these Eurasian vultures which had suffered an injury.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//61//16//58//808x454_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/61\/16\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_4f13cae6-79a8-5f8b-8eaa-7c2dacb35433-4611658.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A year later, and fitted with a tracker, the bird of prey was released to continue its homeward journey. The information collected from the transitory animal will assist the society with future projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope that the birds can manage to survive as long as possible, to resist the challenges in the wild and provide us with data about the migration, distribution ranges and challenges,\u201d says Qaneer. \u201cThis will allow us to produce scientific-based conservation plans with our colleagues and partners in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For as long as Jordan remains a vital migratory corridor for birds, Qaneer says that he\u2019ll strive to protect and preserve as many bird species as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>SEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA: PROTECTING BIRDS<\/h2><p>Conservation photographer Watter wants to save migratory birds in Egypt.<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaSLdHinsal\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div 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injured in stabbing attack at Jerash's Roman ruins in Jordan","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Tourists injured in stabbing attack in Jerash, Jordan","titleListing2":"Tourists injured in stabbing attack at Jerash's Roman ruins in Jordan","leadin":"The directorate of general security in Jordan said a number of tourists, a tour guide and a security officer were stabbed in the attack in Jerash.","summary":"The directorate of general security in Jordan said a number of tourists, a tour guide and a security officer were stabbed in the attack in Jerash.","keySentence":null,"url":"european-tourists-injured-in-stabbing-attack-at-popular-site-of-roman-ruins-in-jordan","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Foreign tourists were among eight people injured in a stabbing attack in the Jordanian city of Jerash, the country's public security directorate has said. \n\nIn a statement , the directorate said four Jordanians, three Mexicans and one Swiss national were among those injured. \n\nIn a statement to Euronews, the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs said they were aware of the knife attack and their representation in Amman is assisting the Swiss victim. \n\nEarly reports had indicated that the victims were Spanish citizens, but Spain's foreign minister said this was not the case. \n\nFootage captured after the attack was later shared across social media, and showed one person lying on blood-soaked ground as another appeared to use a cloth to place pressure on a wound to the back. \n\nAnother person, also covered in blood, was seen sitting on a nearby wall. \n\nNatalie, who witnessed the scene, said she and her tour group of American citizens were close to the Roman city\u2019s hippodrome before a guide told them there had been an \"accident\". \n\n\"We came out [and] we saw the crowd and blood. I thought it was a fight. There wasn\u2019t even police tape and people weren\u2019t treated yet.\" \n\nSpeaking to Euronews, Natalie said, \"you could have walked through the blood ... [later] police were running around.\" \n\nNatalie added she and her husband were \"shook\" when they later saw police standing near a machete on the ground, but it is not known if this was connected to the stabbings. \n\nIn a thread on Twitter, another witness described the \"shock\" he felt. \n\nHe added that the attacker appeared to be dressed in \"black, militant gear, including head covering\". \n\nSpeaking to Reuters, bus driver and eyewitness Ali El Agrabawi said he was stabbed after leaning towards a man carrying a knife when the group was stopped at a cafeteria. \n\n\"He passed in front of me and I leaned towards him. I slipped, and he stabbed me. I then backed away, moving towards the policeman. He gave the policeman a slight stab. I tried to attack him from behind. I pushed him to the ground. Afterwards, all the policemen came and took him.\" \n\nIn an earlier statement to Facebook, the security directorate said one person had been arrested after the attack and that investigations had since been launched. \n\nThe spokesperson added that all the injured are still receiving treatment and their condition is all \"moderate\", except for a Jordanian security official and one Mexican tourist, who were described as \"critical\". \n\nMexico's Foreign Affairs secretary has tweeted that the three Mexican tourists injured were on a guided tour of the city of Jerash. \n\nSpeaking at a hospital near Jerash, the Jordanian Minister of Health Saed Jaber said that the situation has been controlled, and both cases are stable.\" \n\n\"Two cases were transferred by helicopter to King Hussein Medical City after contacting them, because they need specific, or possible, rearrangement.\" \n\nThe British Embassy is in contact with local authorities and urgently seeking information for tourists following the incident. \n\nJerash, a city situated north of the Jordanian capital Amman, is an area popular with tourists due to the ancient Roman settlement located on the outskirts.","htmlText":"<p>Foreign tourists were among eight people injured in a stabbing attack in the Jordanian city of Jerash, the country&#039;s public security directorate has said.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.facebook.com//policejo//photos//a.584626844936779//2543441995721911//?type=1&amp;theater\%22>statement<\/a>, the directorate said four Jordanians, three Mexicans and one Swiss national were among those injured.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to Euronews, the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs said they were aware of the knife attack and their representation in Amman is assisting the Swiss victim.<\/p>\n<p>Early reports had indicated that the victims were Spanish citizens, but Spain&#039;s foreign minister said this was not the case.<\/p>\n<p>Footage captured after the attack was later shared across social media, and showed one person lying on blood-soaked ground as another appeared to use a cloth to place pressure on a wound to the back.<\/p>\n<p>Another person, also covered in blood, was seen sitting on a nearby wall.<\/p>\n<p>Natalie, who witnessed the scene, said she and her tour group of American citizens were close to the Roman city\u2019s hippodrome before a guide told them there had been an \"accident\".<\/p>\n<p>\"We came out [and] we saw the crowd and blood. I thought it was a fight. There wasn\u2019t even police tape and people weren\u2019t treated yet.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1192068022497927169\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speaking to Euronews, Natalie said, \"you could have walked through the blood ... [later] police were running around.\"<\/p>\n<p>Natalie added she and her husband were \"shook\" when they later saw police standing near a machete on the ground, but it is not known if this was connected to the stabbings.<\/p>\n<p>In a thread on Twitter, another <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//PrivacySeller/">witness described the \"shock\" he felt.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the attacker appeared to be dressed in \"black, militant gear, including head covering\".<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1192007417422372864\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speaking to Reuters, bus driver and eyewitness Ali El Agrabawi said he was stabbed after leaning towards a man carrying a knife when the group was stopped at a cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p>\"He passed in front of me and I leaned towards him. I slipped, and he stabbed me. I then backed away, moving towards the policeman. He gave the policeman a slight stab. I tried to attack him from behind. I pushed him to the ground. Afterwards, all the policemen came and took him.\"<\/p>\n<p>In an earlier statement to Facebook, the security directorate said one person had been arrested after the attack and that investigations had since been launched.<\/p>\n<p>The spokesperson added that all the injured are still receiving treatment and their condition is all \"moderate\", except for a Jordanian security official and one Mexican tourist, who were described as \"critical\".<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1192073285749628930\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mexico&#039;s Foreign Affairs secretary has tweeted that the three Mexican tourists injured were on a guided tour of the city of Jerash.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a 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However, looking exclusively at the MENA region, that figure drops to around 25 percent. \n\nIn Jordan, many women still have to fight for their right to work. The kingdom\u2019s labour laws also dictate how late female employees can work and until recently it prevented them from entering certain fields, like construction. \n\nMayyada Abu Jaber is an analyst of \u2018womenomics\u2019, looking at how women\u2019s advancement in the labour market benefits economy. \n\nShe was a keynote speaker at WPP\u2019s event in Amman, and shared her view that working with all members of society is the key to female empowerment. \n\nAbu Jaber heads up World of Letters , a social enterprise to promote quality education, empower youth and bridge opportunity gaps in the MENA region. \n\n\u201cFirst, we need to work with men. We have to find the supporters, we have to bring them on board because they become role models to other men,\u201d she tells Euronews\u2019 Daleen Hassan, \u201cWe have to come together to create a feminist economy.\u201d \n\nCHANGING LAWS IN MOROCCO \n\nIn Morocco, a partner organisation of the Gibran Chair is inviting men to stand in solidarity with women and help them fight for gender equality. \n\nThe Jossour Forum of Moroccan Women uses social media networks to spread the word in universities and rural areas. \n\nThe Forum is pushing for legislative change and success stories this year have included Morocco criminalizing sexual harassment and the exploitation of women. \n\nHowever, efforts to make arranged marriages illegal and protect women from domestic violence have not been so well received. \n\nZouhair Adoui, a volunteer at the NGO, cites law 103-13, approved by the parliament in 2016. This legislation penalizes violence against women, but it has been largely criticized by the international community for not covering certain forms of harassment. \n\n\u201cFor example, [the law] did not mention the types of rape, especially marital rape. Jossour made several efforts to send recommendations to the Ministry but the Ministry did not take [it] into consideration,\u201d says Adoui. \n\nWith such initiatives, efforts to drum up action through awareness campaigns throughout the region continue. WPP also plans to expand its activities to other MENA countries, in a bid to help more women, and men, take the right steps forward together. \n\nSEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA \n\nRana Nawas posted this behind-the-scenes shot whilst recording a podcast called \u2018When Women Win\u2019, a show that highlights inspirational women.","htmlText":"<p>The Women As Partners In Progress International Conference in Jordan showcased key initiatives for gender equality in the Middle East and North Africa region.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////gibranchair.umd.edu//featuredcontent//1107/">Women As Partners In Progress<\/a>, also known as WPP, is a project embedded in the Khalil Gibran Chair for Values &amp; Peace at the University of Maryland in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Chair is spearheaded by May Rihani, a renowned author and women\u2019s rights advocate, whose work has largely focused on girl\u2019s education.<\/p>\n<p>For two years, WPP has been working with local groups in Jordan, Morocco and Kuwait to amplify women\u2019s voices and improve their labour freedom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//14//04//56//808x454_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_161a4cfb-8886-53c2-b5b0-7d9bfc67b9e0-4140456.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Women As Partners In Progress International Conference in Jordan<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>RIGHT TO WORK IN JORDAN<\/h2><p>The World Bank states that women make up approximately 50 percent of the global workforce. However, looking exclusively at the MENA region, that figure drops to around 25 percent.<\/p>\n<p>In Jordan, many women still have to fight for their right to work. The kingdom\u2019s labour laws also dictate how late female employees can work and until recently it prevented them from entering certain fields, like construction.<\/p>\n<p>Mayyada Abu Jaber is an analyst of \u2018womenomics\u2019, looking at how women\u2019s advancement in the labour market benefits economy.<\/p>\n<p>She was a keynote speaker at WPP\u2019s event in Amman, and shared her view that working with all members of society is the key to female empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>Abu Jaber heads up <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.worldofletters.net//en//Home/">World of Letters<\/a>, a social enterprise to promote quality education, empower youth and bridge opportunity gaps in the MENA region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst, we need to work with men. We have to find the supporters, we have to bring them on board because they become role models to other men,\u201d she tells Euronews\u2019 Daleen Hassan, \u201cWe have to come together to create a feminist economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//14//04//56//808x454_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_1fd49c1e-bf6e-50b4-9273-b51325767321-4140456.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Mayyada Abu Jaber from World of Letters speaks to Euronews during the WPP Conference in Jordan<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>CHANGING LAWS IN MOROCCO<\/h2><p>In Morocco, a partner organisation of the Gibran Chair is inviting men to stand in solidarity with women and help them fight for gender equality.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.jossourffm-maroc.com/">Jossour Forum of Moroccan Women<\/a> uses social media networks to spread the word in universities and rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>The Forum is pushing for legislative change and success stories this year have included Morocco criminalizing sexual harassment and the exploitation of women.<\/p>\n<p>However, efforts to make arranged marriages illegal and protect women from domestic violence have not been so well received.<\/p>\n<p>Zouhair Adoui, a volunteer at the NGO, cites law 103-13, approved by the parliament in 2016. This legislation penalizes violence against women, but it has been largely criticized by the international community for not covering certain forms of harassment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor example, [the law] did not mention the types of rape, especially marital rape. Jossour made several efforts to send recommendations to the Ministry but the Ministry did not take [it] into consideration,\u201d says Adoui.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//14//04//56//808x454_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/14\/04\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_f3952548-e0ce-5d09-85e3-d799b742c243-4140456.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Zouhair Adoui from The Jossour Forum of Moroccan Women speaks to Euronews during the WPP Conference in Jordan<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With such initiatives, efforts to drum up action through awareness campaigns throughout the region continue. WPP also plans to expand its activities to other MENA countries, in a bid to help more women, and men, take the right steps forward together.<\/p>\n<h2>SEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA<\/h2><p>Rana Nawas posted this behind-the-scenes shot whilst recording a podcast called \u2018When Women Win\u2019, a show that highlights inspirational women.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-freeform\nwidget--size-fullwidth\nwidget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjG3C4Jnf_j\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//BjG3C4Jnf_j//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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Loved getting the insider tips first hand from a leading #influencer right here in Dubai! Many thanks to @karenwazenb for sitting down to chat with me for the @whenwomenwinpodcast! \u2022\u2800 \u2022\u2800 \u2022\u2800 \u2022\u2800 \u2022\u2800 \u2022\u2800 \u2022\u2800 #newpodcastalert #podcast #karenwazen #influencermarketing #fashion #lifestyle #instagrammer #instafamous #entrepreneur #podcasting #inspiration #empoweredwomen #womenempowerment #women #girlboss #boss #bosslady #bosswomen #mydubai #womeninbusiness #bossladies #womenofmena #menabossladies #girlboss #sheroes #herstory #youae #\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//rananawas//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; 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community rallies to support local theatre to promote the arts in Amman","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"Jordanian community rallies to support local theatre to promote the arts in Amman","leadin":"A passion for the performing arts, and a desire to bolster his country\u2019s cultural scene, saw Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat set up the Al Shams Theatre in Amman three years ago.","summary":"A passion for the performing arts, and a desire to bolster his country\u2019s cultural scene, saw Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat set up the Al Shams Theatre in Amman three years ago.","keySentence":null,"url":"jordanian-community-rallies-to-support-local-theatre-to-promote-the-arts-in-amman","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A passion for the performing arts, and a desire to bolster his country\u2019s cultural scene, saw Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat set up the Al Shams Theatre in Amman three years ago. \n\nThe owner believes it to be the only national, private theatre house to stage regular performances and he\u2019s proud that it\u2019s a forum for Jordanians to express themselves. \n\n\u201cI thought of establishing Al Shams theatre because there is no theatre in Jordan and this is important for any country or any society,\u201d says Dr. Qubailat. \u201cHere in Jordan, we have severe rigidness and suppression, and this is where the arts plays a role.\u201d \n\nThe founder\u2019s goal is to make Al Shams a cultural centre, accessible to all of Jordanian society, and to have this play into the wider sustainable, cultural development of his homeland. \n\nTo that end, the theatre provides workshops for children and young adults, allowing the next generation of budding performers to develop their artistic abilities. \n\nTo encourage healthy attendance figures, the 350 seat venue hosts around two performances a week, with tickets costing ten dollars. The playhouse, named after Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Soleil in Paris, is also home to a subsidized caf\u00e9 which has its own small stage where regular comedic performances and musical concerts take place. \n\nThe main theatre\u2019s first production in November 2017 was, \u2018Pay\u2026I Won\u2019t Pay\u2019, a play adapted from an Italian farce to satirize Jordan\u2019s political climate. \n\nDirected by Dr. Qubailat, the show was well received and had a cast made up of members of the local community, from students to lawyers. \n\nThe theatre\u2019s regular amateur actors provide their services for free given that the business operates as a non-profit organization. Running his passion project this way hasn\u2019t always been easy for Dr. Qubailat, who was temporarily forced to shut the theatre two years ago due to lack of funds. The unstinting support of the local community, contributing their time and talent, helped the playhouse keep its doors open. \n\nAn enthusiastic thespian, who most recently took part in the tragic drama, \u2018Sea and Sands\u2019, is Hayat Jaber. \n\nMarking her acting debut in the piece, which prompts the audience to question their sense of reality, the performer says she felt blessed to have the assistance of her troupe. \n\n\u201cThe idea of finding a text, and a team able to create a sweet mix of creativity and stimulating the mind of the viewer, is very, very difficult in Jordan,\u201d says Jaber, a forum coordinator at the cultural organization, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation. \n\nJaber is hopeful her future performances at the theatre will continue to provoke cultural dialogue in those who look on. She\u2019s also unwittingly inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. \n\n\u201cI aspire to go on stage one of these days, and from the stage to go to other types of performance,\u201d says Laith Tallouzi, who has a passion for comedy acting and is currently a student at Al Zaytouna University in Jordan. \u201cBut right now, my job is as a barista and continuing my studies.\u201d \n\nSo, whether delivering coffee or moving performances, it would appear that members of the Al Shams Theatre community in Amman are all playing their part to ensure that the show goes on in Jordan. \n\nSEEN ON SOCIAL: BEHIND THE SCENES IN AMMAN \n\nEnginering student Anas posted a photo of his theater club peers in Jordan.","htmlText":"<p>A passion for the performing arts, and a desire to bolster his country\u2019s cultural scene, saw Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat set up the Al Shams Theatre in Amman three years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The owner believes it to be the only national, private theatre house to stage regular performances and he\u2019s proud that it\u2019s a forum for Jordanians to express themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thought of establishing Al Shams theatre because there is no theatre in Jordan and this is important for any country or any society,\u201d says Dr. Qubailat. \u201cHere in Jordan, we have severe rigidness and suppression, and this is where the arts plays a role.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//04//25//56//808x454_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_96533f1c-de55-5ce3-84bc-4bf700b7aefc-4042556.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat founded the Al Shams theatre<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The founder\u2019s goal is to make Al Shams a cultural centre, accessible to all of Jordanian society, and to have this play into the wider sustainable, cultural development of his homeland.<\/p>\n<p>To that end, the theatre provides workshops for children and young adults, allowing the next generation of budding performers to develop their artistic abilities.<\/p>\n<p>To encourage healthy attendance figures, the 350 seat venue hosts around two performances a week, with tickets costing ten dollars. The playhouse, named after Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Soleil in Paris, is also home to a subsidized caf\u00e9 which has its own small stage where regular comedic performances and musical concerts take place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//04//25//56//808x454_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_7ce8ed3e-6d5c-521b-a438-a280611e016a-4042556.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Different plays staged at Al Shams theatre<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The main theatre\u2019s first production in November 2017 was, \u2018Pay\u2026I Won\u2019t Pay\u2019, a play adapted from an Italian farce to satirize Jordan\u2019s political climate.<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Dr. Qubailat, the show was well received and had a cast made up of members of the local community, from students to lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>The theatre\u2019s regular amateur actors provide their services for free given that the business operates as a non-profit organization. Running his passion project this way hasn\u2019t always been easy for Dr. Qubailat, who was temporarily forced to shut the theatre two years ago due to lack of funds. The unstinting support of the local community, contributing their time and talent, helped the playhouse keep its doors open.<\/p>\n<p>An enthusiastic thespian, who most recently took part in the tragic drama, \u2018Sea and Sands\u2019, is Hayat Jaber.<\/p>\n<p>Marking her acting debut in the piece, which prompts the audience to question their sense of reality, the performer says she felt blessed to have the assistance of her troupe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//04//25//56//808x454_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_0a773a25-43d8-5bbf-9e93-4fed297f6857-4042556.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Hayat Jaber and other cast members of \u2018Sea and Sands\u2019 get ready for a performance<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe idea of finding a text, and a team able to create a sweet mix of creativity and stimulating the mind of the viewer, is very, very difficult in Jordan,\u201d says Jaber, a forum coordinator at the cultural organization, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Jaber is hopeful her future performances at the theatre will continue to provoke cultural dialogue in those who look on. She\u2019s also unwittingly inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI aspire to go on stage one of these days, and from the stage to go to other types of performance,\u201d says Laith Tallouzi, who has a passion for comedy acting and is currently a student at Al Zaytouna University in Jordan. \u201cBut right now, my job is as a barista and continuing my studies.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//04//04//25//56//808x454_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/384x216_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/640x360_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/750x422_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/828x466_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1080x608_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/04\/04\/25\/56\/1920x1080_cmsv2_598e7494-7f0d-5ad6-b25b-e06e00ff5779-4042556.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, 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corals in Jordan save other reefs from global warming?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"Can corals in Jordan save other reefs from global warming?","leadin":"Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.","summary":"Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.","keySentence":null,"url":"can-coral-species-in-jordan-save-other-reefs-from-global-warming","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures. \n\nAcross the world, coral reefs are dying at rapid rates due to overfishing, pollution and climate change. \n\nIt\u2019s estimated that half the of earth\u2019s reefs have been lost. \n\nThis figure is thought to be critical, considering that corals are the habitat of one in four of all marine species. \n\nFurthermore, up to half of the world\u2019s oxygen comes from the oceans and the coral reefs within. \n\nThe exact reason for the corals\u2019 resilience in Jordan is still unknown, but some analysts believe that the creatures evolved during the last ice age of more than 20,000 years ago. \n\nDoctor Fuad Al-Horani, professor of coral biology and ecology at the University of Jordan, hopes that the marine invertebrates may one-day be the key to re-populating the world\u2019s dying reefs. \n\n\u201cThere are techniques - we can propagate corals,\" he says. \"We can climatise them to conditions available to them in the other seas. So, once we grow them, we can send them abroad where they can grow them into deteriorated areas or damaged reef areas.\u201d \n\nTOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STILL JEOPARDISE AQABA REEFS \n\nSpanning a distance of 27 kilometres, the slither of coastland called Aqaba is Jordan\u2019s only sea-outlet. \n\nDespite glimmers of hope, the port city\u2019s coral remains in danger, with global development and pollution threatening its survival. \n\nTo encourage economic development, whilst protecting the reefs, is therefore a constant challenge for the Jordanian authorities. \n\nAqaba is a major tourism hub which welcomed around 100,000 visitors last year. Due to the sector\u2019s expansion, Jordan\u2019s only port was relocated to the site of one of Aqaba\u2019s largest reefs in 2006. \n\nThe government, with the help of the United Nations, worked to save a portion of the thousand-year-old reef by relocating the coral two miles further along the coastline. \n\nAccording to Nedal Al Ouran, Head of the Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction of the United Nations Development Programme, the replantation fared much better than expected. \n\n\u201cWe had great success,\u201d he says. \u201cLuckily, we got a growth rate of more than 85 per cent, which is unique. Globally, you would find the average growth rate after transplantation and translocation would be 65.\u201d \n\nEco-divers in the region like Abdullah Al Momany, however, believe that much more still needs to be done. \n\nHe is fearful that the relentless rate of progress and development is threatening to compromise the real draw of the area, the reefs. \n\n\u201cHere in Aqaba, our biggest problem is us affecting the marine environment as humans,\u201d he says. \u201cI think the government needs to enforce the law, do more awareness programmes, and do more effort in protecting the marine life.\u201d","htmlText":"<p>Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>Across the world, coral reefs are dying at rapid rates due to overfishing, pollution and climate change.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that half the of earth\u2019s reefs have been lost.<\/p>\n<p>This figure is thought to be critical, considering that corals are the habitat of one in four of all marine species.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, up to half of the world\u2019s oxygen comes from the oceans and the coral reefs within.<\/p>\n<p>The exact reason for the corals\u2019 resilience in Jordan is still unknown, but some analysts believe that the creatures evolved during the last ice age of more than 20,000 years ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5627836611195158\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//95//52//00//808x454_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/640x360_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/750x422_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/828x466_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1080x608_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1200x675_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1920x1081_cmsv2_eaa6b887-c296-570f-a131-f38087af2e4a-3955200.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Samples of corals in Jordan used for analysis<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Doctor Fuad Al-Horani, professor of coral biology and ecology at the University of Jordan, hopes that the marine invertebrates may one-day be the key to re-populating the world\u2019s dying reefs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are techniques - we can propagate corals,\" he says. \"We can climatise them to conditions available to them in the other seas. So, once we grow them, we can send them abroad where they can grow them into deteriorated areas or damaged reef areas.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.563165905631659\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//95//52//00//808x454_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/640x360_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/750x422_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/828x466_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1080x608_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1200x676_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1920x1081_cmsv2_5b77ec1a-94b9-5918-ae92-ede0fd4da9fe-3955200.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Doctor Al Horani working on corals in Jordan<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>TOURISM &amp; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STILL JEOPARDISE AQABA REEFS<\/h2><p>Spanning a distance of 27 kilometres, the slither of coastland called Aqaba is Jordan\u2019s only sea-outlet.<\/p>\n<p>Despite glimmers of hope, the port city\u2019s coral remains in danger, with global development and pollution threatening its survival.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5622905878769419\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//95//52//00//808x454_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/640x360_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/750x422_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/828x466_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1080x607_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1200x675_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1920x1080_cmsv2_e33a2652-4ee4-55d8-89f9-6bd2871ceb88-3955200.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Jordan\u2019s coastland and only port<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To encourage economic development, whilst protecting the reefs, is therefore a constant challenge for the Jordanian authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Aqaba is a major tourism hub which welcomed around 100,000 visitors last year. Due to the sector\u2019s expansion, Jordan\u2019s only port was relocated to the site of one of Aqaba\u2019s largest reefs in 2006.<\/p>\n<p>The government, with the help of the United Nations, worked to save a portion of the thousand-year-old reef by relocating the coral two miles further along the coastline.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5618101545253863\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//95//52//00//808x454_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/640x360_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/750x421_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/828x465_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1080x607_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1200x674_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/1920x1079_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Coral reefs in Jordan being relocated<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to Nedal Al Ouran, Head of the Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction of the United Nations Development Programme, the replantation fared much better than expected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had great success,\u201d he says. \u201cLuckily, we got a growth rate of more than 85 per cent, which is unique. Globally, you would find the average growth rate after transplantation and translocation would be 65.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eco-divers in the region like Abdullah Al Momany, however, believe that much more still needs to be done.<\/p>\n<p>He is fearful that the relentless rate of progress and development is threatening to compromise the real draw of the area, the reefs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere in Aqaba, our biggest problem is us affecting the marine environment as humans,\u201d he says. \u201cI think the government needs to enforce the law, do more awareness programmes, and do more effort in protecting the marine life.\u201d<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1560238593,"publishedAt":1561129185,"updatedAt":1561454574,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2019\/06\/21\/can-coral-species-in-jordan-save-other-reefs-from-global-warming","programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet-web","format":"default"},"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_391ea600-cb2b-5cff-823f-74f3b230dded-3955200.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":3294,"height":1853},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/95\/52\/00\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_2735414a-1562-5491-8425-aa8aaa8ead3a-3955200.jpg","altText":"Coral reefs in Jordan being relocated","caption":"Coral reefs in Jordan being 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is Disney\u2019s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"How is Disney\u2019s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East?","leadin":"Disney\u2019s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan\u2019s contribution to the international film industry.","summary":"Disney\u2019s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan\u2019s contribution to the international film industry.","keySentence":null,"url":"how-is-disney-s-remake-of-aladdin-good-news-for-the-middle-east","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Disney\u2019s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan\u2019s contribution to the international film industry. \n\nThe film, which premiered worldwide in cinemas in May, was partly filmed in the kingdom\u2019s Wadi Rum desert. \n\nThe location has previously served as a backdrop for films like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), The Martian (2015), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) and the all-time classic, Lawrence of Arabia (1962). \n\nAladdin, which was made in conjunction with Jordan\u2019s Royal Film Commission, created 150 local jobs and took more than $150 million dollars in its first eight days at the North American box office. \n\nAs of Friday, June 7th the 2019 US remake had made $214.9 million domestically and $508 million worldwide, according to Forbes. \n\nThe hope of Jordan\u2019s Film Commission is that the movie continues to work its magic and encourage other filmmakers to produce their next project in the region. \n\nAhead of the film\u2019s release, the cast made a public appearance in the Jordanian capital Amman to discuss the movie\u2019s making. \n\nGUY RITCHIE: THE PERFECT SETTING FOR STORYTELLING \n\nWhilst the new Aladdin release could be considered something of a departure from Guy Ritchie\u2019s trademark neo-noir productions like Sherlock Holmes (2009), and gangster movies like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), the movie bears its fair share of grit and fast-paced chases. \n\nFor the parts filmed in Wadi Rum, the British director said the landscaped matched the cinematic aesthetic he had in mind. \n\n\u201cIt\u2019s funny, because it (Wadi Rum) is almost built into the psyche of most film directors,\u201d he told Euronews. \n\nContributing to Jordan\u2019s developing film industry story was a humbling experience for Ritchie, especially when charged with remaking the much-loved animated Aladdin film of 1992. \n\nAccording to the director, his key objective was to retain the film\u2019s original essence whilst adding a contemporary touch, to please today\u2019s young audience. \n\n\u201cI suppose the biggest challenge was making sure that you fused the old and the new,\u201d he said, \u201cThat you didn\u2019t disturb the nostalgia of the first film, yet embellished it with applicable character evolution.\u201d \n\nMENA MASSOUD: REJECTING CULTURAL STEREOTYPES \n\nThe film\u2019s protagonist Aladdin is played by Egyptian-born actor Mena Massoud, a relative newcomer to the Hollywood scene. \n\nFor Massoud, the cultural diversity showcased in Aladdin sets a high bar for other international productions. \n\n\u201cIt sends the message that you can still cast people of colour, and people from this region and other regions, to carry films and have them succeed,\u201d he told Euronews. \n\nThe 27-year-old added that film productions should move away from stereotyping Arab actors. \n\n\u201cI think there\u2019s definitely a shift,\u201d he said. \u201cYou know, when I first started my career, my first on-camera job was on a show called Nikita, as \u2018Al Qaeda number 2\u2019. So that shows how far we\u2019ve come.\u201d \n\n\u201cI think there\u2019s no better time than now,\u201d he added. \n\nNAOMI SCOTT: FEMALE EMPOWERMENT & DIVERSITY \n\nIndian-British actress Naomi Scott plays Princess Jasmine, a character who is not the average royal on the rise. With plenty of sass, intelligence and determination, Jasmine is driven to rule her father\u2019s kingdom. \n\nHer signature song in the film, \u2018Speechless\u2019, is a defiant declaration of independence which was composed by 8-times Oscar winner Alan Menken. Unusually, for a musical movie of this kind, the final version of the song to make the cut was recorded in one live take. \n\nPortraying a strong female character to a worldwide audience was a career highlight for Scott. \n\n\u201cThis character made me feel empowered growing up, but I do think there was room to modernise her so that it made sense for a 2019 audience,\u201d she said. \"I think it\u2019s really important that our female heroines have a narrative - that they can push forward and they are well rounded - imperfect, of course, but they go through a journey.\u201d \n\nScott valued being part of the film\u2019s varied ethnic line-up of on-screen talent, which included actors of Tunisian and Persian descent. \n\n\u201cI\u2019m so proud of how diverse our cast was, and how so many people can see this movie and connect, or relate in some way, and see themselves,\u201d she said.","htmlText":"<p>Disney\u2019s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan\u2019s contribution to the international film industry.<\/p>\n<p>The film, which premiered worldwide in cinemas in May, was partly filmed in the kingdom\u2019s Wadi Rum desert.<\/p>\n<p>The location has previously served as a backdrop for films like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), The Martian (2015), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) and the all-time classic, Lawrence of Arabia (1962).<\/p>\n<p>Aladdin, which was made in conjunction with Jordan\u2019s Royal Film Commission, created 150 local jobs and took more than $150 million dollars in its first eight days at the North American box office.<\/p>\n<p>As of Friday, June 7th the 2019 US remake had made $214.9 million domestically and $508 million worldwide, according to Forbes.<\/p>\n<p>The hope of Jordan\u2019s Film Commission is that the movie continues to work its magic and encourage other filmmakers to produce their next project in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the film\u2019s release, the cast made a public appearance in the Jordanian capital Amman to discuss the movie\u2019s making.<\/p>\n<h2>GUY RITCHIE: THE PERFECT SETTING FOR STORYTELLING<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//93//72//48//808x454_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/384x216_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/640x360_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/750x422_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/828x466_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1080x608_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1200x675_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1920x1080_cmsv2_1d3fe51b-0ee8-5b75-a516-59bc2440b405-3937248.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Guy Ritchie during interview with Euronews (left); and on Aladdin\u2019s film set in Jordan (right)<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whilst the new Aladdin release could be considered something of a departure from Guy Ritchie\u2019s trademark neo-noir productions like Sherlock Holmes (2009), and gangster movies like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), the movie bears its fair share of grit and fast-paced chases.<\/p>\n<p>For the parts filmed in Wadi Rum, the British director said the landscaped matched the cinematic aesthetic he had in mind.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s funny, because it (Wadi Rum) is almost built into the psyche of most film directors,\u201d he told Euronews.<\/p>\n<p>Contributing to Jordan\u2019s developing film industry story was a humbling experience for Ritchie, especially when charged with remaking the much-loved animated Aladdin film of 1992.<\/p>\n<p>According to the director, his key objective was to retain the film\u2019s original essence whilst adding a contemporary touch, to please today\u2019s young audience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI suppose the biggest challenge was making sure that you fused the old and the new,\u201d he said, \u201cThat you didn\u2019t disturb the nostalgia of the first film, yet embellished it with applicable character evolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>MENA MASSOUD: REJECTING CULTURAL STEREOTYPES<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//93//72//48//808x454_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/384x216_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/640x360_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/750x422_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/828x466_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1080x608_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1200x675_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1920x1080_cmsv2_cc503665-5ca0-51d9-8c3a-d1641b4d939d-3937248.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Mena Massoud playing the role of Aladdin (left); and during interview with Euronews (right)<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s protagonist Aladdin is played by Egyptian-born actor Mena Massoud, a relative newcomer to the Hollywood scene.<\/p>\n<p>For Massoud, the cultural diversity showcased in Aladdin sets a high bar for other international productions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt sends the message that you can still cast people of colour, and people from this region and other regions, to carry films and have them succeed,\u201d he told Euronews.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old added that film productions should move away from stereotyping Arab actors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think there\u2019s definitely a shift,\u201d he said. \u201cYou know, when I first started my career, my first on-camera job was on a show called Nikita, as \u2018Al Qaeda number 2\u2019. So that shows how far we\u2019ve come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think there\u2019s no better time than now,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h2>NAOMI SCOTT: FEMALE EMPOWERMENT &amp; DIVERSITY<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//93//72//48//808x454_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/384x216_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/640x360_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/750x422_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/828x466_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1080x608_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1200x675_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/93\/72\/48\/1920x1080_cmsv2_61c5688f-1075-5f52-b5c3-8c2fdb61771c-3937248.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Naomi Scott during interview with Euronews (left); and playing the role of princess Jasmine (right)<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Indian-British actress Naomi Scott plays Princess Jasmine, a character who is not the average royal on the rise. 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are mothers in Jordan countering stigma towards children with disabilities?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"How are mothers in Jordan countering stigma towards children with disabilities?","leadin":"A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region. Unlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic. The episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion.","summary":"A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region. Unlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic. The episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion.","keySentence":null,"url":"how-are-mothers-in-jordan-countering-stigma-towards-children-with-disabilities","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region. \n\nUnlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic. \n\nThe episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion. \n\nCo-creator of Team Hero, Reem Al Faranji was inspired to showcase people with intellectual disabilities in a positive light, after both her son\u2019s Aboud and Amro were diagnosed with a developmental disorder. \n\nDue to the lack of services, Al Faranji and her family moved from Gaza to Amman in search of support. \n\nAlthough finding a helpful community it soon became apparent that more awareness needed to be made in the region. \n\n\u201cI started noticing in the media that I rarely see images of people like my sons being exposed in a positive way. The way we have built the cartoon is about having children go through social adventures, and try to promote social values, of acceptance and tolerance,\u201d said Al Franji. \n\nWhen Al Faranji\u2019s sons were diagnosed with Autism she found it impossible to find information online in Arabic. \n\nLeading for her and her husband, Mohammad, to launch Habaybna - Our Loved Ones, an Arabic language website that aims to be the ultimate source for families of children with intellectual disorders. \n\nInterviews with specialists and tips from parents, displayed in short videos provide expert advice and guidance. \n\n\u201cI\u2019m so happy we are getting into the homes of thousands of parents making them (feel) that they\u2019re not alone, we are hoping with Habibna that we can be really tackling sensitive issues and more issues that would develop the skills of our children,\u201d said Al Faranji. \n\nMore from Inspire Middle East: Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues \n\n\nLina Abu Samha is another mother on a mission, by creating children\u2019s books that showcase the amazing skills that children with physical disabilities have. \n\nWhat started as a tool to pay for an operation for her daughter, Miryana, who has cerebral palsy, soon turned into a journey to rebrand the image of children with disabilities. \n\n\u201cThis is a message from me to my daughter, and all like kids like Miryana as long as you believe in yourself, you can do whatever you want,\u201d said Abu Samha. \n\nAccording to the World Bank , 15 per cent of the world\u2019s population experience some form of disability, yet the disability prevalence rate in the MENA region is less than three per cent . \n\nDue to stigma and lack of knowledge, many cases go undocumented.","htmlText":"<p>A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic.<\/p>\n<p>The episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//73//01//48//808x454_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/384x216_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/640x360_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/750x422_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/828x466_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/1080x608_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/1200x675_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/73\/01\/48\/1920x1080_cmsv2_6a207539-64b5-5ea0-ad8c-ec2d3f5c5faa-3730148.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Team Hero cartoon<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Co-creator of Team Hero, Reem Al Faranji was inspired to showcase people with intellectual disabilities in a positive light, after both her son\u2019s Aboud and Amro were diagnosed with a developmental disorder.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the lack of services, Al Faranji and her family moved from Gaza to Amman in search of support.<\/p>\n<p>Although finding a helpful community it soon became apparent that more awareness needed to be made in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI started noticing in the media that I rarely see images of people like my sons being exposed in a positive way. The way we have built the cartoon is about having children go through social adventures, and try to promote social values, of acceptance and tolerance,\u201d said Al Franji.<\/p>\n<p>When Al Faranji\u2019s sons were diagnosed with Autism she found it impossible to find information online in Arabic.<\/p>\n<p>Leading for her and her husband, Mohammad, to launch Habaybna - Our Loved Ones, an Arabic language website that aims to be the ultimate source for families of children with intellectual disorders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" 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href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2019//03//22//abu-dhabi-special-olympics-wraps-but-fight-for-inclusion-continues/">Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Lina Abu Samha is another mother on a mission, by creating children\u2019s books that showcase the amazing skills that children with physical disabilities have.<\/p>\n<p>What started as a tool to pay for an operation for her daughter, Miryana, who has cerebral palsy, soon turned into a journey to rebrand the image of children with disabilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" 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start-ups showcased in London","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"Jordanian start-ups showcased in London","leadin":"Jordan is on a journey to reform its economy. Counting on a fresh generation of young entrepreneurs to help fuel its future, the country is hungry to boost productivity and growth, plus create more jobs.","summary":"Jordan is on a journey to reform its economy. Counting on a fresh generation of young entrepreneurs to help fuel its future, the country is hungry to boost productivity and growth, plus create more jobs.","keySentence":null,"url":"jordanian-start-ups-showcased-in-london","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Jordan is on a journey to reform its economy. \n\nCounting on a fresh generation of young entrepreneurs to help fuel its future, the country is hungry to boost productivity and growth, plus create more jobs. \n\nTo realise its economic ambitions, Jordan is also looking beyond its borders to places like London, keen to boost international interest and investment in key sectors like technology. \n\nAt an event called \u2018Jordan: Growth and Opportunity, the London Initiative 2019\u2019, more than a dozen start-ups gathered in the British capital. \n\n\nAmongst them, Arabia Weather \u2013 which uses artificial intelligence and other technologies to create weather products, including forecasts and data for renewable energy companies. \n\nThe company is run by 29-year-old Jordanian, Mohammed Shaker, who now heads up a team of more than 40. \n\n\u201cWe started with a blog, writing down weather events happening here and there, and then an incident happened where people were killed because of flash floods. So, we started our website, we started out from Jordan and then expanded to the Arab World,\u201d Shaker explained. \n\nThe company which targets all sorts of industries, ranging from airlines and airports to agriculture, now plans to expand into Africa. \n\n\u201cWe start providing a very hyper-local weather forecast that differentiates between the seas, the mountains, the valleys and the desert. It includes very important phenomena happening in the region ,such as dust forecasts that nobody else is providing - flash floods as well as snow storms and wind storms - that sometimes happen across the region,\u201d Shaker went on to say. \n\nJordan is a hot spot of entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa, and it hopes that this will help strengthen its business ties with countries like the UK. \n\nJordan\u2019s ICT Minister Mothanna Gharaibeh believes that Jordanians are creating their own future with their start-ups. \n\n\u201cThey\u2019re showing their brilliant ideas, they\u2019re meeting investors, they\u2019re going to make a difference to Jordan,\u201d he said. \n\nAccording to Gharaibeh, however, a challenge young Jordanian entrepreneurs face is making the international community understand the value of their innovations. \n\nRiham Mahafzah is one of the many Jordanian women to have launched a start-up. She runs an agency, selling and distributing photos from the Middle East. \n\n\u201cEverybody is surprised [that] Jordan is a very good environment for setting up a start-up,\u201d said Mahafaz, adding that the country boasts a healthy ratio of female entrepreneurs. \n\n\u201cAlmost 38 percent of start-ups in Jordan are run by women,\u201d she explains. \n\nToday, around a thousand start-ups are currently registered in Amman. This is a number Jordan is looking to further increase in the coming years to get its economy on track with its young businesses. \n\nSEEN ON SOCIAL: COMING UP WITH NEW IDEAS \n\nAmer Hadi shared this brainstorming moment in a start-up competition at Jordan\u2019s Zain Innovation Campus.","htmlText":"<p>Jordan is on a journey to reform its economy.<\/p>\n<p>Counting on a fresh generation of young entrepreneurs to help fuel its future, the country is hungry to boost productivity and growth, plus create more jobs.<\/p>\n<p>To realise its economic ambitions, Jordan is also looking beyond its borders to places like London, keen to boost international interest and investment in key sectors like technology.<\/p>\n<p>At an event called \u2018Jordan: Growth and Opportunity, the London Initiative 2019\u2019, more than a dozen start-ups gathered in the British capital. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//71//97//76//808x454_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_9972388a-b5dd-5600-87a6-2d131b8a15e9-3719776.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Entrepreneurs gather at \u2018Jordan: Growth and Opportunity, the London Initiative 2019\u2019<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amongst them, Arabia Weather \u2013 which uses artificial intelligence and other technologies to create weather products, including forecasts and data for renewable energy companies.<\/p>\n<p>The company is run by 29-year-old Jordanian, Mohammed Shaker, who now heads up a team of more than 40.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe started with a blog, writing down weather events happening here and there, and then an incident happened where people were killed because of flash floods. So, we started our website, we started out from Jordan and then expanded to the Arab World,\u201d Shaker explained.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//71//97//76//808x454_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_b4ce6b71-2b0f-5204-807b-b65af804836e-3719776.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Arabia Weather platform<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The company which targets all sorts of industries, ranging from airlines and airports to agriculture, now plans to expand into Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe start providing a very hyper-local weather forecast that differentiates between the seas, the mountains, the valleys and the desert. It includes very important phenomena happening in the region ,such as dust forecasts that nobody else is providing - flash floods as well as snow storms and wind storms - that sometimes happen across the region,\u201d Shaker went on to say.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan is a hot spot of entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa, and it hopes that this will help strengthen its business ties with countries like the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan\u2019s ICT Minister Mothanna Gharaibeh believes that Jordanians are creating their own future with their start-ups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019re showing their brilliant ideas, they\u2019re meeting investors, they\u2019re going to make a difference to Jordan,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//03//71//97//76//808x454_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg/" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/03\/71\/97\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_1755456a-e5d8-53d4-ac04-a52c73d39e4a-3719776.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Jordan\u2019s ICT Minister Mothanna Gharaibeh<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to Gharaibeh, however, a challenge young Jordanian entrepreneurs face is making the international community understand the value of their innovations.<\/p>\n<p>Riham Mahafzah is one of the many Jordanian women to have launched a start-up. She runs an agency, selling and distributing photos from the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverybody is surprised [that] Jordan is a very good environment for setting up a start-up,\u201d said Mahafaz, adding that the country boasts a healthy ratio of female entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlmost 38 percent of start-ups in Jordan are run by women,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>Today, around a thousand start-ups are currently registered in Amman. This is a number Jordan is looking to further increase in the coming years to get its economy on track with its young businesses.<\/p>\n<h2>SEEN ON SOCIAL: COMING UP WITH NEW IDEAS<\/h2><p>Amer Hadi shared this brainstorming moment in a start-up competition at Jordan\u2019s Zain Innovation Campus.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-freeform\nwidget--size-fullwidth\nwidget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BrcXT9VFSFT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//BrcXT9VFSFT//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading\%22 style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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