http://senate.jo News - Nafaqa http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/PR18022026EN Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Amman, Feb. 18 (Senate) – Senate President Faisal Fayez met Wednesday with Spanish Ambassador to Jordan, Miguel de Lucas Gonz?lez, to discuss relations and regional developments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/PR16022026EN Mon, 16 Feb 2026 Amman, Feb. 16 (ٍSenate) -- Senate President Faisal Fayez on Monday discussed with a British team, led by constitutional expert Sir Paul Silk, Jordan's reforms and the relationship between the Senate and the Lower House. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Pr_19012026En Mon, 19 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 19 (Senate) -- Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez on Monday held talks with Canadian Ambassador to Jordan Louis-Martin Aumais, focusing on strengthening Jordanian–Canadian relations and expanding cooperation across a range of sectors. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Fo_19012026EN Mon, 19 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan 19 (Senate) – The Senate Committee on Arab and International Affairs and Expatriates, chaired by Senator Hani Mulqi, on Monday discussed with Canadian Ambassador Louis-Martin Aumais prospects to enhance Jordanian-Canadian relations in various fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/pr_14012026_2EN Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 14 (Senate) -- Senate President Faisal Fayez on Wednesday met separately with Ambassador of Egypt Khaled Abyad and Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom Shahin Abdullayev. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Pr_14012026_EN Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 14 (Senate) -- Senate President Faisal Fayez welcomed US Ambassador to Jordan Jim Holtsnider on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various fields, as well as current regional developments and issues of mutual concern. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Fin_14012026_EN Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 14 (Senate) -- The Senate’s Financial and Economic Committee, chaired by Senator Rajai Muasher, on Wednesday began discussing the Audit Bureau’s 2024 report. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Pr13012026EN Tue, 13 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 13 (Senate) -- Senate President Faisal Fayez on Tuesday underscored the strength and resilience of Jordan–Korea relations, stressing His Majesty King Abdullah II’s commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Korean13012026EN Tue, 13 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 13 (ٍSenate) -- The Senate's Jordan-S.Korea Friendship Committee, chaired by Senator Ahmad Khudari, met on Tuesday with a delegation from South Korea’s National Assembly, headed by Chair of the Korea-Jordan Parliamentary Friendship Committee MP Cho Eun-hee. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Pr11012026En Sun, 11 Jan 2026 Amman, Jan. 11 (Senate) -- Senate President Faisal Fayez met on Sunday with Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei at the Senate headquarters to review Jordanian–Chinese relations and prospects for expanding cooperation. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_30072025 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 Amman, July 30 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee discussed the government's economic policies with the ministerial economic team on Wednesday during a meeting chaired by Senator Dr. Rajai Muasher. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_21072025 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 Amman, July 21 - The Senate Legal Committee, chaired by Senator Ahmed Tabishat, discussed the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission's 2024 annual report during its meeting today, Monday. The meeting was attended by the Commission's Chairman, Dr. Muhannad Hijazi, and a number of Commission officials. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tourism_20072025 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 Amman, July 20 – The Senate Tourism and Heritage Committee, chaired by Senator Michel Nazzal, met on Sunday with the Director of the Tourist Police Department, Brigadier General Imad Shoman, and the accompanying delegation from the department. The meeting reviewed the plans and duties of the Tourist Police Department and its role in enhancing tourism security. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_01072025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 Amman, July 1 – The Labor and Social Development Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Issa Murad, visited the Jordan Post Company today, Tuesday. During the visit, the committee met with the company’s Chairman of the Board, Sami Al-Dawood, and its Director, Hanadi Al-Tayyeb, and was briefed on the company’s training and qualification plans within employment programs. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_01072025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 Amman, July 1 – The Senate’s Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, headed by Senator Eng. Farouq Al-Hyari, visited today, Tuesday, the strategic petroleum derivatives facilities in Amman owned by the Jordan Petroleum Facilities Logistics Company. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_01072025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 Amman, July 1 – The Administrative Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Tawfiq Kreishan, was briefed today, Tuesday, during its visit to the Government Services Center in Al-Muqabalin, on the center’s operations and the services it provides to citizens. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_25062025 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 Amman, June 25 – The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, was briefed today (Wednesday) on the efforts of the Department of Lands and Survey in digitizing its services. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tourism_24062025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 Amman, June 24 - The Senate Tourism and Heritage Committee, headed by Senator Michel Nazzal, discussed the most prominent challenges facing the sector during its meeting with heads of tourism associations on Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_23062025 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 Amman, June 23 – The Senate Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, headed by Engineer Farouq Al-Hiyari, visited the National Petroleum Company on Monday to review the company's operations and its efforts to extract and exploit natural gas from the Risha field in the eastern part of the Kingdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_22062025 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 Amman, June 22 - The Senate Arab, International and Expatriates Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Hani Mulki, discussed the latest developments on the regional and international arenas during its meeting on Sunday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_03062025 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 Amman, June 3 - The Senate Public Services Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Mustafa Hamarneh, visited the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship on Tuesday to review the progress of work and follow up on the implementation of the ministry's digital strategy. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Health_02062025 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 Amman, June 2 - The Senate Health, Environment, and Population Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Yassin Al-Hasban, visited Dar Al Dawa Development and Investment Company on Monday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_01062025 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 As part of its oversight and field efforts, the Senate Public Services Committee, headed by Dr. Mustafa Hamarneh, visited the Ministry of Transport to review the ministry's electronic tracking system and examine mechanisms for developing public transportation services in the Kingdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_27052025 Tue, 27 May 2025 Amman, May 27 - The Senate Labor and Social Development Committee, chaired by Senator Issa Murad, reviewed the annual report issued by the Jordanian Workers' Center on labor market conditions and workers' rights for the year 2024 on Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_27052025 Tue, 27 May 2025 Amman, May 27 - The Senate Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, chaired by Engineer Farouq Al-Hiyari, met on Tuesday with representatives of the Association of Companies Working in Renewable Energy and Energy Management. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tunisian_27052025 Tue, 27 May 2025 Amman, May 27 - The Jordanian-Tunisian Brotherhood Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Ihsan Barakat, met on Tuesday with Tunisian Ambassador to the Kingdom, Mufida Zribi. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_27052025 Tue, 27 May 2025 Amman – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met at his office in the Senate on Tuesday with a parliamentary delegation representing the Polish-Palestinian parliamentary group in the Polish Parliament, headed by Maciej Koniaczny. The delegation was accompanied by Polish Ambassador to the Kingdom Lucian Karinski. The delegation discussed Jordanian-Polish relations and ways to strengthen them in various political, economic, and parliamentary fields, in addition to the current situation in the region. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_27052025 Tue, 27 May 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met with Tunisian Ambassador to the Kingdom Mufida Al-Zribi in his office at the Senate on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by the Chair of the Jordanian-Tunisian Parliamentary Brotherhood Committee, Senator Ihsan Barakat. The two leaders discussed aspects of fraternal relations and ways to strengthen, develop, and build on them in various fields, in addition to the current situation in the region. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez026052025 Mon, 26 May 2025 Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met with the Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom, Chen Chuandong, at his office in the Senate on Monday. The meeting discussed aspects of Jordanian-Chinese relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields, in addition to the current situation in the region. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_25052025 Sun, 25 May 2025 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful And peace and blessings be upon the trustworthy Arab Hashemite Prophet. Your Majesty, Abu Al-Hussein, Your Royal Highness, Prince Al-Hussein, This is the 79th Independence Day of our Hashemite Jordanian Kingdom, and this is our leader, Abu Al-Hussein, who crowns our heads with the Hashemite diadem. The national flag flies high in the skies of our homeland—proudly, nobly, and with dignity—guarded by the strong arms and the unwavering will of our loyal sons. Together, the crown and the flag symbolize our unified Jordanian identity—an identity we hold in the highest esteem and for which we are willing to sacrifice our very souls. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_22052025 Thu, 22 May 2025 Amman, May 22 - The Senate Labor and Social Development Committee, headed by Senator Issa Murad, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of labor and social development during a meeting on Thursday with Palestinian Minister of Labor Dr. Inas Al-Attari and her accompanying delegation. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Culture_21052025 Wed, 21 May 2025 Amman, May 21 - The Senate Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee, chaired by Senator Haifa Al-Najjar, met on Wednesday with Abla Sabra, President of the Nashmiyyat Sahab Association, and a number of development, cultural, and youth activists. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_20052025 Tue, 20 May 2025 Amman, May 20 - The Senate Palestine Committee, headed by Senator Mazen Darwazeh, met with the heads of church councils in the Kingdom on Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Health_20052025 Tue, 20 May 2025 Amman, May 20 - The Senate Health, Environment, and Population Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Yassin al-Husban, discussed the ministry's strategy and work mechanism with Minister of Environment Dr. Muawiyah al-Radaydeh. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_15052025 Thu, 15 May 2025 Amman, May 15 – A joint committee from the Jordanian Senate, composed of the "Tourism and Heritage Committee" and the "National Youth Dialogue Initiative," visited Ammon Applied University College. The visit was headed by Senator Michel Nazzal and attended by Senator Dr. Mahassen Jaghoub, Chair of the Youth Dialogue Committee, to review the college's programs and plans. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Women_15052025 Thu, 15 May 2025 Amman, May 15 – The Women’s Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Khawla Armouti, praised the advanced level and pioneering institutional approach adopted by the Family and Juvenile Protection Department of the Public Security Directorate. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_15052025 Thu, 15 May 2025 Amman, May 15 – The Senate's Agriculture and Water Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, held a meeting on Thursday to discuss measures to prohibit the use of powdered milk in the production of dairy products. The meeting was attended by Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Eng. Yarub Qudah, Director General of the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) Eng. Abeer Al-Zuhair, and Chairman of the Dairy Farmers Association Coalition Eng. Laith Al-Hajj. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_14052025 Wed, 14 May 2025 Amman, May 14 – The Senate’s Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, headed by Engineer Farouq Al-Hyari, discussed today (Wednesday) petroleum sector projects and energy supply security. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate14052025 Wed, 14 May 2025 Amman, May 14 - The Senate approved draft laws on cooperatives, regulating virtual assets, and amending the Penal Code as submitted by the House of Representatives. This was during its session today, Wednesday, chaired by Senate President Faisal El-Fayez and attended by Cabinet members. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_13052025 Tue, 13 May 2025 Amman, May 13 – The Palestine Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Mazen Darwazeh, visited the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) on Tuesday, commending its vital role in receiving and delivering aid from international organizations and the private sector to the Gaza Strip. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_13052025 Tue, 13 May 2025 Amman, May 13 - The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, discussed a policy paper on the importance of strengthening the independence of Jordanian public universities during a meeting on Tuesday with Nisreen Barakat, Executive Director of the Jordan Strategy Forum. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_13052025 Tue, 13 May 2025 Amman, May 13 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met separately with a number of ambassadors of friendly countries to the Kingdom on Tuesday. They discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop joint cooperation in various fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_12052025 Mon, 12 May 2025 Amman, May 12 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, chaired by Senator Rajai Muasher, approved the Virtual Assets Regulation Bill of 2025 on Monday, as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_11052025 Sun, 11 May 2025 Amman, May 11 - The Senate Legal Committee, headed by Senator Ahmed Tabishat, approved on Sunday the draft law amending the Penal Code of 2025, as submitted by the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Murad_10052025 Sat, 10 May 2025 Amman - On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan sponsored the launch of the National Social Protection Strategy 2025–2033 during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Social Development, attended by a number of officials, stakeholders, experts, and specialists in social and economic affairs. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_10052025 Sat, 10 May 2025 Dead Sea, May 10 – The National Higher Education Conference, held under the theme “From Vision to Implementation,” concluded today, Saturday, at the Dead Sea. The three-day conference was held under the patronage of Senate President Faisal El-Fayez, and organized by the Senate’s Public Services Committee in collaboration with nine other joint committees. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_09052025 Fri, 09 May 2025 Dead Sea, May 9 – The National Conference on Higher Education: From Vision to Implementation, organized by the Senate’s Public Services Committee in cooperation with nine joint committees, continued its work for a second consecutive day on Friday at the Dead Sea. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_08052025 Thu, 08 May 2025 Dead Sea, May 8 – El-Fayez: Education Is the Cornerstone of National Progress and Development. Faisal El-Fayez, President of the Senate, affirmed that education constitutes the central pillar for the advancement and development of nations, serving as a fundamental driver of economic growth, social development, cultural and civilizational progress, and a source of societal well-being. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_08052025 Thu, 08 May 2025 Amman, May 8 – The Senate Administrative Committee, headed by Senator Tawfiq Kreishan, visited the Civil Service and Public Administration Authority on Thursday to learn about its work mechanisms and ongoing projects. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_08052025 Thu, 08 May 2025 Amman, May 8 – The Senate’s Agriculture and Water Committee, chaired by Senator Akef Al-Zoubi, on Thursday approved the 2025 Cooperative Law as received from the House of Representatives, in the presence of Minister of Agriculture Eng. Khaled Hneifat and Director General of the Cooperative Corporation Abdul Fattah Al-Shibli. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/NYD_07052025 Wed, 07 May 2025 Amman, May 7 -The Senate’s National Youth Dialogue Initiative Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Mahassen Al-Jaghoub, in cooperation with the Department of Cultural and Political Activities at the Deanship of Student Affairs at the University of Jordan, organized a dialogue session on Wednesday with university students. The event was held under the patronage of the University’s President, Prof. Dr. Nathir Obeidat, and attended by committee members, experts, and a large group of students. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_07052025 Wed, 07 May 2025 Amman, May 7 – Chairman of the Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, Senator Dr. Rajai Muasher, along with several committee members, met on Wednesday with representatives from an economic organization and a development initiative to discuss best practices in the operations of the Audit Bureau. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Turkish_07052025 Wed, 07 May 2025 Amman, May 7 – The Jordanian-Turkish Friendship Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Dr. Yaseen Al-Hasban, met today, Wednesday, with the Turkish Ambassador to the Kingdom, Yakup Oglu. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_07052025 Wed, 07 May 2025 Amman, May 7 – The Senate Committee on Labor and Social Development, headed by Senator Issa Murad, held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss future labor challenges in light of modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate07052025 Wed, 07 May 2025 A delegation headed by Ms. Asia Abdul Mutalib Yaghi, Member of the Jordanian Senate and Chairperson of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities, visited the Azerbaijan Agency for Social Development. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez07052025 Wed, 07 May 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met with Turkish Ambassador to Jordan Yakup Cayamazoglu at his office in the Senate on Wednesday. They discussed the current situation in the region, as well as ways to build on bilateral relations in various fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_06052025 Tue, 06 May 2025 Amman, May 6 - Her Royal Highness Princess Reem Ali, member of the Board of Commissioners of the Royal Film Commission (RFC), received Senator Haifa Najjar, Chair of the Senate Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee, and members of the committee, on Tuesday at Olivewood Studios. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_06052025 Tue, 06 May 2025 Amman, May 6 - The Senate Education Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Wajih Oweis, visited the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts on Tuesday and met with its Director General, Jacques Roussel, and his Deputy, Asem Oweis. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_452025 Sun, 04 May 2025 Under the gracious patronage of Senator Mamdouh Nabas and Senator Naseema Al-Fakhri, the Wadi Al-Seer Bazaar was inaugurated to promote the products of women engaged in home-based businesses. The event was organized by the Middle East Center for Initiative Empowerment – Bustan Awad. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_04052025 Sun, 04 May 2025 Amman, May 4 - During its session on Sunday, the Senate approved the draft Electricity Law and the Jordanian National Commission for Women's Affairs Law as submitted by the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_04052025 Sun, 04 May 2025 Amman, May 4 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez stressed the need to develop a media strategy for the Jordanian state aimed at unifying media discourse on various local issues, the nation's supreme interests, and Jordan's advanced and honorable national positions. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Daoudieh_352025 Sat, 03 May 2025 The Chairman of the Media and National Guidance Committee in the Senate, Senator Mohammad Daoudieh, affirmed that Jordanian journalism has always been and continues to be a fundamental pillar in supporting the nation's journey, entrenching the values of freedom, responsibility, transparency, and safeguarding national awareness. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senators_02052025 Fri, 02 May 2025 Aqaba - On the occasion of the start of the new hunting season in the city of Aqaba, the Aqaba senators Sharhabeel Madi and Naseema Al -Fakhry made a field visit to the port of the fishermen and the fish market, with the aim of reviewing the conditions of local fishermen, and listening to the most important challenges facing them. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_152025 Thu, 01 May 2025 Aqaba, May 1 – The “All Jordan Youth Commission,” the youth arm of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development, organized a specialized dialogue session in Aqaba Governorate to review the key themes of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s speech at the Third Global Disability Summit 2025, recently held in Berlin, Germany. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_152025 Thu, 01 May 2025 Amman – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez expressed his deep appreciation for the vital role played by Jordan’s workers in advancing the nation's progress, prosperity, and achievements across all sectors and fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/culture_3042025 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 Amman, April 30 – The Senate's Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, met on Wednesday with the heads of youth, cultural, and women's committees in the governorate councils to discuss the most pressing challenges they face and ways to address them. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_3042025 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 Amman, April 30 – President of the Senate El-Fayez met today, Wednesday, with senior Moroccan officials to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance them across various fields, particularly in building investment partnerships and exchanging expertise. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_2942025 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 Amman, April 29 – President of the Senate, Faisal El-Fayez, met today, Tuesday, with a number of presidents and representatives of parliamentary, advisory, and senate councils on the sidelines of the Third Parliamentary Conference on South-South Cooperation, which began Monday in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_2942025 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 Amman, April 29 – A joint committee in the Senate, comprising the Legal Committee chaired by Ahmad Tbeshat and the Financial and Economic Committee chaired by Dr. Rajai Muasher, began deliberations today, Tuesday, on the draft amendments to the 2022 Penal Code and the 2022 Enforcement Law. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_2942025 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 Amman, April 29 — The Senate’s Financial and Economic Committee has adopted recommendations submitted by its subcommittee regarding the 2023 Audit Bureau Report and agreed to submit them to the Senate Presidency. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_28042025 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Amman, April 28 - The Senate Education Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, reviewed the center's key functions during a visit on Monday to the National Center for Human Resources Development. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_28042025 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Amman, April 28 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez said that the challenges facing South-South countries make joint cooperation a strategic necessity and a fundamental option to achieve sustainable development and stability. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate28042025 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Amman, April 28 - Senator Dr. Khaled Kalaldeh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Freedoms and Citizens' Rights http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/NYD_2742025 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 Madaba, April 27 — The Youth National Dialogue Initiative Committee at the Senate, chaired by Senator Dr. Mohasen Al-Jaghoub, visited the German-Jordanian University (GJU) on Sunday to learn about its pioneering educational models. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_2742025 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 Rabat — Senate President Faisal El-Fayez affirmed the deep-rooted Jordanian-Moroccan relations, emphasizing the keenness of His Majesty King Abdullah II and his brother, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to further develop and strengthen these ties across various fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senators_23042025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 A delegation from the Senate, led by Dr. Yaseen Al-Hasban, Chairman of the Health, Environment, and Population Committee, visited the Saudi Shura Council. The delegation included several other Senators, such as Mr. Issa Murad, Chairman of the Labor and Social Development Committee, Engineer Farouq Al-Hayari, Chairman of the Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, Sharhabil Madi, Rapporteur of the Tourism and Heritage Committee, and Rakan Al-Fawaz, Member of the Agriculture and Water Committee. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_24420253 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Amman – President of the Senate Faisal El-Fayez affirmed the strength of Jordanian-French relations, which are based on mutual respect and the service of common interests between the two friendly countries and peoples. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_2442025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Amman, April 24 – The Senate’s Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Farouq Al-Hiyari, approved today, Thursday, the 2025 Draft Public Electricity Law as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlMulki_2442025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Amman, April 24 – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Arab, International and Expatriate Affairs, Senator Dr. Hani Al-Mulki, met today, Thursday, with a delegation from the French Senate's Contact, Reflection, Monitoring, and Solidarity Group for Christians of the East, as well as a separate delegation comprising several committee heads from the Georgian Parliament. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_2442025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Amman, April 24 – The Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, headed by Dr. Rajai Muasher, was briefed today, Thursday, on the National Billing System, in the presence of the Director General of the Income and Sales Tax Department, Dr. Hussam Abu Ali. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_24420252 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Amman, April 24 – The President of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, visited the late Field Marshal Habis Al-Majali Museum today, Thursday, on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of his passing, following a life filled with dedication to his country and Hashemite leadership. Alongside his comrades in the Jordanian Arab Army, he recorded historic victories on the lands of Jordan and occupied Palestine. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_2442025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Amman – Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez met on Thursday with the Deputy Chair of the Social Committee in the Arab Parliament and member of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Ms. Khadija Hajoubi, in the presence of Senator Ihsan Barakat, the Senate’s representative in the Arab Parliament. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_23042025 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 Amman – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met on Wednesday with a delegation of Senators' and Representatives' Assistants in the US Congress, in the presence of Senator Ali Al-Ayed, Rapporteur of the Committee on Arab, International and Expatriate Affairs. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_23042025 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 Amman, April 23 - The joint committee, composed of the Legal Committee and the Women's Committee, headed by Senator Ahmed Tabishat, approved the draft law of the National Commission for Women's Affairs of 2024 in the Senate on Wednesday, as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_23042025 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 Amman, April 23 - The Senate Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Farouq Al-Hiyari, visited the Jordanian Businessmen's Association on Wednesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_19042025 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez congratulated all Christian sects, fellow members of the Senate and House of Representatives, and all Christian brothers and sisters in Jordan and Palestine on the occasion of Easter. He prayed that these holidays would return with Jordan always enjoying strength, security, stability, and continued progress and prosperity, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, may God protect him. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_19042025 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 Amman, April 19 – The Senate Labor and Development Committee, chaired by Senator Issa Murad, participated in the 51st session of the Arab Labor Conference, which began today, Saturday, in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine17042025 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 Amman, April 17 - The Senate Palestine Committee, headed by Senator Mazen Darwazah, met on Thursday with the Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom, Chen Zhaodong. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate17042025 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 As part of the House of Parliament's hosting of the participants in the fourth cohort of the "AlHussein Fellowship Program", a program of the Crown Prince Foundation and part of the Leadership Track http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez16042025 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 Amman, April 16 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez launched the Qantara Center for Human Resources Development's 2025-2027 strategy on Tuesday, in the presence of representatives from local and international donors and strategic partners. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_15042025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 Amman, April 15 - Senate President Faisal El Fayez expressed the Senate's pride and appreciation for the significant role and tireless efforts of the General Intelligence Department, our various security agencies, and our Jordanian Armed Forces in confronting terrorist plots targeting the nation's security and stability. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_15042025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 Jerash - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez said that in light of international and regional geopolitical changes, the existence of new political equations and a new political reality in the region, and the continued expansionist and aggressive policies of the occupying Israeli state, we must all rally around His Majesty King Abdullah II and support His Majesty's efforts in defending our national principles and Jordan's supreme interests. His Majesty also supports His Majesty's commitment to maintaining the state of security and stability Jordan is experiencing, despite the chaos surrounding it and the political and security conflicts in the region. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Culture_14042025 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 Amman, April 14 - During its meeting today, Monday, chaired by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, the Senate Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee discussed ways to enhance cultural and social awareness among youth. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_14042025 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 Amman, April 14 - The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, met today, Monday, with Dr. Mahmoud Al-Sarhan, Executive Director of the Kingdom Healthcare and Medical Education Project. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_13042025 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 Madaba - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez affirmed that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, is capable of overcoming the political and security challenges imposed by the current situation in the region, and will not allow any party to tamper with its national principles and supreme interests. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_09042025 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 Amman, April 9 – The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, reviewed the latest developments in the National Water Carrier Project. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate08042025 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 Amman, April 8 - The Senate approved three draft laws as submitted by the House of Representatives, while returning to the House of Representatives the General Statistics Law and the Civil Aviation Regulation Law after making amendments. The Senate session, chaired by President of the Senate Faisal El-Fayez and attended by Cabinet members, was held today, Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_07042025 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 Amman, April 7 - The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, met on Monday with the expert team from the Jordan Food Systems Transformation Initiative, a collaboration between the Jordanian and Dutch governments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_07042025 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 Amman, April 7 - A delegation from the Senate participated in the 150th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, hosted by Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 5 to 9. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Conference_07042025 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 Amman, April 7 – The Arab Preparatory Conference for Trade Unions began Monday in Amman, in preparation for the 113th session of the International Labor Organization's annual conference, which will be held next June in Geneva. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez07042025 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met in his office at the Senate on Monday with the Rapporteur of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, who is responsible for the Jordan file in the Renew Europe Group in the Parliament, Mr. Malik Azmani. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_06042025 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 Amman, April 6 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Rajai Muasher, approved a draft law amending the Jordanian Customs Law of 2025, as submitted by the House of Representatives, with some amendments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_02042025 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 Berlin – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez said that Jordan, under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, has made strenuous efforts to empower persons with disabilities, promote their rights in society, and provide them with the necessary care, as a fundamental pillar of achieving social justice for all. He indicated that Jordan was one of the first countries to participate in drafting the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and one of the first countries to ratify and support it. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/health26032025 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Amman, March 26 - The Health, Environment, and Population Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Yassin Al-Hasban, met with the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, chaired by Tariq Darwazah, in the Senate on Wednesday to discuss the state of the pharmaceutical sector in Jordan and the challenges it faces. This meeting, which falls within the framework of the committee's legislative and oversight role, is part of the committee's legislative and oversight role. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/services25032025 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Amman, March 25 - The Senate Public Services Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Mustafa Hamarneh, discussed ways to support and develop the public transport sector in the Kingdom during a meeting on Tuesday with the Minister of Local Administration, Eng. Walid Al-Masri, and the Minister of Transport, Eng. Wissam Al-Tahtamouni. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/JOINT24032025 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 Amman, March 24 - A joint Senate committee, composed of the Legal Committee and the Public Services Committee, headed by Senator Ahmed Tabishat, approved a draft law amending the Civil Aviation Law of 2024 as submitted by the House of Representatives, with some amendments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_21032025 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 Strasbourg – On Friday, Senate President El-Fayez met with Theodoros Rousopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, on the sidelines of his participation in the Assembly’s conference, which commenced yesterday in Strasbourg, France. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_20032025 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 Strasbourg – March 20 – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez said, "Reality confirms that the West has begun to adopt a policy of double standards and double standards in matters of public freedoms and democratic practice." http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_Energy19032025 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 Amman, March 19 - The Senate Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, chaired by Eng. Farouq Al-Hiyari, discussed the strategy and projects of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) in its meeting today, Wednesday, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company, Eng. Abdul Rahim Al-Baqaei. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Youth_18032025 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 Amman, March 18 - The Senate's Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, reviewed the National Sports Strategy during a meeting on Tuesday with the Secretary-General of the Jordan Olympic Committee, Rana Al-Saeed. The committee reviewed the committee's plans and programs for developing the sports sector and sports federations. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_17032025 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 Senator Mohammad Dawoudia, Chairman of the Senate Media and National Guidance Committee, presented the committee's recommendations to the Ministry of Government Communications, which is developing an executive action plan for the general policy document for communication and media. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_17032025 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 Amman, March 17 - The subcommittee emanating from the Senate's Finance and Economic Committee concluded its discussion of the Bureau's 2023 annual report on Monday, in the presence of the President of the Audit Bureau, Dr. Radhi Al-Hamadin. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_16032025 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 Amman, March 16 - The Senate Administrative Committee, chaired by Senator Tawfiq Krishan, approved a draft law amending the 2025 Restructuring Law for Government Institutions and Departments, as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/labor16032025 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 Amman, March 16 - The Senate Labor and Social Development Committee, during its meeting today, Sunday, chaired by Senator Issa Haidar Murad and attended by Minister of Labor Khaled Al-Bakar, approved a draft law amending the Labor Law, as submitted by the House of Representatives, with some amendments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Najjar_13032025 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 Amman, March 13 – The Chairperson of the Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee in the Senate, Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, sponsored a ceremony honoring a distinguished group of female entrepreneurs and inspiring women who have demonstrated excellence in Ma’an Governorate. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate_13032025 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 Amman, March 13 – The Administrative Committee of the Senate, chaired by Senator Tawfiq Krishan, discussed ways to develop the public sector during its meeting today, Thursday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_12032025 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 Amman, March 12 - The Senate Palestine Committee, chaired by Senator Mazen Darwazah, met on Wednesday with the EU Ambassador to Jordan, Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas; the Director of UNRWA Affairs, Olaf Baker; and the Director-General of Palestinian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Rafiq Khirfan. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_11032025 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 Amman, March 11 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez sponsored a charity campaign to distribute food parcels and blankets at the Development Center of the Al-Wahdat Camp Services Committee on Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Joint_11032025 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 Amman, March 11 - A joint committee in the Senate, consisting of the Finance and Economic Committee headed by Dr. Rajai Muasher, and the Health, Environment and Population Committee headed by Dr. Yassin Al-Hasban, approved today, Tuesday, the General Statistics Bill for the year 2024, as received from the House of Representatives after making some minor amendments to it. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate11032025 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 Amman, March 11 - A joint committee in the Senate, consisting of the Legal Committee headed by Ahmed Tabishat, in the presence of the Chairman of the Agriculture and Water Committee, Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, approved the draft law of the Solidarity Fund to Reduce Agricultural Risks for the year 2024, as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_10032025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 Amman, March 10 - A mini-committee emanating from the Finance and Economic Committee in the Senate continued, on Monday, to discuss the Audit Bureau's report for 2023, in the presence of the President of the Bureau, Dr. Radi Al-Hamadin. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Services_10032025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 Amman, March 10 - The Senate Public Services Committee discussed efforts to improve the sector during its meeting today, Monday, with public transport sector operators and the head and members of the Bus Owners Syndicate. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_8032025 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 Amman – The President of the Senate, Faisal El-Fayez, extended his congratulations to the nation’s women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is being celebrated today. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_06032025 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 Amman, March 6 – The Senate’s Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, chaired by Engineer Farouq Al-Hiyari, discussed the current state and challenges of the mining sector during its meeting today, Thursday, with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_05032025 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 Amman, March 5 - A mini-committee emanating from the Finance and Economic Committee in the Senate completed, on Wednesday, the discussion of the Audit Bureau's report for 2023, in the presence of the President of the Bureau, Dr. Radi Al-Hamadin. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_05032025 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 Amman, March 5 - The Senate Labor and Social Development Committee, headed by Senator Issa Murad, met today, Wednesday, with Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_05032025 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 Amman, March 5 - The Agriculture and Water Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, discussed during its meeting with the Director General of the Customs Department, Major General Ahmed Al-Akalik, today, Wednesday, how the department deals with agricultural sector requirements and exports. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate04032025 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 Amman - The Senate approved three draft laws as received from the House of Representatives in today's session, Tuesday, headed by President Faisal El-Fayez and attended by the presence of the Ministry. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_03032025 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 Amman, March 3 - The Senate Media and National Guidance Committee, headed by Senator Mohammad Daoudia, visited the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation and Roya TV on Monday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_03032025 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 Amman, March 3 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez called for expanding the base of social responsibility by the private sector, appreciating the role played by companies, institutions and banks in establishing programs and projects that contribute to reducing the phenomena of poverty and unemployment. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elfayez_27022025 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 Amman, Feb 27 – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez sponsored the ceremony held by the Gaza Hashem Association on Thursday evening to announce the launch of its charitable investment endowment aimed at supporting those in need. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Aqaba_28022025 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 Amman, Feb 28 – Senators Sharhabil Madi and Naseema Al-Fakhri conducted a dialogue session titled "The Royal Vision for Building the Jordan We Want… A Continuous Journey Towards the Future," organized by the All Jordan Youth Commission in Aqaba. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/servicessenate2722025 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 Amman, February 27 - The Public Services Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Mustafa Al-Hammarneh, followed up on Thursday the mechanisms for implementing the Ministry of Transport's action plan. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/thesenate27022025 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 Amman, February 27 - The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, reviewed the work, services and capabilities of the center during its meeting today, Thursday, with the Director General of the Royal Geographic Center, Brigadier Engineer Moamer Haddadin. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate27022025 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 Irbid - In the context of enhancing parliamentary awareness among young people, Assistant Secretary-General of the Senate, Dr. Haitham Al-Sarayrah, met with a number of Yarmouk University students, http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/legalsenate26022025 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 Amman, February 26 - The Legal Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Ahmed Tabishat, approved a draft law amending the Residency and Foreign Affairs Law for the year 2024 during a session held today, Wednesday, as reported by the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/jointsenate26022025 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 Amman, February 26 - The joint committee in the Senate, consisting of the Legal Committee, during a meeting headed by Senator Ahmed Tabishat, and in the presence of the Chairman of the Agriculture and Water Committee, Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, returned the amendment to the Agricultural Risk Reduction Fund Law for the year 2024 to the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Services_26022025 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 Amman, February 26 - The Senate Public Services Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Mustafa Al-Hamraneh, followed up during its meeting today, Wednesday, with the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Samirat, and a number of officials in the ministry, the implementation of the ministry's strategy for 2025 according to the specified timetable. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tourism_25022025 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 Amman, February 25 - The Senate Tourism and Antiquities Committee, headed by Senator Michel Nazzal, discussed the reality of the tourism sector in the Kingdom during its meeting today, Tuesday, with Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Disabilities_25022025 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 The Committee of Persons with Disabilities in the Senate, headed by Senator Asia Yaghi, participated today, Tuesday, in the workshop entitled Concepts of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is organized by the Human Rights Unit in the Prime Ministry in cooperation with the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jordan, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in partnership with the United Nations to promote the rights of persons with disabilities "UNORPD". http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_25022025 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 Amman, February 25 - The Education Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, discussed during its meeting today, Tuesday, with the heads of the Boards of Trustees of public universities, the most prominent challenges facing universities in the Kingdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_25022025 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 Amman, February 25 - The Senate Labor and Social Development Committee, headed by Senator Issa Murad, reviewed during its visit today, Tuesday, to the National Center for Human Resources Development, its latest studies on the reality of the labor market and its contribution to human resources development. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Health_24022025 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 Amman, February 24 - The Senate Health, Environment and Population Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Yassin Al-Hasban, visited the Health Informatics Company, the "Hakeem" program, today, Monday, to review the reality of the program's work and evaluate the program's effectiveness in improving the quality of medical services, through digitizing health records and providing the necessary data to make accurate and rapid medical decisions. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_24022025 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 The Senate Media and National Guidance Committee reviewed, on Monday, during its visit to Al Mamlaka TV, its ambitious plans for greater presence and influence in the national and international media scene and the work progress of the channel, which enjoys more trust. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_24022025 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 Amman, February 24 - A number of Senate members reviewed, on Monday, the level of services provided by the Economic and Social Institution for Military Retirees and Veterans, during a visit in which they met with its Director General, Major General (retired) Adnan Al-Raqad. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_24022025 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 Amman, February 24 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, headed by Dr. Rajai Muasher, met today, Monday, with the Chairman of the Jordanian Businessmen Association, Hamdi Tabbaa, and members of the association. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/YDC_23022025 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 Amman, Feb 23 – The Senate’s Youth National Dialogue Initiative Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Mahasen Al-Jaghoub, met on Sunday with Dr. Tamam Mango, the Executive Director of the Crown Prince Foundation, to review the foundation’s programs targeting youth in entrepreneurship, leadership, technical education, and partnership-building. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_23022025 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 Amman, Feb 23 – The Financial and Economic Committee of the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Muasher, began discussing the 2023 Audit Bureau report today, Sunday, in the presence of the Bureau's President, Dr. Radi Al-Hamadain. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mediterranean_22022025 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 Amman, February 22 - A Senate delegation headed by Senator Suhair Al-Ali and Senator Dr. Mustafa Al-Hamrneh participated in the 19th General Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), which was held in the Italian capital, Rome. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Disabilities_22022025 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 A dialogue session was held to discuss the proposed amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Law at the Solidarity of Women Institute on Wednesday, February 19, in the presence of Her Excellency Senator Asia Yaghi, Chair of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities in the Senate, and Her Excellency Senator Dr. Zuhair Abu Fares, Rapporteur of the Committee, along with Ms. Enaam Al-Asha, Chair of the Jordanian Solidarity of Women Institute Association, and a number of legal and human rights experts and specialists in disability affairs. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_20022025 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 Amman, February 20 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met in his office today, Thursday, with a delegation from the Women of Science and Knowledge Bazaar Initiative from Karak Governorate. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate_20022025 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 Amman - Senator Asia Yaghi, head of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities in the Senate, visited the Tawasul Center for Special Education on Tuesday, in the presence of Dr. Ihsan Al-Khalidi and the Secretary of the Committee Thamer Al-Sakhen. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_18022025 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 Amman, February 18 - The Energy and Mineral Resources Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Eng. Farouk Al-Hayari, visited the Monitoring and Control Center of the National Electricity Company today, Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Joint_18022025 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 Amman, February 18 - A joint Senate committee consisting of the "Culture, Youth and Sports" committee, headed by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, and the "National Youth Dialogue" committee, headed by Senator Dr. Mahasen Al-Jaghoub, met today, Tuesday, with Youth Minister Eng. Yazan Al-Shadifat. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_17022025 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 Amman, February 17 - The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, headed by Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, discussed in its meeting today, Monday, with Minister of Labor Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, the reality of foreign agricultural workers. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_17022025 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 Amman, February 17 - The Palestine Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Mazen Darwazeh, met today, Monday, with Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Holy Places, Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_17022025 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 The Chairman of the Labor and Social Development Committee in the Senate, Senator Issa Haidar Murad, held a meeting via Zoom with Dr. Andres Narus, representative of the European Union, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Economic and Social Council, Dr. Muhammad Al-Shaalan, and representatives of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, to discuss and evaluate the "SOLID" project aimed at enhancing social dialogue in the countries of the Southern Neighborhood of the European Union, especially in Jordan. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_17022025 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 Members of the Senate Media and National Guidance Committee visited the Drug Control Department today, Monday, where its Director, Brigadier General Hassan Al-Qudah, gave a briefing in which he explained the reality of the drug problem in the Kingdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_17022025 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 - http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_16022025 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 Amman - The Senate Education Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, discussed the new high school system instructions during its meeting today, Sunday, with the coordinator of the “You Killed Us” campaign, Dr. Fakher Daas. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_16022025 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 Amman, February 16 - The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, headed by Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, discussed today, Sunday, with the Director of the Land and Survey Department, Dr. Ahmed Al-Amoush, the department's work and the digitization of its services. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_16022025 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met in his office at the Senate House today, Sunday, with the President of the General Auditing Bureau in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Hussam Al-Anqari, in the presence of the Chairman of the Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, Dr. Rajai Al-Maasher, and the Chairman of the Auditing Bureau, Dr. Radi Al-Hamadin. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_14022025 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 Amman, February 14, 2025 – The President of the Senate, Faisal El-Fayez, stated that His Majesty King Abdullah II’s visit to the United States and his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump reflected the ethics of kings. His Majesty spoke with utmost diplomacy and wisdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_13022025 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 Amman, February 13 - The Senate Labor and Social Development Committee, headed by Senator Issa Haidar Murad, met today, Thursday, with a delegation from the International Labor Organization. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_12022025 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 Amman, February 12 - The Palestine Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Mazen Darwazeh, met today, Wednesday, with heads of camp services committees, in the presence of Director General of the Department of Palestinian Affairs, Eng. Rafiq Kharfan. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/senate_01222025 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 Amman - The Energy and Mineral Resources Committee of the Senate, headed by Eng. Farouk Al-Hayari, discussed today, Wednesday, the increasing electrical loads during the current period. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_12022025 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez said that we in the Senate stand behind His Majesty King Abdullah II with his clear, firm and steadfast positions, considering the interests of Jordan and the Jordanian people as the top priority, in His Majesty's response to journalists' questions during his meeting today with US President Donald Trump at the White House. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_10022025 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 The Senate Media and National Guidance Committee discussed during its meeting today a number of topics related to its tasks and role in the national media system. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/FH_10022025 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 Amman, February 10 - The joint committee in the Senate, headed by Dr. Rajai Al-Muasher, and consisting of the Finance and Economic Committee and the Health, Environment and Population Committee, approved today, Monday, the draft General Statistics Law for the year 2024, after making some amendments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_09022025 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 Amman – The Administrative Committee of the Senate, chaired by Senator Tawfiq Krishan, approved today, Sunday, the draft amendment to the Jordanian National Building Law for 2024 as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_10022025 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 Amman - The President of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, met in his office at the Senate House today, Sunday, with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Jordan, Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairy, whose term as Ambassador to the Kingdom has ended http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_08022025 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 Amman - President of the Senate Faisal El-Fayez said that the Jordanian position in dealing with the challenges it faces and in confronting the scenarios currently proposed in the region by the US administration, and any plan targeting Jordan's national security and liquidating the Palestinian cause and displacement, is based on six basic pillars, the first of which is Jordan's ability to confront challenges, indicating that Jordan has faced major and difficult challenges since the beginning of the emirate in 1921, and during the reign of His Majesty King Abdullah I, and His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal, may God have mercy on them, and during the reign of His Majesty King Abdullah II, may God protect him, it overcame them with all strength and steadfastness, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan continued to be a strong and steadfast state. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestinian_06022025 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez said that His Majesty King Abdullah II was able, with his political acumen, intelligence and courage, to lead the nation's ship to safety, despite the conflicts sweeping the region. Today, we are more secure and stable in our region, which is teeming with chaos and destruction. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Committees_06022025 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 Amman, February 5 - His Majesty King Abdullah II met with heads of the Senate standing committees at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday, in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_06022025 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez said that the Jordanian family, as it commemorates tomorrow the twenty-sixth anniversary of the Day of Loyalty and Pledge, the anniversary of loyalty to the late King Hussein bin Talal, may God bless his soul, and the pledge of allegiance to His Majesty King Abdullah II, may God protect him, we recall a journey full of giving and achievement on the anniversary of the passing of the builder King Hussein bin Talal, a journey of pride and glory that continues in various fields during the reign of His Majesty the honorable King Abdullah II, who carried the Hashemite banner with competence, high spirits and boundless ambition, and continues the journey of comprehensive construction and reform in its various political, economic and administrative dimensions, to build a Jordan capable of facing challenges with courage and unwavering determination. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Armouti_522025En Wed, 05 Feb 2025 Amman - Chairwoman of the Women's Committee in the Senate Khawla Al-Armouti sponsored, on Tuesday, the "Reconstruction of Madaba" Foundation's celebration on the occasion of His Majesty King Abdullah II's 63rd birthday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_04022025 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez mourned former Senator Sami Al-Khasawneh, who passed away. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_03022025 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 Amman, February 3 - Chairman of the Senate Media and National Guidance Committee, Senator Mohammad Daoudia, met with a youth delegation representing the "We Live with Youth" team, which visited the Senate today, Monday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_02022025 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 Amman, February 2 - A number of Senate members, headed by Senator Hussein Hazza Al Majali, met today, Sunday, with Chairman of the Karama Committee for Veterans, retired Lieutenant General Ghazi Al Tayeb, and members of the committee. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_02022025 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 Amman, February 2 - The Senate Agriculture and Water Committee, headed by Dr. Akef Al-Zoubi, discussed today, Sunday, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yarmouk Water Company, Dr. Hussein Al-Saoub, the company's challenges, plans and projects. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cultural_02022025 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 Amman, February 2 - The Senate Culture, Youth and Sports Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, visited the Crown Prince Foundation on Sunday, with the aim of reviewing the foundation's tasks and priorities, and its most prominent achievements with youth. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Vatican_122025En Sat, 01 Feb 2025 Amman, February 1st – A delegation from the Jordanian Senate participated in the inauguration of the Jordanian Christian Religious Antiquities Exhibition in one of the Vatican's historic halls. According to a statement issued by the Senate on Saturday, the delegation included Ali Al-Ayed, the Chairman of the Tourism and Heritage Committee in the Senate, Michel Nazzal, the Senate's Assistant President, Dr. Zuheir Abu Fares, and Dr. George Hazboun. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_29012025 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez congratulated His Majesty King Abdullah II on his birthday, which falls tomorrow, Thursday, wishing him continued health and wellness. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Foreign_28012025 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 Amman, January 28 - The Arab, International and Expatriate Affairs Committee of the Senate met today, Tuesday, headed by Senator Dr. Hani Al-Mulki, and issued the following statement: http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_28012025 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 Karak - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez stressed that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, will not abandon its national principles and will confront any attempts at forced displacement of Palestinians towards Jordan, stressing that His Majesty has repeatedly stressed that the solution to the Palestinian issue in Palestine is through enabling the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights by establishing an independent and viable Palestinian state on Palestinian national soil with Jerusalem as its capital. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Administrative_27012025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 Amman, January 27 - The Senate Administrative Committee, headed by Senator Tawfiq Krishan, held a meeting today, Monday, to discuss the Human Resources Management System in the public sector and amendments to the Civil Service System. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_27012025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 Amman, January 27 - The Senate Media and National Guidance Committee, headed by Senator Mohammad Daoudia, met today, Monday, with the Head of the National Anti-Drug Alliance, retired Major General Tayel Al-Majali, and members of the alliance. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_27012025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 Amman, January 27 - The Education Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, discussed during its meeting today, Monday, with the presidents of public universities, the challenges of universities and ways to advance the education sector. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_27012025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 Amman, January 27 - The Palestine Committee in the Senate affirmed, on Monday, its absolute rejection of the pressure policy that affects the rights of the Palestinian people, renewing its rejection of the displacement of Palestinians in all its forms and types. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Woman_2612025En Sun, 26 Jan 2025 Amman, January 26 – The Senate’s Women’s Committee, chaired by Senator Khawla Armouti, met today, Sunday, with the Women and Family Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives, chaired by MP May Ziadneh, to discuss mutual cooperation, particularly regarding women's issues. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_23012025 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 Amman, January 23 - The Senate Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, headed by Eng. Farouk Al-Hayari, met today, Thursday, with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, and a number of concerned officials in the ministry. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Culture_22012025 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 Amman, January 22 - The Senate Culture, Youth and Sports Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, reviewed the foundation's cultural initiatives and programs to support youth innovation and enhance scientific research during its meeting with the head of the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, Valentina Qussissieh. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Foreign_22012025 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 Amman, January 22 - The Senate's Arab, International and Expatriate Affairs Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Hani Al-Mulki, discussed developments in the region today, Wednesday, during its meeting with the Chairman of the Foreign, Arab and African Affairs Committee in the Egyptian Senate Hazem Omar. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Services_22012025 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 Amman, January 22 - The Senate Public Services Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Mustafa Al-Hamrneh, followed up on Wednesday with Minister of Public Works and Housing, Eng. Maher Abu Al-Samen, the work plans of the ministry and its affiliated departments. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_22012025 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 Amman, January 22 - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met in his office in the Senate today, Wednesday, with the head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Egyptian Senate, Hazem Omar, and discussed bilateral relations and the current situation in the region. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_21012025 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 Amman, January 21 - The Senate unanimously approved the draft general budget law for the fiscal year 2025 as received from the House of Representatives in today's session, Tuesday, headed by the Speaker of the Senate Faisal Al-Fayez and attended by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan and the Cabinet. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Foreign_20012025 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 Amman, January 20 - The Arab, International and Expatriate Affairs Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Hani Al-Mulki, met today, Monday, with the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the British House of Commons, Emily Thornberry, and her accompanying delegation. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_19012025 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 Amman, January 19 - The Senate Media and National Guidance Committee, headed by Senator Mohammad Daoudia, discussed during its meeting today, Sunday, its work mechanism and visit program. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_1612025En Thu, 16 Jan 2025 Amman, January 16 – The Palestine Committee in the Senate welcomed the prisoner exchange agreement and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, announced on Wednesday evening. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_1612025En2 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 Amman, January 16 – The Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Muasher, approved the draft General Budget Law for the fiscal year 2025 in a meeting held today, Thursday, as received from the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_1612025En Thu, 16 Jan 2025 Amman, January 16 – The Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Muasher, discussed the draft General Budget Law for 2025 during its meeting on Thursday with the Economic Team. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Foreign_15012025 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 Amman, January 15 - The Senate's Arab, International and Expatriate Affairs Committee discussed regional developments during its meeting today, Wednesday, headed by Senator Dr. Hani Al-Mulki. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_14012025 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 Amman, January 14 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, headed by Dr. Rajai Muasher, discussed the strategy and budget of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Tuesday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Student_13012025 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 Amman, January 13 - Senator Ihsan Barakat met today, Monday, with a number of master's students at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, who visited the council accompanied by Professor of International Law at the university, Professor Stephen Schneibum. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_13012025 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 Amman, January 13 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, headed by Dr. Rajai Muasher, discussed in two separate sessions today, Monday, the strategies and budgets of the Ministries of Education and Higher Education and Interior. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_12012025 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 Amman, January 12 - His Majesty King Abdullah II affirmed on Sunday that Jordan is moving forward on implementing modernization paths despite regional challenges, noting the importance of the Senate’s role in partnership with the House of Representatives and the government in this regard. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_1212025En Sun, 12 Jan 2025 Amman, January 12 – The Financial and Economic Committee of the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Al-Muasher, held two separate sessions today, Sunday, to discuss the strategies and budgets of the Ministries of Health and Local Administration. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Education_1212025En Sun, 12 Jan 2025 Amman, January 12 – The Senate’s Education and Teaching Committee, chaired by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, met today, Sunday, with the Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Azmi Mahafzah. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_09012025 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 Amman, January 9 - The Social Senate Labor Committee, four members of Issa Murad, visited the General Federation of Trade Unions today, Thursday, to thank the union members for their efforts in representing workers and defending their rights. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_08012025 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 Amman, January 8 - Senate President, Faisal El-Fayez, on Wednesday delivered greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, and Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_08012025 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 Amman, January 8 - The Palestine Committee in the Senate condemned what was published by official Israeli accounts on social media platforms of maps of the region, claiming that they are historical for Israel. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_08012025 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 Amman, January 8 - The Finance and Economic Committee of the Senate, headed by Dr. Rajai Al-Muasher, discussed in two separate sessions today, Wednesday, the strategies of the Ministries of Labor and Transport. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Energy_07012025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Amman, January 7 - The Energy and Mineral Resources Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Eng. Farouk Al-Hayari, met today, Tuesday, with Chairman of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission Board of Commissioners Eng. Ziad Al-Sa'aideh. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tourism_07012025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Amman, January 7 - The Tourism and Heritage Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Michel Nazzal, discussed during a meeting held today, Tuesday, the challenges of the tourism sector in the Kingdom, and the most prominent outcomes of the analysis of the reality of the sector, which the committee reached as a result of its communication with stakeholders in various tourism sectors. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Culture_07012025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Amman, January 7 - The Culture, Youth and Sports Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar, reviewed during its meeting today, Tuesday, with the Director General of the Royal Film Commission - Jordan, Muhannad Al-Bakri, the Commission's plans to promote Jordanian culture and its programs to support youth and talents. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_06012025 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 Amman, January 6 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Rajai Muasher, reviewed the strategies of the Ministries of Industry, Trade and Agriculture in two separate sessions today, Monday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_05012025 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 Amman, January 5 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, headed by Senator Dr. Rajai Muasher, discussed in two separate sessions on Sunday the strategy of the Ministries of Investment and Water and Irrigation. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_02012025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 Amman, January 2 - The Senate Finance and Economic Committee, headed by Dr. Rajai Muasher, reviewed the monetary policy and strategy of the Ministry of Social Development in two separate sessions today, Thursday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Health_01022025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 Amman, January 2 - The Health, Environment and Population Committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Yassin Al-Hasban, discussed during its meeting today, Thursday, with Minister of Health Dr. Firas Al-Hawari, the most prominent issues and challenges facing the health sector in the Kingdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Disabilities_31122024 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 Amman, December 31 – Senator Asya Yaghi was appointed as the chairwoman of the newly established Committee for People with Disabilities in the Arab Investors Union. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/National_31122024 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 Amman, December 31 - The "National Youth Dialogue" Initiative Committee in the Senate, headed by Senator Dr. Mahasen Al-Jaghoub, met today, Tuesday, with representatives of a number of youth organizations in the Kingdom. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator_31122024 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 Amman - Senate President Faisal El-Fayez mourned the former member of the Senate, Pasha Abdul Rahman Al-Adwan, who passed away. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/FC_30122024 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 Amman, December 30 – The Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Al-Mashar, discussed today (Monday) the strategy and projects of the Ministry of Energy, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the Securities Commission. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/news30122024 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 Amman – Dr. Haitham Al-Saraireh, Assistant Secretary-General of the Senate, met with a delegation of officers from the Jordanian Armed Forces who are enrolled in the Defense Resources Course for Officers (12) http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_29122024En Sun, 29 Dec 2024 Amman, December 29 – The Financial and Economic Committee of the Senate, chaired by Senator Dr. Rajai Muasher, reviewed the strategies and projects of the Ministries of Culture and Youth during two separate sessions held today, Sunday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/RT_29122024 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 Amman - Speaker of the Senate Faisal El-Fayez described Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Al-Safadi’s visit to Syria as significant. The visit followed the Aqaba meeting, which discussed developments in Syria and ways to restore its security and stability, as well as Jordanian-Syrian relations. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator_26122024 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 Amman, December 26 - Chairwoman of the Women's Committee in the Senate Khawla Armouti sponsored the third edition of the Arab Sobha Nights Festival for Culture and Arts "Bayariq Bani Hashem" on Thursday. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_26122024 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 Amman, December 26 – The Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Dr. Rajai Al-Mashar, held a meeting today, Thursday, with Minister of Finance Dr. Abdel-Hakim Al-Shbeli to discuss the government’s public financial policy. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mosaada_26122024 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 Amman – The Chairman of the Senate, Faisal El-Fayez, mourned the passing of former senator Salem Mosaada, who passed away and moved to the mercy of God. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Labor_24122024 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 Amman, December 24 – The Labor and Social Development Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Isa Murad, discussed the plans and programs of the Ministry of Labor during a meeting on Tuesday with Minister of Labor Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar. The meeting was attended by the Ministry’s Secretary General Farouq Al-Hadidi and Director General of the Social Security Corporation Dr. Mohammad Tarawneh. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_24122024 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 Amman – The President of the Senate, Faisal El-Fayez, received the 2023 report of the Audit Bureau during a meeting on Tuesday at his office in the Senate. The report was presented by the Head of the Audit Bureau, Rady Hamadeen, in the presence of several senior bureau officials. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greetings_24122024 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 Amman – Senate President Faisal El-Fayez extended his congratulations to His Majesty King Abdullah II, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, and all Christian brothers and sisters in the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as in Jordan and Palestine, on the occasion of Christmas http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Financial_23122024 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 Amman, December 23 – The Financial and Economic Committee in the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Ma'ashar, discussed the strategies and plans of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation during its meeting on Monday with the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan. The focus was on the ministry's approach to grants, loans, aid, and project financing. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Administrative_23122024 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 Amman, December 23 – The Chairman of the Administrative Committee in the Senate, Senator Tawfiq Kreshan, stated that administrative reform is a real catalyst for the political and economic modernization tracks. This was said during a meeting of the committee on Monday, where they discussed the key components and objectives of the public sector modernization roadmap, focusing on the human resources pillar, as well as reviewing the administrative approach and expected outcomes of the modernization efforts. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Committee_SW22122024 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 The Social Work and Development Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Issa Murad, met on Sunday with the Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, to discuss the ministry’s plans and strategy for the years 2026–2033. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Inventor_22122024 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 Amman, December 22, On Sunday, Faisal El-Fayez, Chairman of the Senate, honored Professor Mamoun Hammadsheh for his scientific achievements and his patent for the heart disease treatment "Al-Nashwani," in the presence of the Chairman of the Health, Environment, and Population Committee in the Senate, Senator Yaseen Al-Hasban. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator_18122024 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 Media and Communication – Nasima Al-Fakhri, the Chairwoman of the Women's Committee in the Senate, delivered a speech today, Wednesday, at Amman Arab University on the empowerment of women and youth in driving positive change and achieving equality toward the future of our beloved Jordan. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate_18122024 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 On Wednesday, the President of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, chaired a meeting with university presidents at the Senate House to mark International Arabic Language Day, which the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated as December 18 each year. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ceremony_17122024 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 Al-Fuheis – Under the patronage of the President of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, the city of Al-Fuheis celebrated the lighting of the Christmas tree today in honor of the Holy Christmas and the upcoming New Year, with the presence of the Governor of Balqa, Salman Al-Najada. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Legal_Committee_17122024 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 The Legal Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Ahmed Atayishat, met with the Head of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission, Dr. Muhannad Hazazi, in the presence of several prominent members of the committee and senior officials from the commission, in line with the Senate’s legislative and oversight role. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chairman_17122024 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 ​​​​​​​Amman - Today, Tuesday, the Chairman of the Senate, Faisal al-Fayez, met in his office at the Senate building with the Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom, Chen Chuan Dong. They discussed various aspects of Jordanian-Chinese relations and ways to strengthen them in various economic, political, and parliamentary fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_Committee_16122024 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 Amman – The Palestine Committee in the Jordanian Senate, chaired by Senator Mazen Drouzah, met on Monday with the British Ambassador to Jordan, Philip Ridley Hall, to discuss regional issues, with a primary focus on the Palestinian cause. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Finance_Committee_16122024 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 The Finance and Economic Committee in the Senate, chaired by Dr. Rajai Al-Mashar, held two separate sessions on Monday to discuss the Economic Modernization Vision and the Administrative Development and Digital Transformation Plan with the economic and administrative ministerial team. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chairman_16122024 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 Amman – Faisal Al-Fayez, Chairman of the Senate, stated that the Iraq-Jordan oil pipeline project represents a strategic interest for both brotherly countries http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/SenateMC15122024 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 Amman, December 15 – The Media and National Guidance Committee in the Jordanian Senate, chaired by Senator Mohamed Daoudieh, met on Sunday with the Minister of Government Communication and Official Spokesperson of the Government, Dr. Mohamed Al-Momani, to discuss ways to enhance national media and empower it in the field of digital transformation. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/SenateE_C15122024 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 Amman – Media and Communication – The Education and Teaching Committee in the Jordanian Senate, chaired by Senator Dr. Wajih Owais, held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the results of Jordanian students in the international assessments "TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS." http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator15122024 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 ​​​​​​​Judge Amer Halsa and Mrs. Ghadeer Hmarnah welcomed Senator Asia Yaghi at the Rashid Baptist Church for a special event organized by "Jordan Damej" http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senate11122024 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 ​​​​​​​Paris – Faisal Al-Fayez, President of the Jordanian Senate, emphasized the importance of the Arab World Institute in Paris focusing on Middle Eastern issues related to the impact of conflicts and crises in the region on education at all levels. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_meets_the_ambassadors_of_France_and_Korea_to_the_Kingdom Mon, 02 Dec 2024 Amman - The Chairman of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, met today, Sunday, at his office in the Senate House with the French Ambassador to the Kingdom, Alexis Grinmezon, and the South Korean Ambassador to Jordan, Kim Bill. He discussed with each of them separately the various aspects of cooperation between Jordan and their respective countries in different fields and ways to develop and enhance these relations. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_alBayt_University_organizes_a_seminar_on_enhancing_the_leadership_of_people_with_disabilities_for_an_inclusive_and_sustainable_future Tue, 03 Dec 2024 On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Al al-Bayt University organized a seminar titled "Enhancing the Leadership of People with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future The seminar was held by the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Al al-Bayt University and featured the participation of Senate member, Her Excellency Asia Yagi. The event took place in the Centennial Hall at the Faculty of Educational Sciences http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Senate_Foreign_Affairs_Committee_Discusses_Regional_Developments_in_the_Area Tue, 03 Dec 2024 Amman – The Arab, International, and Expatriates Affairs Committee in the Senate held its first meeting today, Tuesday, chaired by His Excellency Senator Dr. Hani al-Mulki. The committee discussed the current regional situation and its developments in the area http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator_Khawla_AlArmouti_Participates_in_a_Seminar_on_Protecting_Women_from_Economic_Violence Wed, 04 Dec 2024 Amman – Senator Khawla Al-Armouti, Chair of the Women’s Committee in the Senate, participated on Tuesday in a regional seminar on protecting women from economic violence in Arab countries. In her speech at the seminar, Al-Armouti discussed economic and domestic violence and its impact on Arab women. She emphasized the importance of this issue http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_National_Dialogue_and_People_with_Disabilities_Committees_in_the_Senate_Elect_Their_Presidents Thu, 05 Dec 2024 Amman – During a meeting held today, Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Senate President Faisal Akef Al-Fayez, the members of the "National Youth Dialogue" and "People with Disabilities" committees in the Senate elected their respective presidents and rapporteurs http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Senate_forms_its_permanent_committees_and_selects_their_chairpersons_and_rapporteurs Thu, 28 Nov 2024 Amman, November 28 (Petra) – The members of the Senate agreed on the formation of the 16 permanent committees of the council during their session today, Thursday, chaired by the President of the Council, Faisal Al-Fayez. The Senators also agreed to form a temporary committee for the Youth National Dialogue Initiative, and another for persons with disabilities. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Response_of_the_Senate_to_the_Royal_Address_at_the_Opening_of_the_First_Ordinary_Session_of_the_20th_National_Assembly Mon, 25 Nov 2024 "Response of the Senate to the Royal Address at the Opening of the First Ordinary Session of the 20th National Assembly" http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_and_members_of_the_Permanent_Bureau_of_the_Senate_Council_visit_the_victims_of_the_Rabieh_incident Mon, 25 Nov 2024 Amman – The President of the Senate Council, Faisal Al-Fayez, and members of the Council's Permanent Bureau, accompanied by Brigadier Dr. Jaafar Al-Momani, visited the injured members of the Public Security Directorate today, Monday, who were victims of a criminal terrorist attack while performing their duty in the Rabieh area early yesterday, Sunday. The attack was carried out by a wanted individual with a criminal record http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Statement_issued_by_the_Senate_regarding_the_Rabiah_incident Sun, 24 Nov 2024 ​​​​​​​Amman –The Chairman of the Senate condemned the criminal assault and the firing of live ammunition at a security patrol in the Rabiah area, which resulted in the injury of three members of the Public Security Directorate while they were performing their duty of safeguarding the security of the country and citizens. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/His_Excellency_Senator_Hussein_AlMajali_participates_in_the_70th_session_of_the_NATO_Parliamentary_Assembly Sun, 24 Nov 2024 His Excellency Senator Hussein Al-Majali is participating in the proceedings of the 70th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senators_Yaghi_and_AlAzaydeh_Participate_in_the_ArabAfrican_Investment_and_International_Cooperation_Summit Wed, 20 Nov 2024 Her Excellency Senator Asya Yaghi and His Excellency Senator Mohammad Al-Azaydeh from the Jordanian Senate participated in the 27th edition of the Arab-African Investment and International Cooperation Summit, held in Aswan, Egypt, with the participation of delegations from 35 Arab, African, and European countries. The summit is an important event aimed at enhancing economic and trade cooperation between Arab and African countries and exchanging expertise and knowledge to launch new investment partnerships http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Prime_Minister_congratulates_the_President_and_members_of_the_Senate Mon, 18 Nov 2024 Amman, November 18 – Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan congratulated the President of the Senate, Faisal al-Fayez, and the members of the Senate on the royal trust bestowed upon them and the opening of the first ordinary session of the National Assembly. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Senate_holds_its_first_session_of_the_first_ordinary_session Mon, 18 Nov 2024 Amman, November 18 - The Senate, chaired by its President Faisal al-Fayez and attended by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan and the ministerial team, held its first session of the first ordinary session of the 20th National Assembly, which was inaugurated today, Monday, by His Majesty King Abdullah II with the Royal Address. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_Meets_the_Ambassador_of_Kuwait_to_the_Kingdom Tue, 12 Nov 2024 Amman – On Tuesday, the President of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, met at his office in the Senate House with the Ambassador of Kuwait to the Kingdom, Hamad Rashid Al-Merri. They discussed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to enhance and build upon them in various fields. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Under_the_patronage_of_the_Chairperson_of_the_Committee_for_People_with_Disabilities_in_the_Jordanian_Senate Mon, 11 Nov 2024 A Celebration Organized by Ahbab Hibat Allah Center for Special Education in Irbid - Rahaba on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, in Cooperation with the Community Police Center and the Family Protection Department http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_of_the_Jordanian_Senate_Faisal_AlFayez_Israel_Will_Not_Enjoy_Peace_as_Long_as_It_Continues_Its_Aggression Sun, 10 Nov 2024 Istanbul – The President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, emphasized the need for a unified Arab-Islamic stance to resolve the Palestinian issue, particularly after the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. He stressed that Israel will not enjoy peace without a fair solution to this issue http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_There_is_no_development_in_the_presence_of_countries_that_are_outside_the_law_and_thrive_on_wars Thu, 07 Nov 2024 Istanbul – The President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, said that sustainable development, building bridges of cooperation between communities, and achieving a world of security, stability, and peace cannot be realized amid the chaos, political conflicts, and wars sweeping the world today, particularly when there are countries that are outside the law and international legitimacy, thriving on wars and adhering only to policies of killing and destruction http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_delegation_from_AlQuds_University_visits_the_Jordanian_Senate Tue, 05 Nov 2024 A delegation from Al-Quds University visited the Jordanian Senate on Monday and met with Senators Dr. Zohair Abu Fares, Issa Murad, and Khawla Al-Armouti http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Asya_Yaghi_in_the_Jordanian_Senate_meets_with_a_delegation_from_Arab_countries Tue, 05 Nov 2024 Amman – On Tuesday, the head of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Senator Asya Yaghi, met at her office in the Jordanian Senate with Dr. Samir Samreen, the regional representative of the International Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) and Jordanian expert, and Mr. Osama Al-Tahrawi, president of the Jordanian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (Jusur). The attendees included Faisal Al-Sous from Jordan, Mahmoud Al-Kurdi from Kuwait, Hind Al-Shuwaier from Saudi Arabia, Hanaa Al-Masri from Palestine, Asmahan Asfour from Palestine, Arafat Abu Ras from Palestine, and Fawaz Al-Hisban from Kuwait http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/President_of_the_Senate_Meets_with_Saudi_Ambassador_to_Jordan Mon, 04 Nov 2024 Amman –The President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, stated that the anniversary of the infamous Balfour Declaration is being marked today, while both the Arab and Islamic worlds are going through an exceptionally difficult phase. The Palestinian people are enduring the longest and most brutal occupation and aggression in modern history. The Israeli occupying state is committing crimes and massacres in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, supported by political and military cover from numerous countries, while the international community remains shamefully silent, merely issuing statements http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlArmouti_Participates_in_Meetings_of_the_Womans_Rights_Committee_in_the_Parliamentary_Assembly_of_the_Union_for_the_Mediterranean Wed, 30 Oct 2024 Her Excellency Senator Khawla Al-Armouti, Chairwoman of the Women's Committee in the Senate, participated in the meetings of the Women's Rights Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean, which took place in the Italian capital, Rome. The discussions focused on women's issues and rights in the Euro-Mediterranean countries http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Royal_Decrees_to_Dissolve_the_Senate_and_Appoint_its_President_and_Members Thu, 24 Oct 2024 Royal Decree Dissolves the Senate and Appoints New President and Members On Thursday, a royal decree was issued to dissolve the Senate, effective as of October 24, 2024. The full text of the royal decree reads: “We, Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, after reviewing paragraph four of Article (34) and paragraph (2/c) of Article (40) of the Constitution, issue the following royal decree: The Senate is hereby dissolved effective from October 24, 2024.” http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_meets_with_the_Chairwoman_of_the_Womens_Committee_in_the_Arab_Parliament Tue, 22 Oct 2024 Amman – The Chairman of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, emphasized the great attention His Majesty King Abdullah II gives to empowering Jordanian women and enhancing their role in society politically, economically, and socially http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Womens_Committee_in_the_Senate_meets_with_the_Arab_Parliamentary_Delegation Tue, 22 Oct 2024 The Women's Committee in the Senate, chaired by Senator Khawla Al-Armouti and attended by Senators Asya Yaghi, Ihsan Barakat, and Dr. Zuhair Abu Faris, met today, Tuesday, with the Arab Parliamentary Delegation. The delegation included Dr. Ahlam Al-Lafi, Chair of the Women's Committee in the Arab Parliament, Mrs. Iman Shwaiteer, Member of the Bahraini House of Representatives, and Mrs. Shaikha Al-Jufairi, Member of the Qatari Shura Council. The meeting focused on discussing common issues and exchanging views on Arab women's affairs in the Arab Women's Document http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Press_Statement_by_His_Excellency_Faisal_AlFayez_President_of_the_Jordanian_Senate Sun, 20 Oct 2024 Amman – The President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, stated that Jordan has always, since its establishment and during the era of the Emirate, been the closest to Palestine and the Palestinian cause. It has supported the struggle of the Palestinian people for freedom and independence. He added that anyone who denies Jordan's role and the Hashemite leadership in supporting its Palestinian brothers, healing their wounds, providing all forms of assistance, and defending their legitimate rights is ungrateful http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/enator_Yagi_Participates_in_the_Second_Regional_Conference_on_Networking_Learning_to_Promote_Sexual_and_Reproductive_Health_for_Persons_with_Disabilities Thu, 17 Oct 2024 Senator Asia Yagi, Chair of the Disability Affairs Committee in the Jordanian Senate, participates in the Second Regional Conference on Networking Learning to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health for Persons with Disabilities, the conference was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 13 to 16, 2024 http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator_AlJaghoub_Represents_the_Arab_Group_in_the_Emergency_Agenda_Item_Drafting_Committee_at_the_IPU Thu, 17 Oct 2024 Dr. Mahasen Al-Jaghoub Appointed as the Arab Group Representative in the Emergency Agenda Item Drafting Committee at the IPU in Geneva http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlJaghoub_Commends_Jordans_Role_in_Supporting_UNRWA Wed, 16 Oct 2024 Dr. Mahasen Al-Jaghoub Commends Jordan's Support for UNRWA and Condemns Israeli Targeting of the Agency in her Intervention at the Middle East Affairs Committee in Geneva http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordans_Statement_at_the_149th_InterParliamentary_Union_IPU_Assembly Wed, 16 Oct 2024 Geneva: Head of the Jordanian Delegation Delivers Jordan's Speech at the 149th IPU General Assembly http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_participation_of_the_Senate_Council_delegation_in_the_37th_Emergency_Conference_of_the_Arab_Parliamentary_Union_Geneva_–_Switzerland Tue, 15 Oct 2024 Final Statement The 37th Emergency Conference of the Arab Parliamentary Union Geneva, Switzerland, October 14, 2024 At the kind invitation of His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boughali, President of the Arab Parliamentary Union and President of the People's National Assembly of the sisterly Democratic People's Republic of Algeria, and in response to the request of the President of the House of Representatives of the sisterly Republic of Iraq, and with the support of the councils, parliaments, and members of the Arab Parliamentary Union, the request to convene this emergency conference was made due to the developments on the Arab scene in Palestine and Lebanon. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordanian_Senate_Delegation_Participates_in_the_37th_Emergency_Conference_of_the_Arab_Parliamentary_Union_in_Geneva_Switzerland Tue, 15 Oct 2024 The Chairwoman of the Education and Higher Education Committee, Senator Dr. Mahasen Al-Jaghoub, participated in the 81st meeting of the Middle East Issues Committee at the Union, which was held as part of the 149th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva, Switzerland. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_General_Secretariat_of_the_Senate_Meets_with_a_Military_Delegation_from_the_Public_Security_Directorate Tue, 15 Oct 2024 On Tuesday, Dr. Haytham Al-Saraireh, the Assistant Secretary General of the Jordanian Senate, received a military delegation from the Public Security Directorate. The meeting focused on reviewing the evolution of the legislative and oversight processes in the Parliament, including both chambers: The Senate and the House of Representatives. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Senate_Delegation_Participates_in_the_Consultative_Meeting_of_the_Arab_Parliamentary_Group_in_the_InterParliamentary_Union Sun, 13 Oct 2024 A delegation from the Jordanian Senate participated in the consultative coordinating meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Group within the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which was held on the sidelines of the 149th IPU General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Senator_Asia_Yaghi_Visits_the_Inclusive_Scientific_Promotion_Academy_for_People_with_Disabilities Thu, 10 Oct 2024 On Monday, Senator Asia Yaghi, Chairwoman of the Disability Committee in the Senate and Executive Director of the "Ana Insan" Association for the Rights of People with Disabilities, visited the Inclusive Scientific Promotion Academy for people with disabilities. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_mourns_the_former_MP_Fakhri_Qaawar Wed, 09 Oct 2024 Amman – The Chairman of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, mourned the passing of former MP Fakhri Qaawar, who passed away and was called to the mercy of Allah. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_delegation_of_officers_from_the_Jordanian_Armed_Forces_visited_the_Senate Thu, 03 Oct 2024 On Wednesday, Dr. Haytham Al-Saraireh, the Assistant Secretary General of the Senate, received a military delegation of officers from the Jordanian Armed Forces, who are participating in the 11th http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Statement_issued_by_the_Chairman_of_the_Senate Wed, 25 Sep 2024 Amman – The Chairman of the Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, affirmed that the Senate stands behind His Majesty King Abdullah II, in emphasizing the King’s statement that Jordan will not be a substitute homeland for the Palestinians, in response to the calls of extremist Zionists and their supporters. He stressed that Jordan is Jordan, and Palestine is Palestine. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Royal_Will_has_been_issued_to_accept_the_resignations_of_the_following_individuals_from_Senate_membership Wed, 25 Sep 2024 "A royal decree has been issued to accept the resignation of the following individuals from the membership of the Senate http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlFayez_Mourns_Former_Senator_Riad_AlSayfi_September Sun, 22 Sep 2024 Amman - Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez mourned former senator Riad Al-Sayfi, who passed away after a distinguished life of service to his country and the Hashemite leadership. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_Arab_honor_for_Her_Excellency_Khawla_AlArmouti Tue, 17 Sep 2024 In a remarkable event filled with brilliance and recognition of the true champions in the field of volunteer work, Her Excellency Khawla Al-Armouti was honored with the Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mediterranean_Parliament_awards Sat, 14 Sep 2024 Amman, September 14 - On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Faisal Al-Fayez, the President of the Senate, received the Mediterranean Parliament (PAM) award today, Saturday, which was granted to His Majesty in recognition of his humanitarian efforts in providing assistance to the Gaza Strip. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/ElFayez_2025_05_26 Mon, 26 May 2025 Senate President Faisal El-Fayez met in his office at the Senate House on Monday with the Coordinator of Inclusive Communities Projects at the Christoffel Blindness Movement (CBM) for the Development of Persons with Disabilities, Luc Barriot. The meeting was attended by Senator Assia Yaghi, Chair of the Senate Committee on Persons with Disabilities. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlArmouti11122024 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 Her Excellency Senator Khawla Al-Armouti participated in the proceedings of the second regional workshop for parliamentary leaders on the topic of "Developing Effective Advocacy Campaigns in Parliament on Women’s Issues," held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 9-12, 2024. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Faisal_alFayez_Gérard_Larcher Tue, 10 Dec 2024 Paris – The President of the Senate, Faisal al-Fayez, called on the European Union countries to reject any plan proposed to resolve the Palestinian issue at the expense of Jordan's national constants or at the expense of Jordan's security and stability. http://senate.jo/En/NewsDetails/Notables_meet_with_the_delegation_of_the_Arab_Network Sun, 08 Sep 2024 On Sunday, notable figure Talal Saiten Al-Masri, accompanied by Dr. Maisoon Al-Atoom, met with a delegation from the Arab Network for Democracy in Elections at the Council of Notables..