Jordan News UpdatesAmman, Estonia Monday said it is expelling the Russian ambassador in response to a similar decision taken by Moscow hours ago against the Estonian ambassador, according to a statement by the Estonian Foreign Ministry.
According to “Euro News”, the ministry said on Twitter, “We respect the principle of reciprocity in relations with Russia,” noting that the Russian ambassador must leave Estonia on the same day the Estonian ambassador would leave Russia: February 7.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman, The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) agreed to hold a joint exhibition in both countries to showcase products in the two countries’ markets towards achieving industrial integration.
During a meeting in Saudi Arabia, JCI President Fathi Jaghbir said Jordan offers great opportunities for economic integration with Saudi Arabia, thanks to a recently-passed investment law and the several border crossings that are key to boosting two-way trade, according to a JCI statement released Monday.
Jaghbir said Saudi Arabia’s rapid development in various fields indicates the country is “on the right track” to achieve the 2030 Vision launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, stressing the “distinguished” Jordanian-Saudi relations and a common desire to further expand cooperation.
He referred to the Saudi government’s establishment of the Public Investment Fund, which aims to invest in a number of countries, including Jordan, in infrastructure, mining, health care, food, agriculture, industry and other strategic sectors.
JCCI Chairman Khalaf Otaibi said the meeting highlighted industrial prospects between the two countries, underscoring the need to regularly hold meetings to expand cooperation with a positive impact on the local markets.
The Jordanian delegation also held sideline meetings with Saudi industrialists and stakeholders.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman, The Russian Cultural Center in Amman said Monday that 160 scholarships are open for Jordanian students to study in Russian universities and colleges for the academic year 2023/24, for undergraduate (bachelor) degrees and postgraduate (master’s or PhD).
“As part of the Russian government scholarships program, Russian universities and institutes offer 160 scholarships in various educational majors and levels (bachelor’s, specialization, postgraduate studies (master’s, PhD), and that the deadline for application is February 20,” said Alexei Bukin, director of the center.
To apply for a scholarship, enter the website: education-in-russia.com, enter the data (full name, phone number, email address, etc.) and choose the major (medical specializations are included in this category with a study period of 5 years), he said.
Bukin explained that those applying should choose five universities in which majors are taught, pointing out that to ensure that a university is recognized in Jordan, this can be done through the website; (http://rce.mohe.gov.jo/en/RecognizedUniversities).
Source: Jordan News Agency