Tawjihi exams to proceed on June 26 despite holiday: Education Ministry
In a statement, the ministry said the exam will take place as planned, noting that a similar situation occurred during last summer's session, when an exam coincided with the Hijri New Year holiday and was held as scheduled. It also pointed out that school exams have previously been held on Saturdays, which are regular days off.
The clarification comes after Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan issued an official circular declaring Thursday, June 26 — corresponding to the first of Muharram, 1447 Hijri — a public holiday. The decision covers all ministries, public institutions, state universities, municipalities, and government-owned companies.
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Citizenship will also be granted to investors who purchase new shares in existing productive sector projects with a minimum paid-in capital of one million dinars, provided the project's new fixed tangible assets are worth at least 500,000 dinars. A feasibility study outlining expansion plans and a certified audited financial statement from the previous year must be submitted. The new investment must be reflected in fixed assets and inventory. The investor must create 20 new jobs for Jordanians, as per SSC records and specific job creation conditions set by the Cabinet. The shares must be held for three years, and the investor will receive a temporary passport for this period. Full citizenship will be granted after verifying compliance with the terms. 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