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Saraha News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Saraha News
Zain as the Strategic Partner for Amman Summer Festival 2025
sarha nwes – As part of its ongoing strategic partnership with Greater Amman Municipality and its continuous efforts to support the local community and enrich the summer events agenda in the Kingdom, Zain Jordan sponsored 'Amman Summer Festival 2025' as a strategic partner. The festival, in its 17th edition, was held at Al Hussein Parks in Amman, from July 11 to 18. Zain's sponsorship included hosting a variety of interactive activities for children and families, distributing prizes to attendees, and offering special promotions on Zain subscriptions and lines for festival visitors. The company is committed to being present at key events throughout the summer as part of its broader agenda, which includes sponsoring the Kingdom's most prominent events. This reflects Zain's long-standing commitment to supporting various sectors and engaging with diverse segments of society through its presence, which Jordanians have come to expect. Zain's support for the festival also falls under its corporate social responsibility toward artisans, traditional product vendors, and local food makers. A group of these entrepreneurs participated in the festival by showcasing their products and crafts to festivalgoers. The festival featured a diverse daily program including artistic and theatrical performances, bazaars showcasing handicrafts and traditional foods, and a children's stage offering entertaining and educational content for families and kids. Through this annual festival, Greater Amman Municipality aims to promote cultural and artistic activity in the city and provide citizens with a free, safe, and engaging recreational environment. The event also highlights local talents and reinforces national cultural identity. 'Amman Summer Festival' is considered one of the most anticipated summer events by Jordanians each year for its social and cultural atmosphere that blends arts, heritage, and family engagement.
Ammon
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Amman Summer Festival 2025 concludes activities
Ammon News - The 17th edition of the Amman Summer Festival 2025 concluded activities on Friday evening at Al Hussein Park. Organized free of charge over 8 days by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the festival saw attendance of a large public audience. According to a GAM statement, the final evening featured popular folkloric performances, which were inspired by Jordanian heritage and presented by the Zaha Cultural Center band, adding a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, the handicraft and heritage bazaars continued to welcome visitors, as part of a GAM initiative to support domestic products and enhance the participation of Jordanian productive families. Artists Nida'a Sharara' and Mahmoud Khayat shone on stage, performing a slew of patriotic and traditional songs that added an exciting atmosphere to the evening. In the children's venue, the play "The Children's Box" was presented, along with interactive games and various recreational activities, as gifts and prizes were distributed. The festival, which is held annually by the GAM, aims to stimulate tourism, add a tourist destination to Amman, provide a family-friendly atmosphere for citizens and visitors to Jordan. Petra
Ammon
06-07-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Amman hosts forum showcasing staircase tourism as heritage
Ammon News - The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday organized the inaugural Omani Staircase Tourism Forum at Staircase No. 3 in Philadelphia, opposite the Roman Amphitheater, with participation from the General Authority for Popular Arts, several Jordanian universities, cultural associations, and civil society organizations. According to a GAM statement, Deputy Director of Amman City for Community Development, Hatem Hamlan, who inaugurated the forum on behalf of the Mayor of Greater Amman, highlighted the historical significance of the city's stone staircases, carved by earlier generations to facilitate movement across Amman's distinctive topography and connect its elevated districts. He emphasized the role these architectural features play in enhancing urban tourism, especially in heritage-rich neighborhoods. Hamlan said the forum is part of a broader series of cultural initiatives GAM plans to implement in collaboration with various partners to revive and preserve Amman's tangible and intangible heritage. Mohammed Abu Zaitoun, Executive Director of the Amman Old Neighborhoods and Tourist Routes Development Project, noted that hosting the event on the Philadelphia Staircase exemplifies innovative urban tourism, leveraging historic urban infrastructure to attract visitors and stimulate the local economy. He described staircase tourism as an emerging facet of the urban tourism economy, aiming to integrate community participation, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. He explained that this approach promotes community ownership by involving municipalities, tourism authorities, local youth initiatives, and residents, thereby transforming cultural events into sustainable development models rooted in cultural diversity and strategic investment in urban infrastructure. Mohammed Wahib, Chairman of the Forum's Organizing Scientific Committee, stated that Omani staircase tourism represents a pioneering concept in the Middle East. He highlighted archaeological evidence of the world's oldest staircase discovered at Ain Ghazal, dating back over 6,000 years BC, emphasizing that staircase tourism in Oman and across the region could yield significant social and economic benefits. Ghassan Owais, Chairman of the Popular Arts Association, remarked that the forum marks the beginning of further academic and cultural engagements centered on Amman's historic staircases. Cultural and academic figures participating in the forum included Alian Adwan, President of the Jordanian Writers and Authors Union, who underscored Jordan's deep historical heritage as a pillar of national identity. Saad Yaqoub, President of the Historians Union, pointed to Amman's rich civilizational legacy, spanning from the Ammonites through Roman and Islamic periods, visible in landmarks such as the Roman Theater and the city's stone staircases, which narrate the story of Amman's evolution.
Ammon
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Amman Summer Festival to begin July 11
Ammon News - The 17th edition of the Amman Summer Festival is scheduled to commence on July 11, held "free of charge" by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). According to a GAM statement issued on Tuesday, the Amman festival evenings, which will run until July 18, will be held in Al Hussein Gardens, featuring a national, cultural, and family theme. Inviting the public to attend the activities, the GAM noted the event secures a designated venue for children and shops to showcase heritage products, crafts, and foodstuffs. Set to see national, folkloric, and popular performances, the GAM added that the festival aims to stimulate tourist activity in Amman and provide a family-friendly atmosphere for citizens and visitors to Jordan.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- General
- Zawya
Jordanian Delegation explored 'forward looking' solutions for climate resilient, urban water management in Netherlands
AMMAN – A delegation from Jordan headed by UN-Habitat Jordan concluded last week a five-day field visit to Netherlands under 'Smart Urban Water Management' project to explore smart water solutions. The knowledge exchange mission funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan, brought together national and municipal experts from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Greater Amman Municipality, Greater Irbid and Mafraq Municipalities and the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. During the field visit, the delegation learnt about the Dutch expertise on managing flash floods, harvesting rainwater, and transforming urban infrastructure into green and adaptive systems, according to UN-Habitat. Head of UN-Habitat Jordan Country Programme, Deema Abu Thiab stressed that "We are not importing solutions, we are co-developing scalable models tailored for Jordan's context, such as green rooftops in Irbid, sponge gardens in Amman and smart irrigation in Mafraq." She added "We aim to mainstream nature-based solutions in urban policies and plans." Greater Amman Municipality representative, Nemeh Al Qatanani addressed the importance of the mission as Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries, and its vulnerability to climate-induced flooding and drought has reached a tipping point. She said that "Water Square is not hidden underground or fenced off, it is human-centered resilience, integrating stormwater retention with recreation, learning and civic pride." Hydrologist at the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Alaa Hawamdeh, said "The visit offered inspiring lessons in transforming urban- related water challenges into opportunities." She added "We saw football fields that double as rainwater reservoirs, and rooftops that are not just green but also functional and climate responsive." The participants outlined a knowledge exchange roadmap and are planning "pilot" initiatives for Jordanian cities; a toolkit of Urban Green Infrastructure Typologies is now under development, translating Dutch innovation into local action, according to UN-Habitat. The Ministry of Environment representative, Sarah Al-Haleeq, noted that "The practical assignment bridged theory with practice". She added "It was a bold reminder that small interventions, when guided by sound policies and local plans and implemented through a participatory approach, can trigger systemic change." For his part, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at World Waternet, Kees van der Lugt, emphasised the "importance" of system thinking and long-term collaboration in sustainable water management. Regional Director said "Peer-to-peer cooperation and a full water cycle approach are key to mainstreaming the implementation of green infrastructure," He added that "Sustainable impact emerges when knowledge and responsibility are shared across cities and sectors." During the Rotterdam site visit, the delegation saw the "multifunctional" public spaces, such as the iconic Benthemplein Water Square, as well as innovative and smart approach to city planning and urban design can contribute to enhancing water security. Greater Irbid Municipality representative, Rabab Ali "We must transform Irbid into a sponge city, where rainfall becomes a resource, not a risk." Mafraq Municipality representative, Suhaib Al-Harasheh, talked about the insights were practical and inspiring. He said "By harvesting rainwater in public spaces and greening them, we can create multifunctional areas that mitigate climate impacts, address water scarcity, enhance food security and foster inclusive community Greater Amman Municipality representative, Tamam Al-Hussami, said "It was a walk through the greener future, where research and engineering converge to create deployable, smart urban water solutions."
