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World Bank Considers $150 Million Loan to Jordan for Syrian Refugees
24 May 2013 - 08:51 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Yahoo News) — The World Bank has proposed a $150 million loan for Jordan to help it with the cost of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria, Jordanian a
Israel Increases Water Supply to Jordan
23 May 2013 - 07:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — Israel has increased its water supply to Jordan, even though the lower house of the Jordanian Parliament recently called for ending the 19-year peace treaty between the two countries.
Syrian Refugees Overwhelming Region Due to Dwindling Resources
17 May 2013 - 08:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — More than 1.4 million people have fled the ongoing violence in Syria for neighboring countries, straining already limited resources like freshwater and food in Iraq, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon, acc
Palestinian Authority Wants Desalination Plant in Exchange for Approving Red-Dead Canal
7 May 2013 - 08:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian Authority last week expressed reservations about the planned Red Sea-Dead Sea water conveyance project championed by neighboring Israel and Jordan.
Kuwaiti Government Provides $53 Million USD to UNICEF for Syrian Children
25 Apr 2013 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — The government of Kuwait this week pledged a $53 million USD contribution to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help meet Syrian children’s health, water and sanitation and education
Jordan’s Groundwater Reservoirs at Risk: Ministry
22 Apr 2013 - 07:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources is warning the country about excessive use of groundwater reservoirs.
Jordan Plans First Arab Climate Change Policy
17 Apr 2013 - 08:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s Environment Ministry this week announced it would launch a climate change mitigation and adaptation policy sometime this month.
Jordan Launches $108 Million Zarqa Water Network Rehabilitation
1 Apr 2013 - 09:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Millennium Challenge Account-Jordan (MCA-Jordan) announced on March 31 that it would float the first six tenders for the $108 million USD rehabilitation the water network in Zarqa governorate.<
US Pledges $200 Million for Syrian Refugees in Jordan
26 Mar 2013 - 08:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — US President Barack Obama on March 22 pledged $200 million USD in aid to Jordan to help the country deal with the influx of Syrian refugees.
Jordan Water Workers on Strike
11 Mar 2013 - 09:44 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (albawaba.com) — Although pumping from stations supplying the central region [of Jordan] with water has resumed, Ministry of Water and Irrigation employees on Sunday said their strike would continue until their d
Jordan Gets $16.2 Million Grant From Gulf Development Fund
21 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — The Gulf Development Fund is providings a $16.2 milion USD grant to the Jordanian government as part of its commitment to finance water, irrigation and agricultural projects in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Allocates $132 Million for Water, Sanitation Projects in Jordan
14 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Saudi Fund for Development and the Jordanian Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation have signed a $132 million USD loan agreement to fund water and sanitation projects in Jordan.
Israel’s Environment Ministry Rejects Red Sea-Dead Sea Conduit
14 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s Ministry of the Environment released a statement on February 12 saying it does not support the controversial Red Sea-Dead Sea conduit in the form that the World Bank has proposed.
Syrian Refugees Straining Jordan's Limited Resources
13 Feb 2013 - 11:01 by Local Press Report
WASHINGTON DC (Washington Times) — Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees who have fled the 22-month-old civil war in their country are straining Jordan’s resources and will exact a “humongous” cost on the kingdom, a top Jordani
Arab Water Week Focuses on Trans-Boundary Efforts
4 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — Cross-border water-sharing, wastewater reuse and renewable energy-powered desalination were among the issues discussed duringthe Second Arab Water Week, which took place in the Jordanian capital
Oman Must Improve Agricultural Water Management: ACWA Official
30 Jan 2013 - 09:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, SALALAH — Oman needs to better manage water for agriculture by maximizing the use of treated water and reducing freshwater use, according to a senior Arab Water Council (AWC) member.
Abu Dhabi Fund, Jordan Sign Agreement on $1.25 Billion Grant
24 Jan 2013 - 10:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) this week signed a memorandum of understanding with the Jordanian government to regulate $1.25 billion USD in grant money from that UAE that will help fina
IWS: Pricing, Behavior, Management Influence Water Network Efficiency
17 Jan 2013 - 10:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Improving the efficiency of water networks and decreasing the volume of non-revenue water is not a problem of technology, but of management, consumer behavior and inappropriate water pricing, sai
Gama Announces Jordan’s Disi Project Will Be Completed This Year
9 Jan 2013 - 10:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — Gama Energy, a joint venture company of Turkey's Gama group and General Electric Co., expects to complete Jordan’s $1.1 billion USD Disi water conveyance project in the second half of 2013, accordi
Rains Bring Flooding to Middle East
9 Jan 2013 - 10:44 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Middle East Online) — Torrential rains swept through desert Jordan for a second straight day on Tuesday sparking widespread flooding and traffic chaos but bringing welcome water to reservoirs in one of the world's 10 dr
Jordan, France Sign $60 Million Agreement for Water Upgrade Project
4 Jan 2013 - 10:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the French government this week signed a $60 million USD soft loan agreement to finance water projects carried out by Jordan Water Co
Kuwait Lends Jordan $695 Million for Water, Sanitation and Energy
18 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Kuwaiti government has signed three loan agreements with the Jordanian government to fund water, sanitation, renewable energy and other infrastructure projects in the kingdom.
EBRD to Manage Funds to Help Jordan With Water Quality
12 Dec 2012 - 11:05 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (The Financial ) — The EBRD, as Implementing Support Agency, along with the Jordanian government, will manage technical cooperation funds to help the country improve the quality and reliability of water provision to
Jordan Halts Red-Dead Sea Project Over Financial Troubles
10 Dec 2012 - 09:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Jordanian government announced last week that it was putting the expensive and controversial Red-Dead Sea Canal Project on hold due to financial problems.
Jordan to Use Satellites to Monitor Water Resources
14 Nov 2012 - 10:26 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Al-Shorfa) — The Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation is slated to begin using remote sensing and satellite images to monitor the impact of climate change and drought on the country's green cover and wate
Millennium Challenge Corporation Funds $93 Million Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion in Jordan
16 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The US Millennium Challenge Corporation, a US Government foreign aid agency (MCC), will fund expansion of a major sanitation project in Jordan, Jordanian officials announced on October 11.
Israel, Jordan Making Efforts to Clean Up Jordan River
3 Oct 2012 - 09:45 by Local Press Report
JERUSALEM (Haaretz) — The water of the Jordan River, debilitated by waste and intensely utilized for agriculture, may finally become cleaner thanks to steps now being taken by the governments of Israel and Jordan.&nbs
Jordan, US Sign Five Grant Agreements
1 Oct 2012 - 10:01 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Petra) — Jordan and the United States have signed 5 grant agreements worth $356.9 million USD within the US 2012 regular economic aid program to support the general budget and a number of development sector
Jordanian Produce Irrigated With Wastewater Safe for Consumption
27 Sep 2012 - 09:55 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (MENAFN - Jordan Times) — Jordanian fruits and vegetables irrigated by treated wastewater are safe, fit for human consumption and meet strict international standards, according to a report released on Wednesday. The re
Water, Sanitation Projects Among Those “Designed for Impact” at Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
25 Sep 2012 - 11:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — The International Medical Corps will partner with Procter & Gamble (P&G) to supply potable water after natural disasters, the humanitarian organization announced on the first day of the Cli
Palestinian Water Authority Drafts Alternative to Oslo Water-Sharing Agreement
24 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Water Authority is independently drafting an alternative water sharing plan to Article 40 of the Oslo Accords.
Palestinians Blame Israeli Settlements For Deadlocked Joint Water Committee
20 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — Palestinians say that the Joint Water Committee (JWC) is at an impasse, and that international funders of Palestinian water projects are now starting to shift their funds to other missions.
Jordan Water Authority Warns of Cut Offs for Unpaid Bills
20 Sep 2012 - 10:01 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (MENAFN ) — The Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) on Wednesday urged subscribers to pay their outstanding water bills to avoid suspension of pumping to their households. WAJ Secretary General Fayez Batayneh
Kuwait, Jordan Sign Framework Agreement
19 Sep 2012 - 10:17 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (MENAFN ) — Jordan and Kuwait on Tuesday signed a framework agreement to regulate a $1.25 billion USD grant to be extended by the Gulf state over five years. The funds, Kuwait's contribution to a $5 billi
Jordan Looks to Decrease Water Subsidies
12 Sep 2012 - 10:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Jordanian government is currently preparing a new water pricing plan that is meant to reduce subsidies, according to government officials.
Jordan Accuses Israel of Violating Water Agreement, Legal Action Threatened
6 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — The heads of Jordan and Israel’s Water authorities will meet in Tel Aviv on September 12 over allegations that Israel is illegally pumping water from the Jordan River to irrigate Jewish settlements
Kufranjah Dam Construction Is on Schedule
6 Sep 2012 - 11:20 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Jordan Times) — Construction work on the Kufranjah Dam in Ajloun Governorate, located 70 kilometers northwest of Amman, is progressing according to schedule, according to a government official. "Construction
Palestinians Call on Israel to Increase Freshwater Allocation; UN Warns of Crisis in Gaza
30 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — While Israel’s extensive desalination program contributes relief to its water scarcity problems, Palestinians are voicing environmental concerns and calling for an increase in their share of freshw
Jordan to Rehabilitate Amman Networks
29 Aug 2012 - 10:40 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Zawya) — Water networks in several west Amman neighbourhoods will be replaced and rehabilitated by 2014 to reduce leakage, which currently cost the capital 33 per cent of its water supply, Minister of Water
Germany Grants Jordan $12.3 Million USD for Rehabilitation
14 Aug 2012 - 09:12 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (The Jordan Times) — Germany on Monday granted Jordan $12.3 million USD to improve water supply and health services in the northern region, where the majority of Syrian refugees reside. Under an agreement signed y
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