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Jordan Takes Point on Regional Efforts to Combat Climate Change

 AMMAN — Acting secretary general of the Ministry of Environment Issa Shboul on Tuesday inaugurated the regional workshop on black carbon emissions and its impact on health and climate change, according to an Environment Ministry statement sent to The Jordan Times.

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Amman Art Gallery Represents Three Artists at Dubai Exhibition

 AMMAN — Wadi Finan Art Gallery has recently announced its participation at the Art Dubai Exhibition, which will end on Saturday.

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Ancient Nabataeans Built Dams, Terraces to Mitigate Flooding in Petra

 AMMAN — A Jordanian scholar on Wednesday gave a lecture outlining the ancient Nabataeans’ water-harvesting prowess, exemplified by the Qantara-Hremeyyeh catchment area located 3km southwest of Wadi Musa.

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Ministry Launches Jerash Project to Train Students in Artefact Restoration

 JERASH — The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Tuesday launched the Jerash Centre for the Restoration of Ancient Artefacts project during a ceremony at the Jerash Department of Tourism.

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Sketchbooks to be Showcased in Dubai After Voyaging Around World

 AMMAN — Daftar Asfar, a collaborative and travelling sketchbook created by three women with roots in Jordan and Palestine has transcended geographical and cultural borders to make its way to Dubai, where its pages will be showcased for the first time at Art Dubai.

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Meet the UJ Student Striving to ‘Break Stereotypes’ about Disabilities

 AMMAN — For Hasan Tayem, the first time he ran long-distance remains a vivid memory. One afternoon, whilst he was in the seventh grade, his PE teacher took his class to a running track. Though nervous at first, he said it would be the start of a life-long love affair.

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Tourism in Jordan on the Rise as Aqaba, Jerash Figures Promise More Visitors

 AMMAN — More than 52 cruise ships are expected to visit Aqaba this year, with more than 96,000 tourists on board, according to the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA).

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Sketchbooks to be Showcased in Dubai After Voyaging Around World

 AMMAN — Daftar Asfar, a collaborative and travelling sketchbook created by three women with roots in Jordan and Palestine has transcended geographical and cultural borders to make its way to Dubai, where its pages will be showcased for the first time at Art Dubai.

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Jordan Fashion Week to Launch March 29 at W Amman Hotel

 AMMAN — The Jordan Fashion Week, in collaboration with the W Amman, will launch on March 29, according to a statement sent to The Jordan Times on Tuesday. The two-day event will feature Amman-based designer Shirene Rifai to select participating designers and brands showcased at the event.

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‘Ancient Levant Practice of Modifying Skulls Increased with Rise in Temperatures’

 AMMAN — The removal and modification of skulls in the Levant was documented for the first time during the Natufian period around 11,000 years ago, and it continued for another 500-3,000 years into the end of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (PPNB) period, a Jordanian scholar recently told The Jordan Times.

Tourism Sector in Jordan
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National Income from Tourism up 10% in First Two Months of 2019

 AMMAN — The Kingdom’s national income from tourism increased by 10 per cent in January and February 2019, to JD573.9 million, compared with figures from the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ monthly statistical report issued on Sunday.

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Algerian Artist Celebrates Jordan’s Ecology in Solo Exhibition

 AMMAN — Jordan’s ecology is being celebrated through Algerian artist Hakim Jamain’s “Cultivating the Soul” exhibition; in a reawakening for the historical role of the artist as a scientist and a researcher driven by curiosity.

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Ghor Safi Women Revive Ancient Jordanian Dye to Produce Homemade Textile, Accessories

 AMMAN — Under the patronage of Social Development Minister Basma Ishaqat, the Drosos Foundation and UNESCO Amman on Thursday launched the Safi Crafts line of handmade, eco-friendly textiles and accessories, which were made by women from the Ghor Safi village and will be sold in 20 stores across Jordan.

Lost Biblical Fortress of Machaerus
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Lost Biblical Fortress of Machaerus Restored After 50 Years of Excavations

 AMMAN — Prior to 1968, the hilltop of Machaerus, overlooking the Dead Sea near Mount Nebo was an untouched “virgin” site, according to Hungarian archaeologist Gyozo Voros.

University of Jordan Museum
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UJ Museum Aims to Preserve Jordan’s Cultural Heritage

 AMMAN — Tucked inside the University of Jordan, a 33-year-old museum aims to preserve different aspects of local heritage for the Jordanian public and college students for “generations to come”.

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Ghor Safi Women Revive Ancient Jordanian Dye to Produce Homemade Textile, Accessories

 AMMAN — Under the patronage of Social Development Minister Basma Ishaqat, the Drosos Foundation and UNESCO Amman on Thursday launched the Safi Crafts line of handmade, eco-friendly textiles and accessories, which were made by women from the Ghor Safi village and will be sold in 20 stores across Jordan.

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Region’s Distinct Geometric Motifs May Have Originated at Ummayad Palace

 AMMAN — Since research about the site was published in the 1950s, an Ummayad palace near Jericho has attracted historians of Islamic art, according a professor of art history.

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QAIA Records 6.9% Rise in January Flights

 AMMAN — A total of 6,063 flights passed through Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in January, marking a 6.9 per cent increase in aircraft movement, compared with the same month of 2018, the Airport International Group (AIG) said on Wednesday.

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Ghor Safi Women Revive Ancient Jordanian Dye to Produce Homemade Textile, Accessories

 AMMAN — Under the patronage of Social Development Minister Basma Ishaqat, the Drosos Foundation and UNESCO Amman on Thursday launched the Safi Crafts line of handmade, eco-friendly textiles and accessories, which were made by women from the Ghor Safi village and will be sold in 20 stores across Jordan.

Eastern Desert Tombs
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‘Eastern Desert Tombs Reflect Successful Culture Adapted to Harsh Environment’

 AMMAN — Ancient tombs found in Jordan’s Eastern Desert indicate a “flourishing” culture that managed to adapt to the harsh conditions of the landscape, according to a Dutch professor investigating the tombs.

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Amman Launches Green City Action Plan, Becoming First in Region to Do So

 AMMAN — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Monday inaugurated the Amman Green City Action Plan (GCAP), making the city one of 20 worldwide now taking part in the greening project.