Various events and activities in several governorates
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Institutions and entities in several governorates organized a number of community, developmental, and awareness activities today, Sunday.
At the Ministry of Youth, a training course on data analysis and digital transformation was launched, organized by the Human Resources Directorate, in cooperation with the Youth Leadership Preparation Center, and will continue for five days, with the participation of 20 male and female employees from various directorates of the Ministry, whose nature of work requires preparing reports and dealing with data.
The course comes in response to the requirements of digital transformation, and based on the Ministry's keenness to enhance digital maturity and raise the level of digital culture among its cadres, and to enable them to employ modern data analysis tools and convert data into information and indicators that support data-driven decision-making.
The course covers 5 training axes, including an introduction, concepts, data sets, variables, and key performance indicators, in addition to cleaning and preparing data using Excel.
In Amman Youth House, the "Site Guide" program was launched, implemented by the Ministry of Youth in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Ammoun University College, with the participation of 15 young men and women from Ajloun and Madaba governorates, within the age group of 18 to 30 years, and will last for a month and a half.
The program focuses on training young people and providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of tourist guiding, introducing tourist and archaeological sites, and communicating with visitors, in addition to developing their skills in providing tourist information and introducing the cultural and historical heritage in their governorates, within the framework of cooperation between the Ministries of Youth, Tourism and Antiquities, and Ammoun University College.
In the same context, the fifth training phase of the "Nashamy" program for the fourth batch, which deals with entrepreneurship and youth project management, was launched at Amman Youth House.
On the other hand, the first training and preparatory sessions organized by the Jordanian Astronomical Society, in preparation for the World Space Week in Jordan, scheduled to be held from October 4 to 10 next, were launched.
The session witnessed, according to a statement from the Society, the participation of 39 schools from various education directorates in the three regions of the Kingdom, within a program aimed at preparing teachers to participate in the scientific activities and events that will be held during the Space Week.
The President of the World Space Week Committee at the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Afnan Abu Qaleesha, introduced the attendees to the training program, scientific days, and events scheduled to be implemented during the week.
Preparations continue through an additional training session via the "Zoom" platform, before moving on to the face-to-face events that will be held during the week, with the participation and support of the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Alpha cosmos group, and the Center for Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics.
In Irbid, the Environmental Protection Directorate implemented a cleanliness campaign in the Farja forests in the Sarou area in Bani Kenana District, in conjunction with the World Cleanliness Day, in cooperation with Sarou Municipality, the Joint Services Council of the District, the Directorate of Municipal Affairs, in partnership with the Directorate of Education, Sama Al-Roussan Secondary School for Boys, the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the Community Police, the Humanitarians Initiative team, and the Women's Network for Climate Action.
The Chamber of Commerce signed a cooperation agreement with the Optimal Treatment Center for physical therapy activities, with the aim of providing physical therapy, rehabilitation, and healthcare services at preferential prices to the Chamber's members and their families, and includes cooperation in providing evaluation and consultation services free of charge to the benefiting groups.
Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib School won first place in the volleyball championship for the lower basic stage for males, organized by the Directorate of Education for the Qassebah of Irbid District, within the sports activity plan for the current academic year, while Jamha Secondary School for Boys won second place, and Fouqra Secondary School for Boys came in third place, with the participation of a number of schools of the directorate, under the supervision of the Educational Activities Department and sports activity supervisors.
The Hussein Cancer Center and Foundation at the "Jordan Al-Ataa" Charitable Association organized an introductory session on the "Care" program for cancer treatment, attended by women from the local community and members of the Association.
The health specialist, Ghada Bakar, spoke about the importance of preventive anticipation and providing a comprehensive health safety net to prevent cancer, and the importance of making healthy decisions to fight the disease.
She reviewed the role of the Hussein Cancer Foundation and its efforts to combat the disease, highlighting the institution's strategies to reduce the spread of cancer and prevent it.
The Director of Education for the Ramtha District, Dr. Faisal Al-Hawamdeh, and representatives of the World Bank, discussed the school computerization program in the presence of the Director of Educational Affairs, Dr. Imad Al-Na'amneh.
Al-Hawamdeh said that the visit aims to evaluate the experience of the school textbook computerization project, which began implementation last year in Al-Muhyi Al-Din Ibn Arabi School as a pilot sample within a group of schools in the northern region, to assess its success and discuss the most prominent obstacles and proposals during a year of implementation.
The Director of Education for the Qassebah of Irbid District, Dr. Raed Al-Khasawneh, inspected a number of schools in the district to review the reality of the educational process and the school environment.
Al-Khasawneh stressed the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of schools and their facilities, adhering to school attendance and the regularity of the educational process, and applying the principles of success and failure to students who exceed the allowed limit of absence.
He emphasized the activation of the "I Belong to My School" and "My Environment is the Most Beautiful" initiatives, and enhancing the participation of students and school staff in maintaining the school environment, appreciating the efforts of the administrative and teaching bodies.
The Model School of Yarmouk University won first place in the volleyball championship for the lower basic stage for females, organized by the Directorate of Education for the Qassebah of Irbid District within the sports activity plan.
Al-Bayadah Basic School came in second place, while Dhath Al-Nataaqain Basic School for Girls came in third place.
The Director of Education for the Northern Mazar District, Umayya Al-Masri, inaugurated a seminar in the field of community resource development, clean and sustainable bio-agriculture, at Al-Hofwa Mazar Secondary School for Boys, with the participation of 30 teachers from the professional and technical education BTEC/Agriculture Department in the northern region, in partnership with Jordan Bridges Fertilizers and Pesticides Company.
Al-Masri said that the seminar covered a number of topics related to the importance of agriculture and its role in the economy and human health, the principles of clean and sustainable bio-agriculture, the mechanism of plant nutrition and energy conversion, and the introduction of agricultural environment components, plant needs, and feeding methods.
She pointed out that the partnership with the private sector provides important opportunities to develop professional and technical education BTEC, and to raise the efficiency of teachers in agricultural fields through acquiring modern knowledge and experiences and employing them in the educational and professional environment.
The Director of Education for the Koura District, Sahl Abaydat, sponsored a ceremony to honor public and private schools, teachers, and students who achieved outstanding results and obtained advanced positions at the directorate, regional, and ministry levels in various educational activities and events during the 2025/2026 academic year.
Abaydat said that these achievements are the fruit of cooperation and integration between school administrations, teachers, students, and directorate departments, praising the role of school directors, teachers, and students in caring for and supporting students' talents.
For his part, the Director of Educational Activities, Dr. Samir Al-Khatib, confirmed that the successes achieved by the directorate's schools, students, and teachers came as a result of the cooperation between the directorate departments, schools, and the local community.
The Environmental Protection Directorate for Irbid Governorate, in cooperation with the Women's Aid Charitable Association, Barqash Municipality, and the Environmental Protection Police, implemented a general cleanliness campaign in the Barqash forest area to reduce the phenomenon of indiscriminate waste disposal and enhance environmental awareness.
In Tafila, the Rwad Development Center launched educational sessions aimed at empowering young people to discover their abilities and interests, learn about the available career paths and opportunities, and develop their skills, thereby enhancing their participation in society.
The Director of the Center, Mu'ath Al-Akaileh, said that the program focuses on building young people's capabilities and developing their personal and leadership skills, and enhancing their ability to deal with challenges and make appropriate choices for their educational and professional paths.
He explained that the program includes multiple axes, most notably self-discovery and career paths, leadership and technical skills development, including digital fluency and design thinking, in addition to enhancing the concept of community service.
The Directorate of Education for the Tafila region organized a meeting for the ambassadors of the Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Award for the Distinguished Teacher, chaired by the Director of Education, Imran Al-Lassame, and attended by the Head of the Supervision Department, Dr. Rania Al-Saqrat, and the Award Coordinator, Dr. Amjad Al-Marafi, as part of the preparations for the current cycle.
Al-Lassame emphasized the importance of the role played by the award ambassadors in transferring educational experiences and experiences to the nominees, and providing the necessary guidance and counseling to help them prepare for the award stages and enhance the presence of the culture of excellence in the educational field.
The meeting discussed the latest developments related to the award, the procedures and requirements introduced by the Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Award for Educational Excellence Association, and it was agreed to set a date for meeting the award nominees for this year, with the aim of introducing them to its stages and requirements.
In Ajloun, a training workshop titled: "Assessment Strategies and Tools" was held at Anjara Comprehensive Secondary School for Girls, presented by the educational supervisor Dr. Suhaib Al-Smadi, in the presence of Dr. Fatima Al-Zghoul, the educational advisor to the network.
The workshop came within the plan of the Directorate of Education to raise the level of the network for teachers of Islamic education, under the supervision and coordination of the School Development Department.
The Youth Body, "All of Us are Jordan" / Ajloun, in cooperation with the Crown Prince Foundation, implemented a voluntary campaign entitled: "Read, Organize, Innovate", at the body's library, with the participation of a number of young volunteers.
The campaign aims to enhance the culture of volunteer work among young people and to preserve cultural facilities by involving participants in organizing, arranging, and cleaning the library, which contributes to providing an organized educational and cultural environment, in addition to encouraging young people to read and developing their sense of responsibility and teamwork.
The Director of Education in the governorate, Khalid bin Al-Walid, visited Khalid bin Al-Walid Primary School for Boys and Al-Junaid Primary School for Boys, and reviewed the progress of the educational process and the regularity of the study and the level of modern equipment and educational technologies provided to serve students.
Jouead met with the administrative and teaching bodies, and listened to a detailed explanation of the curriculum distribution plan, class schedules, and the stability of the educational staff, calling for the utmost efforts to provide a motivating educational environment.
The Junaid Municipality cadres carried out service works in the Abin Ablin area, which included scraping a number of roads, widening some roads, in addition to cleaning a number of streets, under the directives of the Municipality Committee Chairman Katheeb Al-Ghazawi, and under the supervision of the region director Ehab Al-Momani.
The municipality also provided Abin and Ablin cemeteries with water tanks, supported and donated by Qatar Charity Association, to support the cleanliness and care works in the cemeteries and provide the necessary water for services in them, under the supervision of the Junaid Municipality Committee Chairman Katheeb Al-Ghazawi and the Administrative Director Dr. Jameel Husam Al-Momani.
The municipality emphasized the importance of partnership with supporting institutions and associations, due to their role in enhancing the level of services provided to citizens in various areas of the municipality.
In Karak, the Union of Charitable Associations discussed with the "Awn" initiative, cooperation and providing free training programs and courses targeting charitable associations and their presidents and members of their general and administrative bodies, to develop their institutional capabilities in accessing digital services and information.
The initiative includes a set of specialized training programs in the fields of artificial intelligence, general information, data entry, and the use of modern electronic sites and platforms, in addition to introducing the mechanism of dealing with the "Takamul" platform.
The Directorate of Education for the Karak region held the annual meeting of the leaders of scouts and guides at the Karak Teachers Club, in the presence of the Director of Education for the Karak region, Nidal Al-Fteinat, the head of the activities department, Osama Al-Azaila, the head of the scouting activity, Dr. Khaled Al-Maaitah, the member of the activities department, Wejdan Al-Jaafra, and the director of the Karak Teachers Club, Dr. Bassam Al-Maaitah, in addition to the leaders of scouts and guides in the schools of the directorate.
Al-Fteinat emphasized the importance of the scouting and guiding movement in developing the personality of students and enhancing their abilities and skills, and reinforcing the values of belonging, teamwork, and responsibility, pointing to the directorate's keenness to support the scouting and guiding activity and provide the appropriate environment for students to participate in its programs and activities.
The Directorate of the Ghor Al-Mazraa district in the southern Aghwar district organized a campaign for general cleanliness and reducing the indiscriminate disposal of waste in cooperation with the Karak Governorate Environment Directorate, Ghor Al-Mazraa Municipality, and a number of civil and local institutions, school students, and members of the local community.
The campaign aimed to emphasize the importance of cooperation between various sectors to maintain the cleanliness of the region and the environment, enhance environmental awareness among community members and students, and reinforce the culture of maintaining cleanliness and public facilities.
The Agriculture Directorate called on livestock breeders who were numbered with electronic chips during the years 2023 and 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the first phase (old system) and who do not own an electronic livestock service book, to initiate the submission of a request for issuing a new holding book electronically through the Ministry of Agriculture's electronic platform.
The Directorate emphasized the necessity of reviewing it to complete the registration procedures and fix the holding, before November 15, to ensure the fixation of their holdings and benefit from the provided services.
The Ghor Al-Safi Model Youth and Women Centers organized an introductory session on the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work, in the presence of representatives of the Social Development Directorate, the Health Directorate, the Ghor Al-Safi Awqaf Office, and a number of charitable associations.
The session was presented by the trainer, Muhammad Ali Al-Maradat, who reviewed the objectives of the award, its axes, participation and submission mechanisms, in addition to the importance of enhancing the culture of volunteer work and supporting community initiatives, and encouraging institutions and associations to participate in the award and benefit from its objectives in serving the local community.
In Balqa, the Youth Directorate, represented by the Um Al-Amad Youth Center, participated in a voluntary campaign to reduce the indiscriminate disposal of waste in the forest of the martyr Wasfi Al-Tal/Ain Al-Basha District, on the occasion of World Cleanliness Day, in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Directorate and a number of official and community bodies.
The campaign witnessed the participation of 50 young men and women from the members of the center, in the presence of the Youth Director, Ahmed Al-Hadidi, and the participation of representatives of the Greater Salt Municipality, the Joint Services Directorate of the governorate, the Tourist Police, the Royal Commission for Environmental Protection, the North Salt Security Center, the Zea District Directorate, Orange Company, and Salhob School.
The campaign comes within the framework of enhancing the culture of volunteer work and social responsibility, and reinforcing positive environmental behaviors.
In Zarqa, the activities of the Train the Trainer course, organized by the body, the youth arm of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development, in cooperation with the Jordanian Trainers Association, with the participation of a group of young people from the governorate, were launched at the headquarters of the body, with the aim of refining their training skills and building their professional and leadership abilities.
Samir Al-Fakhuri, the coordinator of the body in Zarqa, told the Petra News Agency that the course aims to enable participants to possess the necessary tools and knowledge to prepare and implement training programs efficiently, and develop their abilities in transferring knowledge and expertise, which qualifies them to play an active role in training their peers and serving their local communities.
He explained that the course was presented by the international trainer Wafa Al-Hukuk, and participated by about 25 young men and women, and it includes specialized training axes focusing on the skills of the professional trainer, modern training methods, and managing training sessions.
Al-Fakhuri emphasized the importance of investing in youth energies and directing them towards development and empowerment paths, pointing out that specialized training programs form an important source for enhancing leadership and professional skills, expanding youth opportunities to participate actively in various fields, and building more capable professional paths to respond to the requirements of the labor market and society.