http://media.ammancity.gov.jo News - Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_City_Day_Marks_a_New_Milestone_Second_Voluntary_Local_Review_Drives_Amman’s_Resilient_Smart_and_Sustainable_Transformation Wed, 01 Jul 2026 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Honoring_winners_of_Environmental_Legacy_Makers_Award Wed, 03 Jun 2026 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in partnership with UN-Habitat Jordan and the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), and supported by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, concluded the first cycle of the Environmental Legacy Makers Award.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Clean_Air_Is_a_Right_What_Amman’s_SmokeFree_Push_Can_Teach_Other_Cities Mon, 01 Jun 2026 In conjunction with World No Tobacco Day, which falls on May 31 every year, the Greater Amman Municipality reviews a series of achievements  to reduce smoking... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_is_the_first_capital_city_globally_to_achieve_BSI’s_Smart_Cities_and_Communities_Kitemark™️ Thu, 21 May 2026 Amman has become the world’s first capital to achieve independent certification for its work to become a smart city... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Meets_Dutch_Ambassador_and_discusses_ways_to_enhance_cooperation Mon, 20 Oct 2025 The Chairman of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee, Yousef Al Shawarbeh, met in his office , the Dutch Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Stella Kloth... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Visits_Aqaba_special_economic_zone_and_Aqaba_Development_Corporation Sun, 12 Oct 2025 The Chairman of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee Yousef Al Shawarbeh, visited the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), where he met Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Shadi Ramzi Al Majali... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_constructs_walking_and_cycling_path_in_Zahran_District Mon, 06 Oct 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality has constructed a path in the 60 Road in Zahran District, as part of its efforts to promote sport and healthy lifestyles in local communities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Municipality_of_Amman_and_Barcelona_City_Council_sign_a_Declaration_of_Intent_to_enhance_bilateral_cooperation Tue, 26 Aug 2025 Chairman of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee, Youssef Al Shawarbeh, received, in his office today, Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni Cuadrado, and the accompanying delegation, with the attendance of the Spanish Ambassador to Jordan Miguel de Lucas González... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_a_campaign_to_secure_crosswalks_in_its_districts Mon, 25 Aug 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality launched a comprehensive campaign to secure crosswalks in its various districts, as part of its efforts to enhance traffic safety... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Omani_Ambassador Tue, 17 Jun 2025 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, met in his office today, the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sheikh Fahad bin Abdul Rahman Alojaili... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_and_Azerbaijan_ambassador_discuss_ways_to_enhance_cooperation Tue, 27 May 2025 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh received the Azerbaijan Ambassador to Jordan Eldar Selimov,  and discussed bilateral relations between the cities of Amman and Baku... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Directs_to_Reopen_Amman_Beach_as_part_of_the_Kingdoms_independence_celebrations Mon, 26 May 2025 On the sidelines of the Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan's inspection visit to Amman Beach, in the Dead Sea, Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, instructed to reopen the beach to visitors on Thursday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_concludes_participation_in_ArabEuropean_Cities_Forum_in_Riyadh Thu, 15 May 2025 Amman Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh concluded his participation in the Arab-European Cities Dialogue Forum held in Riyadh under the theme "City Partnerships for a Better Future."... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Municipality_Wins_Sharjah_Award_for_Public_Finance_2024/2025 Sun, 04 May 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) won Sharjah Award for Public Finance 2024/2025 in its third edition (2024/2025),  for the category “The Distinguished Authority in Public Finance”... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Patronizes_operating_the_BRT_route_between_Amman_and_Madaba Tue, 15 Apr 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality launched today, under the patronage of Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Route (105) connecting Amman and Madaba... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Preparations_for_Flag_Day_Celebration Tue, 15 Apr 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality announced its preparations to celebrate the Flag Day , which falls on Wednesday, April 16, 2025... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_a_Medical_Day_for_its_employees_on_the_Occasion_of_World_Health_Day Wed, 09 Apr 2025 The Directorate of Health and Professional Supervision at the Greater Amman Municipality organized an awareness medical day on chronic diseases for its employees ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Disposes_of_over_9000_Liters_of_Juices_during_the_second_week_of_Ramadan Sun, 16 Mar 2025 The health control cadres at the Greater Amman Municipality disposed of  9,200 liters of contaminated Ramadan juices, and issued 630 warnings, and 152 fines during the second week of Ramadan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_on_the_occasion_of_the_Arab_City_Day_Towards_sustainable_and_healthy_cities Sun, 16 Mar 2025 Amman Mayor, Yousef AlShawarbeh, President of the Arab Forum for Smart Cities and President of the Cultural Acting Group for Arab Towns, in his name and the members of GAM Council and the Ammanies, congratulated on the occasion of the Arab City Day... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_launches_the_electronic_environmental_inspection_system_at_the_Greater_Amman_Municipality Wed, 05 Mar 2025 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, launched the electronic environmental inspection system at GAM... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Ramadan_cannon_to_be_fired_from_Al_Nakheel_Square_during_the_whole_month_of_Ramadan Wed, 05 Mar 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality announced  that in cooperation with the Artillery at the Jordan Armed Forces, Ramadan cannon will be fired from Al Nakheel Square/ Ras Al Ein... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Inaugurates_Princess_Salma_Park_in_Ohod_District Mon, 17 Feb 2025 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh inaugurated Princess Salma Park in Ohod District, on the occasion of His Majesty King Abdullah II birthday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Sudanese_Ambassador_and_Discusses_ways_to_enhance_bilateral_relations Sun, 09 Feb 2025 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, discussed during his meeting today the Ambassador of Sudan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Hassan Saleh Hassan Siwar Al Dahab... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_participates_in_the_62nd_session_of_Executive_Council_of_the_Arab_Towns_Organization_in_Tangier Sun, 09 Feb 2025 A delegation from the Greater Amman Municipality participated in the 62nd session of Executive Council of the Arab Towns Organization held in Tangier in Morocco... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_City_Manager_Meets_Members_of_The_Syndicate_of_Furniture_and_carpets_manufacturers_and_traders Tue, 04 Feb 2025 Amman City Manager Eng. Ahmed Al Melkawi met the Head of the Syndicate of Furniture and Carpets manufacturers and Traders, Ahmed Al Junaidi, and members of the administrative body... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organises_the_second_workshop_for_Children’s_Climate_Academy_and_Park_project_in_Amman Wed, 22 Jan 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality organised the second participatory design workshop for the Children’s Climate Academy and Park project in cooperation with the local communities in Wadi Al Haddadeh Center... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Praises_the_King’s_Role_in_supporting_Palestinians Wed, 22 Jan 2025 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, during GAM Council session , stressed the role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Meets_the_Head_and_the_Members_of_Azm_Parliamentary_Bloc Wed, 15 Jan 2025 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, met the head of Azm Parliamentary Bloc, Ayman Abu Haneyyeh, and members of the bloc... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Qaisi_inaugurates_smoking_cessation_clinic_in_the_Municipality_Departments_Complex_in_Al_Abdali Tue, 10 Dec 2024 Representing the Mayor of Amman, his deputy, Muhammad Rasmi Al-Qaisi, inaugurated today, Monday, with the attendance of the City Manager, Engineer Ahmed Al-Malkawi, the smoking cessation clinic in the municipality’s departments... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Ambassador_of_Poland_and_discusses_ways_to_strengthen_bilateral_relations Wed, 06 Nov 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef AlShawarbeh, during his meeting today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Lucjan Karpinski,.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_Azerbaijani_Ambassador_and_Discuss_Ways_to_Enhance_Joint_Cooperation Tue, 05 Nov 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh met the Azerbaijan Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Eldar Salimov and discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between Amman and Baku Salimov... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_and_Petra_Development_and_Tourism_Region_Authority_sign_two_memorandums_of_understanding Sun, 03 Nov 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality and Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority signed two memorandums of understanding in the similar fields of work and provided services... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_and_UNDP_Jordan_launch_Jordan’s_First_Urban_Farming_Training_Centre Tue, 29 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Jordan, today launched Jordan’s first Urban Farming Training Centre at the Al-Tafawuq Park in Amman to strengthen food security... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_the_winners_of_Habib_Al_Zeyoudi_Poetry_Award Tue, 29 Oct 2024 Under the patronage of Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, the Greater Amman Municipality announced, in a ceremony held at the Hussein Cultural Center, the winners of “Habib Al Zeyoudi Poetry Award”... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_German_Ambassador_and_discusses_ways_to_enhance_cooperation Sun, 27 Oct 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, during his meeting today with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Bertram von Moltke... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_begins_work_on_the_second_phase_of_Developing_old_Neighbourhoods_project_in_Jabal_AlTaj Sun, 27 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality has begun implementing the work of the second phase of the project of developing the old Amman neighbourhoods in Jabal Al-Taj by removing old buildings... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_meets_the_Apostolic_Nuncio_Vatican_Embassy Mon, 21 Oct 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh met in his office today the apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador), His Excellency Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Ambassador_of_Bulgaria_and_discusses_ways_to_enhance_cooperation Sun, 20 Oct 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, during his meeting today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Metin Kazak, and with the attendance of the city manager Eng Ahmed Al-Malkawi... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_awareness_and_community_acceptance_campaign_for_shops_and_residential_neighbourhoods_in_Tlaa_Al_Ali Sun, 20 Oct 2024 The Departments of Environmental Projects, Social Facilities, and Tlaa Al Ali district in the Greater Amman Municipality, in cooperation with “We Platform,” one of the Crown Prince’s initiatives... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_hosts_a_workshop_on_artificial_intelligence Thu, 17 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality hosted a workshop on artificial intelligence organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in cooperation with the Jordanian Design and Development Center ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_“Amman_Beitna”_campaign Thu, 17 Oct 2024 The Deputy Mayor Muhammad Rasmi Al Qaisi, as a representative of Amman Mayor, patronised launching the Municipality’s annual campaign, “Amman Beitna,”... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Marks_the_traffic_lights_heads_dedicated_to_the_BRT_Route_in_burgundy Tue, 15 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality began to replace the traffic lights heads dedicated to the BRT routes with new heads in (burgundy) similar to the bus color... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_participates_in_launching_the_“Smart_Urban_Water_Management”_project_to_enhance_urban_adaptation_and_resilience_in_Amman Tue, 15 Oct 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, said that work must be done to enhance the urban resilience of the city of Amman to face water-related challenges such as flash floods and water insecurity... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_approves_the_administrative_and_financial_development_plan_and_two_memorandums_of_understanding Mon, 14 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality Council, in its session, headed by the Deputy Mayor of Amman, Muhammad Rasmi Al Qaisi, approved the administrative and financial development plan for the municipality... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organises_a_Workshop_on_Reducing_Food_Waste_and_Loss_in_Amman Thu, 10 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality, in cooperation with the Municipality of Milan, organised a workshop entitled "Reducing Food Waste and Loss in Amman"... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Receives_Chairman_and_Members_of_The_Jordanian_Youth_and_Sport_Movement_Pioneers_Association Thu, 10 Oct 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, met the Chairman of the Administrative committee of the Jordanian Youth and Sports Movement Pioneers Association, Mr. Ghazi Al Tayeb... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Declares_Readiness_for_winter Tue, 01 Oct 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality teams began inspecting and carrying out the necessary maintenance for submersible water pumps in tunnels http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_delegation_from_the_Disaster_and_Crisis_Risk_Management_Committee_at_the_Jordan_Engineers_Association_visits_GAM Tue, 01 Oct 2024 A delegation from the Disaster and Crisis Risk Management Committee at the Jordan Engineers Association visited the Greater Amman Municipality today with the aim of reviewing the municipality’s plans in the field of disaster and crisis... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_wins_the_second_place_in_King_Abdullah_II_Award_for_Excellence_and_the_first_for_the_leadership_employee Mon, 30 Sep 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality won the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in Government Performance and Transparency, with the “Seal of Excellence”/second place in the institutions category... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_participates_in_the_conference_of_the_International_Alliance_of_Silk_Road_Cities_in_China Mon, 30 Sep 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality participated in the International Conference of Silk Road Cities 2024 in the city of Kunming in the Republic of China... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_the_National_Reading_Marathon_2024 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 The Public Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality announced that it will provide 1,000 books on various topics in cooperation with Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organises_a_workshop_on_Sustainable_Development_and_Response_to_Climate_Change Sun, 29 Sep 2024 the Sustainable Development and Amman Resilience Unit in the Greater Amman Municipality organised a workshop entitled “ GAM's Role in Achieving Sustainable Development and Responding to Climate Change... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Participates_in_the_Summit_of_the_Future_and_in_the_events_of_local_and_regional_governments_in_New_York Sun, 29 Sep 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, as a member,  participated in the closing session of the Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments in New York, which aimed to present the group’s findings to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as part of the Summit for the Future... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organises_the_first_participatory_design_workshop_within_the_Climate_Garden_and_Academy_project_for_children_in_Amman Thu, 26 Sep 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality organised the first participatory design workshop for the Children’s Climate Academy and Park project in cooperation with local communities in Maysaloon Park in Al Abdali District... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Meets_Members_of_the_Joint_Committee_from_Amman_Chamber_of_Commerce Mon, 09 Sep 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al- Shawarbeh, met today the members of the joint committee from Amman Chamber of Commerce and GAM, with the attendance of the Chamber Chairman, Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Bahraini_Ambassador_and_Discusses_Ways_to_Enhance_Cooperation Thu, 05 Sep 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh , met in his office today, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Winners_of_11th_edition_of_King_Abdullah_II_Award_for_Creativity_Announced Tue, 03 Sep 2024 Deputy Mayor Muhammad Rasmi Al Qaisi, announced, with the attendance of City Manager, Engineer Ahmed Al Malkawi, the results of the King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein Award for Creativity in its eleventh edition 2023-2024.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Kanakrieh_Discuss_Enhancing_joint_cooperation Mon, 02 Sep 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al-Shawarbeh, met the Chairman of the Investment funds Social Security Fund, Ezzedine Kanakrieh, with the attendance of a number of directors from GAM and the fund... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Begins_Removing_Election_Posters_that_Violate_Rules_and_Affect_Public_Safety Sun, 11 Aug 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that it observed cases of violating the rules and instructions of election advertising, such as placing advertising signs and posters on top of street lighting poles... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Congratulates_on_Birth_of_Princess_Iman_bint_Al_Hussein Wed, 07 Aug 2024 In his name, and the members of GAM Council, and all its employees, Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, congratulates His Majesty King Abdullah II, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah and their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on the birth of their first child... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Implements_SafetyFocused_Campaign_Guidelines_Ahead_of_Elections Tue, 06 Aug 2024 As Jordan gears up for the 2024 parliamentary elections, the Greater Amman Municipality has unveiled a set of rigorous guidelines designed to maintain order and safety during the electoral campaign season... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_Ambassadors_of_Kazakhstan_and_Greece Mon, 05 Aug 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh received the Kazakh Ambassador to Jordan, Talgat Shaldanbay, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Astana... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_a_Training_Program_for_Families_of_People_with_Disabilities_and_those_Working_with_them Sun, 04 Aug 2024 The Unit of People with Disabilities in the Greater Amman Municipality launched a training program entitled Life Skills and Behavior Modification for the families of people with disabilities and those working with them... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_an_Invitation_for_“Amman_Smart_City_Project”_Tender_the_first_package Thu, 25 Jul 2024 As per royal directives to  provide the best services for Amman city and its residents, so that it attracts investment, and reduce traffic congestion and emissions,The Greater Amman Municipality announces an invitation for “Amman Smart City Project” Tender, (DBOT)... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_Secretary_General_of_Arab_Towns_Organization Sat, 20 Jul 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh received the Secretary General of  Arab Towns Organization, Eng. Abdulrahman Al Asfour, and stressed the importance of joining efforts and enhancing joint cooperation between Arab cities... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_sixteenth_edition_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_wraps_up_with_a_national_theme Sat, 20 Jul 2024 The 16th Amman Summer Festival nights, organised by the Greater Amman Municipality from 12-19 July, wrapped up Friday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_Nights_to_wrap_up_Friday Sat, 20 Jul 2024 Amman Summer Festival activities, which take place in Al Hussein and Jubaiha Parks, to wrap up Friday, with a national theme of Jordanian folklore... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_and_Baghdad_Discuss_Ways_to_Enhance_Cooperation Sat, 20 Jul 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh met, in his office today, the Mayor of Baghdad eng. Ammar Musa Kazim,and confirmed the depth of relations between Amman and Baghdad... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_Allocates_Space_to_Market_Handicraft_and_Household_Products Wed, 17 Jul 2024 As part of Amman Summer Festival activities, The Greater Amman Municipality allocated specific spaces for citizens in Al Hussein and Jubaiha Parks, to organise a bazaar that aims at displaying and marketing handicrafts and household products... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Distributes_500_books_daily_for_free_throughout_the_days_of_Amman_Summer_Festival Tue, 16 Jul 2024 The Public Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality has allocated 4,000 books to be distributed to citizens for free throughout the days of Amman Summer Festival... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Chairman_of_the_Board_of_Trustees_of_the_Arab_Sports_Culture_Association Tue, 16 Jul 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh met the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Sports Culture Association Muhammad Yousef Al Mana, and discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation in sports and cultural fields... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_continues_its_national_activities Mon, 15 Jul 2024 Amman Summer Festival, which kicked off in Al Hussein Parks and Jubaiha Parks, continued its Ammani nights with performances from Jordanian heritage folklore... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Second_Night_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_is_Marked_by_the_Jordanian_national_theme Sun, 14 Jul 2024 The Amman Summer Festival, kicked off in Al Hussein Parks and Jubaiha Parks, continued its Ammani nights with national performances of poems and Jordanian heritage folklore... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_Kicks_off_in_Al_Hussein_Parks Sun, 14 Jul 2024 The 16th Amman Summer Festival evenings kicked off Friday in Al Hussein Parks, under the patronage of Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Princess_Sumaya_University_for_Technology_Sign_a_MOU Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Hussein_Parks_to_Close_on_Thursday_in_Preparation_for_the_Amman_Summer_Festival Sun, 14 Jul 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that Al Hussein Parks will be closed on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in preparation for the Amman Summer Festival... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_and_Chicago_Celebrate_the_20th_Anniversary_of_the_Sister_Cities_Partnership Thu, 04 Jul 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, said that the strong relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United States of America, which extend for more than 75 years... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_the_Cap_Tain_Rain_Project_Report_in_Jordan Sun, 30 Jun 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality launched, under the patronage of the City Manager, Ahmed Al Malkawi, the outputs of the final report of the German Jordanian research project... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_and_San_Antonio_sign_Friendship_City_agreement Sun, 30 Jun 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg signed a Friendship City agreement, during Amman mayor and accompanying delegation visit to San Antonio... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_the_UN_Public_Service_Forum_2024_in_Incheon_and_Receives_its_Award Thu, 27 Jun 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality participated in the UN Public Service Forum 2024 which took place in Incheon in Korea... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Patronizes_the_launch_of_the_World_Bank’s_“Future_Amman”_publication Thu, 06 Jun 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, patronised the launch of a new World Bank publication, a report entitled “Future Amman, positioned at a juncture... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_holds_its_eighth_regular_session Mon, 03 Jun 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, in his name, and the members of GAM Council and its cadres, congratulated His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_an_administrative_and_financial_development_plan Sun, 02 Jun 2024 the plan aims at achieving institutional agility, raising the employees efficiency, building their capabilities... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_located_place_to_sell_sacrifices_and_announces_receiving_the_applications_electronically_starting_from_tomorrow Sun, 02 Jun 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality has located sites to sell and slaughter sacrifices for the year 2024, and announced that starting from, Sunday, June 2, until June 10, applications will be received electronically... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Ambassador_of_Canada_and_discusses_ways_to_enhance_cooperation Wed, 29 May 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, met in his office, the Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom, Tarik Khan, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation and joint work... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_Ambassador_of_Bangladesh Wed, 29 May 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, received in his office, the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Jordan, Nahida Sobhan, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation and joint work... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Al_Hussein_Technical_University_Sign_a_Memorandum_of_Understanding Mon, 27 May 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh, and the President of Al-Hussein Technical University, Ismail Al Hanti, signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate, enhance joint work, and exchange experiences... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_Governor_of_Wasit_Governorate_in_Iraq Mon, 27 May 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, received the Governor of Wasit Governorate in Iraq, Muhammad Jamil Al Mayahi, and the accompanying  Provincial Council members delegation... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Continues_its_Campaigns_to_Remove_Illegal_Stalls Thu, 23 May 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality confirmed that it continues its campaigns to remove stalls in all its districts in cooperation with the public security cadres and the Capital Governorate, after notifying and issuing warnings... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organises_a_First_Aid_Training_Course_and_Emergency_Evacuation_in_cooperation_with_Civil_Defense_Department Wed, 22 May 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality organised a training course on first aid skills , firefighting, and evacuation training in GAM building in cooperation with the Civil Defense Department... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_approves_the_agenda_of_its_seventh_regular_session Tue, 07 May 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh, in his name, and the members of GAM Council and its employees, congratulated His Majesty King Abdullah II, and Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, and the Jordanian family on the occasion of Independence Day... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Head_of_the_Engineering_Offices_Association Wed, 01 May 2024 Mayor Youssef Al Shawarbeh discussed with the Head of the Engineering Offices Association, Abdullah Ghosheh, ways to enhance joint cooperation to serve the facilitation of engineering procedural processes... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_Minister_of_Political_and_Parliamentary_Affairs Wed, 17 Apr 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh met, in his office, the Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Haditha Al Khreisha... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_National_Flag_Day Tue, 16 Apr 2024 On the occasion of National Flag Day, which falls on Tuesday, April 16, The Greater Amman Municipality raised the Kingdom's flag and the Silver Jubilee flag along the capital's streets... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Continues_its_Work_during_Eid_AlFitr_Holiday Mon, 15 Apr 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality collected, during Eid Al Fitr Holiday, from Tuesday morning till last Friday evening,14000 tons of wastes which were transported from districts and taken to the transfer station in east Amman... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_President_of_Aleppo_City_Council_and_the_President_of_Beirut_Municipal_Counci Mon, 15 Apr 2024 mman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh received, in his office, the President of Aleppo City Council Maad Al Madlaji, and the President of Beirut Municipal Council, Abdallah Darwish, and the member of the Municipal Council, Muhammad Saeed Fathah... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_the_Jordanian_Judicial_Institute_sign_a_Memorandum_of_Understanding Mon, 25 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Jordanian Judicial Institute signed a memorandum of understanding, to enhance joint cooperation and exchange experiences to raise work efficiency... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Mashaghel_Traffic_lights_officially_start_operating_the_end_of_this_week Sun, 24 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that Al Mashaghel traffic lights (Al Mashaghel circle formerly) will officially start operating at the end of this week in cooperation with the Traffic Department... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Approves_Financing_the_Purchase_of_48_Buses_in_its_Fifth_Extraordinary_Session Thu, 21 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality council, headed by Amman Mayor Yousef Al-Shawarbeh, approved financing the purchase of 48 buses worth 8 million jds... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAMs_Employees_Housing_Fund_issues_a_new_list_of_beneficiaries Thu, 21 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality Employees Housing Fund managing committee, headed by the city manager Ahmed Al-Malkawi, issued a new list of beneficiary employees  eligible for loans... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_two_butcher_shops_were_closed_down_from_the_beginning_of_Ramadan_and_54_health_and_occupational_inspection_teams_during_the_holy_month Tue, 19 Mar 2024 The health and occupational inspection teams in the Greater Amman Municipality, working on the slaughterhouse system, closed down two butcher shops east Amman during the first 6 days of Ramadan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_disposes_of_1600_litres_of_beverages_in_Quraish_Street_Downtown Tue, 19 Mar 2024 The Health and occupational control department at the Greater Amman Municipality disposed of nearly a thousand liters of beverages displayed in a kiosk located at the end of Quraish Street... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ramadan_cannon_to_be_fired_from_Al_Nakheel_Square_during_the_whole_month_of_Ramadan Mon, 11 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality announced  that in cooperation with the Artillery at the Jordan Armed Forces, the Ramadan cannon will be fired from Al Nakheel Square/ Ras AlEin http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_Inaugurates_the_Operating_Machinery_Maintenance_Workshop_Project_at_the_Ghabawi_landfill Mon, 11 Mar 2024 Amman Mayor, Youssef Al Shawarbeh, said, that GAM worked to develop a system of infrastructure projects for waste management, including Al-Ghabawi landfill http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_offers_10000_free_books_to_citizens_on_the_occasion_of_City_Day Mon, 11 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality marked Amman City Day, which fell on March 2nd, by offering 10,000 free books to citizens at The Hashemite Square. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Distributes_Waste_Paper_Bags_to_cars_on_occasion_of_City_Day Mon, 11 Mar 2024 As part of its campaign "Amman Baituna", and on the occasion of Amman City Day, which falls on March 2, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) distributed waste paper bags to the cars in the main streets http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_13_tourist_trails_on_the_occasion_of_Amman_City_Day Mon, 11 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality launched13 tourist trails in Amman, on the occasion of Amman City Day, which fell on March 2, with the attendance of Deputy of City Manager for social development, representative of  Amman Mayor Hatem Al Hamlan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_the_winners_of_the_photography_competition_Amman_through_Our_Eyes_2024 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 Amman Mayor Youssef Al-Shawarbeh, handed awards to the winners of the photography competition Amman Through Our Eyes... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlMaaytah_and_AlShawarbeh_discuss_ways_to_enhance_joint_cooperation_in_preparing_for_the_upcoming_parliamentary_elections Thu, 07 Mar 2024 Amman mayor Youssef Al-Shawarbeh, met the Chairman of the Independent Election Commission of Jordan, Musa Al-Maaytah, and discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between GAM and the Commission to prepare for the upcoming parliamentary elections ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_the_Urban_Observatory_platform_for_Amman_city_data_Urban_Hub Mon, 04 Mar 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality launched on Sunday the Urban Observatory platform for Amman city data(UrbanHub), under the patronage of Amman Mayor Yousef AlShawarbeh... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_and_Members_of_GAM_Council_Praised_His_Majesty_Efforts_to_Deliver_Aid_to_Gaza Wed, 28 Feb 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al-Shawarbeh, and members of GAM Council highly praised His Majesty King Abdullah II directives and supervision over Gaza Aid Airdrop operations... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sri_Lankan_Embassy_Celebrates_the_Countrys_76th_Independence_in_Al_Wahda_Park Tue, 27 Feb 2024 The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jordan, in collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality, organized a tree-planting ceremony at Al-Wahda Park, Jandawil neighbourhood, In celebration of Sri Lanka's 76th Independence Day with the attendance of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Jordan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Lebanese_Minister_of_Interior_and_Municipalities Sun, 18 Feb 2024 Amman Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh met the Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities Judge Bassam Mawlawi Saturday's evening, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and the Lebanese municipalities... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_says_GAM_has_assets_of_JD24_million Thu, 15 Feb 2024 Greater Amman Municipality has assets of approximately JD2.4 billion, including investment-ready assets worth JD1 billion, according to Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_began_construction_work_to_convert_Al_Mashaghil_intersection_to_a_traffic_light Sun, 04 Feb 2024 The Greater Amman Municipality, in cooperation with the Central Traffic Department,  began yesterday the construction work to convert Al Mashaghil intersection into a traffic light ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Yerevan_discuss_future_cooperation Thu, 13 Jul 2017 Chairman of Amman Municipal Committee Yousef Al Shawarbeh met with the deputy mayor of Yerevan David Ohanyan and the accompanied delegation and discussed bilateral relations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_remove_misplaced_campaign_posters Sat, 08 Jul 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality urged candidates running in the local and municipal council elections to abide by its campaigning regulations... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_issues_rules_for_municipal_local_election_campaigning Wed, 05 Jul 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality announced the rules for municipal and local council election campaigning. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Hussein_Park_to_close_during_Amman_Summer_Festival Wed, 05 Jul 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that Al Hussein Park will close during the Amman Summer Festival from July 6 until July 15. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Department_organizes_series_of_cultural_social_and_entertainment_activities_ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 The Public Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized series of cultural social and entertainment activities for the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_to_start_on_Thursday Sun, 02 Jul 2017 The Amman Summer Festival is expected to start on Thursday night at the main stage of Al Hussein Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_collects_15500_tons_of_waste Sat, 01 Jul 2017 Greater Amman Municipality employees collected 15500 tons of waste between Saturday morning and Wednesday night. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wadi_Al_Haddadeh_Center_Holds_Iftar_Banquet_for_sanitation_workers Sat, 17 Jun 2017 Wadi Al Haddadeh Center held an Iftar banquet for sanitation workers in Basman and Al Madineh Districts... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_urges_construction_firms_to_abide_by_Ramadan_working_hours Wed, 14 Jun 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee Yousef Shawarbeh issued a circular regarding the working hours in the holy month of Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/BRT_third_phase_begins_in_Sweileh Mon, 12 Jun 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality inaugurated the third phase of the Bus Rapid Transit BRT project at the highway patrol intersection near Sweileh known as the Dawriyat intersection. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Visitors_to_Amman_parks_increase_during_Ramadan_ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality s Al Hussein Parks has been receiving around 2000 visitors every day since the fasting month of Ramadan started while King Abdullah II Park in Muqabalein has been receiving around 1000 visitors daily. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_holds_Iftar_banquet_for_orphans_and_needy_families Tue, 06 Jun 2017 The Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality held Iftar banquet for orphans and needy families. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Shawarbeh_checks_on_work_at_slaughterhouse Sat, 03 Jun 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality committee Yousef Al Shawarbeh visited GAM s Slaughterhouse noting the facility ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/500_tons_increase_in_the_volume_of_waste_collected_from_the_capital_on_the_first_two_days_of_Ramadan Tue, 30 May 2017 There was a 500 tonne increase in the volume of waste collected from the capital and the central region on the first two days of Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shafa_Badran_District_concludes_Friends_of_Police_training_course Mon, 29 May 2017 Shafa Badran District concluded Friends of Police training course which was organized in cooperation with Shafa Badran police station and was attended by the district employees... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PM_ensures_fruits_and_vegetables_s_high_quality_fair_prices_in_Ramadan Sat, 27 May 2017 Prime Minister Hani Mulki stressed that the government is committed to ensuring high quality and suitable prices of fruits and vegetables for consumers... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Awareness_Lecture_on_Personal_Hygiene_for_students_of_Al_Andalus_School Wed, 24 May 2017 The sport Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized awareness lecture on personal hygiene for students of Al Andalus School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Turkish_municipal_delegation_visits_GAM Mon, 22 May 2017 The City Manager Eng Omar Al Lozi met with a Turkish municipal delegation from Gaziantep with the attendance of the Turkish ambassador to Jordan Murat Karagöz and discussed bilateral relations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abdoun_Towers_Golden_Gate_projects_inaugurated Sat, 20 May 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee Yousef Shawarbeh laid the cornerstones of the Abdoun Towers and the Golden Gate projects worth JD90 million. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Madina_District_organizes_a_lecture_on_environmental_pollution Wed, 17 May 2017 Al Madina District organized a lecture on environmental pollution for school students in cooperation with the environmental studies and planning department at the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Mgabalein_District_organizes_entertainment_trip Mon, 15 May 2017 Al Mgabalein and Um Qseir district organized entertainment trip for orphans to the Jordan Zoo... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/EBRD_announces_JD3_2m_loan_to_support_Jordan_s_infrastructure Thu, 11 May 2017 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD announced a JD 3.2m loan to the Greater Amman Municipality to finance the construction of the fifth cell at the Al Ghabawi landfill... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Kuwait_municipal_delegation_visits_Amman Tue, 09 May 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee Yousef Shawarbeh and head of the Kuwait municipal council Muhalhel Khaled discussed means to enhance cooperation boost bilateral relations and exchange expertise between their two cities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_has_100_per_cent_complaints_response_rate_ Sun, 07 May 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality in the first quarter of the year dealt with 100 per cent of the complaints it received from citizens according to a report released by the Public Sector Development Ministry on Saturday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tareq_District_organizes_first_aid_workshops Sat, 06 May 2017 The directorate of Tareq District in cooperation with the Civil Defense Department organized first aid awareness workshops for school students... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Madina_District_Organizes_awareness_lecture_on_environmental_behavior_ Tue, 02 May 2017 Al Madina District organized awareness lecture on environmental behavior for school students in cooperation with the Environmental Studies and Planning Department at the Greater Amman Municipality... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Barcelona_Municipalities_discuss_integration_empowerment_of_disabled_people Wed, 26 Apr 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality committee Yousef Shawarbeh met with members of Barcelona Municipality to discuss the integration and empowerment of people with disabilities into society. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sweileh_Library_organizes_a_lecture_on_Cybercrimes_and_Extremism Tue, 18 Apr 2017 Sweileh Library organized in cooperation with the Public Security Department a lecture on Cybercrimes and fighting Extremism for the district s employees and individuals form local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Kicks_off_Summer_Vector_Control_Campaign_to_Combat_Insects_and_Rodents_ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality announced the start of its summer vector control campaign in all Municipality regions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Environmental_Initiative_at_Al_Hussein_Parks Sat, 15 Apr 2017 Al Hussein Parks affiliated with the Greater Amman Municipality organized an agricultural environmental initiative in cooperation with Al Kahera School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_an_initiative_to_control_the_Canaan_Dogs Wed, 12 Apr 2017 Vector Control and Animal Welfare Department at the Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with the Association of Pet Veterinarians at the Jordanian Vet Association launched the Canaan Dogs Control initiative through introducing the ABC program. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Kuwaiti_company_sign_JD10m_agreement Tue, 11 Apr 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM and the Indimaj company for tourist facility administration owned by Kuwaiti investors signed an agreement to rent a four dunums GAM owned plot to establish tourist restaurants in Abdoun. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marj_Al_Hamam_District_Organizes_Environmental_Campaign Sun, 09 Apr 2017 Marj Al Hamam district organized environmental campaign to clean up yards at the district neighborhoods. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zahran_District_Organizes_Environmental_Campaign Wed, 05 Apr 2017 Zahran District organized environmental campaign at Jabal Amman Elementary School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_celebrate_Our_Mother_Amman_on_Friday Tue, 04 Apr 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality GAM committee Yousef Shawarbeh will preside over the Our Mother Amman events at the Roman and the Odeon theatres in Amman on Friday which will mark the anniversary of the Karamah Battle and celebrate Mothers Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Third_phase_of_waste_to_energy_project_to_begin_soon_ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM will soon start implementing the third phase of a project to generate electricity by burning methane from Ghabawi landfill. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_Organizes_Religious_Celebration Sun, 26 Mar 2017 Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized religious celebration entitled prayer Salah is a lifestyle in cooperation with Aknaf Bait Al Maqdes Schools at Abu Baker Al Siddiq Park in khrebet Assouq District. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Memo_for_Airport_Road_flowers_bourse_signed Thu, 23 Mar 2017 Greater Amman Municipality GAM and the Embassy of the Netherlands signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a flowers bourse... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_ride_hailing_service_for_yellow_cabs Mon, 20 Mar 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM is launching a ride hailing service for yellow taxis on Monday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prompt_completion_of_work_key_for_successful_Arab_summit_GAM_head Tue, 14 Mar 2017 President of the Greater Amman Municipality GAM committee Yousef Shawarbeh stressed the importance of completing all works assigned to the municipality on time as part of the Kingdom s preparations to host the Arab Summit in the Dead Sea area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shawarbeh_to_administrate_GAM_committee_ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 The Cabinet on Sunday decided to dissolve the municipality councils including that of the Greater Amman Municipality GAM and replace the capital s mayor. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Polish_consul_visits_Al-Hussein_Cultural_Center_ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 The Polish consul Michał Pęksa and the cultural consultant at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Amman visited Al Hussein Cultural Center and met with its Director Abdel Hadi Al Majali... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Baghdad_Municipalities_discuss_cooperation Tue, 07 Feb 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality and Baghdad Municipality discussed ways to boost cooperation and exchange expertise. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Qweismeh_District_celebrates_Arbor_Day Mon, 06 Feb 2017 The directorate of Al Qweismeh district organized a celebration on the occasion of Arbor Day at Al Hikmeh circle and street ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_organizes_a_workshop_in_Martyrs_Park Sun, 05 Feb 2017 The Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized a workshop entitled Our Home is Safe in cooperation with UNICEF at the Martyrs Park in Abdoun. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Parks_organize_a_visit_to_the_Public_Security_Museum_on_the_occasion_of_His_Majesty_the_King_s_birthday_ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 Queen Rania Parks affiliated to the Greater Amman Municipality celebrated His Majesty King Abdullah s 55th birthday by organizing a visit to the Public Security Museum at Al Azraq for GAM s employees the participants in Friends of Police training course in addition to women of the local community and members of the local council. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Street_briefly_closed_after_partial_collapse_of_house_wall Thu, 26 Jan 2017 The partial collapse of a wall surrounding the yard of a 50 year old house in Jabal Amman resulted in a rock slide though without any injuries or damage. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tareq_District_celebrates_Arbor_Day Wed, 25 Jan 2017 The directorate of Tareq district organized environment day on the occasion of Arbor Day at Al Khazneh Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_organizes_a_festival_for_people_with_disabilities Mon, 23 Jan 2017 The Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman municipality organized a festival for people with disabilities entitled Hear My Voice in cooperation with the charity association. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_the_collapsed_Jofeh_buildings_date_back_to_the_late_seventies_ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 The Greater Amman municipality confirmed that arbitrary construction and soak pits are the primary causes of the collapse of three buildings in Amman s Jofeh area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/1_million_tons_of_waste_collected_in_Amman_in_2016 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 Greater Amman Municipality cadres in 2016 collected 1million 21 thousand tons of waste which marked an 8 per cent increase compared to 2015 when GAM collected 944000 tons of garbage. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_detour_for_Bus_Rapid_Transit_work Sat, 21 Jan 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality announced partial traffic detours starting Friday to finish construction work on the Bus Rapid Transit project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Programs_Department_launches_the_activities_of_winter_club_at_Prince_Hashem_Park Mon, 16 Jan 2017 Social Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality launched the activities of winter club for children at Prince Hashem Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Martyrs_of_Duty_football_championship_at_King_Al_Hussein_Parks Sun, 15 Jan 2017 The directorate of parks at the Greater Amman Municipality launched football championship entitled Martyrs of Duty at King Al Hussein Parks. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_implemented_19855_Campaigns_to_Combat_Insects_and_Rodents_in_2016 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 The Vectors Control and Animal Care Department at the Greater Amman Municipality implemented 19855 campaigns to combat insects and rodents and 1293 tours to combat stray dogs in the capitals neighborhoods in in 2016. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Programs_Department_launches_the_activities_of_winter_club_ Tue, 10 Jan 2017 Social Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality announced that the activities of the youth winter club will start on the fourteenth of January and will continue till 29th. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_calls_on_citizens_to_renew_their_vocational_licenses_electronically Mon, 09 Jan 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality called on citizens to renew their vocational licenses electronically stressing on the importance of Smart E Government in improving the level of provided services in an easy way. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_closes_down_426_cafés_and_restaurants_over_health_violations_during_the_last_three_months_ Thu, 05 Jan 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality has closed 426 cafes ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Department_organizes_awareness_lectures_ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 The Public Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized awareness lectures on various topics for the department s staff and women of the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_on_medium_alert_in_preparation_for_weather_conditions Mon, 26 Dec 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality announced medium alert level in preparation for the weather conditions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_Abdullah_II_Street_to_be_partially_closed_from_Friday_to_Monday Thu, 22 Dec 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM in cooperation with the Central Traffic Department CTD announced a partial closure of the Medical City King Abdullah II Street. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_a_lecture_on_Social_Security_Law Wed, 21 Dec 2016 Abu Nseir District received spokespersons of the Social Security Corporation to deliver a lecture on the Social Security law. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tareq_district_launches_Traffic_Awareness_initiative_ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 The development and citizen service unit at Tareq district in cooperation with the central traffic department launched traffic awareness initiative entitled my way school is safe at Prince Hashem neighborhood school. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_signs_deal_for_solar_project Sun, 18 Dec 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM and KBW Jordan a company owned by Saudi Prince Khalid Bin Al Walid signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a solar project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completes_work_on_King_Abdullah_II_Street Sun, 18 Dec 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality has finished rehabilitating the entrance and exit of the King Hussein Medical City on King Abdullah II Street establishing a separate lane to improve traffic flow Omar Lozi Amman city director said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_receives_350_claims_and_notes_to_its_emergency_center_during_the_weather_depression Sat, 17 Dec 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality said that it has received 350 claims and notes from citizens to its emergency center in Tla Al Ali from Tuesday evening to date adding that 85% of these notes were related to sewage system which is not within GAM s field of specialty. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_closes_down_dozens_of_outlets_serving_argileh Sun, 11 Dec 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality has registered 267 violations by cafes and restaurants that serve argileh water pipe and has closed down 83 of these outlets since the beginning of November ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Department_organizes_cultural_activities Sat, 10 Dec 2016 The Public Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized social and cultural activities for the local community ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Central_bank_of_Jordan_launches_service_for_mobile_payments Thu, 08 Dec 2016 The Central Bank of Jordan CBJ launched a service for mobile payments in accordance with international practices ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Reduce_speed_near_my_school_a_campaign_organized_by_Yakfe_team Sun, 04 Dec 2016 Yakfe team affiliated with Ras Alain Gallery organized traffic awareness campaign entitled Reduce speed near my school in cooperation with the Traffic Department and Nashmi initiative... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tareq_District_organizes_a_first_aid_workshop_ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 The directorate of Tareq District in cooperation with the Civil Defense Department organized first aid awareness workshop... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Students_of_Bait_Al_Maqdes_School_visit_Abu_Baker_Assidiq_Park Mon, 28 Nov 2016 The Students of Bait Al Maqdes School visited Abu Baker Assidiq Park affiliated with the social centers department at the Greater Amman Municipality... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sport_programs_department_organizes_Sport_Festival_and_environmental_awareness_campaign_ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 Sport and Entertainment Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized sport festival and environmental awareness campaign with the participation of members of the local community . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bader_District_treats_manholes_and_rainwater_canals_within_its_preparations_to_winter Thu, 24 Nov 2016 Bader District of the Greater Amman Municipality continues its work to clean and treat manholes rainwater canals water drainage systems and culvert boxes from dust and dirt in the district streets as part of its preparations for winter . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_work_to_beautify_intersections_and_median_islands Wed, 23 Nov 2016 The agriculture sector at the Greater Amman Municipality continues planting trees in sidewalks of Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II Street after accomplishing planting its median island and will finish planting trees in the new entrance to the Medical City. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Regional_Net_for_Women_organizes_awareness_lecture_ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 The Regional Net for Women in Good Local Administrative at the Greater Amman Municipality organized awareness lectures in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Naser_District_organizes_entertainment_day Mon, 21 Nov 2016 The development unit at Al Naser District organized entertainment day for students of Naela School in cooperation with thousand vim and vim initiative. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tareq_District_honors_sanitation_worker Sat, 19 Nov 2016 The directorate of Tareq District honored the sanitation worker Mahmoud Burkan in cooperation with Hasweh Al Attari furniture store for his effort and dedication in work. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Second_phase_of_Amman_Nymphaeum_restoration_project_launched Thu, 17 Nov 2016 The second phase of the restoration and rehabilitation of the Roman Nymphaeum in Amman was launched on Tuesday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Clean_up_campaign_for_the_Christian_cemetery_at_the_Armenian_Neighborhood Tue, 15 Nov 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality implemented clean up campaign for the Christian cemetery at the Armenian Neighborhood of Al Ashrafieh district on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of His Majesty the late King Hussein. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Programs_Department_organizes_free_medical_day_for_the_elderly_ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 The Social Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized a free medical day for the elderly in cooperation with students of nursing department at Al Zaytoonah University and Ministry of health. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Medical_and_environmental_activities_at_Wadi_Assir_District Sun, 13 Nov 2016 Wadi Assir District participated in the free medical day organized by Al Mheirat Sons Association for charity work under the patronage of the Director of Capital Health Directorate Dr Leil Al Fayez and member of parliament Barakat Al Mheirat. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_pays_tribute_to_victims_of_2005_bombings_at_Official_ceremony_ Sat, 12 Nov 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality held a ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Amman hotel bombings at the Martyrs Park in Abdoun. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sports_programs_department_organizes_awareness_campaign_for_students Thu, 10 Nov 2016 Sports programs department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized awareness campaign entitled good nutrition in adolescence for school students at Al Khansaa School in Tareq District. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_organize_a_ceremony_at_Amman_Martyrs_Park_today Wed, 09 Nov 2016 The Greater Amman municipality is organizing a ceremony today s evening at Amman Martyrs Park located in Abdoun in the memorial of the innocent people who were killed in the terrorist attacks on three Amman hotels on November 9 2005. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_organize_a_ceremony_at_Amman_Martyrs_Park Tue, 08 Nov 2016 The Greater Amman municipality will organize a ceremony tomorrow s evening at Amman Martyrs Park located in Abdoun in the memorial of the innocent people who were killed in the terrorist attacks on three Amman hotels on November 9 2005. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Students_of_Al_Asriyya_Schools_visit_Wadi_Assir_Library Mon, 07 Nov 2016 Students of Al Asriyya Schools visited Wadi Assir Library of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_vice_Mayor_of_Beijing Sun, 06 Nov 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji has received vice Mayor of Beijing executive vice chairewoman of WTCF Cheng Hong and the accompanied delegation and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Beijing in municipal fields in addition to the culture and tourism sectors... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sports_programs_department_organizes_sport_Festival Wed, 02 Nov 2016 Sports programs department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized the Athlete employee Festival. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_improves_the_traffic_situation_at_Al_Naser_District Tue, 01 Nov 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality has improved the traffic situation at Al Naser District to facilitate traffic flow and to raise safety. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_organizes_a_Carnival_for_orphans Mon, 31 Oct 2016 Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman municipality organized in cooperation with Saraya association a carnival and entertainment day for orphans at Abu Baker Assidiq Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_King_Hussein_Cancer_Center_organize_a_Campaign_for_early_testing_of_Breast_Cancer_ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 The Health Control Department at the Greater Amman municipality organized in cooperation with King Hussein Cancer Center a campaign entitled lady of life get screened for early testing of Breast Cancer. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Gendarmerie_Department_Director_discuss_cooperation_to_improve_services_in_the_capital Sat, 29 Oct 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Gendarmerie Department Director Maj Gen Hussien Hawatmeh discussed ways to improve services in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Alia_visits_Makani_center_at_Sweileh_Park Sat, 29 Oct 2016 HRH Princess Alia checked on projects implemented by Zaha Cultural Centre in Um Omar Park in Sweileh Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_produces_9000_trash_containers__ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality has finished maintenance works for 4000trash containers from the beginning of this year and produced 6000 containers with a capacity of 1100 liter each. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_educated_child_a_bright_future_initiative Sat, 22 Oct 2016 Social Centers Department at The Greater Amman municipality launched an initiative entitled educated child a bright future for children at age of 7 to 13 years old in cooperation with the writer Sarah Sohail. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Female_Members_of_GAM_Council_participate_in_workshop_on_children_in_Jordan Tue, 18 Oct 2016 Female Members of the Greater Amman Municipality Council participated in workshop on children status in Jordan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Transport_minister_discuss_cooperation Mon, 17 Oct 2016 Amman Mayor Akel biltaji met Minister of Transport Hussein Al Souob and discussed ways to boost cooperation in the field of public transportation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_renovates_Al_Shura_Park_ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality has renovated Al Shura Park located at Bader District in cooperation with Jordan Red Crescent Society and The French Development Agency representative of French Red Cross. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_rehabilitates_streets_and_circles_of_the_capital_Amman Sat, 15 Oct 2016 The Director of Supervision and Project Management Department at GAM Engineer Kamal Arafa Said that GAM has completed the rehabilitation works at Al Hikma Street in Al Quweismeh district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Treats_manholes_and_rainwater_canals_in_the_Streets_of_the_Capital Thu, 13 Oct 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality continues its work to clean and treat manholes and rainwater canals and water ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/American_journalists_bloggers_touring_religious_sites_in_Kingdom Mon, 10 Oct 2016 A delegation of North American journalists bloggers and photographers specialized in religious tourism met with Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji as part of a tour of the Kingdom to see its tourist attractions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/61million_and_500_thousands_JD_projects_planned_to_improve_Amman_intersections Mon, 10 Oct 2016 Public Works Minister Sami Halaseh and Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji held a meeting at the Greater Amman Municipality s headquarters to discuss traffic intersection projects to be jointly implemented in the capital at a cost of JD61 million 500 thousand. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_Murad_sign_MoU_to_support_entrepreneurs Mon, 10 Oct 2016 Greater Amman Municipality and the Amman Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding MoU on an Entrepreneurship House project seeking to support IT Jordanian entrepreneurs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wadi_Assir_District_organizes_a_lecture_on_Cybercrimes Sat, 08 Oct 2016 The directorate of Wadi Assir district organized a lecture on Cybercrimes in cooperation with the Public Security Department for the district s employees and individuals form local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Alia_Amman_Mayor_discuss_animal_welfare Sat, 08 Oct 2016 HRH Princess Alia met with Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji to discuss boosting cooperation between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Princess Alia Foundation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bader_District_launches_social_initiatives Wed, 05 Oct 2016 The directorate of Bader District organized environment day at Al Shoura Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_inaugurates_Prince_Hussein_bin_Abdullah_II_and_Princess_Basma_Streets_ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 The Greater Amman municipality inaugurated Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II Street Abdoun Corridor and Princess Basma Street at a cost of 20 million JDs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/16th_Amman_International_Book_Fair_to_open_Wednesday Tue, 27 Sep 2016 Seminars poetry readings a musical performance plays and lots of books on all kinds of subjects will be on offer at the 16th Amman International Book Fair which opens on Wednesday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Ashrafiyah_Cultural_center_organizes_an_open_day_for_women Mon, 26 Sep 2016 Al Ashrafiyah Cultural center organized an open day for women. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_meets_president_of_Confederation_of_Turkish_Trade_Unions Sun, 25 Sep 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji discussed with the President of the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions Mahmoud Arslan means to boost cooperation between Jordan and Turkey and possibilities for benefiting from both countries expertise. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_organizes_a_ceremony_for_GAM_s_employees Thu, 22 Sep 2016 The Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman municipality organized a ceremony for GAM s employees at Al Hussein Cultural Center ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Parks_holds_Eid_carnival_ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 Queen Rania Parks held Eid carnival during Eid Al Adha holiday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Nearly_130000_sacrifices_sold_in_Amman_during_Eid_Al_Adha Sun, 18 Sep 2016 A total of 129097 sacrifices were sold during Eid Al Adha at the locations across the capital designated by the Greater Amman Municipality which witnessed the slaughter of 71518 sheep and 181 calves. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jubeiha_Entertainment_City_Received_over_22_000_Visitors_during_Eid_al_Adha_Holiday Sat, 17 Sep 2016 Director of Jubeiha Entertainment City Nofan Al Hidban said that over 22000 people from citizens and Arab visitors have visited the city during Eid Al Fitr holiday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ministerial_team_visits_Amman_s_central_vegetable_market Wed, 03 Aug 2016 A ministerial team visited the central market for fruit and vegetables affiliated with the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_mulling_ban_on_noisy_businesses_in_residential_areas Tue, 02 Aug 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality is considering halting permits for businesses that cause noise disturbances in residential areas. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Urban_Agriculture_Theoretical_and_applied_at_Al_Naser_District Mon, 01 Aug 2016 The development unit and the agriculture division at Al Naser District organized a lecture on Urban Agriculture for the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_KBW_Investments_sign_memo_to_install_Energy_saving_LED_lights_in_Amman Sun, 31 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality and KBW Investments signed a memorandum of understanding on LED lighting and solar energy. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_inaugurates_the_First_International_Numismatic_and_Philatelic_Fair Sat, 30 Jul 2016 Stamp coin and banknote collectors from around the world met in Amman on Thursday for the first International Numismatic and Philatelic Fair in the Kingdom. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Khreibet_Assouq_District_holds_a_meeting_for_neighborhood_committees Thu, 28 Jul 2016 Khreibet Assouq District held a meeting for neighborhood committees in order to discuss matters that serve interests of the neighborhoods... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sports_and_Entertainment_Programs_Department_at_GAM_organizes_entertainment_activities_ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 Sports and Entertainment Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized entertainment and sport activities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_Minister_inaugurates_Agricultural_Marketing_Workshop_ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 The Agriculture Minister Dr. Rida Khawaldeh inaugurated Agricultural Marketing Workshop Challenges and Solutions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_receives_a_delegation_from_the_Armenian_choir_Vardavar Sun, 24 Jul 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with a delegation from Vardavar choir and discussed means to enhance cooperation between Amman and Armenia in cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_install_free_parking_lots_on_municipal_land Sat, 23 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality is designating plots of land to be converted into free parking lots to ease congestion in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_warns_citizens_against_violating_sidewalks_ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality warned citizens and shopkeepers against violating and blocking sidewalks. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_center_organizes_workshop_on_soap_making Mon, 18 Jul 2016 Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural center organized workshop on soap making with the participation of women of the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_warns_against_fake_employees Sun, 17 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality urged the public to be vigilant against conmen who pretend to be GAM employees and blackmail citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jubeiha_Entertainment_City_Received_63000_Visitors_during_Eid_al_Fitr_Holiday Thu, 14 Jul 2016 Director of Jubeiha Entertainment City Nofan Al Hidban said that 63000 people from citizens and Arab visitors have visited the city during Eid Al Fitr holiday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_closes_down_5_violating_stores_during_Eid_Al_Fitr Tue, 12 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality closed down 5 commercial stores and suspended 3 other during Eid Al Fitr for failing to abide by health regulations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_Hussein_Park_to_close_on_Tuesdays Mon, 11 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that the King Hussein Park will close every Tuesday from 6am to 6pm for maintenance. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_the_coming_Saturday_holiday_for_its_employees Sun, 03 Jul 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that the coming Saturday the Saturday after the Eid will be a holiday for GAM s Employees. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_District_holds_Iftar_banquet_for_sanitation_workers Sun, 03 Jul 2016 The Directorate of Marka District held iftar banquet for sanitation workers at the district headquarter. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Basman_District_holds_Iftar_banquet_for_sanitation_workers Wed, 29 Jun 2016 Basman District held in cooperation with Sanabel Al khair charity association iftar banquet for sanitation workers at the district headquarter. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PM_visits_GAM_for_second_time_in_two_weeks Tue, 28 Jun 2016 Prime Minister Hani Mulki visited the Greater Amman Municipality and checked on measures to enhance the investment environment and facilitate procedures for serving investors and citizens ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_collects_64000_tons_of_waste_till_the_20th_of_Ramadan Mon, 27 Jun 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality collected 64000 tons of household waste till the 20 th of the holy month of Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_refurbishes_Stadiums_hosting_FIFA_U_17_Women_s_World_Cup_ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 Work is under way at the King Abdullah II International Stadium as Jordan prepares to host the biggest sporting event in its history. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_receives_Swedish_Ambassador_ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Swedish Ambassador to Jordan Helena Rietz who visited GAM to mark the end of her mission in Jordan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_removes_100_abandoned_vehicles_and_manipulates_350_complaints_over_construction_noise Mon, 20 Jun 2016 The Greater Amman Municiplaity s uilding control department has received and manipulated 350 complaints since the begging of Ramadan about construction noise. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_centers_department_continues_holding_iftar_banquets Sat, 18 Jun 2016 Social centers department at the Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with charity associations continues holding iftar banquets for orphans and families in need. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_minister_visits_GAM_and_checks_on_its_public_transport_plans Thu, 16 Jun 2016 Prime Minister Hani Mulki visited the Greater Amman Municipality offices to check on its plans to develop the public transport system. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wadi_Al_Haddadeh_Center_Holds_Ramadan_Banquet_Iftar Wed, 15 Jun 2016 Wadi Al Haddadeh Center in cooperation with the association of Blind and ours and yours initiative prepared a Ramadan Banquet Iftar for needy families. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agriculture_minister_visits_the_central_vegetable_and_fruit_market Tue, 14 Jun 2016 The agriculture minister Rida Khawaldeh visited the Central Vegetable and Fruit Market of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Kicks_off_Night_Campaigns_to_Combat_Insects_in_Ramadan Mon, 13 Jun 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality kicked off its annual campaigns to combat insects and disease vectors during Ramadan through its night teams starting from 12 pm to early morning. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/16_commercial_corporations_closed_in_Amman_for_health_violations_since_the_beginning_of_Ramadan Sun, 12 Jun 2016 The Health teams at the Greater Amman Municipality have closed 16 commercial corporations since the beginning of Ramadan for health violations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Indian_Ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Thu, 09 Jun 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Indian Ambassador to Jordan Shubhdarshini Tripathi and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and New Delhi in municipal fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_increase_waste_removal_in_the_Holy_month Wed, 08 Jun 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality announced measures to increase work on waste removal during the holy month of Ramadan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_District_holds_Environment_day_at_airport_circle Tue, 07 Jun 2016 The directorate of Marka district organized an environment day as part of its celebrations on national occasions entitled our revolt is our Renascence Marka is green by our hands. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Honors_two_employees_who_celebrated_the_national_occasions_by_walking_to_Aqaba Sun, 05 Jun 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji honored the employees Zaid Habashneh and Amer Shamayleh working at the Studies and Design Department at GAM who celebrated the Independence Day and the Great Arab .... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_inaugurates_Great_Arab_Revolt_Intersection_ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality inaugurated the Great Arab Revolt Intersection previously the Sinaa intersection as part of the kingdom s celebrations of the revolt s centennial. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Austrian_Ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Tue, 31 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Austrian Ambassador to Jordan Michael Desser and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Vienna in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_female_employees_to_benefit_from_leadership_training_program Tue, 24 May 2016 Minister of Public Sector Development Khleef Al Khawaldeh and Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji inaugurated a capacity building program that seeks to enhance leadership skills and administrative potentials of female employees at the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Construction_of_Jordan_Gate_twin_towers_to_resume_ Mon, 23 May 2016 After years of halted construction on the 400 million Jordan Gate towers in Amman work on the country s tallest buildings will resume within days. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_allocate_a_sidewalk_on_the_sides_of_Al_Hussein_Bin_Abdullah_Street_to_practice_the_sport_of_walking Sun, 22 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji said that the Greater Amman Municipality will build a three kilometer sidewalk on the sides of Al Hussein Bin Abdullah Street in Abdoun to enable people to practice the sport of walking. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/115_abandoned_vehicles_removed_from_Amman_streets Sun, 22 May 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality has removed 115 abandoned vehicles from Amman s streets in an ongoing effort to improve the appearance and cleanliness of the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_meets_MEDEF_delegation Sat, 21 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with a delegation from the French Business Confederation MEDEF and briefed members of the delegation on investment opportunities in the capital and plans of the Greater Amman Municipality to develop infrastructure. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_the_French_Development_Agency_visits_Central_Vegetable_Market Wed, 18 May 2016 A delegation from the French Development Agency visited the Central Vegetable and Fruit Market of the Greater Amman Municipality.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_closes_down_140_abandoned_buildings_in_Amman Tue, 17 May 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality said it has closed down 140 abandoned buildings in the capital after complaints from neighborhood residents and due to their becoming a public health hazard. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Continues_its_Campaigns_to_Combat_Insects_till_November Mon, 16 May 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality confirmed that its campaigns to combat insects and diseases vectors will continue till the coming November. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_Free_Medical_Day Sun, 15 May 2016 The Development and citizen service unit and Social Responsibility branch at Abu Nsier District organized in cooperation with Abu Nseir Health Committee a free medical day for students of Princess Basma School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_European_Union_celebrates_Europe_Day_ Sat, 14 May 2016 Amman mayor Akel Biltaji patronized the annual celebration of Europe Day organized by The EU Delegation in Jordan at the Hashemite Plaza down Town Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Agriculture_Department_continues_its_environmental_initiative_at_Abu_Nseir_District Sat, 14 May 2016 The agriculture department at the Greater Amman Municipality is carrying on the activities of its initiative My Narcissus Garden the Garden of Pride is being glamour by its visitors at Abu Nseir District. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_inaugurates_Souk_JARA Sat, 14 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji on Friday inaugurated Souk JARA organized by Jabal Amman Residents Association. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Swedish_Ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Thu, 12 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Swedish Ambassador to Jordan Helena Rietz and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Stockholm ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_awareness_lecture_on_Renewable_Energy Thu, 12 May 2016 The Directorate of Abu Nseir District organized an awareness lecture for its employees in cooperation with the Jordanian Society for Renewable Energy ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_a_campaign_to_crack_down_on_shepherding_in_residential_areas Wed, 11 May 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality said it will start taking strict measures to prevent the capital s shepherds from letting their sheep graze in residential areas. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tourism_Minister_Amman_mayor_discuss_archaeological_restoration_efforts Tue, 10 May 2016 Tourism Minister Nayef Al Fayez and Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji stressed in a meeting the importance of joint efforts to restore archaeological sites in the capital ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_receives_Geneva_Mayor_and_discuss_future_cooperation_ Mon, 09 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Geneva Mayor Esther Alder who visited the headquarters of Greater Amman Municipality and discussed means to develop cooperation and exchange expertise between Amman and Geneva in the municipal fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Khrebet_Assouq_District_participates_in_Labor_Day_celebrations Sun, 08 May 2016 The head of the local committee for Khrebet Assouq District Jaser Abu Dawas patronized the celebration organized by Ajyal Al Ghad Future Generations School on the occasion of Labor Day... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Patronizes_Al_Israa_wal_Miraj_celebration_held_at_the_Hashemite_Plaza Sat, 07 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji patronized the celebration organized by the Greater Amman Municipality on the occasion of Al Israa wal Miraj at the Hashemite Plaza. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marj_Al_Hamam_District_Celebrates_Labor_Day Thu, 05 May 2016 The Development and citizen service unit at Marj Al Hamam District organized a ceremony to celebrate Labor Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/4845_environmental_violations_recorded_last_month Wed, 04 May 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality registered 4845 littering violations during April all of which were throwing waste out of car windows. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_inaugurates_a_conference_on_sustainable_transport_in_Amman_ Mon, 02 May 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji said parking is becoming more difficult in the capital because many parking areas in big buildings are used as warehouses or for residential purposes. At a conference on sustainable transport in Amman Biltaji said the municipality has started dealing with such violations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Neimat_elected_deputy_Amman_mayor_ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 Hazem Neimat has been elected deputy mayor of Amman after receiving 31 votes while his two opponents Mohammad Irteimeh and Abtan Gharir received seven and three votes respectively. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_Flowers_Festival Wed, 27 Apr 2016 Abu Nseir District in cooperation with neighborhood committees organized a flowers festival under the patronage of the head of the local committee Ziyad Awamleh and with the participation of the nearby schools. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shafa_Badran_District_organizes_Free_Medical_Day Tue, 26 Apr 2016 The directorate of Shafa Badran District in cooperation with Marka Islamic Specialty Hospital and Iskan Yajouz School organized a free medical day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shafa_Badran_District_organizes_Free_Medical_Day Tue, 26 Apr 2016 The directorate of Shafa Badran District in cooperation with Marka Islamic Specialty Hospital and Iskan Yajouz School organized a free medical day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_District_Organizes_a_Lecture_on_Narcotics_in_Collaboration_with_Anti_Narcotics_Department Mon, 25 Apr 2016 The Directorate of Marka District at the greater Amman Municipality organized in cooperation with Anti Narcotics Department awareness lecture for the district employees and members of the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_book_fair_opens_At_Ras_Al_Ain_Gallery Thu, 21 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality opened a book fair At Ras Al Ain Gallery today with the aim of spreading the culture of reading among the Jordanian community.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_the_coming_Saturday_holiday_for_its_employees Thu, 21 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that the coming Saturday will be a holiday for GAM s Employees. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Naser_District_and_Queen_Rania_Parks_organize_Back_to_School_festival Wed, 20 Apr 2016 The directorate of al Naser District in cooperation with Queen Rania Parks organized back to school festival for students of Naela elementary school... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tla_Al_Ali_District_launches_environmental_campaign_at_Princess_Rahmeh_Park Tue, 19 Apr 2016 Tla Al Ali Khalda and Um Assumaq District launched environmental campaign in cooperation with Al Mayar International School at Princess Rahmeh Park... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zahran_District_organizes_workshops_on_drawing_on_glass_art Mon, 18 Apr 2016 The unit of development and citizen service at Zahran District organized tow workshops on drawing on ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_its_campaign_to_remove_dry_grass_from_traffic_islands_street_sides_and_empty_plots Sun, 17 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality affirmed that it will continue its campaign to clear dry grass from traffic islands street sides hilltops and empty plots of land around neighborhoods Basem Tarawneh Amman deputy director for districts and environment affairs said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Basma_Street_to_close_for_BRT_construction Sun, 17 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that part of Princess Basma Street will be closed on Monday to continue the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit BRT project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_PSD_discuss_cooperation Sat, 16 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Public Security Department s command and control center share a responsibility in presenting better services for the capital s residents and tourists GAMs City Director Omar Lozi said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/University_of_Jordan_Honors_Manager_of_Abu_Nseir_District_Eng_Balkees_Al_Adwan_ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 University of Jordan honored Manager of Abu Nseir District at the Greater Amman Municipality Eng Balkees Al Adwan for being Alumnus of The Month... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_urges_improved_services_in_Amman_ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday stressed the importance of improving the services offered to citizens in Amman through a plan that takes into consideration the expected future developments and service requirements. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Awareness_Lecture_on_Personal_Hygiene_for_students_of_Amenah_bint_Wahab_School Thu, 07 Apr 2016 Al Qweismeh District in cooperation with Queen Rania Parks organized awareness lecture on personal hygiene for students of Amenah bint Wahab School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/218_tons_of_spoiled_meat_destroyed_during_the_first_quarter_of_2016 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 Greater Amman Municipality slaughterhouse department personnel destroyed 218 tons of meat found unfit for human consumption during the first quarter of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/115_towed_vehicles_from_Amman_streets_because_of_double_parking_and_negative_practices_ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality participated in the campaign launched by the Traffic Department on Thursday to register violations hindering traffic movement. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ras_Al_Ain_District_organizes_free_medical_day_at_Ruqayyah_bint_Arrasoul_School Sun, 03 Apr 2016 Ras Al Ain District organized in cooperation with the local council a free medical day at Ruqayyah bint Arrasoul School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ummuna_Amman_activities_start_with_the_participation_of_Amman_residents_and_visitors Sat, 02 Apr 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality launched number of entertainment activities as part of its Ummuna Amman Our mother is Amman festival at the Roman Theatre with the participation of the residents and visitors of Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_Amman_Municipality_presents_condolences_over_Major_Rashed_Al_Zyoud_death Sun, 06 Mar 2016 A delegation from the Greater Amman Municipality headed by Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji accompanied with city manager Eng Omar Al Lozi and number of city council members and senior officials ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Chinese_ambassador_discuss_cooperation_to_develop_public_transportation Wed, 02 Mar 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Chinese ambassador to Jordan Pan Weifang and discussed means to develop cooperation and exchange experiences between Amman and Beijing in the field of public transport in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_floats_tender_for_BRT_road Tue, 01 Mar 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality floated a tender to build the Bus Rapid Transit BRT road on the intersection of the Queen Rania and Yajouz streets. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_starts_a_campaign_to_close_abandoned_buildings_in_Zahran_area Tue, 01 Mar 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality said it has started a campaign to close abandoned buildings in Zahran area in Jabal Amman as some old properties have become places for negative practices and health hazards. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sweileh_District_continues_its_campaigns_to_reallocate_Sidewalks_for_Pedestrians Mon, 29 Feb 2016 Sweileh District is working on reallocating sidewalks for pedestrians through its campaigns to remove all violations that are abusing sidewalks. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_PSD_discuss_cooperation_to_serve_Amman Thu, 25 Feb 2016 Public Security Department PSD Director Maj Gen Atef Saudi and Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji discussed during his visit to the Greater Amman Municipality issues of mutual interest. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_German_ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Mon, 22 Feb 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jordan Birgitta Maria Siefker Eberle and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Brlin. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_to_include_new_districts_ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality decided to include new districts under its management in order to serve the growing number of residents in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Municipality_continues_clearing_downtown_Amman_from_street_vendors Sun, 21 Feb 2016 The department of monitoring street vendors at the Greater Amman Municipality stressed that it will continue its intensified campaigns against vendors on Quraish and Talal streets in downtown Amman in cooperation with the Public Security Department and the Jordanian Gendarmerie every Friday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_receives_Mayor_of_Turpan_City__ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Mayor of the Chinese city of Turpan and the accompanied delegation and discussed bilateral relations in municipal affairs culture and tourism. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Center_introduces_the_educational_project_my_life_is_better Mon, 15 Feb 2016 Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Center at the Greater Amman Municipality introduced the educational project my life is better in cooperation with the voluntary groups Ghayyer and Lamsat Hanan association. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_Celebrates_Arbor_Day Sun, 14 Feb 2016 The social centers department at the Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with women of local community celebrated Arbor Day at Prince Hashim Park in Al Hashemi Ashamali district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_centers_Department_at_GAM_organizes_Awareness_lecture_ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 The Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality Organized awareness lecture for local community entitled teaching your child how to deal with strangers at Asmaa bint Abi Baker Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sweileh_district_organizes_awareness_lecture_on_narcotics Thu, 11 Feb 2016 The directorate of Sweileh district in cooperation with Anti Narcotics Department organized awareness lecture for local community on narcotics and its effects on society... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_ambassador_of_Cyprus_discuss_future_cooperation Mon, 08 Feb 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Ambassador of Cyprus to Jordan Nafsika Krousti and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Nicosia. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_celebrates_King_s_Birthday_and_the_anniversary_of_the_Great_Arab_Revolt_Occasion Sun, 07 Feb 2016 Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with Green Amman Committee 2020 organized a celebration on the King s Birthday and the anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt Occasion under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Rahma bint El Hassan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/wadi_Al_Haddadeh_Center_celebrates_national_occasions Thu, 04 Feb 2016 Wadi Al Haddadeh Center at the Greater Amman Municipality organized a ceremony celebrating the occasion of his majesty King Abdullah Birthday and the anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt coincided with the conclusion of the activities of the Winter Club organized by the Centre. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ohod_District_organizes_awareness_lectures_for_sanitation_workers Wed, 03 Feb 2016 The directorate of Ohod district organized in cooperation with the Training Center at the Greater Amman Municipality lectures for sanitation workers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Swiss_ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Sun, 31 Jan 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Swiss Ambassador to Jordan Hans Peter Lenz and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Bern. Biltaji highlighted the Greater Amman Municipality s future plans and outlined projects to address organizational challenges facing the city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Amman_municipality_keen_to_work_with_engineers_syndicate__ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 Amman Mayor Akl Biltaji received Jordan Engineers Association JEA President Majid Tabaa and discussed ways to enhance cooperation on building safety regulations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Singapore_ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Sat, 30 Jan 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with non resident ambssaor of Singapore to Jordan Shamsher Zaman and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Singapore. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_receives_a_delegation_from_Hebron_municipality Wed, 20 Jan 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji said during a meeting with a delegation from Hebron municipality that GAM is following the Hashemite approach in supporting Palestinian municipalities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_environmental_day_ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 On the Occasion of Arbor Day Abu Nseir District in cooperation with Abu Nseir plant nursery neighborhood committees and local community organized an environmental day at the yard of Abu Nseir mosque. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_transport_department_moving_to_northern_bus_terminal Thu, 14 Jan 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM public transport operations department is scheduled to begin its work at the northern bus terminal next Sunday after moving from the Raghadan bus terminal. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Riyadh_officials_discuss_municipal_cooperation Wed, 13 Jan 2016 Amman Deputy Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh met with Mayor of Riyadh Ibrahim Al Sultan and discussed cooperation in municipal work. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Municipality_reopens_Abdullah_Ghosheh_Street Wed, 13 Jan 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality reopened Abdullah Ghosheh Street based on engineering reports and decided to put the street under permanent observation said Raed Haddadin director of the building control department at GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Directorate_of_Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_free_medical_day_ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 The directorate of Abu Nseir District in cooperation with Abu Nseir health center organized a free medical day for employees... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_organizes_an_open_day_at_Asmaa_Bint_Abi_Baker_Park Sun, 10 Jan 2016 Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized an open day for visitors of Asmaa Bint Abi Baker Park and nearby schools.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_to_build_8_pedestrian_overpasses_this_year Thu, 07 Jan 2016 The Greater Amman Municipality plans to construct eight pedestrian bridges in the capital this year in the interest of public safety... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_discusses_investment_cooperation_with_Saudi_prince Thu, 07 Jan 2016 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Saudi Prince Khaled Bin Al Waleed Bin Talal discussed several investment related issues.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_a_Lecture_on_Narcotics_in_Collaboration_with_Anti_Narcotics_Department_ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 The Social Centers Department at GAM in cooperation with Anti Narcotics Department organized awareness lecture for students of Abu Baker Assiddiq School at Abu Baker Assiddiq Park on drugs and its effects on society.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tla_Al_Ali_District_organizes_awareness_lectures_for_sanitation_workers Mon, 04 Jan 2016 The directorate of Tla Al Ali district organized in cooperation with the training center at the Greater Amman Municipality organized workshops for 270 sanitation workers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_programs_department_concludes_a_workshop_entitled_population_opportunity_future_planning_and_gender Wed, 30 Dec 2015 Social programs department at the Greater Amman Municipality concluded a workshop entitled population opportunity future planning and gender within its program of developing skills and abilities of young employees at GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Kazakh_Ambassador_discuss_cooperation Mon, 28 Dec 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Kazakh Ambassador to Jordan Azamat Berdibay and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Astana in municipal cultural and tourist fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Restaurant_of_Mercy_soup_kitchen_opens_in_Jabal_Luweibdeh Sat, 26 Dec 2015 Caritas Jordan and the Latin Archdiocese opened on Wednesday the Restaurant of Mercy a soup kitchen located in Ammans Jabal Luweibdeh neighborhood. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marj_Al_Hamam_District_organizes_awareness_workshop_for_sanitation_and_gardens_workers Wed, 23 Dec 2015 The directorate of Marj Al Hamam district organized awareness workshop on occupational safety and health for sanitation and gardens workers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_inaugurates_Christmas_festival Sun, 20 Dec 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji inaugurated the Christmas joy festival organized by the Catholic Mar Elias Church in Marj Al Hamam and lit the Christmas tree... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_checks_on_the_condition_of_Abdullah_Ghosheh_Street_after_cracks_ Sat, 19 Dec 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji checked on the condition of Abdullah Ghosheh Street after cracks in one lane resulted in its closure and traffic was diverted as a precautionary measure. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sports_and_Entertainment_Programs_Department_organizes_lets_walk_festival Thu, 17 Dec 2015 Sports and Entertainment Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized lets walk festival and a comprehensive cleanup campaign at Prince Hashem Park in Al Hashimi Ashamali area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_installs_new_traffic_light_on_the_intersection_of_Al_Albeit_and_Ashaab_Streets Wed, 16 Dec 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality installed new traffic light on the intersection of Al Albeit and Ashaab Streets ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_organizes_environmental_initiative_at_Prince_Shaker_School Tue, 15 Dec 2015 Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized environmental initiative at Prince Shaker School. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_centers_department_holds_workshop_for_its_employees Mon, 14 Dec 2015 The Social centers department at the Greater Amman Municipality held a workshop entitled success factors and building confidence for its employees at Martyrs Park in Abdoun in cooperation with D.Mashhour Maharmeh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completes_project_to_improve_service_delivery Sat, 12 Dec 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality celebrated the recent conclusion of a service delivery project within the municipality which was developed by Deloitte Consulting... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Center_organizes_a_celebration_for_orphans Wed, 09 Dec 2015 Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Center in cooperation with the World Childhood Foundation organized a celebration for orphans and needy children. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tareq_District_organizes_a_workshop_on_first_aid Mon, 07 Dec 2015 The directorate of Tareq District in cooperation with the Civil Defense Department organized awareness workshop on first aid. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Solar_power_electric_vehicle_charging_stations_in_Amman_ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality and Hyseo International signed an MOU to finance a pilot project in Amman for ten solar power electric vehicle charging stations supported by the government of France. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Paris_discuss_cooperation Wed, 02 Dec 2015 Amman mayor Akel biltaji received the French Ambassador to Jordan David Bertolotti and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Paris in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_extends_working_hours_at_tax_collection_centers Tue, 01 Dec 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has decided to extend the working hours at the tax collection department s main center and its real estate appraisal centers starting Tuesday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Maan_municipalities_sign_twinning_deal Tue, 01 Dec 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Greater Maan Municipality signed a twinning agreement to establish bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in local administration. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Center_organizes_awareness_lectures Sun, 29 Nov 2015 Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Center organized awareness lecture for the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_endorses_2016_deficit_free_budget Thu, 26 Nov 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality endorsed its 2016 budget standing at JD497270 million without registering a deficit. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_crisis_management_center_agree_on_closer_cooperation Wed, 25 Nov 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji called for coordinating efforts in the capital during extraordinary circumstances and crises. He made the remarks during a visit to the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Brasilia_discuss_cooperation Wed, 25 Nov 2015 Amman mayor Akel biltaji received Brazilian Ambassador to Jordan Francisco Carlos Soares Luz and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Brasilia in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Brasilia_discuss_cooperation Tue, 24 Nov 2015 Amman mayor Akel biltaji received Brazilian Ambassador to Jordan Francisco Carlos Soares Luz and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Brasilia in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Brasilia_discuss_cooperation Tue, 24 Nov 2015 Amman mayor Akel biltaji received Brazilian Ambassador to Jordan Francisco Carlos Soares Luz and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Brasilia in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Voluntary_Day_at_Al_Jbeiha_District Tue, 24 Nov 2015 The directorate of Al Jbeiha District organized a voluntary day in cooperation with a group of young people. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Project_to_provide_housing_for_families_with_low_income Mon, 23 Nov 2015 The United Nations Human Settlements Program UN Habitat launched a housing program aimed at providing residences for families with limited incomes. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_District_organized_workshop_on_recycling Thu, 19 Nov 2015 The Directorate of Marka District organized in cooperation with The Environmental Studies and Planning Department at the Greater Amman Municipality a workshop for women of the local community on recycling wastes at the Jordanian Relief Organization. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_inspecting_rain_water_drainage_manholes_ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality inspected the rain water drainage manholes especially in the tunnels and has cleaned the drainage system and prepared several rescue teams to respond to emergency calls during the unstable weather especially after the rainfall two weeks ago. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Free_Medical_checkup_and_Lecture_on_diabetes_at_Queen_Rania_Parks Tue, 17 Nov 2015 Queen Rania Parks in cooperation with Noor Al Hussein Foundation organized a lecture on diabetes in addition to a free medical checkup. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_receives_Baltimore_s_City_Deputy_Mayor Mon, 16 Nov 2015 Amman mayor Akel biltaji received Baltimore s City Deputy Mayor Kalil Zaied and discussed ways to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise between Amman and Baltimore in municipal tourist and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_participates_in_day_without_cars_activity Sun, 15 Nov 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji on Friday participated in a walk in the Jabal Amman area to launch the initiative A day without cars to alleviate pollution caused by vehicle ...... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_to_mark_King_Hussein_s_birthday Sat, 14 Nov 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality will hold a ceremony on Saturday to commemorate the birthday of His Majesty the late King Hussein. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Pafos_sign_twinning_deal Thu, 12 Nov 2015 Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades visited the headquarters of Greater Amman Municipality where the Amman and Pafos mayors signed a twinning agreement. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Lecture_on_ethics_at_Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_center Tue, 10 Nov 2015 Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural center organized a lecture for young people with age 17 to 20 entitled youth according to the law. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shafa_Badran_District_and_Traffic_Department_organize_awareness_campaign_ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 The Development Unit at the directorate of Shafa Badran District in cooperation with the Traffic Department organized traffic awareness campaign for schools students. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_organizes_environmental_lectures_for_school_students_ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 The directorate of Abu Nseir District organized awareness environmental lectures for students of Ibn Tufail and tareq bin Ziad Schools. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_urges_citizens_not_to_connect_their_rain_gutters_to_drainage_systems_ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 Greater Amman Municipality urged citizens not to connect their rain gutters to drainage systems noting that doing so floods streets and causes sewage to flow into houses. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tla_Al_Ali_District_launches_environmental_campaigns Sat, 31 Oct 2015 Tla Al Ali Khalda and Um Assumaq District launched environmental campaigns in cooperation with local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_patronizes_screening_of_a_short_Film_on_child_labor Thu, 29 Oct 2015 Under the patronage of Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji Al Hussein Cultural center will screen on Thursday October 29 the short film 6 Cup Chai for the Indian director Laila Khan at 7 pm. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_receives_Head_of_EU_Delegation_to_Jordan Tue, 27 Oct 2015 Amman mayor Akel Biltaji received Head of EU Delegation to Jordan Andrea Matteo Fontana and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and European Union in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Patronizes_Cultural_exchange_ceremony_ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji patronized cultural exchange ceremony organized by Zaha Cultural Center and American Embassy in Jordan with the participation of the American group BODYTRAFFIC. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_low_emergency_status_for_day_time_and_Medium_for_night_ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality was on alert to deal with the weather conditions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_Centers_Department_holds_a_carnival_for_children Sun, 25 Oct 2015 The Social Centers Department at the Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with Queen Rania Parks held a carnival for children in Al Jwaideh Traffic Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_receives_Belgian_Ambassador Sat, 24 Oct 2015 Amman mayor Akel Biltaji received Belgian Ambassador to Jordan Hendrik van de Velde and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Brussels in municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Naser_District_carries_out_environment_campaign_at_Laila_Al_Ghafariyah_School Wed, 21 Oct 2015 Al Naser district at the Greater Amman Municipality carried out a campaign to plant trees at Laila Al Ghafariyah School as part of the environmental initiative launched by the district dubbed protecting our environment is our responsibility. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Khartoum_discuss_cooperation Tue, 20 Oct 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Sudanese Ambassador to Jordan Dr al Sadiq al Faqih discussed bilateral relations between Amman and Khartoum and ways to enhance them at the municipal and cultural levels. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_Forum_for_IT_launches_Network_Security_course Mon, 19 Oct 2015 The Arab Forum for information technology launched a training course entitled Network Security ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_the_opening_of_Think_Pink_festival Sun, 18 Oct 2015 HH Princess Dina Mired director of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation KHCF attended the inauguration ceremony of Think Pink festival at Al Hussein Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cornerstone_heralds_new_headquarters_for_Hikma_Pharmaceuticals Wed, 14 Oct 2015 Hikma Pharmaceuticals a renowned Jordanian pharmaceutical manufacturer held a cornerstone laying ceremony at the site of its new headquarters in Bayader Wadi Al Seer. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Paphos_mayors_discuss_possible_twinning_deal Tue, 13 Oct 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos discussed bilateral relations between Amman and the Cypriot city and ways to enhance them at the municipal cultural and tourist levels. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordan_UAE_investors_to_increase_mutual_commercial_cooperation Mon, 12 Oct 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi president of Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone board of directors who is currently visiting the Kingdom. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Indian_president_Amman_mayor_inaugurate_Mahatma_Gandi_Street_in_Amman Mon, 12 Oct 2015 Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Amman Mayor unveiled a plaque at a street in the Amman neighborhood of Abdoun that was named after former Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Abdali_District_organizes_environment_day Sun, 11 Oct 2015 Al Abdali District at the Greater Amman Municipality organized environment day at the neighborhood surrounding the police station at Jabal Al Hussein with the participation of Children s Municipal Council. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/amman__Brussels_discuss_cooperation Thu, 08 Oct 2015 Amman mayor Akel biltaji received Belgian Trade Minister Cécile Jodogne and Belgian Ambassador to Jordan Hendrik van de Velde and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Brussels ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_wins_2015_UNESCO_Learning_City_Award Wed, 07 Oct 2015 Amman has won the 2015 UNESCO Learning City Award which UNESCO launched this year to honor cities developing knowledge and expertise in the daily lives of their societies. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Canadian_Ambassador_visits_Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Center Mon, 05 Oct 2015 Canadian Ambassador to Jordan Bruno Saccomani visited Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Center to check up the third phase of preparations for the exhibition of paintings and drawings to be held at the Canadian embassy the 20th of this month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Marathon_Children_s_Race_concludes Sun, 04 Oct 2015 The 4.2km Amman Marathon Children s Race concluded on Friday with the participation of 1500 children between the ages of 6 14 at King Hussein Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_meets_the_Smithsonian_Institute_Delegation Thu, 01 Oct 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met an American delegation from the Smithsonian Institute who is visitig Jordan to be acquainted with the political scene especially with regards to the current conflict in the neighboring countries and the issue of refugees. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/150_illegal_sheep_pens_seized_over_Eid_Al_Adha_ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality removed a total of 150 illegal sheep pens during Eid Al Adha which ended on Sunday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/6360_tons_of_garbage_collected_during_eve__first_day_of_Eid Mon, 28 Sep 2015 Greater Amman Municipality teams collected a total of 4300 tons of garbage on the eve of Eid Al Adha. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_hold_Carnival_Days_during_Eid_Al_Adha_Holiday Tue, 22 Sep 2015 Directorate of culture at the Greater Amman Municipality will hold entertainment musical and cultural activities targeting children during Eid Al Adha holiday under the name Eid carnival for children... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Khrebet_Assouq_District_Holds_Environmental_Day Sun, 20 Sep 2015 Khrebet Assouq District in cooperation with Directorate of Studies and Environment Planning at GAM held an open environmental day in Ajnadeen and Shajaret Addur schools. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wadi_Al_Haddadeh_Center_Organizes_Educational_event_for_Children_about_Haj_Rituals Thu, 17 Sep 2015 Wadi Al Haddadeh Center continues the activities of the educational event launched on Tuesday that aimed at introducing the school children to the manners of performing rituals of Haj the Pilgrimage and the different religious activities at the Holy Lands. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Thai_Embassy_and_GAM_to_organize_Thai_cultural_event_on_Thursday_ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 The Royal Thai Embassy in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality and the Jordan Thailand Friendship Association will organize Thai cultural performances to be presented by a cultural troupe from the ministry of culture of Thailand. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completes_building_sidewalks_in_some_districts Mon, 14 Sep 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality completed building number of sidewalks for Ibn Qutaiba Street in Marka District Annathif and Attaj Streets in Ras Al Alin District and several streets in Bader Nazzal. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_commence_work_on_Al_Nabulsi_Intersection_next_year Sun, 13 Sep 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality intends to commence work on Al Nabulsi Intersection in Al Abdali District next year at a cost of 2 million and 200 thousands JD. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/24000_littering_violations_recorded_on_Amman_s_streets_during_the_first_six_months_of_this_year Thu, 10 Sep 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality registered 24000 environmental violations all of which were littering during the first six months of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/You_are_the_hope_of_this_nation_Princess_Basma_tells_young_Arab_scouts Mon, 07 Sep 2015 Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah HRH Princess Basma on Sunday attended the 31st Arab Scouts Camp celebration. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_District_holds_environmental_day_at_Abdel_Munem_Riyadh_School Sat, 05 Sep 2015 The Directorate of Marka district held environmental day at Abdel Munem Riyadh School with the presence of the director of the district eng. Abdulla Al Azab and number of employees... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_municipality_to_pave_17_streets Wed, 02 Sep 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality will start paving 17 streets in the capital on Friday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_discusses_cooperation_with_Turkish_Ambassador_ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Turkish Ambassador to Jordan Sedat Onal to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Istanbul in the municipal and public transport fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Field_visits_to_ensure_safety_of_play_areas_start_Tuesday Mon, 31 Aug 2015 Amman Governor Khaled Abu Zaid has formed a committee to hold inspection visits to restaurants and malls with children s play areas a Greater Amman Municipality GAM official said Sunday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_receives_the_Olive_Tree_Initiative_delegation Sat, 29 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met a delegation from The Center of Regional Engagement CRE and the leaders student in the United States within the Olive Tree Initiative and discussed the Jordanian political role and its impact on countries in the region. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_clearing_airport_road_from_street_vendors Wed, 26 Aug 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has intensified its field inspections targeting street vendors and illegal kiosks on the airport road over the past few days. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_discusses_cooperation_with_Ambassador_of_Mexico Tue, 25 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Ambassador of Mexico to Jordan Enrique Rojo discussed means to enhance cooperation in municipal and cultural work between Amman and Mexico City. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Projected_Ras_Al_Ain_terminal_to_accommodate_150_service_cabs_80_buses Tue, 25 Aug 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality decided to allocate part of the transportation fare to build a terminal in Ras Al Ain to benefit Ammanis and alleviate traffic jams in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_discusses_cooperation_with_Ambassador_of_Thailand Mon, 24 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Thai Ambassador to Jordan Apichart Phetcharatana discussed means to enhance cooperation in municipal and cultural work between Amman and Bangkok. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Stairs_No__1_in_Prince_Mohammed_Street_Decorated_With_Works_of_Art Sat, 22 Aug 2015 Stairs No. 1 in Prince Mohammed Street in down town witnessed yesterday works of art by young people under the title Pottery Coloring. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__Slaughtering_Sites_According_to_Health_and_Environment_Requirements Sat, 22 Aug 2015 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji instructed to customize the sites for the selling and slaughtering sacrifice in Amman city committing high standards and levels of health, hygiene, and environment requirements & public safety. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Lecture_on_Personal_Hygiene_for_Children_at_Abu_Baker_Assidiq_Park Sat, 22 Aug 2015 Social Centers department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized awareness lecture on personal hygiene for children from 8 to 13 years old at Abu Baker Assidiq Park. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Patronizes_International_World_Humanitarian_Day Thu, 20 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji patronized the International World Humanitarian Day at Al. Hussein Cultural Center in the presence of United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Jordan Edward Kallon, and the general secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E Mohammad Tayseer Bani Yaseen. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___Jordan_Strategy_Forum_in_a_Consultation_Session Wed, 19 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji stressed during a meeting with the Jordan Strategy Forum on the key role the private sector must play in service and cultural projects in Amman city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Multi-Purpose_Halls_for_Residents_Services_ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 Director of The Supervision and Projects Department in GAM Eng. Kamal Arafa announced the completion of the engineering designs of a multi-purpose hall in Shafa Badran District. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/MOICT_GAM_sign_an_agreement_to_turn_the_capital_into_a_smart_city Wed, 19 Aug 2015 The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Greater Amman Municipality signed an agreement to turn the capital into a smart city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Inaugurates_Amman_Book_Fair Sun, 16 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji inaugurated on Saturday Amman Book Fair 2015 in the Hashemite Plaza in corporation with the Union of Jordanian Publishers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_inaugurates_new_GAM_office Sun, 16 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji on Saturday inaugurated the new 1,600-square-metre premises of the Greater Amman Municipality’s administration in Um Quseir, Muqabalein, Husseiniya and Bnayyat area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/On_the_occasion_of_Ukraines_Independence_Day_Ukrainian_pine_trees_were_planted_in_the_Park_of_Ukrainian-Jordanian_Friendship Sun, 16 Aug 2015 Ukrainian and Jordanian communities plated Ukrainian pine trees in the Park of Ukrainian-Jordanian Friendship. The trees were presented to the Embassy by the State Enterprise “Cherkasy military forestry”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Emotional_intelligence_a_lecture_organized_by_Sports_Facilities_Department Sat, 15 Aug 2015 The Sports Facilities Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized an awareness lecture about emotional intelligence with the attendance of the department director .... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_residents_merchants_urged_to_store_food_properly_in_hot_weather Thu, 13 Aug 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality called on the public and merchants to take precautionary measures when storing food amidst rising temperatures. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Book_Fair_2015_will_kick_off_next_Saturday Wed, 12 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji announced that Amman Book Fair 2015 activities will kick off next Saturday the 15th of august at the Hashemite Square and the Odeon Theater Downtown. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Implement_Paving_and_Maintenance_Works_for_the_Streets_of_Amman_next_month_during_night Tue, 11 Aug 2015 Greater Amman Municipality will commences the beginning of the coming month paving and maintenance work for main streets of the capital Amman during the night hours. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Social_centers_department_organizes_a_sport_day_for_children Mon, 10 Aug 2015 Abu Baker Assidiq Park in cooperation with Al Taawon Ariyadi Club organized a sport day with the participation of 50 children from the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_calls_for_investing_in_northern_side_of_King_Abdullah_I_Park Sat, 08 Aug 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality announced investment opportunities in the northern part of King Abdullah I Park in Amman s Wadi Saqra area in order to revive the site. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/120_cabs_on_Jordan_Syria_Lebanon_route_to_become_Amman_taxis Thu, 06 Aug 2015 A total of 120 service cabs that used to transport passengers from Amman to Syria and Lebanon will be joining thousands of taxis in the capital after their business was negatively affected... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Refers_5_Million_JDs_Bids_for_Service_Projects_ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 GAM Council in the presence of Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji referred bids of 5 million JDs tenders for many service projects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/ASEAN_Film_Week_opens_Tuesday_with_The_Protector Tue, 04 Aug 2015 In celebration of the 48th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN the first ASEAN Film Week opens in Amman on Tuesday in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality with the screening of the Thai film The Protector at Al Hussein Cultural Centre. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Municipality_tankers_spray_water_on_Amman_streets_to_ease_effects_of_hot_weather Mon, 03 Aug 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality said its tankers sprayed water in several streets of the capital particularly in downtown Amman as a measure to ease the effects of the heat wave affecting the Kingdom... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Procedures_to_organize_work_during_the_heat_wave Sun, 02 Aug 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji ordered a number of procedures to organize work during the heatwave. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Daewoo_International_Corp_Visits_Gam Sat, 01 Aug 2015 A delegation from Daewoo International Corporation visited GAM and met Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji to discuss mutual investment opportunities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_2015_to_kick_off_at_Al_Hussein_Parks_ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 Amman Summer Festival 2015 organized by the Greater Amman Municipality will kick off on August the first at Al Hussein Parks under the patronage of Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji under the banner Ya Hala Bi Dyoufna welcome our guests. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestine_commends_Jordan_s_support Tue, 28 Jul 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Palestinian Awqaf Minister Yousef Edais who said every Jordanian stance of support has a significant effect in putting a stop to Israeli violations as evidenced over the past two days. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Washington_discuss_municipal_cooperation Mon, 27 Jul 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with US Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Washington in the municipal and cultural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_revamping_stadiums_for_U_17_Women_s_World_Cup_ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has started revamping sports facilities in the capital and floated four tenders for renovating several others in preparation for the 2016 FIFA U 17 Women s World Cup. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_Olive_Tree_Imitative_Program Sat, 25 Jul 2015 Amman mayor Akel Beltaji met on Thursday a delegation of the Center for Regional Engagement (CRE) and American Student Leaders delegation (part of Olive Tree Imitative Program). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Traffic_cameras_record_33_000_traffic_violations_in_Ramadan Sat, 25 Jul 2015 Traffic violations recorded by GAM s traffic cameras reached 33000 during the holy month of Ramadan involving 1400 crossing red lights and 31600 speeding violations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Collects_14250_Tons_of_Garbage Wed, 22 Jul 2015 Greater Amman Municipality collected during Eid Al. Fitr 14250 tonnes of waste and garbage. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PSD_GAM_sign_water_cooperation_agreement Tue, 14 Jul 2015 The Public Security Department and the Greater Amman Municipality signed an agreement under which GAM will receive water from the water treatment and desalination plant at the PSD to be used for watering trees and plants in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_fixes_600_new_green_plates_on_street_poles_in_various_areas_in_Amman_ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 Cadres of Naming and Numbering Department at the Greater Amman Municipality started fixing 600 .... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_rehabilitates_sidewalks_in_Ras_Al_Ain Thu, 09 Jul 2015 Construction Department in cooperation with Ras Al Ain District carried out rehabilitation works for Alnatheef and Attaj main streets sidewalks under sidewalk is pedestrian right initiative. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nseir_District_Holds_Iftar_Banquet_for_Road_sweepers Wed, 08 Jul 2015 Abu Nseir District in cooperation with Neighborhoods Committees held an Iftar banquet for road sweepers under the patronage of the head of the local committee eng. Ziyad Awamleh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Fewer_health_violations_registered_in_Amman_in_second_week_of_Ramadan Mon, 06 Jul 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality said its health teams closed fewer institutions during the second week of Ramadan compared to the first week of the fasting month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Calls_Buildings_and_Professional_Licensing_Owners_to_follow_up_with_the_Concerned_Committee Wed, 01 Jul 2015 Greater Amman Municipality called the Buildings and Professional Licensing owners who face difficulties or delays in the completion of their procedures to follow up with the committee of Buildings and Professional Licensing to request their procedures, study and conduct necessary actions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Hungarian_Ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Wed, 01 Jul 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Hungarian Ambassador to Jordan Csaba Czibere and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Budapest in various fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_looks_to_further_cooperation_with_Tehran Tue, 30 Jun 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour to discuss cooperation between the capital and Tehran. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_joins_hundreds_in_Abdali_outdoor_iftar Mon, 29 Jun 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji joined over 500 Jordanians and visitors for an outdoor iftar in Abdali on Saturday as part of a local initiative that was banned from holding its activity in its former location in Jabal Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/22_tons_of_spoiled_meat_destroyed_during_the_first_week_of_Ramadan Sun, 28 Jun 2015 Greater Amman Municipality slaughterhouse department personnel destroyed 22 tons of meat found unfit for human consumption during the first week of Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/167_outlets_in_Amman_closed_for_health_violations_in_Ramadan Sat, 27 Jun 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality said field inspections during the first week of Ramadan resulted in the closure of 167 commercial establishments. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_City_Obtains_Platinum_Level_ISO_37120 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji received yesterday the certificate of Global Cities Registry for ISO 37120 - Platinum Level, which Amman City recently obtained from the World Council on City Data WCCD. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_receives_a_delegation_from_The_Association_of_Southeast_Asian_Nations_ASEAN Tue, 23 Jun 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with a delegation from The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN and discussed possibilities to hold joint cultural musical and artistic festivities to promote tourism. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_its_Strategic_Plan_2015_-_2017 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 Greater Amman Municipality announced the re-development and formulation of its Strategic Plan for the years 2015-2017. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Parks_launches_Ramadan_Al_Khair_initiative Mon, 22 Jun 2015 Queen Rania Parks in Amman launched Ramadan Al Khair initiative for needy families in cooperation with local society. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Communal_iftar_to_be_held_in_Abdali_after_Rainbow_Street_ban Sun, 21 Jun 2015 A local initiative that aims at bringing people together to have an outdoor iftar was banned from holding its activities on Rainbow Street this Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_UN_HABITAT_delegation Thu, 18 Jun 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji received a delegation from the United Nations Human Settlements Program UN HABITAT and discussed ways to boost cooperation in implementing Jordan Affordable Housing project for families with low income in Amman city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_sets_working_hours_during_Ramadan Wed, 17 Jun 2015 Under Greater Amman Municipality regulations sanitation workers will work three seven hour shifts during Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_readies_plans_to_monitor_foodstuff_in_Ramadan Tue, 16 Jun 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that its regulations and plans to monitor the safety of foodstuff for the fasting month of Ramadan are ready. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_Department_of_Lands_and_Survey_visits_GAM Mon, 15 Jun 2015 A delegation from Department of Lands and Survey visited the Greater Amman Municipality to have a look at its expertise in serving public... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Deputy_checks_on_work_at_traffic_projects Sun, 14 Jun 2015 Mayor Deputy Yusuf Al Shawarbeh checked on work at Al Sinaa industrial Intersection project and the second phase of BRT project at Princess Basma Street... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Leaves_to_USA Sun, 07 Jun 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji left Jordan to participate in the Mayors Forum in the World Cities Summit held in the United States of America. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Environmental_Campaigns_on_the_Occasion_of_World_Environment_Day Sun, 07 Jun 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has launched environmental campaigns under the patronage of heads of local committees at GAM districts in many sites in the capital Amman on the occasion of the World Environment Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_responded_to_all_complaints_filed_in_Q1 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM in the first quarter of this year achieved a 100 per cent rate in responding to and dealing with complaints received by the unit at the Public Sector Development Ministry Suleiman Bustami head of the public service department said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordan_eyes_further_partnerships_with_French_investors Tue, 02 Jun 2015 Jordan is looking to consolidate its partnership with French companies by establishing more projects in the capital and in Irbid especially in the fields of transport and infrastructure Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour said Monday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_signs_deal_with_French_agency_to_fund_rapid_bus_project Tue, 02 Jun 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM and the French Agency for Development AFD signed an agreement to fund the Bus Rapid Transit BRT project with $152 million. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jerash_Festival_to_start_August_23 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 This year s Jerash Festival for Culture and Art will kick off on July 23 featuring an assortment of shows performed by Jordanian Arab and foreign artists and troupes. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Authorities_to_coordinate_food_inspection_campaign_during_Ramadan_summer Mon, 01 Jun 2015 Authorities plan to further coordinate their inspection visits to restaurants and food outlets during Ramadan and the summer season this year to prevent health violations an official said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_to_have_free_Wi-Fi_service_in_15_selected_locations Sat, 30 May 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Zain Jordan will start operating free-of-charge Wi-Fi services in Amman next week, a GAM official said on Thursday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_celebrates_the_69th_Independence_Day Tue, 26 May 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has organized a grand celebration under the patronage of Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji at King Hussein Park on the occasion of the 69th independence anniversary. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/CREC_Discusses_Metro_Project_in_Amman Sat, 23 May 2015 A Chinese delegation from the China Oriental International Construction Company discussed prospects of investing in metros in Amman city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/C40_launches_a_new_Creditworthiness_Network_in_cooperation_with_GAM Sat, 23 May 2015 The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group C40 and strategic funding partner the Children s Investment Fund Foundation CIFF launched a new Creditworthiness Network that will help selected cities achieve a credit rating in order to finance climate related projects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bader_District_launches_Environmental_Campaign_ Wed, 20 May 2015 Bader District in cooperation with children s municipal council launched a comprehensive environmental campaign. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Closes_320_Food_Shops Tue, 19 May 2015 Greater Amman Municipality closed last month 320 violating food shops for the lack of necessary health requirements. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Work_on_Amman_s_second_BRT_package_to_start_next_week Mon, 18 May 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality will start working on the second package of the Bus Rapid Transit BRT at the beginning of next week the infrastructure executive director of the project Ahmad Malkawi announced. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/8th_Circle_traffic_lights_activated Thu, 14 May 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality began operating the traffic lights in west Amman s 8th Circle. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Approved_BRT_ Thu, 14 May 2015 GAM Council approved financing the BRT Project with a total value of 8 million JDs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_District_organizes_anti_smoking_awareness_lecture Wed, 13 May 2015 Marka District organized anti smoking awareness lecture in cooperation with Health and Vocational Control Department for the districts employees on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Europe_Day_activities_wrapped_up_ Mon, 11 May 2015 The Europe Day activities organized by The Greater Amman Municipality and The European Union National Institutes for Culture celebrating the anniversary of European Union foundation wrapped up. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Abdali_District_launches_Environmental_Campaign_ Sun, 10 May 2015 Al Abdali District in cooperation with The Department of Land and Survey launched a comprehensive environmental campaign at Jabal AL lweibdeh... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Europe_Day_at_Hashemite_Plaza Sat, 09 May 2015 The European Union National Institutes for Culture in Jordan celebrated in corporation with GAM the Europe Day at the Hashemite Plaza... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Nasir_District_organizes_lecture_on_Osteoporosis Wed, 06 May 2015 Al Nasir District in cooperation with Health and Vocational Control Department organized awareness lecture for Prince Hassan school students on Osteoporosis... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_a_Lecture_on_Narcotics_in_Collaboration_with_Anti_Narcotics_Department Tue, 05 May 2015 The Social Center Department at GAM in cooperation with Anti Narcotics Department organized awareness lecture at Abu Baker Assiddiq Park on drugs and its effects on society. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Muscat_municipality_delegation_concludes_visit_to_Amman Mon, 04 May 2015 A delegation from Muscat municipality has concluded a visit to the Greater Amman Municipality during which representatives discussed cooperation and means for Muscat to benefit from GAM s expertise in municipal and financial fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Muscat_municipality_delegation_concludes_visit_to_Amman Mon, 04 May 2015 A delegation from Muscat municipality has concluded a visit to the Greater Amman Municipality during which representatives discussed cooperation and means for Muscat to benefit from GAM s expertise in municipal and financial fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Honors_100_Workers_on_Labors_Day Sun, 03 May 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji honored yesterday 100 workers in the Arena at the Hashemite Plaza on the celebration of Labors Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/94_new_vehicles_join_GAM_fleet Sun, 03 May 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has reinforced its fleet with 94 new vehicles with the cost of 8 million and 205 thousands JDs to serve Amman city and its residents in environmental and infrastructural fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Features_of_the_Chinese_Culture Sat, 02 May 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji patronized a ceremony celebrating Features of the Chinese Culture in cooperation with the non-governmental cultural committee of Jordan and China, and Al. Israa University. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/East_Amman_community_center_to_bring_Jordanians_Syrians_together Sat, 02 May 2015 A new community center in east Amman seeks to enhance the well being and resilience of Syrian refugees and the host community by offering a venue for shared social activities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_continues_crackdown_on_unlicensed_valet_services Tue, 28 Apr 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality said joint teams addressed violations committed by unlicensed valet parking services in Sweifieh neighborhood. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_receives_a_delegation_from_JCI Tue, 28 Apr 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with a delegation from Junior Chamber International and discussed means to develop cooperation between the chamber and GAM in fields related to youth empowering. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_cracking_down_on_vehicles_for_sale_in_public_places Mon, 27 Apr 2015 Greater Amman Municipality personnel are currently conducting a campaign to curb the spread of cars for sale parked randomly in public places Raed Haddadin director of the building control department at GAM said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Five_day_book_fair_opens_in_Ras_Al_Ain Sat, 25 Apr 2015 A book fair titled Our Mother Amman A City that Reads opened at Ras Al Ain Hangar offering some 5000 English and Arabic titles. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Children_s_Museum_Jordan_generates_electricity_from_Solar_System Thu, 23 Apr 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji patronized the celebration held at The Children s Museum Jordan on the occasion of Earth Day 22 April. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_Best_Practices_for_Transfer_Station_Operations Tue, 21 Apr 2015 The Department of Environmental Studies and Planning in GAM held a training program in Best Practices for Transfer Station Operations and Material Recovery Management in corporation with US Environmental Protection Agency and CCAC Municipal Solid Waste Initiative. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ras_Al_Ain_District_carried_out_maintenance_work_for_Al_Musdar_cemetery Tue, 21 Apr 2015 Ras Al Ain District carried out maintenance and rehabilitation work for Al Musdar cemetery entrances and Yards. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji_meets_members_of_EUNIC Mon, 20 Apr 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji met lately with EUNIC members to discuss the Europe Day Event funded by the European Union held in the Hashemite Plaza. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_New_Slaughterhouse_Tender_ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 Greater Amman Municipality proposed lately a tender for the new slaughterhouse in Al. Madhouna which is considered one of the strategic future projects in Amman City... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_fixes_2422_plates_featuring_street_names_in_Al_Abdali_District Mon, 20 Apr 2015 Greater Amman Municipality has completed its work of naming and numbering streets in Al Abdali district by renewing and placing new plates on street poles according to the director of naming and numbering unit Lana Abu Tarboush. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_is_establishing_and_implementing_maintenance_works_at_parks_and_pitches_with_the_cost_of_three_and_half_million Sun, 19 Apr 2015 Greater Amman Municipality is establishing and implementing maintenance works at parks and pitches in Amman with the cost of three and half million the current year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/528_Amman_stores_closed_for_health_violations_ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has closed down 528 stores over health violations and destroyed 960 tons of foodstuff found to be unsuitable for human consumption at the Ghabawi Landfill and 19 liters of undrinkable beverages. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayors_Meets_Ecumenical_Religious_Bloggers Tue, 14 Apr 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji met yesterday with bloggers of the Ecumenical Religious Group due to their visit to the kingdom. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/World_Bank_Mission_Visits_Gam Tue, 14 Apr 2015 A World Bank scoping mission led by the senior urban economist Yan Zhang visited GAM to discuss the government’s request to the National Housing Sector Strategy. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Seven_new_pedestrian_overpasses_to_be_built_in_Amman Tue, 14 Apr 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality will finish building seven new pedestrian bridges by the end of 2015 in various areas in the capital increasing the number of overpasses to over 100 Anwar Manasrah head of the sidewalks department at GAM said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Amman_traffic_cameras_register_65__drop_in_violations Tue, 14 Apr 2015 Traffic violations recorded by the Greater Amman Municipality s newly installed cameras decreased by 65 per cent during the past two weeks compared to those registered during the trial period March 9 23. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Training_Program_on_Meetings_and_Conferences_Management_at_Institute_of_Diplomacy_for_GAM_employees Sun, 12 Apr 2015 Jordan Institute of Diplomacy JID organized a specialized Training Program on the Meetings and Conferences Management skills for a period of four days for a number of Greater Amman Municipality employees... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Traffic_lights_on_the_8th_Circle_and_no_removal_for_the_roundabout Sat, 11 Apr 2015 Greater Amman Municipality started working on the internal traffic lanes within the 8th circle and on installing traffic lights on the roundabout to facilitate and ease traffic flow. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_accomplishes_Paving_Work_of_the_Moon_Valley_Road Sun, 05 Apr 2015 Greater Amman Municipality has accomplished paving work of the Moon Valley Road which links Tariq District with Rusaifa City and serves Prince Faisal Mountain neighborhood and Hiteen Camp on an area of 8500 square meters... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Patronizes_the_Celebration_of_Maan_City_on_Al_Karama_Battle_ Sat, 04 Apr 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji patronized the celebration of the memorial of Al Karama Battle organized by the directorate of education in Maan City in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate with the presence of the Assistant of Public Security Department Director for Traffic ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_solicits_proposals_from_qualified_companies_to_transfer_waste_to_energy Thu, 02 Apr 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality solicited proposals from qualified companies interested in proposing Design Build Operate Transfer the Waste to Energy facility. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_seeks_further_cooperation_with_Sofia Wed, 01 Apr 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with a delegation from Sofia and discussed possibilities to hold joint cultural musical and artistic festivities to promote tourism. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Committee_of_Public_Services_and_Tourism_and_Ruins_Visits_GAM Tue, 31 Mar 2015 The House of Representatives Committee of Public Services and Tourism and Ruins visited GAM to review its tourism plans and projects that enhance the city of Amman as a tourist destination and overcome the challenges facing the tourism sector... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Committee_of_Public_Services_and_Tourism_and_Ruins_Visits_GAM Tue, 31 Mar 2015 The House of Representatives Committee of Public Services and Tourism and Ruins visited GAM to review its tourism plans and projects that enhance the city of Amman as a tourist destination ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-_Ashrafieh_Cultural_Center_organizes_a_campaign_for_coloring_stairs_in_Al_Yarmouk_District Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Al- Ashrafieh Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality organized in cooperation with the local community a campaign named coloring Amman stairs in Al Yarmouk district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji_Meets_Engineering_Companies_Representatives Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji during a meeting with the chairman of Engineering Offices and Companies Association Qaher Safa and its members said that GAM is seeking for an architecturally safe Amman... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_the_Memorial_of_the_Battle_of_Al__Karamah Sat, 28 Mar 2015 Greater Amman Municipality celebrated the Memorial of the Battle of Al. Karamah and the National Loyalty Day of Retired Servicemen and Veterans under the patronage of the representative of the Chairman of Jordan Armed Forces General Jamal Al. Qudah. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Civil_Defense_Department_organize_a_first_aid_workshop Sat, 28 Mar 2015 Marka District in cooperation with Civil Defense Department organized a first aid workshop for the districts employees. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_starts_a_campaign_against_unlicensed_parking_lots Thu, 26 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with Traffic Department started a campaign against unlicensed parking lots in Al Khalidi ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_a_Slaughterhouse_Conference_in_Al__Manama Wed, 25 Mar 2015 The Slaughterhouse Department had participated recently in a specialized conference on Animal Care in Al. Manama, the Capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Amman_Chamber_of_Commerce_Discuss_Mutual_Issues Wed, 25 Mar 2015 amman Mayor Akel Beltaji announced during a meeting with the Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce Issa Murad that new setback instructions are to be issued soon stressing that misusing the instructions is a legal violation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Family_themed_Porto_Dead_Sea_Ultra_Marathon_kicks_off_April_3 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 The Porto Dead Sea Ultra Marathon kicks off April 3 under the theme Run to the lowest point on Earth with local regional and international participation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Thai_Ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Tue, 24 Mar 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Ambassador of Thailand to Jordan Apichart Phetcharatana and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Bangkok in various fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_Mothers_Day_ Sun, 22 Mar 2015 The former Prime Minister H.E Samir Al. Rifai inaugurated Mothers Festival 2015 organised by GAM in Al. Hussein Cultural Center to honor the mothers of martyrs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_Mothers_Day_ Sun, 22 Mar 2015 The former Prime Minister H.E Samir Al. Rifai inaugurated Mothers Festival 2015 organised by GAM in Al. Hussein Cultural Center to honor the mothers of martyrs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Plans_for_Green_Amman_in_2020 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 A meeting led by the Minister of Agriculture Akef Al.Zuobi and the committee of Green Amman discussed plans and procedures to execute the project by the 2020... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Seminar_in_Remembrance_of_Abdullah_Radwan_ Sun, 22 Mar 2015 The Department of Culture in Greater Amman Municipality held a seminar in remembrance of the late poet Abdullah Radwan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Cultural_Center_Celebrates_Mothers_Day Thu, 19 Mar 2015 Under the patronage of HRH Princess Aya Bint Faisal, Zaha Cultural Center celebrated Mothers Day which marks the 21st of March. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Microsoft_Jordan_sign_an_agreement_to_transform_Amman_into_a_smart_city Thu, 19 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality and Microsoft Jordan signed 3 year institutional agreement to provide modernity and advanced technology to work environment and to help transforming Amman into a smart city that will positively affect citizens... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__250_Crossing_Traffic_Lights_Violation_in_Amman_per_Day Tue, 17 Mar 2015 Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji revealed that there are 200 to 250 violations per day fir crossing red traffic lights in Amman, stressing that it threatens the lives and safety of citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_launch_Raise_your_Head_High_Amman_our_mother_CelebratingProgram_on_Friday_ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 GAM launches raise your head high Amman our mother program on Friday afternoon in the Hashemite yard celebrating national religious social and cultural events the kingdom will witness the coming days. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deir_Alla_Youth_Center_Visits_Al__Tal_Museum Mon, 16 Mar 2015 The ladies of Deir Alla Youth Center visited the museum of the Martyr Wasfi Al.Tal, and toured in it. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_the_City_of_Compassion_and_Diversity Mon, 16 Mar 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji said during his speech in Al.Asriyya Schools MUN 15 entitled Embracing Diversity that Amman is the city of diversity and compassion. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_Arab_City_Day_Celebrations Sun, 15 Mar 2015 Amman city participates today in the celebrations of the Arab city day titled toward sustainable cities which coincides the founding of the Arab Towns Organization anniversary on 1967 and is celebrated on 15th march every year... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_and_GAM_Council_Members_tour_Abdoun_Corridor_and_Sinaa_industrial_Intersection_Project Thu, 12 Mar 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji Instructed to pay the remaining amounts of Wadi Abdoun acquisitions compensations during the current year 2015 and to complete all citizens acquisitions transactions in addition to land zoning and parting to be provided as investment opportunities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_switches_from_turquoise_to_olive_green_sanitation_garb Wed, 11 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality decided to replace sanitation workers orange garb with olive green uniforms according to Deputy Amman Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Basma_Honours_Female_Staff_at_GAM_ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 Being the only woman among 48 men at her department did not dissuade Maysoon Haddadin a civil engineer from taking to the field. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_launches_the_second_phase_of_operating_22_new_cameras Tue, 10 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with the Traffic Department launched the second phase of operating 22 new cameras in which 12 cameras have been set up on both sides of streets and traffic lights.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_sanitation_workers_to_wear_turquoise_uniforms Mon, 09 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has replaced sanitation workers orange uniforms with turquoise ones. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Wins_the_Second_Prize_of_the_Environmental_Awareness_Award_ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 Amman City won the second prize of the environmental awareness Award organized by The Arab Towns Organization which was declared last Thursday in Doha. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_calls_on_citizens_not_to_pay_for_unlicensed_parking_lots Sat, 07 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality called on citizens to inform against any unauthorized uses of sidewalks and streets such as using them as paid parking lots through its emergency room numbers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_to_float_tender_to_generate_energy_from_waste Sat, 07 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality is preparing to float a tender for projects to generate energy from waste in cooperation with USAID. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_the_completion_of_Prince_Hashem_Intersection_to_Al_Qaisiyeh_work_by_the_end_of_this_year Wed, 04 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality has accomplished the 3 kilometers culvert boxes which are designed as a traffic link between Prince Hussein bin Abdullah the second Street at Prince Hashem intersection till AL Qaisiyeh circle within Abdoun Corridor road network project and is currently working on settling the road. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_maintains_sidewalks_affected_by_Jana_snowstorm_in_150_sites Sun, 01 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality handled about 150 complaints related to Jana snowstorm effects on sidewalks according to Director of Construction Department Engineer Amjad Al-Attar. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Street_divider_U_turn_to_prevent_traffic_jams_at_3rd_Circle Sun, 01 Mar 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality started re-organizing traffic movement at the 3rd Circle by installing a street divider and a U turn for vehicles coming from Zahran Street according to Yasser Atiyyat deputy director of public works department at GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_Urban_Development_Institute_praises_GAM_s_efforts_to_develop_Amman_city Sat, 28 Feb 2015 A delegation from Arab Urban Development Institute visited the Greater Amman Municipality to have a look at its experience in children municipal council project in addition to its future planning and zoning process for Amman city and its projects and initiatives related to community development. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_place_containers_for_electronic_waste_in_all_districts_next_month_ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality will place garbage containers specified for collecting and sorting electronic and electrical waste in all districts in order to limit and reduce environmental risks and negative effects of these materials. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_extends_the_duration_of_renewing_vocational_and_advertising_licenses Wed, 25 Feb 2015 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji decided to extend the duration of renewing vocational and advertising licenses till the end of 31 of March. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_13000_streets_were_named_in_the_capital Wed, 25 Feb 2015 The number of streets that were named in the capital Amman reached 13000 while numbered houses reached more than one million according to head of naming and numbering department Lana Abu Tarboush. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_the_financial_cost_of_Huda_and_Jana_Storms_is_not_calculated_yet Tue, 24 Feb 2015 Greater Amman Municipality has confirmed that the financial cost of its various cadre s efforts during Huda and Jana storms is not calculated yet since the extreme emergency is still announced. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_institutional_work_and_team_spirit_prevails_the_work_of_GAM_cadres_during_Jana Tue, 24 Feb 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with traffic Department removed about 1000 vehicles that were stuck on streets squares and inside tunnels during Jana storm and were hindering GAM work. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_food_bank_launch_2015_winter_campaign Tue, 03 Feb 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with Jordanian Food Bank launched its 2015 winter campaign in Amman s Hashemi area... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_switch_to_energy_saving_light_bulbs_in_street_lighting Wed, 28 Jan 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality is planning to retrofit the capitals street lights with energy saving bulbs to cut electricity usage by half. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Reading_Is_Life_2015_book_fair_opened_at_Ras_Al_Ain_Gallery_ Sun, 25 Jan 2015 Organized by Uzbakiyet Amman in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality the three-day exhibition ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Municipality_wants_to_turn_Amman_into_green_city_by_2020 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality said it is working to turn the capital into a green city by 2020. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Memorial_Service_for_the_Late_Architect_Jafar_Touqan Wed, 21 Jan 2015 The Consolidated Consultants held a memorial service for the late architect Jaafar Touqan in the Jordan Museum, in the presence of HRH Prince Raad Bin Zeid and his wife HRH Princess Majda Raad, HRH Princess Wijdan Al.Hashemi, a number of ministers and representatives of unions, media, and Touqan family and friends. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_says_skateboarding_only_permitted_in_designated_areas Wed, 21 Jan 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality called on residents to raise their children s awareness of the dangers of skateboarding on the streets. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shbeeb_Biltaji_discuss_development_of_Hijaz_Railway Tue, 20 Jan 2015 Transport Minister Lina Shbeeb and Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji discussed steps to develop the Hijaz Railway project to transport passengers from Mahatta to Queen Alia International Airport. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/33_Workshops_for_Streets_Maintenance Sun, 18 Jan 2015 33 field workshops of Maintenance Department in GAM began maintenance works on streets after being damaged by Huda Snow Stormز http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Extreme_Emergency_Level Tue, 06 Jan 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said in a statement that it will upgrade emergency levels in accordance with weather developments, noting that it has distributed 150 tons of salt to vital traffic points in Amman to deal with icy roads. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Declares_Readiness_to_Deal_with_the_Weather_Conditions Sun, 04 Jan 2015 The Greater Amman Municipality declared readiness to deal with weather conditions expected this week by announcing a “light emergency” as of Saturday evening. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/3266_stores_closed_in_Amman_for_health_violations_ Sat, 27 Dec 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality closed down a total of 3266 stores since the beginning of this year for failing to abide by health regulations. .. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/4300_abandoned_vehicles_removed_from_Amman_streets_ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 More than 4000 abandoned vehicles have been removed from Amman’s streets since 2011 in an ongoing effort to improve the appearance and cleanliness of the capital the Greater Amman Municipality said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_becoming_city_of_coexistence_ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality has recently launched a survey to study the current conditions of the city and future blueprints to develop it Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_becomes_member_of_100_Resilient_Cities Sat, 06 Dec 2014 The 100 Resilient Cities 100RC pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation announced that 35 cities from around the world including Amman have been invited to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Winners_of_King_Abdullah_II_Award_for_Creativity_honored Tue, 02 Dec 2014 Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour attended a ceremony to honor winners of the King Abdullah II Award for Creativity 2014. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ras_Al_Ain_Friday_market_closed_this_week_ Sat, 22 Nov 2014 Greater Amman Municipality said the Friday Market in Ras Al Ain will not be opened for shoppers and vendors on Thursday Friday and Saturday this week for organizational and technical reasons... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Raad_meets_with_Amman_mayor Sat, 22 Nov 2014 HRH Prince Raad the Chief Chamberlain visited the Greater Amman Municipality and met Mayor Akel Biltaji. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_President_of_100_Resilient_Cities_Initiative Tue, 18 Nov 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji met the president of the 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) Initiative Michael Berkowitz in order to discuss the participation of Amman city in the challenge of the 100 Resilient Cities which will be announced next December. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/No_let_up_in_littering_on_capital’s_streets Tue, 18 Nov 2014 The number of environmental violations in the capital is rising, a municipal official said on Monday, noting that infringements are mostly registered in areas that witness traffic congestion. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/50000_littering_violations_recorded_in_Amman_in_10_months Tue, 18 Nov 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality registered 51727 littering violations through its surveillance cameras between January and October this year, head of GAMs electronic monitoring department Ali Marafi said.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Three_main_Amman_intersections_to_be_built_at_a_cost_of_JD45_million Sun, 19 Oct 2014 The Cabinet has approved the implementation of three traffic intersections under the projects financed by the Gulf Cooperation Council grant at a total cost of JD45 million. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_keep_public_transport_running_during_Eid_holiday Tue, 30 Sep 2014 Greater Amman Municipality announced that it is ready to deal with the increasing demand on public transport before and during the Eid Al Adha holiday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Rawdha_Al__Farkh_Al__Hudhud_Signs_From_Jaffa_to_Amman__With_Love Tue, 30 Sep 2014 Under the patronage of HRH Princess Alia Al.Tabbaa, GAM celebrated signing the new book of Rawdha Al. Farkh Al. Hudhud From Jaffa to Amman, With Love in Al.Hussein Cultural Center, with the attendance of Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji, family members, intellectuals, and friends. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji_Inaugurates_the_NESMUN_5TH_Annual_Conference Tue, 30 Sep 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji inaugurated the New English Schools Model United Nations 5th Annual Conference (NESMUN15) entitled (Blood and War) with the attendance of the Executive Manager of the Schools Mr. Zeid Al. Turk & other managers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_Russian_Ambassador_discuss_future_cooperation Tue, 23 Sep 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Russian Ambassador to Jordan Boris Bolotin and discussed means to develop cooperation between Amman and Moscow.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_designates_areas_for_selling_and_slaughtering_sheep_for_Eid Tue, 23 Sep 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM designated number of locations for sheep traders to sell and slaughter their livestock during Eid Al Adha. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cameras_in_Amman_tunnels_to_monitor_water_levels_in_winter Tue, 16 Sep 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will install cameras in tunnels to measure water levels during winter in a bid to reduce congestion and deal promptly with accidents.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_complete_paving_main_streets_in_the_capital_next_week Wed, 03 Sep 2014 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) continues pavement work during night hours in the main streets of Tariq and Marj Al Hamam, according to Director of Roads Maintenance Department Eng. Zeid-Abadi... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/SMS_service_to_inform_motorists_of_traffic__littering_tickets Mon, 01 Sep 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched a new SMS service to inform drivers of their fines for traffic and environment violations.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_receives_World_Tourism_Organization_official Tue, 26 Aug 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization Taleb Rifai and discussed means to boost cooperation to promote Amman’s tourist attractions... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor__French_delegation_discuss_BRT Sun, 24 Aug 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and a delegation from the French Agency for Development (AFD) discussed the Bus Rapid Transit project.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shbeeb__Biltaji_discuss_BRT_project Sun, 17 Aug 2014 Transport Minister Lina Shbeeb met with Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji, and discussed issues related to public transportation and the need to develop the sector... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Start_paving_40_main_streets_in_the_capital Wed, 13 Aug 2014 Greater Amman Municipality will start next Friday to implement tenders to repave forty main streets in the capital with the area of 260 thousand square meters ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Over_4_000_littering_violations_recorded_on_Amman’s_streets_in_July Wed, 06 Aug 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) registered over 4,000 littering violations during July... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji__downtown_detours_better_serve_traffic_flow_ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji toured downtown Amman and checked on traffic situation after opening detour routes, accompanied by Traffic Department Director Brig. Gen. Dawood Hakouz and City Manager Eng. Fawzi Masaad... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ramadan_Iftar_bringing_together_GAM_and_Media_partners_with_the_Children_of_Haya_Cultural_Center Sun, 27 Jul 2014 The Haya Cultural Center (HCC) hosted at its premises a Ramadan Iftar for one hundred children from different charities. The iftar was held under the patronage of Amman Mayor Mr. Akel Beltaji, and was attended by HCC board members, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) council members, and media representatives. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor__governor_check_on_work_at_slaughterhouse Thu, 17 Jul 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji, accompanied by Amman Governor Khaled Abu Zaid, on Monday visited the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Slaughterhouse, noting the facility’s efforts to provide the local market with the necessary quota of meat.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_collects_47_000_tons_of_domestic_waste_since_the_start_of_Ramadan Thu, 17 Jul 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) reported an 8 per cent increase in household waste production during Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/40_Amman_stores_closed_for_health_violations_in_Ramadan Sat, 12 Jul 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has closed down 40 stores over health violations since the beginning of Ramadan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_inspectors_destroy_30_tons_of_frozen_meat Thu, 10 Jul 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) health inspectors destroyed 30 tons of frozen meat found unfit for human consumption during the first third of Ramadan, the director of GAM’s slaughterhouse department, Mahdi Aqrabawi, said Wednesday .. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wakalat_Street_to_open_by_end_of_this_week Tue, 08 Jul 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is expected to officially open Wakalat Street in Sweifieh before the end of this week, when renovation work on the street is expected to be completed, GAM said on Sunday.. . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/30_local_businesses_closed_in_first_week_of_Ramadan Tue, 08 Jul 2014 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inspection teams closed 30 commercial properties in the first week of Ramadan for failing to meet health requirements, an official said on Sunday.. . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Campaigns_to_remove_street_stalls_continue Sun, 06 Jul 2014 Campaigns carried out by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the Public Security Department and Gendarmerie forces to remove street stalls are continuing, Ahmad Ebbini, director of the GAM .. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_Director_of_SOFEX_Exhibition Sat, 05 Jul 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Director of SOFEX Exhibition Amer Tabaa discussed ways to enhance cooperation between two sides in preparing for the next exhibition which will be held in 2016... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Thai_Carnival_and_Ceremony_in_the_Hashemite_Plaza_ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 The Royal Thai Embassy in Jordan held a carnival and a ceremony celebrating HM King Abdullah II Ascending to the Throne in cooperation with Greater Amman Municipality... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Consultation_explores_capital’s_progress_towards_becoming_‘child-friendly_city’ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 Young Jordanians on Wednesday presented their views and recommendations on the capital’s progress towards becoming a “child-friendly city” to an audience of ministers, government officials, and UN and civil society representatives... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_“Amman_a_Pedestrian-Friendly_City”_Initiative Wed, 25 Jun 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji confirmed that GAM has allocated part of its current budget for implementing roads and sidewalks in various regions, adding that GAM is working on removing obstacles from sidewalks.. . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_discusses_cooperation_with_Singapore_ambassador Sat, 21 Jun 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and Singapore’s Ambassador to Jordan K. Kesavapany on Thursday discussed means to enhance cooperation in municipal work... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_to_be_a_Smart_City_in_2021 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG- ORG) discussed terms of mutual cooperation to transform the city of Amman into a Smart City 2021, synchronous with The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan centennial... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/KHCF_director_general__Amman_mayor_discuss_cooperation Thu, 12 Jun 2014 HH Princess Dina Mired, director general of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF), met with Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and discussed aspects of cooperation between the KHCF and the Greater Amman Municipality... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Second_phase_of_King_Abdullah_Park_opens_next_week Thu, 05 Jun 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will inaugurate the second phase of the King Abdullah Park in Muqabalein next Tuesday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/17_tons_of_spoiled_meat_destroyed Thu, 05 Jun 2014 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) slaughterhouse department personnel on Wednesday destroyed 17 tons of imported frozen meat at the Ghabawi Landfill... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announcement_to_the_People_of_Amman Wed, 04 Jun 2014 On the occasion of the summer season, the Greater Amman Municipality would like to congratulate the people of Amman for their various happy celebrations... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_issues_regulations_for_Ramadan__World_Cup_tents Tue, 03 Jun 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality issued regulations for café owners who want to open a tent for customers wishing to watch World Cup matches or spend the evening after breaking their fast during Ramadan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/National_Cloud_platform_launched_to_streamline_operations__reduce_expenses Tue, 03 Jun 2014 The ICT Ministry on Monday launched a National Cloud platform; it said will reduce its IT expenses. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/African_embassies_plant_trees_in_celebration_of_Mandela Mon, 02 Jun 2014 The embassy of South Africa in Amman organized a tree-planting ceremony in celebration of the achievements of Nelson Mandela.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_meets_mayors_of_Naples__Nablus Tue, 27 May 2014 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji on Monday stressed the importance of initiatives launched by cities in protecting residents’ human rights and enhancing democracy... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Astana_Street_officially_named_after_King_Hussein Wed, 21 May 2014 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji and Astana Mayor Imangali Tasmagambetov on Tuesday attended a ceremony marking the naming a street in the capital of Kazakhstan after His Majesty the late King Hussein... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/University_students_to_renovate_former_PM’s_Jabal_Amman_house Tue, 20 May 2014 A number of university students, in collaboration with local architects, will renovate former Prime Minister Ibrahim Hashem’s residence in Jabal Amman... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Astana_Street_named_after_King_Hussein Tue, 20 May 2014 One of the main streets in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, was named after His Majesty the late King Hussein on Monday, in commemoration of his contributions at the Arab and international levels and in recognition of his efforts to develop relations between Jordan and Kazakhstan... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_inaugurates_Souk_JARA Sun, 18 May 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji on Friday inaugurated Jabal Amman Residents Association’s (JARA) 10th Souk JARA... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_the_Ambassador_of_the_Republic_of_Kazakhstan_to_Jordan Sun, 04 May 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji received the ambassador of Kazakhstan, Bulat Sarsenbayev, accompanied with minister counsellor in the embassy Baltabay Omarov, in his office, and discussed ways to bolster bilateral relations between the two capitals... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Alia_Bint_Al_Hussein_honors_GAM_Employees Sun, 27 Apr 2014 The Social Centers Department in GAM held the celebration of Labors Day under the patronage of HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein in Amman National Park and in the presence of GAM Council members... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/‘Book_fair_attracts_avid__novice_readers’ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 A book festival in downtown Amman attracted a “great audience” who sought to quench their thirst for reading and were encouraged by the low prices of books, organisers said Saturday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/‘Book_fair_attracts_avid__novice_readers’ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 A book festival in downtown Amman attracted a “great audience” who sought to quench their thirst for reading and were encouraged by the low prices of books, organisers said Saturday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_meets_Islamic_Development_Bank_delegation Sat, 26 Apr 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) seeks to comprehensively develop the capital by improving the services it provides, Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji said on Thursday.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_developing_tourist_site_in_downtown_Amman Mon, 21 Apr 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Department of Antiquities are preparing to revamp the Nymphaeum in downtown Amman, Mayor Aqel Biltaji said on Saturday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_and_Governor_Visit_Um_Teeneh_Neighborhood_and_Listen_to_Citizens’_Demands Tue, 15 Apr 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji visited Um Teeneh neighborhood in AL Yarmouk District, accompanied with Amman Governor Khaled Abu Zaid... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Traffic_lights_on_7th_Circle_turned_on Mon, 14 Apr 2014 The traffic lights at Amman’s 7th Circle were turned on Sunday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Lebanese_Ambassador Thu, 03 Apr 2014 Amman mayor Akel Beltaji presented GAM future plans to serve the city of Amman and its citizens in all municipal aspects... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_starts_receiving_applications_for_Argileh_license_renewals Thu, 03 Apr 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started on Wednesday receiving applications to renew licenses for serving Argileh at cafes. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_“Enhancing_the_Role_of_Neighborhood_Committees_in_GAM’s_Development_Efforts”_Seminar Tue, 01 Apr 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji affirmed that the social development is the title of the partnership with the community, and its increasing requires exchanging point of views between GAM and partners from local community... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/TAG-Org_to_equip_Amman_municipality_with_smart_solutions Sun, 30 Mar 2014 The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organisation (TAG-Org) said on Saturday it has offered to equip the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) with smart solutions to enhance the level of services provided to residents. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_installs_new_traffic_light_near_Mugabalein_area Sun, 30 Mar 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Saturday installed a new traffic light on Al Sakhra Al Musharaffah Street near the main entrance the Mugabalein area, to organise traffic. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji__traffic_study_to_improve_the_entrances_to_the_JRMS_ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji said that GAM will conduct a study to improve the traffic situation on the southern and northern entrances to the Jordanian Royal Medical Services... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Initiative_to_Plant_One_Million_Trees Thu, 20 Mar 2014 As part of its “Our Mother Amman” celebrations to be launched next Friday, Greater Amman Municipality launched an initiative to plant one million trees in different areas of Amman in cooperation with Ministry of Agriculture and a number of private sector organizations... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Royal_Film_Commission_discuss_cooperation Sun, 16 Mar 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the Royal Film Commission (RFC) on Saturday discussed aspects of cooperation and promoting joint efforts to activate the artistic and cultural movement in Amman.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_and_Capital_Governor_Checked_on_GAM_Achievements_in_Downtown Sun, 16 Mar 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji and the Capital Governor Khaled Abu Zaid toured downtown Amman and checked on the progress of work there related to beautifying Amman ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Dutch_Ambassador_and_Members_of_City_Film_Company Sat, 15 Mar 2014 Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji received the Dutch ambassador to Jordan Paul van den and members of City Film Company which produces a comprehensive promotional film about Jordan ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Calls_Citizens_to_Take_Advantage_of_Licensing_Regulations_for_Home_Professions_ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 Greater Amman Municipality called citizens to take advantage of the 42 professions which can be practiced at home, to provide jobs for the unemployed, new graduates, housewives and people with special needs ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_destroys_7_Tons_of_Olive_Oil_not_suitable_for_Human_Consumption Sat, 08 Mar 2014 Health and Vocational Control Department at GAM destroyed 7 tons of olive oil not suitable for human consumption in Al Mgabalein District. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Traffic_Department_Discuss_Traffic_Solutions_to_Khalil_Assaket_Street Thu, 27 Feb 2014 Al Jubeiha District at GAM and Traffic Department discussed mechanisms to find traffic solutions for Khalil Assaket Street, after the concerned officials toured the street. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Inhabitants_of_Muqablein__Umm_Quseir_and_Benayat_District_ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with the inhabitants of Muqablein, Umm Quseir and Benayat District. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/‘Amman_municipality_spends_over_JD200_000_a_year_on_traffic_sign_maintenance’ Sun, 23 Feb 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) spends between JD200,000 and JD300,000 a year on maintaining traffic signs damaged by advertisements, a GAM official said on Saturday... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji_Listens_to_the_Demands_of_Khreibet_Al__Souq_and_Juwaidah_Citizens Thu, 20 Feb 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji directed to find a suitable land to establish a health center in Al. Juwaidah while meeting representatives of its citizens in the presence of MP Ahmad Al. Hmeisat. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/4_327_littering_violations_registered_in_Amman_in_January Wed, 19 Feb 2014 AMMAN — Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) cameras registered 4,327 littering violations last month, raising the number of similar violations tracked by the municipality during the last five years to 340,210. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Peak_hours_see_1_8_million_vehicles_in_Amman_—_mayor Wed, 19 Feb 2014 The number of motors vying for road space in Amman during peak hours is estimated at 1.8 million, Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji said, saying the municipality has plans to decrease traffic congestion. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji_Meets_Senior_Officers_in_the_Ministry_of_Interior_ Tue, 18 Feb 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji stressed on the importance of strengthening GAM efforts by its partners to fully serve the city of Amman and its citizens during the meeting with the General Secretary ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Open_Al__Majali_Museum_on_June Sun, 16 Feb 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji stressed during his visit to the museum of Field Marshal Habis Al. Majali on the necessity... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Int’l_companies_interested_in_turning_garbage_in_Jordan_into_energy_source Sun, 16 Feb 2014 The potential for generating money from garbage is “huge” in Jordan, as several international companies have shown interest in investing in projects to turn waste into energy, officials said Thursday.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_meets_UAE_business_leaders Sun, 16 Feb 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji on Thursday met with a delegation of UAE business leaders and discussed the capital’s investment opportunities and the Greater Amman Municipality’s plans to address traffic jams... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bahraini_Delegation_Visits_GAM Wed, 12 Feb 2014 A delegation from the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning of Bahrain visited the Greater Amman Municipality >>> http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Implements_Several_Traffic_Solutions_to_Vital_areas_in_the_Capital Sun, 09 Feb 2014 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Continues, through its engineering cadres at the Public Works Sector, to study and implement traffic solutions to several vital areas in the capital... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/50000_JDs_Offered_to_the_Museums_of_Al__Tal_and_Al__Majali Tue, 28 Jan 2014 The Arab Potash Company (APC) offered 50 thousand JDs as a contribution to the maintenance works in the museums of the late Wasfi Al.Tal and Habis Al. Majali.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Traffic_Department_Tour_a_Number_of_intersections_to_examine_the_Traffic_Situation Mon, 27 Jan 2014 Greater Amman Municipality and the Central Traffic Department started, through a joint committee to examine the locations in the capital that witness traffic jams to find required solutions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__Amman_Needs_Around_7_Years_to_Regain_Glimmer Mon, 27 Jan 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji said that Amman expanded randomly; noting that around 5 million people including citizens and visitors exist in rush hours... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_residents_pitch_in_to_plant_trees_across_capital Mon, 20 Jan 2014 Around 800 young Jordanians joined Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) teams in planting saplings in several locations in the capital on Saturday to compensate for the trees damaged in last month’s snowstorm. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chamber_offers_free_music_lessons_for_underprivileged_teenagers Mon, 20 Jan 2014 Deputizing for HRH Princess Sumaya Bint El Hassan Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji inaugurated ESKADENIA music chamber. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__No_New_licenses_for_cafeterias_Selling_Coffee_for_Drivers_and_Pedestrians Thu, 16 Jan 2014 Greater Amman Municipality confirmed that no new licenses are to be issued for any cafeteria that provides coffee for drivers and pedestrians on streets, saying that these stores violate licensing terms and conditions... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_the_U_S__Ambassador_to_Jordan Thu, 09 Jan 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji received the U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Stuart Jones, and member of the Board of Trustees for the American Community School Mr. Bruce Akard, and briefed them on GAM’s vision and its future plans to serve the city... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/4300_Tons_of_Asphalt_for_Roads_Maintenance Wed, 08 Jan 2014 The Executive Director of Roads Eng. Ahmad al. Khreisat said that GAM teams are completing works of maintenance to holes.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__Laws_and_Legislations_Should_Be_Clear_and_Known_ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji stressed on the necessity that laws, legislations, and instructions implemented by health and profession monitors in GAM must be known and clear to them and to the people as well... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_(Amman_is_Clean_by_its_People)_Campaign Tue, 07 Jan 2014 Greater Amman Municipality launched an Anti-Littering Campaign named (Amman is Clean by its People) in coordination with Jordan Green Building Council (GBC)... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Member_of_Kuwait_Municipal_Council Sun, 05 Jan 2014 amman Mayor Akel Biltaji received member of Kuwait municipal council (Chairman of the Committee for Hawalli Governorate) Yousef Al Ghareeb, in his office ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Visits_Al_Mugherat_Neighborhood_and_Listens_to_its_Residents_Municipal_Demands Mon, 30 Dec 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji visited Al Mugherat neighborhood at Al Naser District and was briefed on the services provided to the residents and listened to their municipal demands and needs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Wijdan_meets_with_Amman_mayor_ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 HRH Princess Wijdan Hashemi met with Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji and discussed means to enhance cooperation between the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Hotline_between_GAM_and_Jordan_Electric_Power_Company_ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 Greater Amman Municipality and Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO) agreed link to their emergency rooms with a hotline for coordination purposes in case of emergencies ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Swedish_Ambassador Tue, 24 Dec 2013 Mayor of Amman, Aqel Biltaji, received in his office the Swedish ambassador in Jordan, Mrs. Helena Rietz, and discussed the avenues of bolstering cooperation and exchange of expertise between Amman ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/More_than_2_000_storm-damaged_trees_removed_from_capital’s_streets_—_GAM Sun, 22 Dec 2013 More than 2,000 trees in the capital were damaged during the recent snowstorm, according to the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), which expected the number to increase by the end of this week. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Work_to_resume_on_rapid_bus_project Sun, 22 Dec 2013 The government on Saturday decided to go ahead with the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting to discuss the possibility of reviving the stalled project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_workers_collect_4_000_tons_of_garbage_on_Wednesday Sat, 21 Dec 2013 The Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) sanitation workers will operate on Friday as usual, said Imad Dmour, the executive director of GAM’s environment department. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Open_Darat_Wasfi_Al__Tal_at_Darat_Habes_Al__Majali_Soon Tue, 03 Dec 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji announced during his visit to Darat Wasfi Al. Tal that GAM will open the house officialy on the twenty eighth of next jaunuary which coincides .... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_residents_of_Tla_Al_Ali__Khalda_and_Um_Assumaq_District_and_listens_to_their_Demands Tue, 03 Dec 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji instructed officials in GAM to find a solution to the traffic problem that causes accidents at Zainab Al Asadiyah intersection with Munir Noor and Al Bakura Streets ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji__Manipulating_Administrative_Distortions_in_GAM_in_accordance_with_Human_Resource_Legislations Mon, 02 Dec 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji confirmed that GAM began the internal re- structuring process to invest its human potentials in achieving municipal work. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Citizens_of_Bader_Al__Jadeedah_ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Beltaji, Chairman of the Local Committee of Bader Al. Jadeedah Fleih Al.Sha’ar met the citizens of the district in the attendance of its council members. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_JICA_Organize_Work_Stimulation_and_Productivity_Improvement_Workshop Mon, 18 Nov 2013 The Cultural Department in GAM in corporation with JICA Japanese Organization held the workshop of Work Stimulation and Productivity Improvement for managers in the presence of Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Singapore_to_Cooperate_Closely Wed, 13 Nov 2013 amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met Country Officer to MENA and Central Asia Directorate Chew Zhen Hao and Singapore s Non Resident Ambassador to Jordan K. Kesavapany and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Singapore in various municipal fields.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Residents_of_Basman Tue, 12 Nov 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji confirmed during meeting Basman District residents that GAM will increase its income and monitor the expenses ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/20_Wheel_Chairs_Delivered_at_Amman_Martyrs_Garden Mon, 11 Nov 2013 In behalf of HRH Raad Bin Zeid, the Chairman of the Higher Council of Persons with Disabilities, Deputy Mayor of Amman Yousef Al. Shawarbeh delivered 20 wheel chairs to persons with disabilities provided by Amman Lions Elite Club at Amman Martyrs Garden.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Donates_His_Salary_to_Support_the_National_Football_Team Mon, 11 Nov 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji announced donating his salary to support the National Football Team (Al. Nashama) in preparation for intercontinental qualifying Leg 1 game against Uruguay on Wednesday at http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor__GAM_will_expand_the_street_on_Um_Al_Uruq_Berin_Curve_to_manipulate_the_Critical_Traffic_Situation Sun, 10 Nov 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji affirmed during a meeting with Shafa Badran citizens that GAMs financial restructure with 24 months grace period will make the next year budget full of projects and services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_and_Chairman_of_Jordanian_Constructions_Contractors_Association_Discuss_Ways_to_Enhance_Cooperation Sat, 09 Nov 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji discussed with Chairman of Jordanian Constructions Contractors Association Eng. Ahmad Al-Tarawneh ways to enhance construction development in the capital and provide an appropriate environment for contractors to serve Amman city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_End_installingThree_Sewage_Sub_Pipelines_at_Sweileh_Circle_Next_Week Wed, 06 Nov 2013 GAM ends the work of installing three sewage sub pipelines at Sweileh circle next week to be linked to the main pipelines ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__GAM_Reviews_Winter_Procedures Sun, 03 Nov 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji said that GAM began revising and enhancing winter procedures based on weather two days ago, which lead to the closure of two tunnels in Amman and water pools in different locations ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_residents_of_Bader_District_and_listens_to_their_demands_ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji Declared that he will start to use the public transportation next week by taking the bus from his residence in Marj Al Hamam to his work in GAM, in order to encourage citizens to use public .... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Stops_Traffic_on_Quraish_Str_Every_Friday Thu, 31 Oct 2013 GAM announced that traffic will be completely stopped in Quraish street every Friday starting this week 1.11.2013 from 5:a.m to 5:p.m, and confined only to pedestrians and stalls. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Stops_Traffic_on_Quraish_Str_Every_Friday Thu, 31 Oct 2013 GAM announced that traffic will be completely stopped in Quraish street every Friday starting this week 1.11.2013 from 5:a.m to 5:p.m, and confined only to pedestrians and stalls. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_residents_of_Marj_Al_Hamam_District_and_listens_to_their_demands Thu, 31 Oct 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji affirmed that GAM will coordinate with Ministry of Public Works to put the project of implementing the entrance of Marj Al Hamam intersection on the list of projects to be implemented through the gulf donation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Astana_to_Cooperate_Closely Tue, 29 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji received the ambassador of Kazakhstan, Bulat Sarsenbayev, in his office, and discussed ways to bolster bilateral relations between the two capitals, Amman and Astana, in the fields of municipal works. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_Presents_GAM_s_Plan_to_Develop_City_Center Sun, 27 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji said during his meeting with citizens of Al Madina District that GAM will operate Raghadan Complex next December to be a starting point for tourist buses, car rental offices ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Committed_to_Attratcting_Investors Sun, 27 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Saleh Al Duaij and discussed to... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_residents_of_Ras_Al_Ain_District_and_listens_to_their_demands Sat, 26 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji promised citizens of Ras Al-Ain District to improve the conditions of the Islamic cemetery in Jabal Al- Nadif through studying the possibility of ceiling it... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/JICA_‘ready’_to_support_GAM’s_tourism_plans_ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji, Japan’s Ambassador to Jordan Junichi Kosuge and representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Tuesday discussed ways to launch activities at the Raghadan tourism complex, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_crack_down_on_illegal_street_vendors_next_month_ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is launching a campaign against unlicensed kiosks in Amman in early November, Ahmad Ebbini, the director of GAM’s department to regulate unlicensed street vendors, told The Jordan Times. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___the_Rangers_Discuss_Enhancing_Cooperation_to_Serve_Amman Tue, 22 Oct 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji confirmed during his meeting with the Director of Rangers Colonel Hamza Al. Qayyam; the importance of the Public Security Department in enhancing GAM efforts to serve Amman and reflect its civilized image. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_approves_project_worth_JD50_million_to_generate_3_000_jobs Tue, 22 Oct 2013 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has approved a JD50 million investment project that will provide more than 3,000 work opportunities, according to Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_is_Studying_the_Idea_of_Establishing_Astronomical_Park_in_King_Abdullah_II_Park_in_cooperation_with_Private_sector Tue, 22 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji discussed the idea of establishing astronomical Park on a piece of land in King Abdullah II Park in Al Moqabalein District in cooperation with one of the private sector institutions during... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Around_60_000_sheep_slaughtered_at_GAM_slaughterhouse Mon, 21 Oct 2013 A total of 59,540 sacrifices were slaughtered at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) slaughterhouse during Eid Al Adha, the director of GAM’s slaughterhouses department, Mehdi Aqrabawi http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Replies_on_Rating_Amman_in_a_Global_Website Sun, 20 Oct 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji said that GAM will strengthen its efforts in municipal services for Amman city which improves the aesthetic and cleanliness of the city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Over_11200_tonnes_of_garbage_collected_in_Amman_during_Eid_ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 The Greater Amman Municipalitys (GAM) sanitation workers collected more than 11200 tonnes of garbage during Eid Al Adha holiday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_workers_remove_designated_sheep_stockyards Sun, 20 Oct 2013 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) workers began on Friday removing and cleaning the areas that were designated as stockyards for displaying and selling sheep... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_tours_Central_Market_for_fruits__vegetables_ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji toured the Central Market for fruits and vegetables on Saturday and checked on the progress of work there. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princesses_Alia__Eman_meet_with_Amman_mayor Sat, 12 Oct 2013 Their Royal Highnesses Princess Alia and Princess Eman on Thursday visited the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_Citizens_of_Khreibet_Al__Souq_District_and_listens_to_their_demands Thu, 10 Oct 2013 Greater Amman Municipality confirmed, during a meeting held by Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji and the citizens of Khreibet Al. Souq & Jawa and Al.Yadodeh District, its tendency to increase the commercial landuse in the district... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Madrid_to_cooperate_closely Wed, 09 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji met with Spanish Ambassador to Jordan Santiago Ansorena and discussed means to strengthen ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_and_Majali_discuss_ways_to_enhance_cooperation_between_GAM_and_Supreme_Council_for_Youth Tue, 08 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji met with the Chairman of The Supreme Council of Youth Dr. Sami Al Majali and discussed means to strengthen ties to serve youth and sport sectors in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__London_to_cooperate_closely Tue, 08 Oct 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Biltaji on Monday met with British Ambassador to Jordan Peter Millett and discussed means to strengthen ties between the cities of Amman and London. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__Amman_2014_Statement_to_Be_Announced_After_the_100-Day_Deadline Sun, 06 Oct 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji revealed during a meeting with citizens in a program aired at Hawa Amman Radio that GAM will announce the Amman Statement 2014 at the end of the 100-day deadline he requested from Amman citizens to sense the qualitative change in services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji__GAMs_2014_Budget_will_meet_citizens_needs_ Sun, 06 Oct 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji confirmed during a meeting with residents of Ohod District that GAM intends to establish a new slaughterhouse in Al Madhuna with global specifications and standards taking into account being located far from residents. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_residents_of_Al_Naser_District_and_listens_to_their_demands Wed, 02 Oct 2013 Mayor of Amman, Akel Biltaji, confirmed during a meeting with residents of Al Naser District that GAM will work to achieve their demands and needs through a four- year plan of action in accordance with its priorities and available resources.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor__French_ambassador_discuss_Amman-Paris_cooperation Mon, 30 Sep 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Beltaji on Sunday met with French Ambassador to Jordan Caroline Dumas means to enhance cooperation between the Greater Amman Municipality and Paris Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Coordination_Meeting_on_Winter_Preparations_between_GAM_and_the_Civil_Defence Mon, 30 Sep 2013 The Greater Amman Municipality and the General Directorate Of Jordan Civil Defence put during a meeting a joint action plan to unify the actions taken by the two sides to strengthen efforts in preparing for winter... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_General_Manager_of_Jordan_radio_and_Television_Corporation Mon, 30 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji met the General Manager of Jordan Radio and Television Corporation Ramadan Al-Rawashdeh and discussed means to enhance cooperation... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Enhancing_Cooperation_between_GAM_and_the_Department_of_Antiquities_ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji stressed the importance of maintaining the archaeological sites in Amman and reinforce it as a touristic destination and activate tourism in down town . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_Chairman_of_the_Boards_of_Directors_of_Sayegh_Group Sun, 29 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji met chairman of the board of directors of Sayegh Group Michael Sayegh. Biltaji appreciated the group’s role in ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_discusses_ways_to_improve_the_situation_of_traffic_in_Amman Sat, 28 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman, Akel Biltaji said that GAM will provide parking lots in various congested streets in the capital and small vehicles as a mean of transportation in the city center to reduce the number of cars according to a plan prepared to improve traffic situation ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_honors_Tawjihi_students Thu, 26 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Akel Beltaji patronized the ceremony held in collaboration with the General Union of Workers in municipalities and Greater Amman Municipality to honor workers’ sons who passed the General Secondary Certificate Exams (Tawjihi). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Issues_Instructions_of_Sacrifices_and_Opens_the_Wholesale_Market_at_4_30_am Thu, 26 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality issued the instructions for selling and slaughtering sacrifices to reduce the indiscriminate selling and slaughtering, which force merchants to be committed to health conditions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Expert_Lectures_in_Planning___Developing_in_GAM Thu, 26 Sep 2013 The expert in city planning & development PhD Fuad Rihani said during his lecture in GAM that the success of any city development project should primarily address the services desired from the project... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_launches__My_city_is_the_most_beautiful_city__initiative Thu, 26 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality to launch “ my city is the most beautiful city” initiative on Friday , under the patronage of Mayor of Amman Akel Biltaji on the occasion of World Tourism Day, with the participation of nearly 150 volunteers from the All Jordan Youth Commission... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_mayor_calls_for_facilitating_services_for_PWD__elderly Wed, 25 Sep 2013 Amman Mayor Akel Beltaji on Tuesday called for offering all forms of facilities to people with disabilities and the elderly... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Constitutional_Court_chief_meets_Biltaji_ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 Taher Hikmat, president of the Constitutional Court, on Tuesday highlighted the importance of complying with rules and regulations to boost citizens’ confidence in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and its services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_residents_of_Marka_district_and_listens_to_their_demands_ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman, Akel Beltaji, confirmed that GAM intends to establish an alternative slaughterhouse with global specifications and standards taking into account being located far from residents. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Athens_to_increase_cooperation Mon, 23 Sep 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji met with Greek Ambassador to Jordan Maria Louisa Marinakis on Sunday and discussed ways to strengthen relations between the cities of Amman and Athens... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Directs_Stuff_to_Raise_Preparations_for_Winter Sun, 22 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Aqel Beltaji demanded GAM concerned officials and districts managers to ensure the effectiveness of preparations for winter. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Firas_Discusses_Preparations_of_Amman_5th_Marathon_with_Amman_Mayor Sun, 22 Sep 2013 HRH Prince Firas Bin Raad the Chairman of Amman International Marathon discussed yesterday with Amman Mayor several topics concerning Amman marathon which will be launched on the fourth of October... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji_Toured_in_Down_Town_and_Briefed_its_Streets Sat, 21 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Aqel Beltaji toured in down town on Friday morning and briefed the spread of stalls attacking sidewalks and streets, and listened to the demands of citizens and shopkeepers ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_chairman_of_the_General_Forum_of_South_East_Amman_ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Aqel Biltaji met the Chairman of the General Forum of South East Amman Fares Qatarneh and members of the administrative board of the forum... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Srour_calls_for_building_on_GAM’s_achievements_ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 Lower House Speaker Saad Hayel Srour on Thursday met with Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji and discussed means to develop the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and build on its achievements. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_the_Belgian_Ambassador Thu, 19 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman, Aqel Biltaji, received in his office the ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Jordan, Mr. Thomas Baekelandt, and discussed the avenues of bolstering cooperation and exchange of expertise between Amman and Brussels in all municipal services ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Raad_emphasizes_on_GAM_s_important_role_in_creating_an_appropriate_environment_for_people_with_disabilities Thu, 19 Sep 2013 HRH Prince Raad bin Zeid president of the Higher Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities visited Greater Amman Municipality and met its mayor Akel Biltaji ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biltaji_and_Hilayel_discuss_the_provision_of_a_piece_of_land_to_found_legitimate_courts_complex Wed, 18 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman, Akel Biltaji, confirmed during a meeting with the Jordans Chief Justice and Imam the Royal Hashemite Family Dr. Ahmed Helayel the willingness of the Greater Amman Municipality to study the provision of a suitable piece of land to found legitimate courts complex ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Campaign_to_Remove_Waste_in_Al__Wehdat_Camp Tue, 17 Sep 2013 A group of Al. Wehdat residents implemented an initiative called (our camp will be rebuilt by our hands) which included waste removal from different locations in the camp ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__38_Million_JDs_Cost_of_Implementation__Maintenance_and_Sustainability_of_the_Road_Network_since_the_Beginning_of_the_Year Tue, 17 Sep 2013 The Executive Director of the Roads Eng Ahmad Al.Khreisat revealed that the cost of actions executed by GAM on the road network amounted (38) million until the end of July ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Take_Traffic_Actions_to_Reduce_Violations_in_Collaboration_with_Traffic_Department Tue, 17 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started a new campaign on traffic actions aiming to limit traffic violations made by drivers through the Joint Department in GAM and the Traffic Department ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Take_Traffic_Actions_to_Reduce_Violations_in_Collaboration_with_Traffic_Department Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started a new campaign on traffic actions aiming to limit traffic violations made by drivers through the Joint Department in GAM and the Traffic Department . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Take_Traffic_Actions_to_Reduce_Violations_in_Collaboration_with_Traffic_Department Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started a new campaign on traffic actions aiming to limit traffic violations made by drivers through the Joint Department in GAM and the Traffic Department . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Take_Traffic_Actions_to_Reduce_Violations_in_Collaboration_with_Traffic_Department Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started a new campaign on traffic actions aiming to limit traffic violations made by drivers through the Joint Department in GAM and the Traffic Department ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Take_Traffic_Actions_to_Reduce_Violations_in_Collaboration_with_Traffic_Department Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started a new campaign on traffic actions aiming to limit traffic violations made by drivers through the Joint Department in GAM, and the Traffic Department ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_needs_modern__clean_slaughterhouse_—_Biltaji Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji on Sunday underlined the need to have a modern and clean slaughterhouse in Amman to alleviate the ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_halts_recruitment__assessing_aspects_of_municipal_services Mon, 16 Sep 2013 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has halted recruitment, according to newly elected Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_residents_to_feel_qualitative_changes_in_100_days_—_mayor Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji checked on the situation of downtown Amman and Al Mahatta area on Friday, announcing that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has plans in store for revamping the city centre... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Beltaji__GAM_Started_Studying_All_Stuck_Files Mon, 16 Sep 2013 Mayor of Amman Aqel Beltaji confirmed that GAM stopped recruiting currently. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_collects_14_000_tonnes_of_garbage_during_Eid_ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) collected around 14,000 tonnes of garbage during Eid Al Adha. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ensour_urges_GAM_to_collect_unpaid_taxes_to_counter_financial_crisis_ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour stressed the need for the Greater Amman Municipality to focus on collecting overdue... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Street_to_be_named_after_Munasir Wed, 24 Oct 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality decided to name a street in the capital after soldier Mohammad Abdullah Munasir... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_remove_banners_promoting_Parliament_hopefuls Wed, 24 Oct 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality on Tuesday warned those who wish to run for the.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_warns_butchers_against_slaughtering_sheep_in_their_shops Wed, 24 Oct 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality will close down any butchery that slaughters sheep during Eid Al Adha.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_municipality_warns_against_property_tax_scams_ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality warned against fraudsters .. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maintenance_work_on_public_parks_as_part_of_GAM’s_preparations_for_the_upcoming_Eid_Al_Adha Mon, 22 Oct 2012 As part of its Eid Al Adha preparations, the municipality has carried out maintenance work .. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abdali_Friday_market_to_open_early_this_week_ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality will allow vendors at Abdali’s Friday market to display their goods on Wednesday and .. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Capital’s_public_transport_ready_for_Eid_holiday_—_GAM_ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 The Greater Amman Municipality said enough public transport vehicles will be available for the capital’s residents during ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Samsung_Amman_International_Marathon_kicks_off_Friday_ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 The 2012 Samsung Amman International Marathon (AIM) kicks off ... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordanian_expatriates_in_US_donate_250_electric_wheelchairs Sat, 06 Oct 2012 HRH Prince Raad attended a ceremony organized by the Rotana radio station http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Publishes_a_Report_for_the_Policy_Dialogue__“How_Earthquake_Resilient_is_Amman?” Thu, 21 Jul 2011 Amman Institute for Urban Development has published a new report which includes a summary of the proceeding of the policy dialogue: “How Earthquake Resilient is Amman?”.... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Publishes_a_Report_for_the_Policy_Dialogue__“How_Earthquake_Resilient_is_Amman?” Thu, 21 Jul 2011 Amman Institute for Urban Development has published a new report which includes a summary of the proceeding of the policy dialogue: “How Earthquake Resilient is Amman?” The workshop has stressed on preparedness for the risk reduction... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Publishes_a_Report_for_the_Policy_Dialogue__“How_Earthquake_Resilient_is_Amman?” Thu, 21 Jul 2011 Amman Institute for Urban Development has published a new report which includes a summary of the proceeding of the policy dialogue: “How Earthquake Resilient is Amman?” The workshop has stressed on preparedness for the risk reduction... http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jweinat_Graduates_Participants_in_Effective_Project_Management_Training Sun, 08 May 2011 City Manager of Amman, Engineer Haitham Jweinat Sponsored in Al Hussein Cultural Center the Graduation Ceremony for effective project management for project managers and engineers in the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Al-Abdullah_Gardens_Announces_the_Results_of_the_Annual_Short_Story_Competition Tue, 19 Apr 2011 Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Gardens of Amman Municipality Announced the winners for the annual short story contest, during a ceremony which was held yesterday at AlHussein Cultural Center to honor the winners .The director of the gardens of Mr. Khadr Al Saud said : The http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chairman_of_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Committee_Engineer_Ammar_Gharaybeh_Communicates_with_the_Citizens_Thursday_Morning Tue, 19 Apr 2011 Chairman of Amman Municipality Committee Engineer Ammar Gharaybeh Receives on Thursday morning April 21, calls from the citizens from 9:00 to 10:00 on the program with the Mayor which is broadcasted through Hawa Amman Radio Frequency (105,9 FM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Municipality_Welcomes_students_from_the_Islamic_Scientific_College_for_Girls_school Wed, 13 Apr 2011 Student delegation from the Islamic Scientific College for Girls schools visited Amman Municipality and was briefed on the most prominent projects and municipal services provided to the city and its citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_Minister_inaugurates_the_Prince_Hussein_bin_Abdullah_II_project_and_the_surrounding_streets Mon, 18 Apr 2011 Prime Minister Marouf Al Bakhit inaugurated today the project of HRH Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II on the airport road network and the surrounding streets, with a total cost of 35.725 million dinars http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Updates_its_Blog Sat, 26 Mar 2011 To promote and develop channels of communication with Amman city community, The Greater Amman Municipality updated its blog-www.ammancityblog.com- which was launched in 2007 as the first governmental institution with community communication channels. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Launches_View_Amman_Gallery_ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the permanent exhibition of (View Amman) at the City Hall building in Greater Amman Municipality. The permanent exhibition provides information on the efforts of the master plan and the urban future of the city and it documents the major developments and major future projects of the city http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Celebration_in_the_Ashrafieh_compound_on_the_memory_of_Al_Karameh_Battle_and_Mothers_Day Tue, 22 Mar 2011 On the occasion of Al Karameh battle and mothers day the Ashrafieh socio-cultural compound held a celebration which simulated in poetry and artistic performances the valor and sacrifices of the Jordanian army in defending our homeland http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ghuraybeh_launches_the_Workshop_Urban_Agriculture_in_the_City_of_Amman Tue, 22 Mar 2011 Chairman of Amman Municipality Committee Eng Ammar Ghuraybeh assured that the municipality will continue to support urban agriculture project in order to support production and marketing of various agricultural products for its positive impact on the citizens of the city working in this sector and improving their living conditions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Karameh_Second_Tournament_of_Football_Kicks_Off Mon, 21 Mar 2011 The Karameh football second championship kicked off, organized by the Department of sports and leisure facilities in the Hashimi Stadium, and it will continue until the end of this month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Holds_Series_of_Celebration_Activities_on_the_Occasion_of_AL_Karameh_Battle_and_Mothers_day Mon, 21 Mar 2011 On the occasion of mothers day and the International Womens Day and within the plan of the sports and recreational programs department in Greater Amman Municipality, the department organized an entertainment festival in Amman Municipality activities building gym http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Municipality_Finishes_Paving_the_Section_Linking_the_Airport_Road_and_Prince_Hashem_Intersection_Next_Week Sun, 20 Mar 2011 Deputy City Manager of Public Works Engineer Fawzi Massad assured that GAM will end next week paving the section linking Airport Road and Prince Hashem intersection in Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II Street. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Seminar_on_the_Role_of_Women_in_the_Development_of_Jordan Wed, 16 Mar 2011 Within the celebrations of International Womens Day the Directorate of Culture in the Greater Amman Municipality , held a seminar called Role of Women in the development of Jordan under the patronage of the Deputy City Manager of the cultural sports and social affairs Engineer Haitham Jweinat in Ras Al-Ain http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Cabinet_decides_to_dissolve_all_the_municipal_councils_in_the_Kingdom_and_Amman_Municipality_Council Wed, 16 Mar 2011 During yesterdays Cabinet Meeting, headed by Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit, the Council of Ministers dissolved all Municipal Councils also announced names of Interim Committees to undertake Municipal Council Duties http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Signing_of_a_Memorandum_of_Understanding_between_the_“Municipality”_and_the_Institution_of_Education_for_Jordanian_Employment Tue, 15 Mar 2011 Amman Municipality and the Education Foundation Signed for Jordanian Employment today a Memorandum of Understanding to contain the Film Club Project within the King Abdullah II Sports City, which will be implemented in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USIAD) ,the Ministry of Social Development and the International Youth Foundation. The aim of the project, according to the Memorandum signed by both the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani and the General Manager of Education Mayada Abu Jaber is to train young people and young school dropouts between the ages of (16-24) years on the skills of film making industry, production, photography, and open the opportunity to learn about the experiences of others http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_National_Celebration_and_Festivity_on_the_King’s_Birthday_Occasion_Hosted_by_the_Municipality_Staff_on_Tuesday__March_15 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 Greater Amman Municipality’s staff carries out a national celebration on Tuesday for His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein birthday occasion, an expression of loyalty and belonging to the Hashemite leadership http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Municipality_Council_decides_to_raise_the_profession_reward_which_will_increase_the_staff_salaries_from_15_to_25_dinars Tue, 08 Mar 2011 Amman City Council approved to increase the profession reward for the Municipality staff by 25 JD for those who earn less than the total of 200 JD, 20 JD for those salaries range of 200 to 300 JD and 15 JD for those salaries ranging from 300 to 500 JD . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Municipality_implements_the_paving_works_using_basalt_in_accordance_with_its_areas_plans_for_2011 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 According to The Director of Roads Maintenance, Engineer Ahmed Khreisat, the municipality teams are carrying out field work in paving the streets in the area of Ras al-Ain as a part of its annual plane and implementation of the municipality districts plan for the year 2011 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_welcomes_a_Chechen_delegation_to_discuss_strengthening_of_relations_between_Amman_and_Grozny Sat, 05 Mar 2011 The Deputy Mayor of Amman Eng Amer al-Bashir and Vice Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Federal Council of Russias Federation Senator Dr. Ziad Sabsabi discussed areas of cooperation between the cities of Amman and Grozny in the preparation of signing twinning agreements between the two capitals http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Faculty_of_Medicine_Students_in_The_Jordan_University_organizes_entertainment_day_for_the_Wihdat_orphans_in_Al_Hussein_Cultural_Center Sat, 05 Mar 2011 Students of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Jordan organized -in cooperation with the Hussein Cultural Center- an entertainment day for the Wihdat children orphanage with the participation of 50 orphaned children between the ages of 8 to 14 years http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Employees_Club_Celebrates_its_Anniversary_and_Launches_an_Orphan_Care_Initiative_ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 Under the patronage of his Excellency, the Deputy Mayor, Eng. Amer Al-Bashir, the Greater Amman Municipality employees club recently celebrated its 24th anniversary of its establishment. Eng. Al-Bashir took the initiative to establish an Orphans Care fund supported by the club’s general committee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_to_Remove_Abandoned_Vehicle_Skeletons_from_the_Streets_of_Amman Tue, 28 Dec 2010 Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with the relevant governmental agencies initiated to remove all abandoned vehicle skeletons from the streets of Amman remitting unattractive environmental hazards http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Provides_Vocational_Licenses_Status_Electronically Mon, 27 Dec 2010 According to Director of Vocational Licenses and Advertising Department, Engineer Faleh Al- Shammari, Greater Amman Municipality is giving the citizens the opportunity to inquire about the status of their vocational license electronically http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Municipality_Starts_Maintenance_Campaign_on_Number_of_Streets Tue, 14 Dec 2010 Roads Development Manager, Eng. Ahmad Malkawi, verified that six road construction projects would commence Tuesday at 11pm by applying hot asphalt molds on various parts of two streets; Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street and Madina Al Munawara Street http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Municipality_Maintenance_Teams_Worked_Around_the_Clock_to_Prevent_Traffic_Jams_on_the_Roads_Caused_by_Water_Floods Mon, 13 Dec 2010 Roads Development Manager, Engineer Ahmad Malkawi, assured the public that all the roads in the City of Amman were cleared as of the early hours of the morning. He also announced that all maintenance teams and their equipment were available on the roads with the beginning of snow fall, in Abu Nseir, Shafa Badran, Sweileh, Wadi AlSeer, Tal’ Al-Ali, and Zahran areas http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_CHECHEN_DELEGATION_VISITS_AMMAN Wed, 15 Dec 2010 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer AlBashir, received in his office his Excellency, the Chechen Minister of Culture, Mr. Decalo Mozakayeiv Abdullah and his accompanying delegation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Extended_work_hours_for_the_GAM_financial_centers_with_a_continued_5__promotional_discount Sat, 18 Dec 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) decided to extend the working hours for its financial center in the main building in Ras Al Ain and the corresponding financial centers until 6pm starting from Saturday December 18 – 30, 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Plans_to_Build_two_Pedestrian_Bridges_at_Queen_Rania_Al_Abdullah_Street Sun, 19 Dec 2010 Road and Transportation Development Manager, Dr. Ayman Al Smadi, revealed that next week, the Municipality would submit a proposal to the tender to build two pedestrian bridges to replace the ones torn down to start on the BRT project http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Announces_the_State_of_Medium_Degree_Emergency_to_Handle_Bad_Weather Sat, 11 Dec 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced on Saturday morning the medium degree of emergency to deal with the prevailing cold front affecting the Kingdom which will be accompanied by heavy rains and hail according to Jordan’s Meteorological Department reports http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Conclusion_of_the_Third_Amman_Stand-Up_Comedy_Festival_ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 Friday December 10th was the closing night for the Third Annual Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival held on Al-Hussein Cultural Center stage in cooperation with MBC Group. The Festival kicked off on the fourth of December with the participation of local and international comedians http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_3rd_Amman_Stand-Up_Comedy_Festival_amid_Huge_Public_Attendance Sun, 05 Dec 2010 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman Engineer Omar Maani, The Third Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival was inaugurated on Dec. 4th in collaboration with MBC Group, and the participation of a group of local and international renowned comedians performing till the 10th of December http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cooperation_Agreement_between_Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_and_Aqaba_Special_Economic_Zone Sun, 05 Dec 2010 The Amman Institute for Urban Development recently signed an agreement with Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and at the Greater Amman Municipality whereby the institute is to update the comprehensive plan for the Aqaba Special Economic Zone along with an urban design for downtown Aqaba and the sea front http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Conclude_the_1st_Phase_of_BRT_Project Sat, 04 Dec 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is in the final stretch to conclude the the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_the_Third_Amman_Stand-Up_Comedy_Festival_with_Local_and_International_Comedians_Participating Sat, 04 Dec 2010 In collaboration with MBC Group the 3rd Amman Stand-up Comedy Festival started with its first show on Saturday December 4th at Al Hussein Cultural Center. With around 20 international and local comedians performing at the festival evenings lasting till next Friday the 10th of December http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__Comedy_is_an_Important_Factor_in_Everyday_Life_in_any_Modern_Community Sat, 04 Dec 2010 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani said that comedy is a significant factor in our modern day life and is deemed to be a natural element in any civilized community http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_(GAM)_Cultivates_Rooftops_of_100_Houses_in_Citadel Sat, 04 Dec 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently finished embellishing rooftops of hundred houses in Citadel by implementing urban agricultural project and garden surfaces adopted by the municipality. The project included cleaning house surfaces besides decorative designs and cultivating them http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Roads’_Network_Adjacent_to_Prince_Hussein_bin_Abdullah_II_Square_Early_Next_Year Wed, 01 Dec 2010 Deputy Director of Public Work, Engineer Fawzi Masad, affirmed that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will launch the new streets in Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II Street and paving roads connecting the airport road and Prince Hashem intersection early next year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chinese_Jiaxing_Delegation_Visit_Amman_Municipality Wed, 01 Dec 2010 Amman Deputy Mayor, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, met the Chinese delegation coming from Jiaxing City to Jordan in order to participate in the 7th China Products Fair organized by Amman Chamber of Commerce held at The Amman International Exhibition http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Municipality_Prepares_its_Strategic_Plan_for_the_Next_Three_Years Tue, 30 Nov 2010 Addressing the strong relation among three main pillars, Mayor of Amman Engineer Omar Maani said that Amman Municipality took into consideration national goals, royal initiatives and governmental programs while preparing its strategic plan for the years ( 2011-2013) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Releasing_the_National_Forum_Initiative_to_Develop_Infrastructure_and_Services_Workings Mon, 29 Nov 2010 Greater Amman municipality announced at the end of the first informational forum “toward modern secure ways” its intention to present all of its work papers and recommendation drafts offered by the participants on its website for one week http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Towards_Modern_and_Safe_Roads”_Informative_Forum_Launched Sun, 28 Nov 2010 The first “Towards Modern and Safe Roads” informative two-day forum kicked off today at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) with a major participation of experts and specialists in the field of roads representing the public, private and academic sectors http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_First_Knowledge_Forum_“Towards_Modern_and_Safe_Methods”_Convenes_at_GAM_ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 Experts from different sectors relating to the road industry, both public and private, and academic meet on the 28th of this month at the first knowledge forum, entitled “Towards Modern and Safe Methods”, which is organized by the Directorate of Roads at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Removes_9_000_Tons_of_Garbage_during_‘Eid_Al_Adha_Holiday Mon, 22 Nov 2010 Cadres and automotives of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) collected, during Waqfa Day and ‘Eid Al Adha holiday around 9, 000 tons of garbage across the Capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_the_Third_Amman_Standup_Comedy_Festival_In_Association_with_MBC_Group Tue, 02 Nov 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) , Omar Maani, has recently announced the launch of the 2010 Amman Standup Comedy Festival, scheduled to take place during the period 4-10 December, at Al Hussein Cultural Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Approves_2011_Budget Thu, 11 Nov 2010 The Council of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) approved , in a session presided over by Mayor Omar Maani, the 2011 budget amounting to 406,556,000 JOD, with a deficit of 11 million JOD http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_Elite_Group_of_Local_and_International_Comedians_Perform_at_the_Third_Amman_Comedy_Festival Sun, 21 Nov 2010 During the period between 4 and 10 December of this year, comedy lovers and fans are invited to enjoy the performances and shows of local and international comedians at the Third Amman Comedy Festival, organized in association with MBC Group, at Al Hussein Cultural Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Department_of_Abattoir_Slaughters_7000_Heads_of_sheep_and_55_000Birds_during_the_‘Eid Sat, 20 Nov 2010 The Department of Abattoir of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) witnessed an intensive slaughtering activity during the first two days of ‘Eid Al Adha holiday, while poultry slaughtering witnessed the same thing during the day preceding the ‘Eid http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Approves_Microsoft_Unified_Communications_Services_to_Reduce_Cost_and_Improve_Productivity Sat, 20 Nov 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Microsoft Jordan recently launched the unified communications services project in the presence of the Mayor Omar Maani and the representative of Microsoft Jordan, Sayed Hasheesh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_disburse_candidates’_refundable_deposits Sun, 14 Nov 2010 The Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani, decided to refund the cash and check securities to the 2010 Parliament candidates http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Duty_Shifts_during_Eid_Full_Duty_in_the_Traffic_and_Birds_Park Sun, 14 Nov 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman (GAM), Omar Maani, stressed, in a circular issued on ’Eid Al-Adha” occasion, the importance of conducting working shifts for GAM cadre of the respective regions covering working hours during the ‘Eid holiday http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Urges_on_Commitment_to_the_Sidewalks_Planting_Instructions Thu, 11 Nov 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani, requested citizens to comply with the sidewalks planting instructions GAM has recently Issued, outlining width of pavements constructional materials used, types and locations of trees; he also stressed that GAM Construction Control cadre and regions directors do ensure such commitment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Haj_Expedition_Departs_for_the_Holy_Lands Mon, 08 Nov 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Haj expedition departed for the Holy Lands, and was bidden farewell by Mayor Omar Maani Maani expressed his good wishes for the members of the expedition to perfectly perform their rituals, and prayed to God http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Preparing_Blueprints_and_Coordination_Designs_of_Prince_Hussein_Bin_Abdullah_II_Intersection_on_the_Airport_Road Sun, 07 Nov 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has finalized the blueprints and coordination designs of Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II Intersection on the Airport Road, with an action plan to execute coordination works of the location to be implemented in four phases, simultaneously with the completion of the Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II Intersection Project towards the end of the current year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Affirms_the_work_of_Public_Transport_on_its_Lines_as_Usual_Next_Tuesday_(Elections_Day) Sun, 07 Nov 2010 The Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM ), Omar Maani instructed the Department of Public Transport to take all necessary measures to sustain the work of the various modes of transportation on all the lines, as effectively as possible, during the elections day, next Tuesday http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Keeps_on_Distributing_the_Waste_Bags_to_Cars_within_the_Initiative_of_“Amman_Baituna” Sun, 07 Nov 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) continued to distribute waste bags to cars within the initiative “Amman Baituna”, launched last August in cooperation with Umnia, and under the auspices of the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_within_Two_Weeks_the_Rehabilitation_of_the_Sector_extending_from_Al_Kalha_stairs_to_the_Post_Office_Building Sun, 31 Oct 2010 Work is underway on the rehabilitation of King Faisal I Plaza in the center of Amman, which kicked off late June of this year. It is expected to be finalized next summer, and it is considered to be one of the most important urban spaces of the city in historical, economical and traditional respects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Calls_on_GAM_Cadres_and_Staff_to_participate_in_the_Parliamentary_Elections_ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, called on all the officials, employees and cadres of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) , to participate in the elections next month as they all have the right to vote http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Arab-Wide_Website_ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched the Arab (Amman. Jordan, and Amman-Municipality. Jordan), and Jordanian wide website (dot Jordan) on the internet in Arabic. GAM is the first organization to book and launch an Arab- wide website; in addition, Jordan is the fourth Arab country to launch such website in Arabic http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Intensifies_the_Inspection_Tours_on_the_Electoral_Propaganda_to_Correct_and_Remove_the_Infringing_Ones Tue, 26 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is intensifying the inspection tours on the various fields and streets in the Capital Director of Vocational and Advertising Licensing Department, Eng. Faleh Al-Shammari, said that GAM will consider correcting some of the violating banners, while in some cases, others will be removed http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Prince_Hussein_Bin_Abdullah_II_Square_by_the_End_of_the_Year__and_Al_Shmeisani_Square_Early_Next_Year Sun, 24 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), completed the entire work of the upper tunnel of Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II square, in both sides, to and from the Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II street/ Marj Al Hamam, and by 3 lanes for each side http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Samsung_Amman_International_Marathon_Scores_a_Great_Success_for_the_Second_Year Sat, 23 Oct 2010 Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Amman International Marathon, HRH Prince Firas bin Raad, honored a number of individuals, companies and institutions supporting Samsung Amman International Marathon on Friday evening. The supporters included the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) represented by a number of departments that have efficiently provided logistical support to the Marathon, in addition to the King Hussein Cancer Foundation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Announcing_“Employee_Excellence_Award”_Organized_by_GAM_Regional_Women’s_Network_Next_Sunday Wed, 20 Oct 2010 The Regional Women’s Network in Good Governance/ GAM is announcing, at “Al Hussein Cultural Center, the candidacy to “Employee Excellence” award for the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) employees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Adjusts_the_Terms_and_Conditions_of_the_Eid_Sacrifices_within_Selected_Sites Sat, 23 Oct 2010 According to Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will provide every site of selling and slaughtering sacrifices with all infrastructural services, in addition to two integrated health services and units, provided that the services fees be 300 JODs for the whole period, which is 3 days before Eid and 4 days of Eid holiday http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/In_Cooperation_with_Umniah__GAM_Distributes_100_Thousand_Garbage_Bags_to_the_Drivers_within_“Amman_Baituna”_Initiative Mon, 18 Oct 2010 With the participation of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Children Council, Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, launched the distribution of automotive garbage bags campaign within "Amman Baituna" initiative, implemented by GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inaugurates_GAMs_Activities_Complex_in_Al_Istiklal_Street Mon, 18 Oct 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, inaugurated Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) s Activities Complex, located in Al Istiklal Street; the complex is a social, sports, and cultural destination that supports cultural activities, sports, and entertainment, for all community segments, and GAMs staff and their families http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Receives_applications_for_Barns_of_Eid_Sacrifices_and_Slaughtering_within_Selected_Sites Sun, 17 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) elected to make 20/10/2010 the final day for tradesmen and citizens to obtain barns of Eid sacrifices and slaughtering within the sites selected in the sacrifices project for the year 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Reviews_the_Features_and_Objectives_of_the_Universal_Forum_of_Cultures_to_Be_Hosted_by_Amman_in_2016 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani, said that until due time of the Universal Forum of cultures 2016, Amman will carry on implementation of all GAM’s projects oriented towards rehabilitating urban regions in the center of the city, public transport matrix, theaters and showrooms http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_‘Ayed_Inaugurates_the_Activities_of_Jordan_Festival_for_Arab_Media_and_Visits_GAM_Ward Sat, 16 Oct 2010 Deputizing for Prime Minister, Sameer Al-Rifa’i, Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communication, Ali Al-‘Ayed, inaugurated the activities of the Jordan Festival for Arab Media which is attended by prominent media and communication figures, and representatives of Arab Media http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Sharifeh_Surrah_Bint_Ghazi_Inaugurates_Military_Training_and_Civic_Education_Camp_ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 The Head of the Supreme Committee for Military Training and Civic Education, Al-Sharifeh Surrah Bint Ghazi, has opened the first training camp for students, in Amman national park, within the project of military training and civic education http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Amman’s_Hosting_of_the_Universal_Forum_of_Cultures_for_the_year_2016_is_an_event_of_high_magnitude Wed, 13 Oct 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani, said that Amman’s winning the hosting of the Universal Forum of Cultures for the year 2016 is an event of high magnitude, locally, and on the Arab and international levels http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Intensifies_the_Inspection_Tours_to_Remove_the_Infringing_Electoral_Propaganda Wed, 13 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is intensifying the inspection tours on the various fields and streets in the Capital, to ensure candidates’ compliance with the terms and conditions of the electoral propaganda, after obtaining GAM’s permits http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___The_Candidate_May_Pay_the_Deposits_of_Elections_Campaigning_either_in_Cash_or_Checks Tue, 12 Oct 2010 The Director of the Vocational and Advertising Licensing Department, Eng. Faleh Al-Shammari, clarified that the Greater amman Municipality (GAM) has given the right to the candidates to pay 4000 JODs as deposits of the elections campaign , either in cash or in check http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Determines_the_Terms_and_Conditions_of_the_“_Eid_”_Sacrifices_within_Selected_Sites Mon, 11 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) elected to make 20/10/2010 the final day for tradesmen and citizens to obtain barns of “ Eid ” sacrifices and slaughtering within the sites selected in the sacrifices project for the year 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Intensifies_Inspection_Tours_on_Elections_Campaigning_Simultaneous_with_the_End_of_the_Registration_Period Mon, 11 Oct 2010 The Director of Vocational and Advertising Licensing Department, Eng. Faleh Al-Shammari, stressed that The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is carrying on inspection tours on the various fields and streets in the Capital, to ensure the compliance with the terms and conditions of the electoral propaganda, in addition to obtaining GAM’s permits http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Winning_Puts_Amman_on_the_World_Map_as_a_Touristic_and_Cultural_Destination Sun, 10 Oct 2010 “Amman’s winning the hosting of the Universal Forum of Cultures for the year 2016 is an event of high magnitude, locally, and on the Arab and international levels. It is bound to give Amman, of all its constituents and segments, the opportunity to tell the whole world about its charm, deep rooted in history, its cultural movements constituents, and its dreams, ambitions, and accomplishments in all human and urban spheres,” said Omar Maani, Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in a statement to Al-Rai Daily http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_GAM_Starts_Inspection_Tours_Of_Elections_Campaigning_In_The_Capital Sun, 10 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started inspection tours on the various fields and streets in the Capital, to ensure the compliance with the terms and conditions of the electoral propaganda, in addition to the GAMs approval http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Students_Recommend_Activating_The_Pedestrians_Violations_Tickets_And_Emphasized_The_Necessity_For_Allocating_Sidewalks_For_Pedestrians Sat, 09 Oct 2010 School students participating in a symposium entitled Traffic Safety and the Knights of Change, which is organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in Al-Hussein Cultural Center, have recommended activating penalizing pedestrians violations, in addition to emphasizing the necessity of allocating sidewalks, particularly for the pedestrians http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Treats_a_Number_of_Water_Gatherings_in_the_Streets_of_the_Capital_ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 Emergency Caders of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) have treated a number of water gatherings resulting from rain fall in a number of regions in the Capital Executive Director of Roads at GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Started_Receiving_Parliamentary_Candidates’_Applications_To_Obtain_Permits_For_The_Elections_Campaign Tue, 05 Oct 2010 According to the Vocational and Advertising Licensing Department , Eng. Faleh Al-Shammari , said that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has started receiving candidates’ applications to obtain the permits (approvals) for the Parliamentary Elections Campaign of 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_finalized_The_Study_On_The_Pedestrians’_Requirements_(from_Sweileh_To_The_Sport_City_Circle)_Within_The_Bus_Rapid_Transit_(BRT)_Project Sat, 02 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality(GAM) Transport and Traffic Management Director, Dr. Ayman Smadi, stated that GAM finished a comprehensive study on the pedestrians’ requirements (from Sweileh to the Sport City Circle), saying that the study identified the needs of this section in the pedestrian bridges http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Within_the_Street_Furniture_Project__GAM_Completes_the_Installation_of_60_Modern_Bus_Stops Mon, 04 Oct 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently finalized the installation of 60 modern bus stops out of 700, along with 150 advertising panels of 2m2, 14 seats, and waste baskets within the street furniture project which Al Nawares for Outdoor Advertising has commenced executing since April of this year, according to a signed agreement for this purpose with GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Finalized_The_First_Phase_Of_King_Abdullah_II_Park_And_Awards_The_Second_Phase_Tender_Next_Month Wed, 29 Sep 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently announced that twelve qualified contactors will compete for the tender of the second phase of King Abdullah II park project in Al-Mogabalain, which is likely to be awarded next month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/City_of_Amman_Selected_as_Co-Host_in_2016_for_the_Universal_Forum_of_Cultures_alongside_Quebec_City_Canada Tue, 05 Oct 2010 October 2010 - The Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Universal Forum of Cultures convened yesterday October 4th 2010 in Barcelona to vote for the host of the Forum in the year 2016. The Board voted in both Amman & city of Quebec s favor as co-hosts. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Pavement_works_In_Abdullah_Ghousheh_Street_ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 Greater Amman Municipality will finalize the scrapping and paving works in Abdullah Ghousheh Street which starts from the traffic lights and ends up in the tunnel, with the aim of adjusting the street levels, and ensure proper drainage flow or rain water in proper engineering methods http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__The_Bus_Rapid_Transit_is_quite_an_Achievement_in_the_Development_of_Public_Transport_in_the_Capital Mon, 27 Sep 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani, said that the project of the high frequency buses (rapid bus) is quite an achievement in the development of the public transport matrix in the Capital, and a safe and organized mode of transportation to tackle the traffic congestions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Sets_Terms_and_Conditions_for_Elections_Publicity Sun, 26 Sep 2010 The Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani recently approved the terms and conditions of publicity for the upcoming parliament elections of 2010 in accordance with item (6) of paragraph (3) of the instructions of licensing advertising modes No. 1 for the year 2006 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_of_Amman_meets_with_Residents_and_listens_to_their_demands_in_the_open_Day Sun, 26 Sep 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman (GAM), Omar Maani, Said that “king Abdulla II’s noble gesture towards the residents of Al - Rahmaniyah Nighborhood in Sweileh is represented in the execution of service projects on the part of GAM, a true proof of His Majesty’s closeness to his people’s needs and demands across the Kingdom” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_Awareness_Campaign_to_Orient_Residents_on_Time_Schedules_for_getting_Garbage_out_of_Houses Sun, 26 Sep 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently commenced an awareness campaign to orient the residents of the Capital on time schedules for getting garbage out of houses and commercial stores, to be collected by the sanitation vehicles http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_a_Draw_for_its_Employees_Haj_Expedition Sat, 25 Sep 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, patronized the Haj draw for the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) employees who meet the conditions for performing the Haj rituals of the current season, the expenses of which (accommodation and transportation) are borne by GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/With_7000_Citizens_attending__the_First_Amman_Food_Festival_concludes_its_Activities Sat, 25 Sep 2010 More than 7000 citizens visited the First Amman Food Festival, which was organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), and took place at Al Hussein Parks, with different food varieties, and artistic and recreational performances for all the family members http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Bureau_for_Familial_Reconciliation_and_Guidance_has_been_inaugurated_at_Al_Raya_Park_in_Basman_Region Thu, 23 Sep 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, and the Secretary General of the National Council for Family Affairs, Senator Dr. Haifaa’ Abu Ghazaleh, in the presence of Advisor (Consul ) Abdul Rahman Bin Rabee’ Al Tuneiji of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Amman, inaugurated the Bureau for Familial Reconciliation and Guidance at Al Raya Park of the Directorate of Social Services http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__GAM_is_on_the_Right_Track_and_the_Financial_Situation_is_good_and_appeasing Wed, 22 Sep 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani has recently commended the current Municipality Council and its role in deep rooting the democratic practices, with a wealth of discussions and proposals that reflected positively on the adoption of critical decisions and initiatives on the national level http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_a_Campaign_Outlining_Schedules_to_get_Garbage_out_of_Houses_and_Calls_Upon_Residents_to_Cooperate Sat, 18 Sep 2010 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani recently unveiled that Amman Municipality has launched an awareness campaign to inform the citizens on the specified times of getting garbage out of houses and schedules of collecting the same by GAM teams http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Joint_Press_Conference_between_the_Mayor_of_Amman_and_the_Minister_of_Transport_to_talk_about_the_Second_International_Transport_Conference Thu, 16 Sep 2010 The Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Omar Maani stressed the importance of the second International Transport Conference in the Middle East in shedding light on the investment opportunities in the big transport projects expected to be implemented and in those already executed http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_collected_80_000_tones_of_Garbage_in_Ramadan___Eid_Al-Fitr__Supporting_Main_Streets_with_400_New_Garbage_Containers Wed, 15 Sep 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) sanitation staffs collected around 10.000 tons of garbage in Eid Al-Fitr holiday from Thursday to Sunday. Meanwhile, 70.000 tons of garbage were collected in the Holy Month of Ramadan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Within_GAMs_“Kuluna_Ahel”_Initiative__Jordan_Dubai_Capital_Distributes_Charity_Parcels_for_Naour_Families Tue, 07 Sep 2010 Within Greater Amman Municipality (GAM)s “Kuluna Ahl” initiative, Jordan Dubai Capital distributed Ramadan charity parcels for a number of poverty-stricken families http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Puts_BRT_Second_Phase_to_Bid_Next_Month Tue, 14 Sep 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is continuing works in its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, finishing preparations of the under-foundations layer as to begin furnishing http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_put_up_facilities_in_Abdoun_and_under_Amman_Bridge Tue, 14 Sep 2010 Within Greater Amman Municipality’s plans to develop and utilize spaces in the city of Amman to match rapid growth, the Municipality will launch a project to develop lands in Abdoun on sites (25,26,27) -in Abdoun area 27-in cooperation with the private sector in terms of Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (D.B.O.T) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Shifts_during_Eid_Al-Fitr_Holiday Wed, 08 Sep 2010 In a circulation issued for Eid Al-Fitr, Mayor of Amman Omar Al-Maani stressed on organizing GAM’s workers shifts to cover work hours during Eid http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Puts_BRT_Second_Phase_to_Bid Sat, 04 Sep 2010 Mayor of Amman Omar Al-Maani said that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will put to bid the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Princess Basma Street after Eid Al-Fitr break http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Popular_Souks_for_Outdoor_Vendors Thu, 02 Sep 2010 Starting Saturday, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is dedicating a number of locations to outdoor vendors for free till Eid Al-Fitr; Souk Al-Abdali, nearby land of Amman’s Health Directorate in Jabal Al-Hussein (Khaled Bin Al-Walid Street), another two locations in Basman (Prince Rashed and Sa’id Bin Al-Msayyib Streets) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_“Ideal_Driver” Sun, 05 Sep 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM)’s Public Transportation Directorate launched the “Ideal Driver” initiative during an Iftar banquet held in Al-Shamal complex http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_holds_two_Iftar_banquets_for_the_Elderly Tue, 31 Aug 2010 Social Programs Department at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), held two Iftar banquets for the Elderly; the first featured seniors from Dar Al-Deyafa for Elderly and Noor Al-Mahabbah Society for Elderly in Marka, and took place in Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Park in Khreibet Al-Souk http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_and_Jordan_Environment_Society_Sign_Agreement_to_Recycle_Paper Wed, 01 Sep 2010 – Amman Institute for Urban Development and Jordan Environment Society (JES) have signed an agreement to recycle paper The agreement comes within both parties’ efforts to preserve the environment; adhering to standards of environmental, economic http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Moves_Ahead_with_Al-Rahmaneyyah_Works Mon, 30 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is carrying out construction works within Al-Rahmaneyyah neighborhood in Sweileh, in addition to setting up a park GAM started working in the neighborhood http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/First_Cyber_Games_Championship_Concludes_ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 Deputizing for Mayor of Amman, Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) Executive Director of IT, Eng. Sakhr Al Khreisha patronized an event celebrating Jordan’s first cyber games tournament conclusion http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Street_Naming_and_Numbering_Promotes_Citizens’_Familiarity_with_Markers Sun, 29 Aug 2010 In the coming months, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will put up 750 signposts displaying street names, as a part of its ongoing Amman’s streets naming and numbering project which was initiated in 2007 to reduce visual pollution and make the capital easier to navigate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordan_Dubai_Capital_Distributes_Packages_in_Cooperation_with_the_Greater_Amman_Municipality Mon, 30 Aug 2010 On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, Jordan Dubai Capital (JD Capital) announced that it has started the distribution of food packages to over 500 Jordanian families in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_closes_down_354_violating_foodstuff_shops_in_Ramadan_ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM)’s Health and Vocational Department Director Dr. Mervat Mheirat stressed that the Municipality is committed to protecting its citizens by making this Ramadan safe and food poisoning free, noting that in order to achieve that, citizens should become partners in the responsibility of protecting public health and raising awareness http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees’_Club_Cultural_Contest_Winners_Announced Thu, 26 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Employees’ Club has announced on Thursday the results of the cultural contest of the Club’s 7th edition Nadina magazine http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hashemite_Plaza_Upgrading_Due_Next_Summer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has completed 30% of Hashemite Plaza rehabilitation works which it commenced last year The project, which is due next year, aims at reviving down town and is primarily developed for the sites’ touristic possibilities and potentials. In addition http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Carries_on_with_BRT_Project Sun, 22 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) continues construction works within the first phase of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project which commenced in June 2010 The first phase of the project include 2200 m long in two sections in Queen Rania street http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Cancels_the_Detour_Passing_through_Al_Abdali_Project___Removes_Debris_from_Al_Qeisiyeh_Neighborhood_after_Eid_ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 Deputy City Manager of Public Works, Eng. Fawzi Mas’ad, emphasized that GAM cancelled on Saturday 21 August 2010, the detour passing through Al Abdali Project and opened the way before the vehicles coming from 4th Circle towards Al Abdali region through finishing works of the Bridge and parallel to the progress of Al Shmeisani Intersection Project http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__“Amman_Baitna”_an_Environmental_Awareness_Campaign_for_the_City_Residents_and_its_Visitors_ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched an environmental awareness campaign targeting Amman residents and visitors from the Kingdom governorates as well as Arab and foreign tourists, titled “Amman Baitna” (Amman, Our Home) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Lecture_by_Dr__Ahmad_Nofal_Titled_“Be_Patient”_at_the_Martyr_Traffic_Park__ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently organized a lecture at the Martyr Traffic Park titled “Be Patient” by Dr. Ahmad Nofal, professor of interpretation at AL Shari’ah Faculty in the University of Jordan, in the presence of a huge audience from the local community members http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Free_Parking_at_Park_Plaza_in_Ramadan Sat, 21 Aug 2010 In order to ease traffic jam in Al-Sweifieh during the holy month of Ramadan, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) teamed up with Park Plaza complex to provide free parking spaces http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Divides_King_Faisal_Plaza_Project_into_Phases_to_Reduce_the_Effect_on_the_Stores_and_Traffic_Movement_ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes working on the development project of King Faistal I Plaza in the City Center, after dividing the work into 4 phases, each of which branches into parts, to reduce the effect on the stores, and the traffic and pedestrians movement http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/On_Hawa_Amman_FM__GM_of_Tkiyet_Um_Ali_Announces_the_Initiative_“Fatter_(Break_the_Fast)_of_a_Decent_Family_at_their_House”_ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 Tkiyet Um Ali launched a campaign, in the Holy Month of Ramadan, titled “Break the Fasting of a Decent Family at their Home”. GM of Tkiyet Um Ali, Mahmoud Al Shareef, was hosted at the Program “Ammani Movement” at Hawa Amman FM (105.9), to talk about the activities of Tkiyet Um Ali in the Holy Month of Ramadan, and said: “The idea of launching the campaign (Break the Fasting of a Decent Family at their Hpuse), came up from the experiences we had in Ramadan tents and charity banquets we prepare every year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Assigns_Special_Lanes_for_Garbage_Collection___Containers_Distribution_within_6_Districts_Covering_all_Amman_Regions Tue, 17 Aug 2010 Department of Waste Operations started the project of the transformational station in Al Sh’aer, with 90% capacity to contain the wastes arriving from al Ghabawi recycler. Currently, the Department is preparing the 3rd cell at Al Ghabawi recycler, as it has finalized the required digging works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Offers_New_Tender_to_Import_LED_Traffic_Lights_ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes replacing the traffic lights’ heads with LED system signs which observe lighting diodes, according to the Director of Traffic Operations Department, Eng. Khaled Haddadeen http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Firas_Ibn_Raad_on_“Hawa_Amman_FM”__Amman_Marathon_is_one_of_the_Most_Important_International_Marathons_ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 HRH Prince Firas Ibn Raad, Member of the Board of Trustees of Samsung Amman International Marathon, said that the Marathon is taking place for the 2nd year running, and now, it is considered as one of the most important international races, well known among the professional runners regionally and internationally; it receives support from the International Athletics Federation (IAAF) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_the_Activities_of_Amman_1st_Food_Festival_Next_Month__ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will launch Amman 1st Food Festival on 24 September 2010 at the Islamic Village in Al Hussein Parks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Ramadan_Banquet_(Iftar)_ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) prepared a Ramadan Iftar Banquet for GAM Council members, officials and managers of the Directorates and Departments http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Returns_Airport_Road_to_its_Prior_Track___ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently put back the Airport road in the direction of Amman into its previous lane by cancelling the detours, and opening the road before the vehicles coming from Amman towards the Airport, as well as opening the opposing way last week (from the Airport to Amman) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Uniforms_for_Health___Vocations_Supervisors_at_GAM_ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently made a special uniform for 210 health and vocations inspectors and supervisors in different regions of GAM Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said, during his meeting with the inspectors http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Supports_“Al_Ber_Wal_Ehsan”_Charity_Campaign_with_JOD_300_000_ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), decided to replace the charity packages it distributed during Ramadan with a financial support (in cash) to the charity campaign for the Holy Month of Ramadan “Al Ber Wal Ehsan”, initiated and patronized by HRH Princes Basmah Bint Talal http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Ministry_of_Environment_is_Establishing_a_Center_of_Excellence_for_Sustainable_Development Wed, 11 Aug 2010 The Ministry of Environment (MoEnv) together with Amman Institute for Urban Development (AI) signed yesterday in Amman “a Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing a Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development” with the objective of taking advantage of the talent and institutional infrastructure already present within the Amman Institute http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launch_of_the_Walking_Festival_in_Abu_Nseir_Region_ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat, and on behalf of the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, patronized the launch of the 1st phase of the walking sport project “Start by Step” in Abu Nseir region. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Opens_Woman_Affairs_Library_ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 The Culture Directorate at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently opened Woman Affairs Specialized Library, within a ceremony patronized by City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat, on behalf of the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Working_Hours_of_Al_Jubeiha_Entertainment_Park_during_the_Holy_Month_of_Ramadan_ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 – Management of Al Jubeiha Entertainment Park, which falls under the jurisdiction of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), decided to open its doors during the Holy month of Ramadan, daily after the breakfast (Iftar) from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Paves_330_000_m2_Using_Basalt_with_a_Cost_of_2_Million_JOD__ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finalized the whole pavement process that was executed during the night hours, according to the set plan, using basalt mix on a space area of 330.000 m2, and a cost of JOD 2 million. Execution of the project kicked off on 9 July 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Approves_and_Releases_Rules_and_Regulations_to_Organize_Ramadan_Tents_ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) approved and released rules and regulations required for licensing Ramadan tents inside its boundaries during the Holy month of Ramadan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_Walking_Festival_in_Abu_Nseir_Next_Saturday_ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 The first phase of the sportive program “Start by Step” will be launched next Saturday; this initiative is organized by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and patronized by the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_the_1st_Jordan_Competition_of_World_Cyber_Games_on_Thursday_ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 On Thursday, 5 August 2010, the 1st Jordan Competition of video games 2010, will be launched in Amman, with the participation of over 500 girls and boys, competing to win “the 1st Championship” in several cyber games. The competition will be running for 3 days at Al Hussein Cultural Center in Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) headquarters in Ras El Ein http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Prepares_an_Action_plan_for_Transportation___Traffic_during_the_Holy_Month_of_Ramadan_ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 Director of Transportation Operations Department at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng. Abdul Raheem Wreikat, said that GAM adopted an action plan to sustain public transportation services within its jurisdiction during Ramadan, by delegating inspectors and supervisors to the starting points (complexes) especially during evening hours and after the breakfast (Iftar) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Tightens_the_Sanitary_Control_Procedures_on_Food_products_ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) tightened its control procedures on all food centers and markets in preparation for the Holy month of Ramadan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Press_Conference_Announces_Amman_International_Marathon_2010 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 During the official launch, His Royal Highness Prince Firas Bin Ra’ad, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Amman International Marathon, affirmed the Amman International Marathon is a sporting event that gives the city and people of Amman a unique social and sportive experience http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Final_Scene_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_with_Al_Salman___Heil_Band Sun, 01 Aug 2010 Jordanian artist, Hussein Al Salman, sensationally concluded the last day of Amman Summer Festival with a number of his diverse national and emotional songs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Conclusion_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_2010_ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 The 5th edition of Amman Summer Festival, organized by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) at Al Hussein Parks with the participation of many local artists and bands, have come to an end http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Rapturous_and_Comic_Shows_on_the_11th_Day_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_2010 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 On Wednesday 28 July 2010, entertaining and artistic activities, humor and performances amused Al Hussein Parks’ visitors, such as the comic play by the Artists Hasan Sabayleh and Rania Ismail within the 5th edition of Amman Summer Festival http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Cancels_the_Detour___Returns_the_Airport_Road_to_the_prior_Track_ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently returned the Airport road coming towards Amman to its previous lane by cancelling the detour, as the necessary works had been completed on the project of Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah II Intersection, according to a statement by the Director of Intersections Department Eng. Amjad Al Attar http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Audience_of_Amman_Summer_Lives_a_Jordanian_Night_with_the_Star_of_the_National_Song_“Zreigat” Wed, 28 Jul 2010 The public of Amman Summer joined, on the main stage, the artist, Majed Zreigat in a special Jordanian night of the Amman Summer festival 2010, which he realized in the singing performance for over ninety minutes http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Rapture_and_Comedy_Evening_on_the_9th_Day_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_2010 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 Artists of the classic music school from Bait Al Ruwad Lounge brought back to life the old beautiful songs and presented the best of the original arts and songs on the main stage of Al Hussein Parks within Amman Summer Festival 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Approves_Conditions_and_Instructions_for_the_Charity_Banquets_during_Ramadan_ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) determined conditions and instructions in regards to licensing the charity banquets (Mawa’ed Al Rahman) and communal breakfasting within GAM’s boundaries during the Holy month of Ramadan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Citizens_on_the_Open_Day_and_Listens_to_their_Demands_and_Needs_ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, affirmed that all the citizens’ remarks and demands raised on the open day are subject to study, in preparation to enlisting them into the priorities of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), and eventually executing them to positively impact the service recipients http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tony_Qattan_Revives_the_Audience_at_Amman_Summer_Festival_2010_ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 Great interaction with the audience prevailed on the main stage of Al Hussein Parks, as the Jordanian artist Tony Qattan presented a musical singing concert that attracted the audience and gained their admiration http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Resumes_Preparation_for_Ramadan_Markets_ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes the preparation for over 20 Ramadan markets “parallel, popular, and daily markets”, to facilitate receiving the main needs of the citizens with the approach of the Holy month of Ramadan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Hashemite_Band_and_Artist_Sarkees_kindled_an_Artistic_Night_of_Amman_Summer_Festival Mon, 26 Jul 2010 Al Hashimiyah Band(the Hashemite ) conducted an artistic night at Al Hussein Parks, overwhelmed by developed folklore, local recitals, and popular dances(Dabkat ) and songs to the tunes of the organ, percussion, and the warm voice of the Jordanian singer, Omar al Rawashdeh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Opens_Madaba_Martyrs_Field___Meets_its_President_and_Members_of_Madaba_Municipality__ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 During his recent visit to Madaba, Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, met the Mayor of Madaba ‘Aref Al Rawajeeh, and members of the municipal council, in the presence of Madaba Governor, Sameh Al Majali http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Checks_up_the_Running_Process_of_“BRT”_Project_on_Queen_Rania_Al_abdallah_Street___ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently checked up on the execution process of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project initiated by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Queen Rania Al Abdallah Street, and he expressed his satisfaction with the work process upon the previously set plan and program. The Mayor also resumed his inspections to the regions: Al Nasr, Al Jeezah, Al Mwaggar, and Khreibet Al Souq http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Concluding_the_7th_International_GAM_Camp_for_Children_“With_Jordan_we_Grow”____ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 Activities of the 7th International Children Camp of Greater Amman municipality 2010 was concluded at the beginning of the current month at Amman National Park on the Airport Road http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Artists_and_Bands_Kindled_Amman_Summer_Festival_in_the_Closing_of_its_1st_Week_ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 The Jordanian singer, Met’eb Al Saggar entertained the visitors of Al Hussein Parks of Amman residents and tourists with national songs and a set of tableaus that his Arab and Jordanian fans always admired along his artistic journey http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prize_Ceremony_of_the_Distribution_of_King_Abdullah_II_Ibn_Al_Hussein_for_Excellence Thu, 22 Jul 2010 Deputizing for the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, Mr. Haidar Mahmoud patronized the prize ceremony of the distribution of the King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein for Excellence in its fifth term, in the presence of the Board of Trustees of the Prize, at the City Hall in Ras Al ‘Ein http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Rami_Al_Khaled”_Raptures_the_Audience_of_“Amman_Summer”_With_Jordanian_and_Arab_Songs Thu, 22 Jul 2010 The Jordanian star, Rami Al Khaled and his band have kindled the main stage of Al Hussein Parks through his singing performance which he excelled in, within the activities of the 2010 Amman Summer Festival which lasts until the 31st of the current month, July http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_concludes_all_Improvement_and_Development_Works_of_Al_Jubeiha_Recreational_City_at_a_Cost_of_700_000_JOD Wed, 21 Jul 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently implemented the improvement, development, and qualification works at Al Jubeiha Recreational City at a cost of 700,000 JOD http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/On_Its_Third_Day__Amman_Summer_Festival_is_Still_Drawing_Happiness_on_the_Faces Wed, 21 Jul 2010 Fifteen thousand visitors, young, children, and families, enjoyed the various and diverse activities that overwhelmed the spaces of Al Hussein Parks within the festivities of the Amman Summer Festival of 2010, which lasted from seven to eleven in the evening http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inaugurates_the_“Japanese_Park”_in_Abdoun_ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently inaugurated the Japanese Park implemented by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) with joint funding by GAM, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Ikebana Club, and other parties http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Concludes_the_Training_Workshops_“Towards_More_Sustainable_Cities”_ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 Amman Institute for Urban Development concluded the intensive training course titled “Towards More Sustainable Cities”, with the participation of 15 female and male trainees from engineers and planners working at the municipalities of Ramallah, Al ‘Ezariyeh, Jineen, Hebron, and AL Zababdeh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Singing__Dancing__Jordanian_Folkloric_Performances__and_Face_Painting_on_the_2nd_Day_of_Amman_Summer_Festival_ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 Activities of the 5th edition of Amman Summer Festival were in action on its 2nd day. An event which the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, announced launching its activities as of 18 to 31 July 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___UNICEF_Launch_Workshop_Titled_“GAM_and_Local_Establishments_Role_in_Offering_Children_Friendly_Services_in_Amman”__ Sun, 18 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality and the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) recently launched in Jordan the workshop “GAM & the Local Establishments’ Role in Offering children Friendly Services in Amman City” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Resumes_Pavement_Works_Using_Basalt_during_Night_Hours_and_Completed_120_000_m2 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) completed 40% of the pavement works that are planned to be executed during the night hours using basalt mix, a project initiated on 9 July 2010 on several streets of the Capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_Amman_Summer_Festival_2010_for_the_5th_Year_among_a_Huge_Audience_ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently announced launching the activities of Amman Summer Festival 2010, annually organized by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) at Al Hussein Parks, noting that it will run until 31 July 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_Minister_Lays_the_Keystone_of_BRT___King_Faisal_Plaza_Development_Projects Thu, 15 Jul 2010 Prime Minister, Sameer Rifai, recently set the foundation stone for the projects Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), executed by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Queen Rania AL Abdallah Street, and King Faisal Plaza Development in the city center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Launching_Amman_Summer_Festival_at_Al_Hussein_Parks_ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 recently the activities of the 5th edition of Amman Summer Festival 2010 has been launched at Al Hussein Parks, and it will be running until 31 July 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__GAM_Takes_Neutral_Position_towards_all_the_Candidates_in_the_Coming_Parliamentary_Elections Wed, 14 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has one neutral position towards all the candidates of the coming parliamentary elections, be they from inside or outside of GAM’s Council http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jweinat_Opens_the_Last_Week_of_“with_Jordan_We_Grow”_Camp_ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat, inaugurated the third and last week of Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) Camp in its 7th edition, “With Jordan We Grow 2010”, which has been launched at the beginning of the current month at Amman National Park on the Airport Road http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maaitah_Calls_on_the_Youth_to_Participate_Actively_in_the_Next_Parliamentary_Elections Tue, 13 Jul 2010 Minister of Political Development, Engineer Mousa Maaitah stressed on the importance of the youth’s active involvement in the next parliamentary elections http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_70__of_the_Intersections_Prince_Hussein_Ibn_Abdullah___AL_Shmeisani Mon, 12 Jul 2010 Total accomplishment rate of work on Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah II intersection on the Airport Road and Al Shmeisani Intersection amounts to 70%, both implemented by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) with a total cost of about JOD 40 million http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_Children_Participating_in_the_Camp_“With_Jordan__We_Grow_Up”_ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, met at the City Hall the children participating in the 7th Camp of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) “With Jordan, We Grow Up” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Launching_Amman_Summer_Festival_on_18_July_2010 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, emphasized that Amman Summer Festival, which is to be launched at Al Hussein Parks on 18 July 2010, for the 5th year running, is part of Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) goals to extend comprehensive services to the Capital residents and visitors, and to solidify interaction between the citizen and the City http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_Leiden_Dutch_University_Visits_GAM Thu, 08 Jul 2010 A students delegation from the Dutch University, Leiden, recently visited Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and was briefed on the most important projects and municipal services extended to the City and the citizens http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Receives_a_Delegation_from_the_Bureau_of_Bani_Hassan_Family_Society Thu, 08 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed on the keenness of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to be in constant contact with all the social committees and societies to support their social action and movement, through launching initiatives that contribute to developing these societies’ programs and activities servicing the local community http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_French_Minister_of_Urban_Policy_Affairs Mon, 05 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, discussed with the French Minister of Urban Policy, Fadila Amara, during her recent visit to Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the cooperation possibilities and exchange of expertise between the two cities, Amman and Paris, in different fields, especially bridging the social gaps in the cities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/CAM_Commences_Pavement_of_Some_Streets_of_the_Capital_during_Night Mon, 05 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) commences this month paving several streets of the Capital with basalt mixes during the night hours, with a space area of 350.000 m2 and a total cost reaching to about 2 millions JOD http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/10__Incentive_Discount_for_the_Citizens_to_Settle_the_Financial_Dues_to_GAM_by_the_End_of_Next_September__ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) called on the citizens to take advantage of the incentive 10% discount of the value of their previous dues, provided that they be paid during July, August, and September 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_President_of_Jordan_Chamber_of_Commerce_to_Discuss_Issues_regarding_the_commercial_Sector_ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently met the President of Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Senator Na’el Kabariti. The meeting tackled several issued of interest in the commercial sector of Amman City http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inaugurates_the_7th_International_Camp_of_Greater_Amman_Municipality Sat, 03 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently inaugurated the 7th International Camp of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) for Children, under the title “With Jordan, We Grow Up”. The inauguration ceremony took place at Amman National Park on the Airport Road with the participation of 100 children from Jordan and other Arab countries http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Traffic_Procedures_and_Measures_to_Eliminate_Traffic_Jam_in_Rainbow_Street Sat, 03 Jul 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, declared that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) rented a 4 dunnum piece of land within the area of Al Mutran School, with a capacity of 150 vehicles, dedicated as a free parking space for visitors of Rainbow Street during summer http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Executes_Sidewalks___Middle_Islands_at_a_Cost_of_700_000_JOD_in_Different_Regions_of_the_Capital_ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes establishing sidewalks and renovating others in some main and important streets of the Capital at a cost amounting to a quarter million JOD http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Checks_the_Modern_Buses_of_Al_Mutakamelah_Transport_Company_to_Enhance_Public_Transportation_Services_in_Amman_ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, inspected one of the modern buses owned by Al Mutakamelah Company for Public Transportation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Delegation_from_De_Paul_University Mon, 28 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently received a students delegation from De Paul University in Chicago, which visited Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) within the framework of the twinning agreement between the two cities (Amman & Chicago) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Children_Delegation_from_the_West_Bank_and_Gaza_Strip_ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 30 children from Gaza Strip and the West Bank visited Jordan within the Hashemite Jordanian Charity Committee initiative which receives Palestinian children to spend a recovery period in the Kingdom, according to the directions of His Majesty King Abdullah II http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Memorandum_of_Understanding_between_GAM_and_the_Supreme_Committee_for_Military_Training_and_National_Education Sat, 26 Jun 2010 A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM )head quarters for the participation in and the support of services rendered to the children, youth, and the local community in regards to the sports, recreational , and health aspects , in addition to the national education and the military culture http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Reviews_the_Various_Merits_of_the_Bus_Rapid_Transit_(BRT)_Project Sat, 26 Jun 2010 The Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) , Engineer Omar Maani said that the Bus Rapid Transit “Rapid Bus” Project which GAM has already commenced executing its first phase-two sections on Queen Rania Street- is an integrated and flexible bus system depending on extending fast and safe service http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Called_on_GAM_Employees_Not_to_Participate_in_the_Election_Propaganda_ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, requested in a circular, all GAM officials, employees and cadres to commit to the content of the notification issued by His Excellency, the Prime Minister in regards to the participation in the elections propaganda of any candidate, which called for absenting from using any of GAM properties such as vehicles http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Resumes_Implementing_the_Handicrafts_Market_and_Completes_40__of_the_2nd_Phase_ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) completed 40% of the 2nd phase of the handicrafts market established in Ras Al Ein region, in the old location of the electricity company (Hangar), and on the surrounding areas with a space area of 7 dunnums http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_Citizens_within_the_Open_Day_Activities_And_Listens_to_their_Demands_and_Needs Sun, 27 Jun 2010 Mayor Maani has instructed the concerned employees of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on the necessity of setting working hours of the public gardens at the residential neighborhoods of all GAM regions, and consequently it was decided that the parks shall open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in summer and to 8 p.m. in winter http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bus_Rapid_Transit_Project_Kicks_Off_at_Queen_Rania_Al_Abdullah_Street_ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started the execution of construction works of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on two sections of Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_the_President_of_the_International_Federation_of_Body_Building Thu, 24 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently received at his office the President of the International Federation of Body Building (IFBB), Rafael Santonja, the Vice President of IFBB, the President of the Arab and African Federations, Dr, Adel Faheem, in the presence of the President of Jordan Body Building Federation, Yahya Al Soud http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Names_one_of_the_Capital_Streets_after_the_Kazakh_President__ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, and the Mayor of Astana city, the capital of Kazakhstan, Imangali Tasmagambetov, recently unveiled a board naming an “Ammani” street after the President of Kazakhstan Republic, Nursultan Nazarbayev http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_the_Improvement_and_Renovation_Works_of_Jubeiha_Entertainment_Park_ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finalized at Al Jubeiha Entertainment Park the renovation works of the interior kiosks and pathways on 3 dunnums of space area, and other works on the entrance, the parking lots, and the services street on a space area of 14 dunnums http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__Amman_Metropolitan_Plan_Reflects_GAM’s_Aspirations_toward_the_City___the_Citizens_ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said that Amman plan reflects the aspirations of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) towards the City, through organizational rules that preserve the cultural heritage and the urban foundation, which keeps pace with all the developments http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_an_Honoring_Ceremony_for_the_Loyal_Employees_of_Tla’_Al_Ali_Region_ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Amer Al Basheer, patronized in Tla’ AL Ali region an honoring ceremony for the loyal workers, organized by the Environment Committee of Lions Club/ Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Inaugurates_Exhibition_of_Global_Bridge_Educational_Center_for_British_Institutions_ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently inaugurated the 12th educational exhibition of British universities with the participation of 35 universities The 2 day exhibition, organized by Bridge International for Academic Services, aims at creating the opportunities for students who wish to study English, and obtain BA, Masters, or PhD certificates http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_Merchants_of_King_Faisal_Plaza_to_introduce_them_to_the_Details_of_the_Plaza_Development_Project__ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said that the project of renewing King Faisal Plaza aims at restoring the memories of that place, promoting the urban spaces, protecting historical sites, reviving the spirit of the city center, refreshing the commercial movement, and empowering the location on touristic and historical levels http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Several_Service_Projects__ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finalized the project of renewing the south transportation complex by installing 10 metal sunshades for the bus stops, designed and executed by GAM, in addition to fixing 21 metal sunshades for the service cabs stops inside the same complex which is located on a space area of 40 dunnums http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/(In_an_Interview_with_Hawa_Amman)Al-Najjar__Water_Waste_in_the_Capital_Decreases_by_35__upon_Modernizing_the_Networks Tue, 15 Jun 2010 Minister of Water and Irrigation, Eng. Mohammad al-Najjar, recently unveiled that the high buildings and towers shall bear all the costs of water and sewage Networks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_a_Celebration_on_the_Occasion_of_World_Environment_Day Mon, 14 Jun 2010 The Environmental Studies and Planning Department organized recently a celebration on the occasion of World Environmental Day with the collaboration of Public Libraries Department in the Millennium Park (Al-Alfyieh) in Tla’a Al-Ali Region. Children from Centrist Islamic Orphanage Center in Al-Kourah province in Irbid participated in this event http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Reducing_the_Fees_of_Wholesale_on_Tomato_and_Watermelon_from_10_JDs_to_6_JDs_per_Ton Mon, 14 Jun 2010 Responding to the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani instructions, the Fruit and Vegetable Central Market management decided to reduce the fees of wholesale on tomato and watermelon from 10 JDs to 6 JDs per ton in June and July http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_a_Narcotics_Workshop_in_Collaboration_with_Anti-Narcotics_Department Sun, 13 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Training Center, in collaboration with Anti-Narcotics Department organized recently, awareness workshop, within the national campaign for anti-narcotics, discussed the hazards of narcotics on the family and the society, and how to fight it http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Commends_Work_Mechanism_at_the_Production_Department_and_its_Various_Products Sun, 13 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani inspected work mechanism at the Production Department which provides all wooden furniture and metal supplies to the various departments and regions of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) , in the presence of Amman City Manager, Engineer Ammar Gharaybeh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Inaugurates_“Your_Park”_Project_in_Al-Naser_Region Sat, 12 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, inaugurated recently “Your Park” project in Al- Manara Neighborhood in Al-Naser Region, with a total cost of 110.000 JDs. This project came as a result of Student Yasmeen Abu Taleb initiative http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_National_Days Thu, 10 Jun 2010 Deputizing for the Mayor of Amman, the City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng. Haitham Jweinat, patronized the celebration organized by the Directorate of Culture at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on the occasion of the Royal Accession to the Throne Day, the Army Day, the Arab Revolution Day http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Urban_Agriculture_Forum_Launches_“From_the_Field_to_the_Table”_Project Tue, 08 Jun 2010 Urban Agriculture Forum launched “from the Field to the Table” project, within the urban agriculture project initiated by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Commends_the_Rapid_Shuttling_Buses_Project_ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed that the public transportation sector in Amman City will boast a radical change for the next 4 years; citizens will experience this development in all the elements of public transportation system whether using private cars, buses, sidewalks, and modern parking lots http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Launching_Workshops_about_Participation_in_Elections_in_collaboration_between_GAM___the_Ministry_of_Political_Development_ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 Workshops about the culture of elections have been held at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Political Development and Youth Supreme Council . The workshops launched by the Minister of Political Development Eng. Mousa Maaitah aim at training the youth on participation in public life http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality___the_Dutch_Embassy_Launch_a_Project_to_Sustain_the_Park_ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and in cooperation with the Embassy of Holland launched a project to sustain Dahiyat Al Hussein Park in Tlaa Al Ali and to sort out its waste with the participation of the Park’s visitors from the local community . During the launching ceremony of the project, and in the presence of the ambassador of Dutch Kingdom to Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_King_Faisal_Plaza_Merchants_to_brief_them_on_the_Plaza_Rehabilitation_Project Sun, 06 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani said that the Greater Amman Municipality GAM will organize in collaboration with Amman Chamber of Commerce next week a meeting with King Faisal plaza merchants to brief them on the details of the plaza rehabilitation project work plans and the plan of action of the project implementation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Patronizes_the_Celebration_of_Ibda’_Society_for_the_Participants_in_the_Goodwill_Journey_ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. Amer Al Basheer, patronized the charity celebration held by Ibda’ Creativity Charity Society at Al Hussein Parks for the participants in the Goodwill Journey, while they were passing through Jordan, as one of their stops http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Rapid_Shuttling_Buses_is_the_Initial_Project_of_GAM’s_to_Organize_Public_Transportation_System_in_Amman___ Sat, 05 Jun 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, revealed the plan of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to launch an intensive media campaign to explain the details of rapid shuttling buses project as GAM already started to prepare its location in Queen Rania AL Abdallah Street to start with the first phase of the project from that point http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Concludes_the_Communal_Organization_Week_with_Ganz’s_Lecture Sat, 05 Jun 2010 The Communal Organization Week held by Amman Institute for Urban Development, was concluded at Al Hussein Cultural Center with a lecture titled “Society: Leadership and Change”, by the Advisor of President Obama of leaderships development and organization, Marshall Ganz. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/In_Collaboration_with_the_Ministry_of_Political_Development_and_the_Youth_Supreme_Council Sat, 05 Jun 2010 The Department of Culture at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in cooperation with the Ministry of Political Development and the Youth Supreme Council launches a series of workshops for the youth under the title “ culture of elections” next Monday(7 June) and is expected to last until next October. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Philadelphia_Lions_Club_Distributes_Wheel_Chairs_to_Special_Needs_People_in_Cooperation_with_GAM Wed, 02 Jun 2010 – City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat stressed that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is very keen on promoting the standard and quality of services extended to the residents of Amman, particularly the special needs people, as part of the Municipality’s social responsibility http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Citizens_of_Marka_Region_Celebrate_the_Independence_Day Wed, 02 Jun 2010 On behalf of Mayor of Amman, Deputy City Manager of Public Works, Eng. Mustafa Al Louzi, patronized the Independence Day celebration held in Marka, and attended by Marka Administrative Director, Nayef Al-Hedayat http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Dr__Hiari_at_Hawa_Amman_FM_ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 – Patients Affairs Issues Unit of the Royal Bureau issued last year 78,437 exemptions with a cost over 112 million JOD. 107,000 were the total of exemptions issued by the unit in 2008, with a cost of more than 122 million JOD. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Concluding_the_Training_Workshop_of_Amman_Institute_with_the_Participation_of_the_American_President’s_Advisor_for_Communal_Organization Tue, 01 Jun 2010 A training workshop titled “Leadership: Organization and Mobilization” has been concluded at Amman Institute for Urban Development with participation of the Advisor of the American President, Obama, for communal organization, professor Marshall Ganz http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Graduating_Participants_in_Technical_and_Administrative_Courses_at_GAM Mon, 31 May 2010 Technical and administrative courses for the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) employees have been concluded at Al Hussein Cultural Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Lighting_and_Traffic_Signs_Works_in_Different_Locations_of_the_Capital Tue, 01 Jun 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finalized the lighting works of the middle island from the starting point of Al Shaheed (Martyr) Intersection with Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah II Street until the entrance to Tareq region, and one at the intersection of Ref’at Shammout Street in Shafa Badran region. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chechen_Delegation_Participates_in_the_Kingdom’s_Celebration_of_the_64th_Anniversary_of_Independence_ Mon, 31 May 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, received a Chechen cultural delegation currently visiting the Kingdom to participate in the celebrations of the Independence Day The Mayor appreciated the delegation’s participation in Jordan’s celebrations, which enables both nations to introduce their culture and popular heritage. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Bara’em_Al_Wa’edah_(Promising_Buds)_Library_at_GAM_Celebrates_Independence_Day Mon, 31 May 2010 Al Bara’em Al Wa’edah library in Uhod region held at Sahab Cultural Center a national festival celebrating the 64th anniversary of the Kingdom’s independence Head of Uhod’s Local Committee, Ali S’oud Al Raggad, said “Amidst our celebrations of the Independence Day realized by strong will and determination, the Hashemites are still building the glory and dignity of the Jordanian individual, who met all of these deeds with love and loyalty”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Symposium_by_the_Advisor_of_the_American_President__Obama__Next_Wednesday_organized_by_Amman_Institute Sun, 30 May 2010 Advisor of President Obama’s campaigns for organizing and developing leaderships, and the expert in communal organization, Marshall Ganz, will conclude next Wednesday the week organized by Amman Institute for Urban Development to study the social organization http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_Jerusalem_University_Visits_GAM_and_Observes_its_Achievements___ Sun, 30 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) organized an introductory workshop for the delegation from Jerusalem University which visits Amman city within the cooperation and partnership framework between Amman and Jerusalem http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_Al_Hussein_Neighborhood’s_Celebration_of_the_Independence_Day_Organized_by_the_Department_of_Recreational_and_Sports_Affairs Sat, 29 May 2010 Celebrating the 64th anniversary of the Kingdom’s independence, Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. Amer Al Basheer, inaugurated the first school for females specialized in basketball at Al Hussein neighborhood in Tla Al Ali, and another school for soccer at the Youth Park in Hai Nazzal area http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees_Club___Bait_Al_Ruwad_Band_Celebrate_the_Independence_Day__ Thu, 27 May 2010 Bait Al Ruwad Band organized a concert in cooperation with the Employees Club of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of independence, during which the Band presented a set of patriotic songs, hailing the King and the country http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_Citizens_on_Sunday_6_6_2010 Sat, 29 May 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani meets the citizens on Sunday 6/6/2010 in the open day to listen to their needs and demands. The meeting will take place in the City Council Hall, starting from 10 am http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/HE_Sharifa_Sura_Bint_Ghazi_Patronizes_the_Fourth_Educational_District_of_Amman_Celebrations_on_the_Independence_Day_ Wed, 26 May 2010 HE Sharifa Sura Bint Ghazi patronized recently the celebration that was organized by the Directorate of Education of the fourth region of Amman, and with collaboration of the local committee of Tareq region on the occasion of the Independence Day in Al-Qadesiya elementary school for girls http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Several_Projects_Next_Month_within_its_Celebrations_of_the_Independence_Day_ Wed, 26 May 2010 Manager of Amman City, Ammar Gharaibeh, announced a set of projects which Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will start executing in the few coming days within its celebrations of the Independence Day http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Accomplishes_Pavement_Works_in_Sweifiyeh_and_Starts_with_Al_Shaab___Said_Kheir_Streets_ Sun, 23 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) initiated implementing a tender of applying layers of asphalt mix using basalt marbles with a cost of JOD 2,090,000 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Decorates_the_Capital’s_Squares___Yards_with_the_King’s_Photos_and_Jordan’s_Flag_ Mon, 24 May 2010 On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Kingdom’s Independence, 25 May 2010, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) raised the photos of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Jordan’s flag at the main squares and streets of Amman city http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Environmental_Day_in_“Ghamadan_Park” Sat, 22 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently held an open environmental day in King of Bahrain Forest (Ghamadan Park) in celebration of the Independence Day Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. ‘Amer Al-Basheer, said, “the environmental day is a station to reinforce GAM efforts to maintain the environment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Amending_Transportation_Tariffs_Doesn’t_Include_Comprehensive_Multiple_Transport_Company_Buses Sat, 22 May 2010 Transportation Operation Manger in Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng, Abdul Raheem Wreikat, said that amending transportation tariffs, which has come into effect now, doesn’t include the lines of Comprehensive Multiple Transport Company Buses in this phase http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Electronic_Archiving_Course_Concluded_at_GAM Sat, 22 May 2010 Deputy Mayor of The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Engineer ‘Amer Al Basheer, patronized the conclusion of the Electronic Archive Course conducted by the Arab Forum for IT at Al Hussein Cultural Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Partnership_Agreement_between_GAM___Al_Hussein_Society_for_Rehabilitation_of_the_Physically_Challenged_ Wed, 19 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Al Hussein Society for Habilitation/ Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged recently signed a partnership agreement to exchange services and experiences http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Symposium_Titles_“Voluntary_Work__a_Turning_Point_for_Local_Community_Development” Tue, 18 May 2010 Directorate of Tareq region, of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), organized a symposium titled “the Voluntary Work, a Turning Point for Local Community Development”, on the occasion of the Kingdom’s celebrations of the Independence Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Introductory_Lecture_for_GAM_Employees_about_the__E-Services_of_the_National_Communication_Center_ Sun, 16 May 2010 The National Communication Center, of the Ministry of Communication and IT with cooperation with Branding and Communication Department at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), recently organized an introductory lecture at GAM headquarters, about the Electronic Government Project and the governmental services for a number of the employees of GAM’s departments and regions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Specifies_Conditions___Instructions_for_Licensing_the_Tents_Broadcasting_the_World_Cup_Games__ Mon, 17 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) issued the rules and regulations related to licensing the tents which will broadcast World Cup games of 2010 in different regions of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Minister_of_Endowments__Five_Projects_for_AL_Aqsa_Mosque_as_Donation_from_the_King_ Sun, 16 May 2010 Minister of Endowments and Islamic Sites and Affairs, Dr. Abdel Salam Al Abbadi, declared that five big projects are currently underway at Al Aqsa Mosque as a generous donation from His Majesty King Abdulla II http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Oriental_Singing_Evenings_at_Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Complex_ Sat, 15 May 2010 Within the framework of the contemporary Arab art festival, organized by Yarmouk University and with the participation of the Culture Department at Greater Amman Municipality, al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Complex arranges three evenings of Arab singing and oriental music during the current week http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Cleanliness_of_Amman_and_Maintaining_its_High_Standard_is_a_Top_Priority_at_GAM_ Sat, 15 May 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, emphasized that ensuring the cleanliness of Amman and keeping its high standard is one of the top priorities at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) He clarified that GAM will improve the cleanliness cadres and teams during summer, pointing out that maintenance of all the regions’ containers is currently ongoing regarding their metal structure http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_is_satisfied_with_the_Progress_of_Shmeisani_Intersection_Project_ Sat, 15 May 2010 – Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, expressed his satisfaction with the progress of Shmeisani intersection project which Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is currently executing During the inspection of the project, the Mayor said that it will serve the area technically in a great way through handling the traffic jam of the location, and containing the increasing traffic flow http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Patronizes_the_Sport_Parade_of_Jordanian_Atherosclerosis___Hypertension_Prelusion_Society Sat, 15 May 2010 Jordanian Atherosclerosis & Hypertension Prelusion Society recently celebrated the World Hypertension Day with participation of over 500 people. The celebration which included Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, comprises a sport parade that kicked off from the Sports City Gate to more than 10 km. and ended at a center specialized in measuring blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol of the participants http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_Umrah_Delegation_to_the_Holy_Land_ Sat, 15 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) Umrah delegation recently departed to the Holy Land to perform Umrah The Deputy Mayor, Amer Al Basheer, attended the delegation’s farewell, which is presided over by GAM Council’s member, Lawyer Yahya S’oud, and included 150 employees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ambassador_of_Kuwait__the_Visit_of_the_Kuwaiti_Prince_Crowns_the_Mutual_Relations_between_the_Two_Countries_ Wed, 12 May 2010 Ambassador of Kuwait to Amman, Sheikh Faisal Al Hmoud Al Malek AL Subah, stressed on the strong mutual relations between the two countries, which will be crowned by the visit of His Excellency, Sheikh Subah AL Ahmad Al Jaber Al Subah, Prince of Kuwait, to Jordan on 17 May 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launched_“I_Can”_Project_with_Support_of_Jordan_Ahli_Bank Wed, 12 May 2010 Greater Amman municipality launched “I Can” Project which enables the children to use the educational tools freely and gives them time to employ their imagination and creativity in expressing themselves http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Awards_Two_Tenders_of_Asphalt_Mixes_with_Basalt_Marbles_ Wed, 12 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) Council held an ordinary meeting, presided over by Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, during which two tenders were awarded to implement hot asphalt mixes during this summer at different locations in GAM regions using basalt marbles http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees_Club_Holds_a_Poetry_Recitation_Evening_by_Hosting_the_Poet_Haidar_Mahmoud_in_Al_Hussein_Cultural_Center Tue, 11 May 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) organized a poetry evening, hosting the famous Jordanian Poet, Haidar Mahmoud, on the occasion of the Independence Day and the Army day at Al Hussein Cultural Center, with the attendance of senior officials and employees of the Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Amman__the_Most_Beautiful_Place”_Project_Resumes_its_Activities_at_Princess_Salma_Library_ Tue, 11 May 2010 The project titled “Amman, the Most Beautiful Place”, resumes its activities at Princess Salma Library in Abu Nseir, through holding environment awareness lectures, with participation of the community police, and environment police http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Facilities_and_Parks_Department_Honors_a_Group_of_Employees_on_the_Occasion_of_Labor_Day_ Mon, 10 May 2010 Public Facilities and Parks Department of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) honored a group of its employees on the Labor Day, as a token of appreciation and gratitude for their efforts exerted to realize the Department’s objectives http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chief_of_the_Environmental_Unit_at_GAM_Lectures_at_the_University_of_Jordan_on_the_Environment_Status_in_Amman Tue, 11 May 2010 The Chief of the Environmental Unit at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Engineer Nidal Al Mousa said that GAM is currently working on sourcing out alternative locations for the industrial zones, in preparation for moving the plastic grinders already located in the residential neighborhoods of Sahab http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Qualifies_the_Playground_of_Abu_Huraira_Secondary_School_for_Boys Tue, 11 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has finalized the qualifying works of the playground of Abu Huraira Secondary School for Boys in Hai (Neighborhood) Nazzal, in accordance with the Scholastic Playgrounds Project signed with the Ministry of Education http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launched_“I_Can”_Project_with_the_Support_of_Jordan_Ahli_Bank___ Sun, 09 May 2010 Social Services Department at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), with the support of Jordan Ahli Bank, recently launched “I Can” Project which enables the children to use the educational tools freely, and gives them time and space to employ their imagination and creativity in expressing themselves http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Resumes_Opening_Roads_Network__ Sun, 09 May 2010 Amman Municipality (GAM) completed 55% of the works on the main roads network within Abdoun Corridor project initiated one year ago Director of the Execution Department at GAM, Eng. Nabeel Jreiri emphasized that the 220,000 m2 roads network is ongoing and will be finalized simultaneously with the completion of Crown Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah II’s Square on the Airport Road http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Results_of_King_Abdullah_II_Award_for_Innovation_in_its_Fifth_Year__ Sat, 08 May 2010 The Board of Trustees of King Abdullah II Award for Innovation announced the winning of Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Nimer from Science and Technology University of the first award in the sciences area, during the Board’s session held at Al Hussein Cultural Center, presided over by the Chairman of the Board, Abdel R’aouf Al Rawabdeh, and in the presence of the members of the Trustees Board http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Established_Operations_Room_to_Directly_Monitor_Transportations_inside_the_Complexes Sat, 08 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced that it founded an operations room to directly monitor the transportations inside the complexes using Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system, to take the necessary procedures towards the impediments that delay the smooth running of the transportation process http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Stresses_the_Importance_of_Cooperation_between_the_Public___Private_Sectors_to_Realize_the_Traffic_Safety_Initiatives_ Tue, 04 May 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed the importance of consolidating the efforts of the public and private sectors to implement the traffic safety initiatives, highlighting the successes scored during the last five years as a result of the joint work and the launch of such initiatives http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_“Itmasha”_Initiative_in_Cooperation_with_Private_Sector_Institutions___Traffic_Department_ Sun, 02 May 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is launching on Tuesday (11 May 2010) in GAM headquarters the initiative “Itmasha”, in cooperation with Traffic Department, Hikmat Road Safety, National Society for Health Awareness (Kafa Program), and Youth Fund for Traffic Safety with which GAM will sign a cooperation and partnership agreement soon http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Calls_for_Issuing_the_Buildings_Licenses_for_GAM_Regions Sun, 02 May 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, asked heads of local committees and directors of engineering sections of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) regions to speed up the transactions of the building licenses within the laws and regulations, he also issued several orders regarding applying the codes during the engineering work phases http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_the_Signing_Ceremony_of_the_Book_“Amman__City_of_Stone___Peace”_ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. Amer Al Basheer, patronized the launching ceremony of the Arabic version of the book “Amman, City of Stone & Peace”, organized by the Cultural Programs Department at Suleiman Al Mousa Specialized Library in Al Hussein Cultural Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Parks_Department_Organizes_a_Workshop_for_Agricultural_Engineers Wed, 05 May 2010 The Parks Department of the Greater Amman Municipality ( GAM ) organized a workshop on coordinating locations, by utilizing the concept “xeriscaping” , and hosted expert professor Margaret Livingstone of the University of Phoenix in the USA State of Arizona http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Rewards_a_Group_of_Laborers_on_Labor_Day Wed, 05 May 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM) has rewarded a group of workers on Labor Day in appreciation of their efforts in serving the City of Amman in terms of environmental conservation, beautification, and cleanliness http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Graduation_of_Participants_in_ICDL_Courses_at_GAM Wed, 28 Apr 2010 Manager of Amman City, Eng. Ammar Gharaibeh, stressed on Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) keenness to provide its citizens with knowledge through holding training courses that aim at improving their performance level, and rendering distinguished services to the Capital’s citizens http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AL_Batayneh_Commends_the_Complementary_Relationship_between_the_Ministry_of_Transportations___GAM_in_Public_Transportations_Fields_ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 Recently, the Ministry of Transportation and the European Aviation signed an agreement in the air transportation field, that aims at opening lines for 27 European countries and their active airlines to take advantage of the aviation rights and transferring them to and from Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Gharaibeh_Inaugurates_the_Products_Fair_of_GAM’s_Production_Department Sun, 25 Apr 2010 Manager of Amman City, Eng. Ammar Gharaibeh inaugurated the products fair conducted by the Production Department at GAM, which included metal and wooden office furniture, windows, safety blocks, benches, and models of pedestrian bridges http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Honoring_Workers_at_GAM_Abattoir Sat, 24 Apr 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) honored a number of the retired workers of the Abattoir Department for their remarkable performance during their service at the Department, which lasted for 27 years http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Roofs_Planting_and_Gardening_Project_Adds_Beauty_and_Charm_to_the_View_from_Jabal_Al_Qal’aa___ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 The view of green gardens began to take over the cement blocks and the visual pollution after the roofs planting and gardening project initiated its first steps in Amman over Jabal Al Qal’aa houses http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Job_Fair_and_Careers_Development_for_Professionals_ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 Amman Institute for Urban Development recently held at Al Hussein Cultural Center a fair for recruitment and careers development of professionals in cities’ planning and urban environment design fields http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___Embassy_of_USA_Organize_Voluntary_Work_Day_in_Sahab_ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 Social Services Department at Greater Amman municipality (GAM) organized, in cooperation with USA Embassy and Jordanian Environment Society, a voluntary work day at the Traffic Hashemite Park in Sahab on the occasion of International Earth Day http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_the_Municipal___Planning_Department_of_Ajman_Sign_a_Memorandum_of_Cooperation Thu, 22 Apr 2010 Recently, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the Municipal and Planning Department of Ajman in UAE in the field of performance development of the institutions, the public health, and the environment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_signs_Sister-city_agreement_with_San_Francisco Mon, 26 Apr 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - To further the ties of friendship and understanding between San Francisco and Amman Jordan, and to affirm their mutual aspiration to work in unison for the benefit of their cities and nations, Mayor Gavin Newsom and the Honorable Omar Maani, Mayor of the City of Amman, today signed a declaration strengthening ties and establishing a sister city relationship between the two cities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Inauguration_of_Al_Hussein_Promising_Youth_Parks_Center_for_Football__ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inaugurated the center “Al Hussein Promising Youth Parks for Football” to serve the youth of the local community, and to create a space for their athletic talents http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Professionals_Recruitment___Career_Development_Exhibition_ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 Amman Institute for Urban Development holds next Saturday at Al Hussein Cultural Center a fair for recruitment and careers development of professionals in cities’ planning and urban environment design fields http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Health_Lecture_at_Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Center_ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 Social Services Directorate of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) organized a health awareness lecture titled “Our Health in Our Environment”, at Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Center with the attendance of a group of the local community’s women. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Amman_Is_the_Most_Beautiful”_Project_in_Different_Areas_in_Amman Wed, 14 Apr 2010 “Amman Is the Most Beautiful” project draws the delight and joy on the children faces through its activities in various regions of the city of Amman The project that was launched by the Cultural Department in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM)is a series of open workshops designed for children aged 12 to 16 years and held in gardens that follow the Directorates http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Qualified_the_Playground_of_Khreibet_Al_Souq_Boys_School Mon, 19 Apr 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality ( GAM ) has recently qualified the playground of Khreibet Al Souq Boys School as per an agreement signed with the Ministry of Education for qualifying and preparing 27 school yards in various regions of the Municipality to make them appropriate for school students http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Um_Nowarah_Park_and_Commences_the_Construction_of_a_New_Cell_in_AL_Ghabawi_Dumpsite Mon, 19 Apr 2010 According to the Director of Supervision and Projects Department, Engineer Mohammed Kharabsheh, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started the construction of the third cell of Al Ghabawi dumpsite; the works of the third phase are expected to be completed by the end of next November http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Let_Us_Dream_of_the_Brush_and_the_Picture”__an_Activity_for_Children_in_Al_Farah_Garden Sun, 18 Apr 2010 The Sports Facilities Department at the Greater Amman Municipality ( GAM ) has organized a sports and environmental activity for children at Al Farah( joy ) Garden in Al Rusaifeh under the title “ Let Us Dream of the Brush and the Picture http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Spent_JOD_15_Millions_on_Pavement_Works_during_the_Last_4_Years_ Sun, 18 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) spent JOD 15 millions during the last four years on renovation and construction of sidewalks in Amman city According to the Director of Construction Department http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wadi_Al_Haddadeh_Center_for_IT_Holds_a_Workshop_for_the_Local_Community’s_Women_ Sun, 18 Apr 2010 Wadi Al Haddadeh IT Center of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) organized a workshop on manufacturing healthy soap, detergents, and creams for the women of the local community, in cooperation with the Vocational Training Corporation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Shall_Never_Spare_Any_Effort_to_Support_and_Serve_the_National_Economy Sat, 17 Apr 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality ( GAM ) has recently taken a decision to freeze the plan of moving vocational workshops and factories from their current locations in the south of the Capital to a new location, until the such time when the issue is thoroughly studied with the Jordan Chamber of Industry http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Stresses_GAM_Keenness_on_Increasing_Green_Spaces_in_the_Capital Sat, 17 Apr 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed The Greater Amman Municipality ( GAM ) keenness on increasing the green spaces in the Capital, and enhancing its role in this respect through the execution of projects and launching initiatives towards planting trees and setting up (public) parks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Zein_Renew_the_Cell_Phone_Service_Agreement_for_the_Benefit_of_GAM_Employees Thu, 15 Apr 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality and Zein, one of Zein group of companies, the pioneers in mobile telephone service in the Middle East and Africa region ( MENA ) signed a partnership agreement which included, among other things, presenting special offers for official lines over a period of one year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Embarks_on_the_Second_Phase_of_the_Handicrafts_Souq_(Market)_in_Ras_Al_‘Ein Wed, 14 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality ( (GAM ) has recently embarked on executing the works of the second phase of the handicrafts souq project in Ras Al’Ein, specifically located in the old metal Electricity Hanger and the neighboring spaces, 7 dunnoms in total http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Holds_Ordinary_Session____Awards_the_Tender_of_King_Faisal_Plaza_Renovation Wed, 14 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council held a session presided over by Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, during which the renovation and construction tender of King Faisal Plaza (the 1st & 2nd packages) was awarded to one of the local companies http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Opens_National_Hussein_Parks_in_Wadi_Al_Qitar_with_Many_Citizens_Attending Mon, 12 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inaugurated National Hussein Parks in the presence of many citizens to promenade and spend a good time in the location after the completion of the first phase preparation process, noting that the Parks have already started to receive visitors http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Minister_of_Telecommunications_and_Information_Technology_to_GAM_FM Mon, 12 Apr 2010 Minister of Communications and IT Technology, Marwan Jum’a said that the communications and IT sector is one of the most important movers of growth in Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Minister_of_Agriculture__the_Jordanian_Agricultural_Production_Proved_its_Success_Due_to_the_Farmers’_Creativity Sun, 11 Apr 2010 Minister of Agriculture, Engineer, Sa’eed Al Masri, stressed that the national strategy for agriculture, which was initiated in 2002 until 2008, was able to create an agricultural sector for exports, renowned for high quality, to different countries in the world http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_the_World_Health_Day_of_Trees_Planting_in_Wadi_Al-Qitar Sat, 10 Apr 2010 City Deputy Manager for Public Works, Eng. Mustafa Al-Louzi, stressed on Greater Amman Municipality keenness to combat the health challenges and the environmental problems accompanying urbanization, and the necessity of dealing with them through joint efforts of GAM different units and other concerned institutions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Calls_on_Citizens_to_Benefit_from_“Amman_Explorer”__an_Online_Municipal_Service_System Sat, 10 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) called on the citizens to take advantage of the services rendered by “Amman Explorer” through the website, www.ammancitygis.gov.jo . Director of Geographic Information System (GIS) Department, Engineer Hasan Al Kiswani, said that Amman Explorer launched by GAM is a new step forward to keep pace with the latest technological developments and use them to serve the city, save time and effort for the citizens to obtain accurate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Kicks_off_Summer_Vector_Control_Campaign_to_Combat_Insects_and_Rodents_within_the_Current_Month_ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 City Deputy Director for Public Works, Eng. Mustafa Al Louzi, confirmed the commitment of all workers in diseases vectors (insects and rodents) combat at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to show their ID cards before the citizens while performing their duties http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Seminar_on_“Woman’s_Social_and_Political_Role_in_the_Community” Tue, 06 Apr 2010 A seminar was held on Tuesday morning, 6 Apr 2010, at Al Hussein Cultural Center, titled “Woman’s political and social role in the community”; it was organized by Public Libraries Department of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on the occasion of Woman’s International Day and the Mother’s Day, and attended by many female employees of GAM and civil society institutions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Voices_Pride_of_the_Honest_Jordanian_Judiciary____ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 Presided by Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, and in the presence of the Council members, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council held an extraordinary meeting on Monday 5/4/2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Sidewalks__Retaining_Walls__and_Middle_Islands_in_Different_Locations_ Mon, 05 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes implementing many infrastructural works in the Capital, including renovating sidewalks, stairs, middle islands, traffic works for crossroads, retaining walls, pedestrian bridges, rain water drainage lines, and public parks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_48__of_Shmeisani_Intersection_Project__ Sun, 04 Apr 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes implementing concrete works and main structures of the two bridges within Shmeisani intersection project with a total cost that reached to JOD 20 million http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__GAM_Decides_to_Reduce_Current_Expenditures_and_Expenses_ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has adopted a set of measures to eliminate consumption and reduce current and operating expenses http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Omar_Maani_Patronizes_the_Celebration_of_Al_Mwaggar_Region_on_Al_Karama_Battle_42nd_Anniversary__ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 Citizens of Al Mwaggar region recalled the heroism of the Arab Army in Karama Battle during a ceremony organized by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, and in the presence of many of the region residents, officers, and senior military officials. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__We_Respect_the_Investigation_Procedures___Wait_for_Final_Outcome_ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 Commenting on the news regarding the investigations in the building collapse accident in Wadi El Seer, and the summon up for some elected and unelected members of GAM Council, and engineers of GAM by the Attorney General of West Amman, Mohamed Hijazi, Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani stated that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Inspection_Rounds_on_Vocational_Licensing___Compliance_with_Health_Conditions_ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 Within the first quarter of the current year, Health and Vocational Supervision department at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recorded many violations regarding the sidewalks utilization, and the front retention on sidewalks without prior permission; these violations were registered to remove all impediments on the sidewalks, and to enable smooth movement of pedestrians. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Youth_at_All_Jordan_Youth_Commission_(AJYC) Wed, 31 Mar 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, called on the youth to play an effective role in local community service by initiating voluntary programs and positive ideas which promote the youth’s role in the city development and sustainability, as such a role complements Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) efforts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Minster_of_Public_Works__“We_are_Willing_to_Close_all_ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 Minister of Public Works and Housing, Dr. Mohamed ‘Ubeidat, stressed that the Ministers’ Council decision to reduce the cost of the apartments for the beneficiaries of “Decent Housing for Decent Living” initiative, by deducting 15% of the shares with the aim of facilitating and making things easier for the citizens http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_Citizens_in_the_Open_Day_and_Listens_to_Their_Demands Sun, 28 Mar 2010 Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality ( GAM ) stressed the importance of developing and rehabilitating King Faisal I plaza, downtown, and its positive impact on the city center, noting that a tender to this effect was announced, and that GAM is executing it within the few coming days http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Works_of_the_Upper_and_Lower_Tunnel_of_Prince_Hussein_Ibn_Abdullah_II_Square_ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finished 50% of the works of HRH, Crown Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah II Square on the Airport Road, a project that commenced in February 2009. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM____Inspection_Rounds__on_Vocational_Licensing_Next_Thursday Sat, 27 Mar 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) troupes commence, as of next Thursday, their inspection tours on the commercial outlets to ensure the latter’s renewal of their vocational licenses, and eventually avoid paying financial fines, upon the end of the renewal duration which is scheduled to expire by the end of the current month, according to the Director of Vocational Licensing and Advertising http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Delegation_from_the_Royal_Police_Academy_Briefed_on_GAM_Radio_Station_(Hawa_Amman_105_9)_Works Sat, 27 Mar 2010 A delegation from the Royal Police Academy (Advanced Security Training for Officers), visited the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to review its functions and achievements. The City Deputy Manager for Public Services, Mr. Mustafa Al louzi accompanied the delegation tour http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-_Ashrafieh_Cultural_Center_Celebrates_Mother’s_Day Thu, 25 Mar 2010 Al- Ashrafieh Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) celebrated recently the Mother’s Day and Al- Karamah Day http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Puts_To_Action_the_2nd_Phase_of_Service_Transport_Lines_Restructuring_Inside_Amman_ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 Director of Public Transport at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Engineer Abdul Raheem Wreikat said that GAM considers service transportations inside the residential areas and neighborhoods as a feeder for the main roads. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Sets_up_a_Plan_to_Enhance_the_Streets_Quality_and_Efficiency_in_Amman Wed, 24 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), and for the first time ever, tendered asphalt mix by using basalt marbles, and another tender to raise up and level the manholes, to be operable within days in different streets of the Capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_the_National_Memoirs_Project Tue, 23 Mar 2010 Within its National Memoirs project, the Culture Department of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently celebrated its new releases, under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, who deputized the Advisor, Haidar Mahmoud, to patronize the ceremony at Suleiman AL Mousa Library in Al Hussein Cultural Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Concludes_First_Phase_of_Down_Town_Naour_and_Rehabilitates_the_First_Circle Mon, 22 Mar 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM has implemented a space area of 2700 m2, representing the first phase of the down town Naour development project in addition to developing the Old Mill Street through stone chains and walls sidewalks and agricultural basins all in a remarkable architectural style http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_KAFA_Club_Conduct_Traffic_Awareness_Program_for_Schools_Students_ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) conducts, in collaboration with KAFA club, Traffic Awareness Program for schools students, with the participation of 21 schools from different departments http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Transfers_the_New_Abattoir’s_Tender_and_Implements_it_in_2013__ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, highlighted that the proposal to build a new abattoir will most probably take place in Al Madouna area during the last quarter of the current year, to become operable in 2013 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Approves_Issuing_Licenses_for_Plastic_Factories___Allows_for_More_Time_to_Manage_their_Situations_ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) affirmed its approval on issuing licenses for the plastic factories in Sahab and Mwaggar regions, provided that the environmental requirements determined by the Ministry of Environment be met, and that violators make good (on their violations), giving them ample time to correct any wrong action or lack thereof http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Graduation_of_Oracle_Courses_Participants_of_GAM_Employees_ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 A celebration was held recently at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to graduate its employees who participated in the training courses on Oracle applications, held by the management office of GAM Resources Planning Project (Oracle) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agreement_of_Cooperation_between_GAM___NCFA_in_Family_Counseling_Matters Tue, 16 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality GAM and the National Council for Family Affairs NCFA recently signed an agreement of cooperation to put into service an office for family counseling and integration at the Hashemite Flag Park in Basman region which belongs to the Social Services Directorate of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_The_German_Agency_for_Technical_Cooperation_Sign_A_Memorandum_of_Understanding Mon, 15 Mar 2010 GAM and the German Agency for Technical Cooperation recently signed a memorandum of understanding MOU for the exchange of expertise and technical consultations in the field of water resources in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Spring_Carnival_First_Activity_of_Al_Ashrafieh_Cultural_Convention Sun, 14 Mar 2010 Amman Greater Municipality GAM recently launched in Al Ashrafieh Cultural Convention The Yard Of Abu Darweesh Mosque in Amman the first Spring Carnival organized by its Directorate of Culture http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Eng_Al_Hunaity_The_Production_Dept_of_GAM_Maximizes_Resources_and_Qualifications_and_Minimizes_Costs Sun, 14 Mar 2010 As part of Greater Amman Municipality GAM project to improve the institutional performance Restructuring it has renovated the facilities and public parks directorate to be able to handle maintenance and sustainability operations of the public buildings and parks as stated by the Executive Director of Public Facilities and Parks Engineer Abdullah Al Hunaity http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Develops_Cities_Planning_Designs_according_to_the_University_of_Colombias_Report Sun, 14 Mar 2010 Mayor of Amman Omar Maani, received a copy of the report issued by the High Studies Faculty of Architectural Engineering and Planning at the University of Colombia and ME Colombia Center for Research titled Amman 2025 Comprehensive Plan for the 21st Century and presented by Head of Colombia ME Research Center Dr Safwan Al Masri http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Presenter_Fadel_Maarek_Joins_Hawa_Amman_FM_Team Sat, 13 Mar 2010 The radio host Fadel Mohammad Maarek joined Hawa Amman FM family the radio station of Greater Amman Municipality GAM The new colleague Maarek holds a certificate in press and media radio and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Operates_Oracle_Based_System_for_Buildings___Lands_Taxes_ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 – Greater Amman Municipality GAM launched the buildings and lands taxation system by using oracle data base in the seven financial centers of the Evaluation and Collection departments and the financial departments in GAM districts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Conducts_“Food_Safety”_Workshop_in_Collaboration_with_Australian_Experts Sun, 07 Mar 2010 Australian experts from the Australian Meat and Live Stock Corporation and specialists from Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and representative from manufacturing meat and food sector, discussed recently food safety cases in a workshop organized by GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Discussion_Panel_on_“The_Women’s_Movement” Wed, 10 Mar 2010 On the occasion of the International Woman’s Day, The Regional Bureau of International Women Networking on Good Local Governance has organized, in cooperation with the Cultural Programs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), a discussion panel “entitled” The Women’s Movement - Joining in the Decision Making Process- Where to?” for the GAM employees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_Environmental_Day_at_Al-Naser_District Wed, 10 Mar 2010 The Directorate of Al-Naser district held, under the patronage of the Director of the Fourth Amman Educational Directorate, Ali Al-Masha’leh, an environmental day at the premises of Umama Bint Abi Al-Aas female school http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Alia_Bint_Al-Hussien_Patronizes_the_Celebration_of_Womens_Day Mon, 08 Mar 2010 HRH Princess Alia Bint Al-Husien, patronized the Greater Amman Municipality GAM celebration of Womens Day that was held in King Abdullah II Sport City GAM Council member Bushra Al-Zubi said that the Jordanian woman has made great achievements in all spheres of life, thanks to the Hashemites since the Kingdom was founded http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_Amman_the_Most_Beautiful_Place_Ever_Project_ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 Amman the Most Beautiful Place Ever is a cultural project launched by Greater Amman Municipality GAM at Al Rayah the flag Al Hashemiyah park under the patronage of the Manager of Amman City Ammar Gharaybeh with the aim of enhancing proper social conduct among the youth of the City http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___Al-Tharawat_Co_for_Touristic___Trade_Investments_Sign_MOU_ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality GAM and AL Tharawat Co for Touristic and Trade Investment recently signed a memorandum of understanding MOU which aims at studying the possibility of implementing an investment project in Quraish Street Al Joura based on Design Building Operation and Transfer system DBOT http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_System_to_Track_and_Maintain_Surveillance_over_Automotives_via_Satellite_ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality GAMand the Company of Diar Al Sharq Al Awsat for IT signed an agreement to apply AVL system which allows for tracking maintaining surveillance and managing cars and GAM automotives via satellite http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani___Al_Qadi_Inaugurate_Two_Traffic_Departments_North___East_of_Amman Sun, 07 Mar 2010 Public Security Directorate and Greater Municipality of Amman (GAM) inaugurated North and East Amman traffic departments to provide services and facilitate to the citizens on the spot Mayor of Amman Omar Maani participated in the inauguration ceremony with Head of the Public Security Major General Mazen Al Qadi http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sports_Facilities_Holds_Action_Program_the_Environmental_Park_and_its_Rangers_ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 Sports and Entertainment Facilities Department recently drafted an action program for the environment rangers at King Abdullah II Sport Park which constitutes a resumption of the environmental park project Greater Amman Municipality GAM launched last month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_Citizens_and_Listens_to_their_Demands_on_the_Open_Day Sun, 07 Mar 2010 Mayor of Amman Omar Maani emphasized that no new licenses are to be issued for the kiosks in the Capital to eliminate random deployment During his monthly meeting with the 300 citizens, and in presence of officials of Greater Amman Municipality GAM the Mayor said that GAM is working http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Friday_Abdali_Popular_Market_Back_to_Life_Again_ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 Friday (Al Jum’aa) Abdali Popular Market came back to life after a two week closure for planning and organization purposes meant to facilitate activities on the part of the vendors and the buyers. Executive Director of Public Markets Directorate at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Firas Al Kurdi http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__GAM_Enhances_Wastes_Management_Level_to_Maintain_the_City_Cleanness_ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed that Al Ghabawi is one of the best dumpsites on the Middle East level in regard to the environmental safety and the manner of casing He pointed out that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) works on improving waste management through an integrated project with major phases: http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/20__Discount_to_Encourage_Citizens_Pay_the_Financial_Dues_to_GAM_by_the_End_of_the_Current_Month Wed, 03 Mar 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced the issuance of the Ministers Council’s decision to give endorsed citizens an incentive discount of (20%) of due fees to GAM to be paid by the end of the current month; these dues include pavement works, stairs, sidewalks, fences, walls, water boxes, … etc http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Graduates_Deaf___Mute_Participants_in_Computer_Course_ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat, patronized the ceremony of graduating deaf participants in a computer course that was held in the IT Center for the Deaf at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), and under the supervision of Social Services Directorate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Studies_Operating_Facilities_in_Raghdan_Touristic_Complex_ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is planning to operate some of Raghdan touristic complex facilities soon, and this is expected to activate the commercial movement within a vision that suits the city center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Parks_Department_Organizes_a_Lecture_for_the_Agricultural_Engineers Mon, 01 Mar 2010 The American expert, Peter Gierlach, recently gave a scientific lecture in Al Hussein cultural Center on the local plants in the American State of Arizona The lecture http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Increases_its_Working_Shifts_at_the_Emergency_Rooms_to_Deal_with_the_Weather_Conditions__ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inspected on Saturday (27/2/2010) the rain water drainage manholes in the tunnels (in the 6th circle, 7th circle, Said Khair, Abu Hureira, and Palms Village), to ensure that they are ready for the expected weather conditions on Sunday http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Al_Abdali_Popular_Market_Resumes_Work_Next_Friday Mon, 01 Mar 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced recently that the Friday Abdali Popular Market is to resume operation , as usual, as of next Friday, following the adoption of organizational, environmental , and traffic procedures, in addition to removing some irregular practices http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_the_Public_Housing_Corporation_Sign_a_Memorandum_of_Understanding_Regarding_Abu_Nseir_Housing_Complex Mon, 01 Mar 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality(GAM) and the Public Housing and Urban Development Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle a number of issues regarding Abu Nseir Housing Complex , and to address His Majesty King Abdullah II’s Initiative Decent House for Decent Living. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Concludes_a_Course_Devoted_to_its_Special_Optical_Needs_Employees Sat, 27 Feb 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) had graduated the participants of a course devoted to enhance the skills of the special optical needs employees the blind; the course was organized by the Special Needs Unit, in cooperation and coordination with Shams Al- Amal (Sun of Hope) society. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Holds_an_Open_Day_with_the_Residents_Next_Sunday__7_March Sat, 27 Feb 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, is scheduling an open day with the citizens next Sunday, 7 March. Such an activity comes in line with GAMs approach to solidify interaction channels http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Sanctions_a_Decision_to_Extend_the_Period_for_Vocational_and_Advertising_Licenses_till_the_End_of_Next_Month Sat, 27 Feb 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani decided to extend the period for licensing vocational and advertising licenses till the end of the working day of Wednesday, 31 March 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Handled_Water_Gatherings_at_Some_Sites Fri, 26 Feb 2010 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM has treated the drop of some service contractors sections one at Wasfi Al Tal Street and the other at Ibn Zuraiq Street in the Sport City neighborhood http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Treats_Blockages_and_Water_Gatherings_in_Various_Regions_of_the_Capital Sat, 27 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has continued to treat drops in the contractors sectors with cold mixes in various regions of the Capital’s streets. The Municipality has treated blockages of rain water drainage manholes in the Sixth Circle and Abu Huraira tunnels, which resulted from swept away soil and garbage http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Issue_No__170_of_Amman_Magazine_is_Published_ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 The editorial of the issue number 170 of Amman magazine, a bi-monthly periodical published by the Culture Directorate of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) came under the title Who Thinks of Renaissance by the Chief Editor and Executive Manager of the directorate Samer Khair Ahmad. He said: The collective will of the nation is absent in the current civilized yet difficult circumstances. But is there any individualistic wills available? Are there any individualistic ambitions to help move the nation forward: maintaining the glorious past and yet observing all the elements http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Omar_Al_Faisal_Park_Celebrates_the_Arbor_Day_ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 Children of the Traffic Park Friends Club participated in planting trees at Omar Al Faisal park as a celebration of the Arbor Day which was held by the Community Service Directorate of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM).The ceremony was part of GAM’s strategy to activate the interactive methodology between GAM and the local community and its institutions regarding the social work and maintaining its sustainability http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_a_Huge_National_Ceremony_in_Prince_Faisal_Ibn_Al_Hussein_Hall Mon, 22 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) held on Monday (22/2/2010), at Prince Faisal Ibn Al Hussein Hall, in King Abdulla IIs Sports city in Qweismeh, a national ceremony celebrating the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II, and the 10th anniversary of proclaiming His constitutional rights http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Tenders_the_2nd_Package_of_King_Abdullah_II_Parks_Project_in_Al_Mgabalein_ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently completed the 1st package of King Abdullah II Parks project that included installing fences, gates, water harvesting and gray water tanks, and other repairing works in the location Executive Director of Engineering in GAM, Ibrahim Hashem http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_the_Directors_of_Financial___Administrative_Sector_ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 Complementing the institutional performance development project (Restructuring), Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, decided to appoint 7 new directors in the administrative and financial affairs sector according to the scores of the interior competition, namely http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Moves_55_000_Trees___Confirms_Completing_the_Removal_Project_of_Sidewalks_Trees_ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 From November 2006 and until the end of the last year, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) had removed 55 thousand trees planted on the sidewalks, which were mainly olives, Washingtonia and other kinds of trees that are not suitable for the sidewalks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Clarifies_the_Reasons_of_Closing_Friday_Public_Market_in_Al_Abdali_ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) attributed closing Friday public market to architectural organization and planning reasons, to comply with the health conditions, and to remove all traffic impediments Director of Markets Department at GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__GAM_is_Deeply_Concerned_with_Preserving_the_Artistic___Cultural_Identity_of_the_City Sat, 20 Feb 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, ascertained that Greater Amman Municipality is concerned with preserving and maintaining the cultural and artistic features of the City, and that Jordanian art pioneers are part of the Amman memory and identity http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hawa_Amman_Radio_Station_Concludes_Its_News_Presenters_Training_Course Thu, 18 Feb 2010 )- Greater Amman Municipality GAM concluded recently a training course for Hawa Amman Radio Station news presenters which was conducted by the Training Center in GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_the_Concept_The_Environmental_Garden_in_Musa_Al_Saket_Park Sat, 13 Feb 2010 A tree for every child sums up the concept of The Environment Cavaliers project launched recently by the Greater Amman Municipality GAM in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and the Royal Directorate for the Preservation of the Environment. The project was launched from Musa Al Saket Park in Sweileh region with the attendance of the Executive Director for the Environment and Sanitation at GAM Zaidoun Al Nsour http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Shabab_Youth_Project_For_Work_Organizes_a_Charity_Bazaar_in_Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Center__ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 Head of the executive committee of the Child Friendly City Ayman Khleifat recently inaugurated in Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Center a charity bazaar organized by young women and men participants in Youth for Work project from Jabal Al Nuzha http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Touristic_Affairs_Committee_of_the_Senate_Visits_Touristic_Projects_of_GAM__ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 President of the Touristic Affairs Committee in the Senate Aqel Beltaji was briefed on the most important touristic projects during a field tour in Amman accompanied by other members of the Committee. The Mayor Omar Maani gave a summary on the role of Greater Amman Municipality GAM in developing tourism and its projects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Minister_of_Municipalities_and_Urban_Planning_of_Qatar_Visits_GAM Tue, 16 Feb 2010 Minister of Municipalities and Urban Planning of the brotherly country, Qatar, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Bin Khalifa Al Thani, reviewed with the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani the methods of mutual cooperation in the municipal work during the formers recent visit to Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) The Mayor ascertained that all the cumulated experience in GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Naming_the_Plaza_Being_Implemented_on_the_Airport_Road_after_His_Royal_Highness_Prince_Al-Hussein_Ibn_Abdullah_II Tue, 16 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) named recently the plaza being implemented on the International Queen Alia Airport Road, and the road extending from Princess Basma Street to the plaza after HRH Prince Al-Hussein Ibn Abdullah II, the Crown Prince http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Executes_a_Comprehensive_Campaign_in_Al_Sukkar_Market_in_the_City_Center_ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 The City Directorate of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched an environment and health campaign to remove all negative aspects from Al Sukkar (Sugar) Market, to improve the general view, and to facilitate pedestrians’ movement on the sidewalks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hawa_Amman_Radio_Station_conducts_Radio_news_Coverage_Skills_workshop Mon, 15 Feb 2010 Hawa Amman Radio Station conducted recently Radio News Coverage Skills workshop in collaboration with Media Supporting Program in Jordan IREX, for radio stations officers in Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) directorates and districts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Police_Friends_Course_Graduation_in_Greater_Amman_Municipality Wed, 10 Feb 2010 The Commander of the Capital Region, General Tayel El-Majali, sponsored the police friends course graduation that was organized by the General Library Department in Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in collaboration with the public relations and community police section, and 41 employees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_Tree_Day_by_Planting_15_000_Trees_in_Wadi_AL_Qitar_ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 On behalf of the Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, City Deputy Director for Public Works, Eng. Mustafa Al Louzi, recently patronized the celebration of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) of the Tree Day, which was held in Wadi Al Qitar Al Louzi said that 15 thousand trees have been planted in the location http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Tenders_for_Developing_Faisal_Plaza___the_Second_Package_of_King_Abdullah_II’s_Park_Project Mon, 08 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality GAM tendered for the project of rehabilitating and developing Faisal Plaza in the city center which extends from Faisal Street to Basman and Prince Ghazi Streets GAM also announces a tender of the second package of King Abdullah II Park in Al Mgabalein http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Lecture_about_Cancer_Day Sun, 07 Feb 2010 The Assistant Manager of King Hussein Cancer Institute and Biotechnology, Dr. Sami Al-Khateeb, said that there is a big opportunity to cure from cancer, and he pointed to the importance of the psychological support from the surround to boost her/his morale and encourage him/her during the treatment period http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Stresses_on_GAMs_Keenness_on_Creating_Urban_Spaces_within_the_Metropolitan_Plan_ Sat, 06 Feb 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, reconfirmed the interest of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and its persistent pursuit to creating urban spaces within its plans to develop the city, especially in the crowded areas During the program With the Mayor broadcasted by Hawa Amman FM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Concert_at_Bait_Al_Ruwad_Celebrating_the_Birthday_of_His_Majesty_King_Abdullah_II Sat, 06 Feb 2010 Bait Al Ruwad of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently held a concert celebrating the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II, at the headquarters of Bait Al Ruwad in Prince Hashem Park in AL Hashmi Al Shamali http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Incessant_Efforts_by_GAM_Cadres_and_Machines_during_the_Rainfall_and_Snow_ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) handled the low weather conditions within the highest emergency status with 24 working teams, 12 ice breakers in Tla Al Ali emergency room, and 9 teams in Ras Al Ein Emergency room http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__We_Respect_Qualifications_and_our_Approach_is_Based_on_Reform__Transparency___Justice_ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 According to Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has a debt of JD 208 million, and with an acquisition for the years 2006- 2009 which amounted to JD 198 million, and concentrated in Abdoun valley, Al Qesieh neighborhood, and the city center starting from Al Mahata Street ending at the Roman Amphitheatre http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Declares_Readiness_to_Deal_with_the_Prevailing_Weather_Conditions Wed, 03 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality(GAM) , within its preparations to deal with the prevailing weather conditions ,and weather predictions of snow, has committed 12 snow sweepers, 24 loaders , and 4 graders to serve its emergency room of Tla Al Ali and Ras Al Ein, in addition to one loader at each district of Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Agreement_to_Implement_Automatic_Parking_in_Swefieh_ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) signed recently an agreement with Mawaqef Company for Investment and Al Marafeq Construction & Operation Company, that aims to implement automatic parking lots in Swefieh area opposite to AL Wakalat Street on a piece of land with a space area of two dunnums owned by GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_Patronizes_Abu_Nseir_Districts_Celebration_for_the_Kings_Birthday_ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 Deputy Mayor, Amer Basheer, recently patronized a festivity in Abu Nseir district celebrating the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah Ibn AL Hussein II In his speech, AL Basheer said that this occasion is a feast for all the Jordanian people, in which they reinforce their trust and confidence in the Hashemite leadership which has realized great achievements http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Training_Workshop_for_Dumpsites_Workers_ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 A training project for technicians and workers of the dumpsites was launched within the cooperation program between Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the German Government, sponsored by the ministry of Environment and with participation of the private sector of Germany http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_Minister_Inaugurates_Al_Ashrafiyeh_Cultural_Social_Center_ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 Prime Minister, Samir Rifaie inaugurated on Monday (1/2/2010) Al Ashrafiyeh Cultural Social Center, implemented by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) within an integrated system of developmental projects which GAM is executing http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Citizens_at_the_Open_Day___Listens_to_their_Requests Sun, 31 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, met on Sunday (31 Jan. 2010), the citizens within the open day activities, which take place every last Sunday of each month, an attempt on the part of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to promote interaction and communication channels with the citizens to sort out their demands and grievances http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_the_Cultural_Forum_of_the_Blind_on_the_Occasion_of_His_Majestys_Birthday Sun, 31 Jan 2010 The Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, patronized the celebration organized by the Cultural Forum of the Blind on the occasion of the Kingdoms festivities of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s birthday, during which the longest telegraph of loyalty and allegiance in Brills writing was proclaimed http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Launches_Developmental_Projects Sat, 30 Jan 2010 Celebrating His Majesty s King Abdullah Ibn Al Hussein II s birthday Mayor of Amman Omar Maani inaugurated in Husban region the Sport Club the Hashemite Hall and Al Mashgar IT library & center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Formations___Retirements_at_GAM_ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 Personnel Affairs Committee at Greater Amman Municipality GAM decided to transfer the Public Affairs Advisor Engineer Marwan Faouri to retirement at his request the committee also decided to terminate the contract of Advisor Khalid Burqan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Allocates_Parking_Lots_for_Special_Needs_Citizens_in_the_Capital_Streets__ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality GAM kicks start as of the next week parking lots for the citizens with special needs in Wasfi Al Tal Street and close to Al Wakalat Street in addition to Shmeisani area and some other vital sites in the Capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Inspects_the_Capital_s_Streets___Follows_up_on_GAM_Cadres_during_the_Rainfall Mon, 25 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman Omar Maani toured some streets in the Capital inspecting and following up on the performance of Greater Amman Municipality GAM teams during the rainfall to ensure that defects in the drainage manholes of rain water have been properly handled http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/During_With_the_Mayor_Program_on_Hawa_Amman_FM__Jordan_Used_Cars_Exhibition_will_be_Moved_by_the_End_of_2010 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman Omar Maani said that Jordan used cars exhibition Haraj opposite to the North transportation complex is to be moved from its current location by the end of this year 2010 noting that Greater Amman Municipality GAM stopped issuing vocational licenses for the stores in the exhibition http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Reviews_Work_Stages_of_the_Japanese_Garden_in_Abdoun Sun, 24 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman Omar Maani reviewed recently the stags of execution being underway on the Japanese Garden GAM is implementing in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan Ikebana Club and Japan International Cooperation Association JICA and other agencies http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_GAM_Announces_Medium_Alert_Status Sun, 24 Jan 2010 With the prevailing weather condition the Greater Amman Municipality GAM has recently declared a medium alert status according to the Roads Executive Director Engineer Ahmed Al-Malkawi http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees_Club_Announces_the_Results_ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 The employees club of Greater Amman Municipality GAM and in cooperation with Hawa Amman FM recently announced the results of its cultural contest which took place in October 2009 to enhance interaction among the club s members through participating in Nadina magazine issued by the employees club itself http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Memorandum_of_Understanding_between_GAM___RSS Mon, 18 Jan 2010 The Royal Scientific Society RSS and Greater Amman Municipality GAM recently signed a memorandum of understanding MOU that aims at developing and implementing projects in Al Hassan Forest park to make it a scientific technical and environmental park http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Handles_Water_Gatherings___Blockage_of_Rain_Water_Drains Tue, 19 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) handled water gatherings and blockage of rain water in the drainage pipes as a result of heavy rain across all regions of the Capital Executive Director of Roads, Eng. Ahmed Malkawi, said in a press statement that GAM has declared a state of emergency in the city starting Sunday evening (17/1/2010), during which it tackled a blockage in a drainage line opposite Crown hotel adjacent to the whole sale market http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Follows_up_on_GAM_Cadres_during_Rainfall Mon, 18 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, visited yesterday (17/1/2010) the emergency center in Tla Al Ali to follow up on the work of the technical cadres and teams of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in field during the rainfall He also checked the central control unit in which he was briefed on the traffic status in different roads and intersections in the Capital Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Names_One_of_Amman_Streets_after_Sherif_Zaid_Ibn_Ali Wed, 13 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) decided to name one of Amman streets after the name of the martyr Sherif Ali Ibn Zaid During the session presided over by the Mayor, the Municipality Council approved the Council members code of conduct http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_Minister_Visits_GAM Tue, 12 Jan 2010 Prime Minister, Samir Rifai, stressed during his visit to Greater Amman municipality (GAM) the importance of concerted efforts to promote the services rendered to the citizens, and facilitate their transactions at the different departments of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Calls_on_Farmers_to_Take_their_Time_to_Understand_the_Amendment_ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) officials cited their surprise at the declaration of the General Manager of Farmers Public Association, Mahmoud Oran, regarding the system of markets selling gardening products to Amman city, noting that channels of communication between GAM and the Association are always open http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Implements_by_the_End_of_the_Current_Year_Marj_Al_Hamam_–_Arafat_Mountain_Intersection Sun, 10 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality GAM has already completed 40% of the works of the Marj Al Hamam Araft mountain intersection project which kicked start at the beginning of February of the past year at a cost of 23 million Jordanian dinars http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__Rehabilitation_of_Jabal_Al_Qalaa_Makes_Amman_City_More_Beautiful Sat, 09 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, said that the completion of Jabal Al Qalaa development project contributed to the beauty of Amman city, since it added to the place a great view without any visual blockage, thus adding an important element to upgrade and develop the city center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Organizes_Walking_Tour_in_Amman__ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 Amman Institute for Urban Development launched at 3:00pm on Friday, 8/1/2010, a walking tour in Amman city to consolidate the idea of walking in the city The initiative titles Twenty minutes in Amman starts from Paris circle in Jabal Al-Weibdeh to the down town http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Concludes_the_First_Phase_of_RAS_Al-Ein_Crafts_Market_Next_Month Tue, 05 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) concludes the first phase of Ras Al-Ein crafts market, noting that the tender of the second phase of the project located on a space area of 7 Dunoms in the former location of the Electricity Company and the surroundings is to be publicly announced next week http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Allows_for_More_Grace_Time_for_Settling_Building_and_Land_Tax Sat, 02 Jan 2010 Greater Amman municipality (GAM) has recently announced that it had granted the citizens more time to settle the building and land tax for the year 2010 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__We_will_Not_Compromise_with_Any_Employee_betraying_GAM_Responsibility_and_tampering_With_Public_Money_ Sat, 02 Jan 2010 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani declared that the supervisory units of GAM, in collaboration with Audit Bureau, revealed clues of embezzlement by an accountant in the central market worth of 74.000 JD Eng. Maani clarified that the investigation committee ended up its work in this case http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Introduces_Full_Fledged_Unit_in_the_Amman_Chamber_of_Commerce_for_Vocational_Licenses_ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently introduced a full fledged unit in the Amman Chamber of Commerce to facilitate and ease down the procedures of license renewal during the first three months every year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Commences_Third_Stage_of_Al-Shmeisani_Intersection_ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently commenced work on the third stage of Al-Shmeisani intersection, at a cost of 20 m.JD,to be completed by the end of the current year, According to the city deputy manager for public works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Implements_Al_Wihdat_Parallel_Market_ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) completed recently the works of Al-Wihdat market project on Al Yarmouk Street with a cost amounting to JD 100,000 The market was built on paved space area of 1800 m2, as declared by Director of Supervision and Projects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_the_Ceremony_of_Family_Development_Association Wed, 30 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, patronized on 30/12/09 a ceremony organized by the Family Development Association (FDA) in the final phase of the Centennial festivities; the ceremony included some artistic shows, poetry recitation, and an exhibition for handmade and heritage works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Agreement_for_Awareness_Campaign_in_Public_Safety___Environment_ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Arab Trading & Consultations Group Ltd. (ATC) recently signed an understanding memorandum for cooperation and coordination in launching awareness campaigns about public safety and environment issues http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_A_Hundred_Wheat_Ears_from_Amman_Concert_ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) conducted the festivities of the centennial of its first municipal council, with a concert and photo exhibition that narrated the story of Amman growth along these 100 years http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Agreement_with_the_Ministry_of_Education Mon, 28 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, and Minister of Education, Dr. Ibrahim Badran, recently signed a partnership and cooperation agreement to activate schools yards and playgrounds after working hours and during the holidays http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cooperation___Partnership_Agreement_between_GAM_–_JFA_–_JRF_With_Support_of_NFF Mon, 28 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Jordan Football Association (JFA), and Jordan River Foundation (JRF) recently signed a cooperation and partnership agreement to build a pentagonal football playground on a piece of land in Al Naser district http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Friendship___Cooperation_Memorandum_between_Amman___Naples Mon, 28 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Naples Municipality of Italy recently signed a cooperation and friendship memorandum to promote the mutual cooperation links between the two cities in all fields http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Listens_to_the_Citizens_Demands_in_the_Open_Day_ Sun, 27 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed his keenness on achieving the goals of the open day, which are promoting dialogue channels and effective interaction with the residents to meet their needs and demands in the most proper and effective needs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Honors_a_Laborer_for_his_Dedication Sat, 26 Dec 2009 During the talk show With the mayor on Hawa Amman FM, Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, honored the laborer Mayez Rezqallah from Al-Qweismeh for his devotion and dedication in his job http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_a_Free_Medical_Day_in_Al_Yarmouk_District Sat, 26 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, patronized the free medical day held by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently in Al Yarmouk district, in cooperation with residents of Al Tafayleh neighborhood http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Implements_Pavement___Maintenance_Works_with_Cost_of_JD_32_722_000_this_year Sat, 26 Dec 2009 The total amount of roads pavement and maintenance works done by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in 2009 amounted to about 32 million and 722 thousands JD covering all the regions of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Citizens_on_the_Open_Day Sat, 26 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, resumes his open day interaction with the citizens, listening and responding to the various issues and from all of Amman regions at 10:00am, in his third meeting within the open day program on last Saturday of every month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Checks_up_Services_Rendered_to_Alia_Neighborhood_in_Al_Naser_District_ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, inspected recently the services rendered to Alia Neighborhood in Al Naser district to define the residents needs and demands to be followed up by the concerned cadres of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Free_Medical_Day_in_Al_Yarmouk_District_on_Saturday Thu, 24 Dec 2009 Under the patronage of mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) held a free medical day for residents of Al Yarmouk district, at the Industrial Crafts School on 2/1/2010 from 9:00am to 3:00pm http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Partnership_Agreement_with_Cultural_Centers Wed, 23 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, signed recently four agreements with Jordanian Writers Association represented by its chairman Soud Qbeilat, Jordanian Artists Association represented by its president Hussein Al Khateeb, Plastic Artists Association represented by its president Ghazi Nueim, and the Jordanian Society for Photography represented by the chairman Soqrat Qahoosh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Omar_Maani__GAM_Prepares_Code_of_Honor___a_Conduct_System Tue, 22 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, declared that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is about to embark on setting up a code of honor and an employee conduct system to put into action the instructions of His Majesty King Abdullah II, and the new approach http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Presidents_of_Engineering___Contractors_Associations__ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman met in his office recently President of Engineers Association, Eng. Abdullah Obeidat, and President of Contractors Association, Eng. Dirar Sarayrah, in addition to board members of the two associations, to address issues related to constructions and buildings in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/With_the_Mayor_a_Talk_Show_on_Hawa_Amman_FM_Starts_on_Saturday_ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman met the citizens in a talk show With the Mayor live on Hawa Amman FM to answer their questions in regard to Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Waives_Acquisition_of_150_000_m2_in_Al-Mahata___Abdoun__ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 According to Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, Greater Amman Municipality GAM decided to relinquish the acquisition of 150,000m2 in Al Mahata region in the city center, and Abdoun area; this decision was made to revise the execution methods of the city center project, as some unforeseen circumstances shall be taken into consideration, such as the international economic crisis http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_Meets_Head___Members_of_Amman_Chamber_of_Commerce_ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed the importance of cooperation between Greater Amman Municipality GAM and Amman Chamber of Commerce to better serve the commercial sector During a meeting with head and members of Amman Chamber of Commerce http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Graduation_of_Participants_in_Health___Buildings_Supervision_Course_in_GAM Mon, 21 Dec 2009 According to the Executive Director of Inspection and Surveillance, Eng. Ezel Deen Shamout, structuring departments of Greater Amman Municipality GAM mainly depends on the employees classification according to efficiency, skills, and the employees knowledge of managing developments and work progress http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees_Club_Holds_Seminar_on_Sport_Fair_Support__ Sun, 20 Dec 2009 During a seminar titled Sport Perfect Support, held by the employees club of Greater Amman Municipality GAM, and in cooperation with Public Directorate of Police Forces, the participants sent a felicitation and appreciation letter to Prince Ali Ibn Al Hussein http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/End_of_Amman_Cultural_Week_in_Karak Sat, 19 Dec 2009 Activities of Amman Cultural Week which was organized by the Cultural Programs Department of Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with Karak, the Jordanian cultural city for 2009, came to an end http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Medium_Emergency_Status_ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality GAM announced on Thursday 17/12/09 the medium emergency status as a result of the low temperatures in the Kingdom, accompanied by strong wind and heavy rainfall http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Names_a_Street_after_Dr__Abu_Tawileh Thu, 17 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, decided to name a street in the Capital after the deceased Dr. Abdullah Issam Abu Tawileh, as a gesture of appreciation to the humane initiative made by his father http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_GAM_Visits_Public_Security_Directorate_ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 A delegation representing Greater Amman Municipality GAM visited the Control & Command Center CCC of the Public Security Directorate recently, during this visit the delegation was briefed on the Directorates experience in central control and command http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Working_Hours_of_Financial_Centers___Collection_Department_at_GAM_Extended_to_6_00_pm_ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality GAM decided to extend the working hours of the seven financial centers and the collection section of the financial affairs department in the main building to be until 6:00 pm. The amendment on the working hour came into effect last Saturday 12/12/09 and continues until the last day of the year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Children_Playground_at_the_Hashemite_Park_in_Sahab_Inaugurated Mon, 14 Dec 2009 In cooperation with, and sponsorship of, the American Embassy in Amman, Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, and the American Ambassador to Amman, Stephen Beecroft inaugurated a new children playground at the Hashemite Park in Sahab district http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Appreciates_the_Efforts_of_ASCF_Organizers_ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, expressed his appreciation to the efforts that led to the success of the 2nd Amman Stand-up Comedy Festival ASCF which took place on 4 - 10 December 2009 During the Mayors meeting with the organizers of the festival http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAMs_Central_Control_Project_Wins_the_Creativity_Award_for_Traffic_Management Sun, 13 Dec 2009 Central Control Project of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) won the Creativity Award for Traffic Management Director of Traffic Operations department at GAM, Eng. Khalid Haddadin http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King__Queen_Visit_Jabal_Al-Qalaa_the_Citadel Tue, 15 Dec 2009 Their Majesties, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah visited, on Tuesday, Jabal Al-Qalaa the Citadel in Amman, where they reviewed the areas rehabilitation and development project which was conducted by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) as part of its plans to revive the City Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Reported_No_Blocked_Drains_ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality GAM announced that it did not report any blockage in the drainage system lines for the last 24 hours and that the drainage process ran normally and smoothly http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Tightens_Control_on_Wedding_Halls_and_Car_Showrooms_ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 In the beginning of the new year, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will start sending 100,000 short messages (SMS) to the vocational licensees in the Capital, according to the head of the Vocational Licenses and Advertisements Department http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Rebuffs_News_about_Dissolving_GAM_Council_ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, rebuffed the allegations raised by the media to the effect that Greater Amman municipality (GAM) Council is about to be dissolved http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_the_President_of_Jordan_Artists_Association_and_the_Association_Council_Members_ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani received in his office recently the president of Jordan Artists Association, Mr. Hussein Al-Khateeb, and the Association Council members During the meeting that was attended by the Mayor Consultant, Mr. Najeh Abu El-Zain, and the City Deputy Manager of Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_Ordinary_Session_of_the_City_Council_Headed_by_the_Mayor_ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 In an ordinary session held on 8/12/09, and headed by Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council approved a proposal of importing and installing columns and plates for naming and numbering with a cost amounting to JD 1,530,000 (one million, five hundred and thirty thousand Jordanian Dinar) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Ambassador_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_Bangladesh__ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, received in his office today (7/12/09) the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh to Amman, Golam Mohammad During the meeting http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Maani_Receives_Head_and_Members_of_GAM_Haj_Expedition_ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al- Maani received recently in his office head and members of the administrative committee of GAM Haj expedition this year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Voluntary_Environmental_Campaign_of_Abu_Nseir_District Sat, 05 Dec 2009 Abu Nseir district finished last Thursday its tenth voluntary environmental campaign, in cooperation with Amman 2nd Education Directorate, Abu Nseir Club, and the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDC) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Cleaning_Immolations_locations_ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) embarked last Tuesday on cleaning immolation slaughter locations within the immolation project of 2009 According to the executive director of the Popular Markets http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_2nd_Amman_Stand-up_Comedy_Festival_Kicks_Start_ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 The 2nd annual of Amman Stand-up Comedy Festival (ASCF) started yesterday on December 4 , under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, and with attendance of a huge audience of comedy shows lovers. This weeklong event runs until December 10 In a declaration to the interested media http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ammans_Second_Stand-up_Comedy_Festival_Tickets_Sold_Out_in_Record_Time! Thu, 03 Dec 2009 The second edition of Amman Stand-up Comedy Festival tickets were all sold out in record time. The event kicks start on Friday, 4 December 2009, at King Hussein Cultural Center and runs until 10 December The Festival comprises comic skits performed by a group of renowned American and international comedians http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Naser_District_Organizes_a_Voluntary_Day_in_Prince_Hasan_Neighborhood_Camp_ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 AL Naser directorate with the collaboration of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency UNRWA implemented recently a cleanliness campaign in Prince Hasan Camp under the name of Hand in Hand for Clean & Healthy Environment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_One_of_the_Biggest_Knowledge_Centers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman Omar Al Maani ascertained that Amman city seeks partnership with the World Bank and is keen on sharing knowledge with the world cities in the field of urban planning in which Amman was a pioneer and was recently awarded for Amman Metropolitan Plan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Haj_Expedition_Leaves_for_the_Holly_Country Wed, 18 Nov 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM Haj expedition left for the Holy country ALHijaz comprising 132 employees of various designations and from different districts and departments of the Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/City_Council_Approves_the_Budget_of_2010 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 During a session headed by Mayor of Amman Omar Al Maani the City Council approved the budget of 2010 which amounts to JD 408218000 and an expected deficit of JD 47928000 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_Meets_FIFA_Consultant Tue, 17 Nov 2009 Deputy Mayor Amer Al Basheer and the Consultant of International Federation of Football Association FIFA Monika Staab discussed ways to improve joint cooperation for the benefit of womens sports in Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_the_Norwegian_Ambassador_ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani, received the Ambassador of Norway, Mr. Petter Olberg, and discussed bilateral relations and exchange of expertise between Amman and Oslo in all the services spheres http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Stresses_the_Necessity_to_Develop_Stone_Workshops Sun, 08 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al Maani, said that the industrial sector is the main incubator of employment, and the stone workshops represent a vital sector of construction, and it is one of the most traditional crafts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Election_Rights_for_non-Jordanians_at_the_City_Council_of_Children_ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 In the exceptional session of the Amman Municipal Council, held on Tuesday evening (1/12/09) headed by Mayor of Amman, Omra Al Maani, it was decided to give non Jordanian kids the right of election and voting for the municipal council of children, which is held bi-annually http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Full_Time_Working_Day_for_Cleaning_Departments_of_GAM_on_Arafa_Day Tue, 24 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, requested the directors of districts and concerned departments at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to be careful and pay serious attention to the cleanliness of the public plazas, mosques, cemeteries, and public parking lots during the holiday of Eid Al Adha (Immolation Feast) Al Maani stressed http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_French_Ambassador_ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani and the French Ambassador Ms. Corinne Breuze discussed recently ways of enhancing cooperation and expertise exchange between Amman and Paris in the services field http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Palestinian_Delegation_from_Local_Municipalities_and_Public_and_Private_Institutions Thu, 19 Nov 2009 A Palestinian delegation represents local municipalities and public and private institutions visited the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), headed by the Minister of the Local Governance http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/ARWN_Holds_a_Seminar_on_Violence_against_Women Mon, 23 Nov 2009 Regional Arab Network for Women in Good Local Governance (ARWN) held a seminar on violence against women, with the cooperation of Family Protection of Public Security Directorate and the Jordan National Commission for Women (JNCW), on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Citizens_on_the_Open_Day Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, met today (22/11/09) at the headquarters of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), a group of the Capital citizens to listen to their needs and demands; this meeting represents part of a periodical meetings program which GAM especially designated for the citizens on the last Sunday of every month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Citizens_from_Different_Regions_of_the_City Sat, 21 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani met citizens from different regions of the city of Amman in GAM Council Hall, in his second meeting within the Open Day activities to be held in the last Sunday of each month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Strategy___Action_Plan_of_Downtown_Development_Project Sat, 21 Nov 2009 The City Deputy Manager for Economic Planning and Development, Engineer Ziad Rihani, stressed the interest and seriousness of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in the downtown development project through a non-stop and a long term process http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Operations_Department_of_Public_Transportation_Celebrates_its_2nd_Anniversary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 The Operations Department of Public transportation has processed 49,196 transactions for licenses and permissions system since the beginning of 2009 until the end of November http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Graduates_a_New_Batch_of_Law_Courses_and_ARWN_Holds_a_Photography_Workshop Sat, 21 Nov 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) graduated a batch of 50 law research employees who participated in the law courses run by the training center of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sweileh_District_Organizes_Educational_Day_for_Children_about_Haj_Rituals Sat, 21 Nov 2009 Sweileh District organized an educational day in Al Kamaliyeh garden, that aimed at introducing the children to the manners of performing rituals of Haj (the Pilgrimage), and the different religious activities at the Holy Lands http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Commitment_to_making_Amman_Pedestrian_Friendly__More_Livable____Safe_for_All Mon, 23 Nov 2009 As part of a holistic approach tackling the transformation of Amman from a city that is dominated by cars to a more livable, pedestrian friendly, and safe urban environment, the greater Amman Municipality GAM has embarked upon many initiatives and programs that enforce that direction. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM___Civil_Defense_Sign_a_Cooperation_Agreement_ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng, Omar Al Maani, and Director General of the Civil Defense, General Abdullah Al Hamadneh, signed a cooperation and coordination agreement titled One Place Service to render special services to investors The objective of this agreement is to simplify the licensing of investment construction projects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Inauguration_of_Suleiman_Al_Mousa_Library_at_Al_Hussein_Cultural_Center Sun, 15 Nov 2009 On behalf of Mayor of Amman, Omar Al Maani, City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat, inaugurated yesterday (15/1109) a library dedicated for the history of Jordan under the name of Suleiman Al Mousa at Al Hussein Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_Honors_the_Volunteers_in_My_Environment_Project Sat, 14 Nov 2009 Deputy Mayor Eng Amer Al Basheer honored today 13/11/0 the volunteers in the project My Environment organized by the Family Development Association FDA and in cooperation with Greater Amman Municipality GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sections_for_the_Blind_in_GAM_Libraries Sat, 14 Nov 2009 On Behalf of Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs Eng Haitham Jweinat inaugurated recently a section designated specially for the blind in the Public Libraries Department furnished with talking computer software http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_Honors_GAM_Employees_ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 Deputy Mayor Eng Amer Al Basheer honored today13/11/09 head of security and safety unit of Al Hussein Cultural Center and one of the workers in Marka district for their honesty and dedication in performing their duties http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Prepares_for_the_Development_Project_of_the_Hashemite_Yard Wed, 11 Nov 2009 Modernization works have commenced in the Hashemite Yard (Plaza) in the city center according to Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resources; the work started with removing the current warehouses, floor tiles and the drilling works to build social and entertaining facilities and others that embody the features of Al Seil Al Qadeem (the old stream) which was passing through the area in the past http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Receives_Applications_for_Barns_for_Sale___Slaughter__ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) elected to make Thursday 12/11/09 the final day for tradesmen and citizens to obtain barns of sacrifices sale and slaughter within the ten selected sites http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Patronizes_Accreditation_Ceremony_of_Two_Training_Centers_in_GAM_for_Drawing_by_Computer__ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 Deputy Mayor Eng. Amer Al Basheer patronized today 11/11/09 a ceremony to handover accreditation certificates to the Training Center and Princess Eman Center for IT Knowledge Station as the first governmental agency on the Kingdoms level to be accredited and authorized to conduct training courses and tests for the International Computer Driving License ICDL CAD http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Graduates_Participants_in_Security___Protection_Course_ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 City Deputy Director of Public Works Eng. Mustafa Al Louzi stressed the keenness of Greater Amman Municipality GAM on improving the employees standards and providing them with knowledge through training courses to promote their performance especially in regard to security and protection http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_in_the_Conference_Way_to_Copenhagen Mon, 09 Nov 2009 The conference titled Way to Copenhagen took place in the University of Colombia in Amman, and was organized by the Ministry of Environment, with the cooperation of some diplomatic circles In a key note speech, and in the presence of the lady Ambassador and Head of European Union http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Closes_the_Workshop_on_Stone_Saws_and_Bricks_Factories_in_Amman Mon, 09 Nov 2009 The workshop titled Stone Saws and Bricks Factories Situation in Amman recommended that standards be adopted to formulate an action plan of the licensable locations and to determine the requirements of rehabilitation and reorganization (of the same) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Russell_Peters___Many_Others_from_Jordan___Around_the_World_will_be_featured_in_the_2nd_Amman_Stand-Up_Comedy_Festival_This_December Sun, 08 Nov 2009 International Comedy Super Star, Russell Peters and many other local and international stand-up comedians are lined up to take part in the Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival 2009 in its second edition, from December 4 until December 10, in association with Orbit Showtime http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Follows_up_on_the_Work_of_GAMs_Teams_during_Rain_ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 During a field tour in the streets of the city since yesterday noon 3/11/09 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al Maani, followed up on field cadres and teams of GAM supervising the manholes efficiency regarding rain water drainage handling water gathering, opening closures and maintaining cross sections of the streets http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Joint_Action_Plan_between_Astana___Amman_ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al Maani, and Governer of Astana, Mr. Imangali Tasmagambetov, signed today 4/11/09 a joint action plan for the next two years between the municipalities of the two cities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Issues_Instructions_for_Sacrifices_ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 Tomorrow morning, Tuesday 3/11/09 Greater Amman Municipality will start receiving applications from tradesmen and citizens to designate barns for sale and slaughter in locations selected by GAM within the sacrifices project for 2009 which ends on 12 November 2009 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Signs_Road_Furniture_Agreement_ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Al Nawares Company (Seagulls) signed a road furniture agreement to promote and improve the usage of the public transportation modes by providing modern, civilized, and attractive bus stations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Inaugurating_the_Course_Supporters_of_Fighting_Drugs_ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 This morning (2/11/09), a course titled Supporters of Fighting Drugs was opened at the Libraries Department of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), and organized by Drugs Fighting Department and with the cooperation of 35 GAM employees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Drilling_Works_of_a_Commercial_Project_lead_to_a_Collapse_of_Part_of_Tilyani_Street Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Part of Tilyani Street collapsed as a result of drilling works conducted by a licensed commercial contractor between Quraish St. and Tilyani St., next to the Church in the city center After inspecting the damaged location, City Deputy Director of Public Works, Eng. Mustafa Al Louzi, said that the drilling caused decomposing of the soil which led to the fall of water carrier tube with a diameter of 900 mm that connects west http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Maani_Meets_Al-Fujairah_Mayor_and_Discusses_Ways_to_Enhance_Cooperation_ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, reiterated during a meeting with Mayor of Al-Fujairah, Eng. Muhammad Saif and the accompanying delegation, the Municipality keenness to bolster ties and exchange of experience between the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Al-Fujaira Municipality in different municipal service zones http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Honors_Students___Teachers_in_Naour Sat, 31 Oct 2009 Deputy Mayor, Eng. Amer Al Basheer, honored today (1/11/09) some of the excellent students and teachers of Naour district Attending the celebration, which was initiated by the head of the local committee of Naour district, Mr. Talal Al Sammoour, were the manager of Amman Fifth Directorate of Education http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Hosts_Second_Stand-Up_Comedy_Festival_This_December Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Amman will host the second annual Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival 2009, from December 4 until December 10, in association with Orbit Showtime. The festival which is organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is produced in collaboration with the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Preparation_of_the_First_Technological_Conference_Titled_For_an_Arab_Electronic_Municipality_ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 Preparation for the first technological conference titled For an Arab Electronic Municipality started today, (28/10/09), at Al Hussein Cultural Center, with the participation of managers, officials and experts in information systems, representing at least fifty institutions and commissions of both public and private sectors from 16 Arab countries http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Congratulates_Al_Wihdat_ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al Maani, congratulated Al Wihdat team upon winning Sheikh Mohammed Ibn Rashed Award for Sportive Excellence, maintaining that winning such an award is a great achievement marking the Jordanian clubs progress, and a good incentive to promote local and external competitions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Hebrons_Municipality_Delegation Tue, 27 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al Maani, confirmed the readiness of Greater Amman Municipalitys (GAM) to exchange with the Municipality of Hebron experiences related to municipal services, namely regulation, traffic, infrastructure, and the educational and social role of GAM in the city of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Delegation_from_Shabab_Al-Hussein_Sports_Club Mon, 26 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani recently received, in his office at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), a delegation from Shabab (Youth) Al-Hussein Sports Club. The meeting was attended by City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social and Sports Affairs, Haitham Jweinat http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Participates_in_the_First_Arab_Conference_on_Information_Technology Sun, 25 Oct 2009 Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya Bint Al-Hassan, the Arab Forum for Information Technology, with the cooperation of the Greater Amman Municipality, recently organized the first Arab conference on information technology, themed, Towards an Arab e-Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_Meets_with_Residents_of_Eastern_Sahab_Housing_Complex Sun, 25 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, recently emphasized the need to keep stone saws and brick factories out of the residential districts to avert their negative impacts on the environment and citizens. The Mayor was speaking in a recent meeting with residents of the eastern Sahab housing complex http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_Receives_Citizens_in_the_Monthly_Open_Day_Meeting Sun, 25 Oct 2009 In adaptation to the recent decision by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to designate the last Sunday of every month to hold an open day with the citizens, Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani received in his office, on October 25, a number of citizens who conveyed to him their demands and concerns http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_the_ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani received in his office the Ambassador of Chile in Jordan, Mr. Fernando Varela, and discussed with him avenues of bolstering cooperation and ex-change of expertise between the city of Amman and the city of Santiago in all municipal services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Greater_Amman_Municipality_(GAM)_Launches_the_Campaign_“The_Environment_is_Proud_of_Sports”_At_the_King_of_Bahrain_Forest Sat, 24 Oct 2009 Deputizing for the Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani, the City Deputy Manager for the Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Eng. Haitham Jweinat patronized the campaign “The Environment is Proud of Sports” At Ghamadan Park of the King of Bahrain Forest http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_(GAM)_Haj_Expedition_to_Haj Wed, 21 Oct 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has selected the nominees to join the pilgrimage expedition, following a ballot involving all GAM employees eligible for performing the fifth pillar of Islam. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Inspects_Final_Arrangements_for_Amman_International_Marathon Fri, 16 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar AL Maani, inspected today, Friday 17th Oct. 2009, the final preparations and arrangements in the Hashemite Square, for Amman International Marathon which will kick start tomorrow, Saturday at 9:00 am, from the Sahat Al Nawafeer (fountains yard) near the headquarters of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Handles_Blockage_in_Rain_Water_Line_in_Princess_Basmah_Street Tue, 06 Oct 2009 As declared by the Manager of Execution Department Eng. Nabeel Al Jariri, that a team of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) had handled today a blocked rain water drainage line, resulting from a surface big flow of water in Princess Basmah St. in Zahran http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Studies_Licensing_From-Home_Careers_ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) held at Al Hussein Cultural Center a workshop on the legal development project of from-home careers to discuss the possibility of granting licenses to practice careers from home, provided that work from home is only of a sub-purpose nature http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Team_is_the_Companies_Cup_Winner Tue, 20 Oct 2009 The team of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) won the Sports Federation Championship Cup for Companies after their great winning in a match against Al-Memari Co., which took place in Naour Sports Stadium, with a score of 3-1 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_Environmental_Campaign_with_Sports_Celebrities Tue, 20 Oct 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is launching, on Saturday, 24 October 2009, an environmental campaign at Ghamadan recreational park (a.k.a. King of Bahrain Forest), with the participation of celebrities from sport clubs and companies. It will be supervised by the Municipalitys Sports and Recreational Department http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Al-Maani_Devotes_an_Open_Day_for_Citizens Thu, 22 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Mr. Omar Al Maani, devoted the last Sunday of every month as an open day for the citizens, effective next Sunday 25 / 10 / 2009 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Proceeds_with_the_Development_Project_of_Naour Mon, 12 Oct 2009 Head of Constructions Department, Engineer Mohammed El-Rahahleh, said that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finished 40% of the first phase of the Development Project of the center of Naour, to be executed on stages http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Journey_in_the_Memory_of_the_Place_and_the_Man…_Amman_–_Ramallah_at_GAM_ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, stressed the importance of womens role in different fields, especially in voluntary, social and institutional domains http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Marred_distributes_Amman_Intl_Marathons_awards Sun, 18 Oct 2009 Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, HRH Prince Marred, in the presence of the Royal Family members, patronized the ceremony of distributing the Amman International Marathons awards at King Al Hussein Park http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Africans_dominate_1st_Amman_Intl_Marathon Sat, 17 Oct 2009 Amman woke up Saturday to the sound of thousands of runners taking part in the first Amman International Marathon, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Amman municipality The event, which started at the Greater Amman Municipality and finished at the Hashemite plaza downtown http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sura_bint_Ghazi_Sponsors_the_Competition_Environment_in_the_Childrens_Eyes_ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 On behalf of Her Royal Highness Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, the Princess (Al-Sharifa) Sura bint Ghazi patronized yesterday, Wednesday 14th Oct. 09, a celebration of the awards distribution to winners in the competition Environment in the childrens Eyes organized by greater Amman Municipality (GAM) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-_Maani__Hawa_Amman_Radio_is_an_Important_Channel_of_Interaction_between_the_Citizen_and_GAM Wed, 14 Oct 2009 The Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng. Omar Maani, affirmed that Hawa Amman Radio is steadily and confidently moving towards realizing the set objectives; it has developed into an interactive channel with the public in the service affairs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Adopts_New_Rules__for_Wedding_Halls_Licenses_ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 District Committee for Planning and Building in Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) approved the licensing of existing and proposed wedding halls (licensed and unlicensed) within its boundaries. Wedding halls licensed were only confined to regulated pieces of land, be they commercial, industrial or for exhibition purposes http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Municipal_Council_Gives_Main_Streets_Names_of_the_Armed_Forces_Martyrs Tue, 13 Oct 2009 Amman Municipal Council approved, during a normal session today, to name some main streets in Amman after martyrs (names) of the Armed Forces who paid their lives while on duty in Haiti, in addition to a martyr of the special operations force during a training mission http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Free_Medical_Day_Held_at_Sweileh Sun, 11 Oct 2009 Sweileh directorate of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently organized a one-day free medical examination for residents in the region. The event, which was organized jointly with Al-Othman Clinics, took place at Al-Yubeel Garden as part of GAMs centennial celebrations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Takes_Part_in_Al-_Salam_Camp_for_Children_in_Spain Sun, 11 Oct 2009 Greater Amman Municipality participated recently in Al- Salam Camp for children, being held annually in Barcelona- Spain for children between 14-13 years old from different countries around the world. This world gathering helps promote youth potentials and enhance their existing capabilities, thus enabling them implement local projects based on participation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_International_Marathon_to_be_an_Annual_Athletic_Tradition Sun, 11 Oct 2009 His Royal Highness Prince Firas Ibn Raad, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Amman International Marathon (AIM) said that the Centennial Parade on Friday, is a national source of pride that reflects the Capital achievements in the far and near past http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_Awareness_and_Educational_Lectures_about_Swine_Flu Thu, 08 Oct 2009 The Director of the Health and vocational Control Department, Dr. Mervat Mheirat mentioned that the department is determined to complete the educational program on infectious diseases and the ways of prevention and protection, to include the whole capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_World_Meets_at_Amman_International_Marathon_ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 Athletes from four corners of the World have gathered in Amman for Saturdays Amman International Marathon held under the patronage of HM King Abdullah the second Short, tall, fast and not so fast, the 11000 participants not only represent a vast diversity of sizes and abilities, but come from 51 different nations as far afield as Australia in the south and Canada to the north http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Names_Streets_after_the_Armed_Forces_Martyrs Mon, 12 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Mr. Omar Maani, has take a decision to recommend to GAM council during this Tuesday’s ordinary session (Oct.13th 2009) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_Centennial_Parade Fri, 09 Oct 2009 On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Nader Dahabi patronized, on Friday, October 9th, Ammans centennial parade which was organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Kings Accession to the Throne, and the 100th anniversary of the Citys first municipal council http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Transportation_for_the_Participants_in_the_Centennial_Parade Mon, 05 Oct 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced that they will provide citizens, participating in the Centennial Parade, with special modes of transportation, noting that this is the largest event ever, held under the High Royal Patronage to celebrate the the 10th anniversary of King Abdullah IIs Accession to the Throne and the Centennial of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Finishes_Works_on_Visitors_Center_and_Gate_for_Jabal_Al_Qalaa Mon, 05 Oct 2009 Within the development project of the archeological Jabal Al Qalaa (The Castle Mountain), Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inaugurated the visitors center and entrance gate, in accordance with the highest standards and specifications http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Mayor_of_Magdeburg Sun, 04 Oct 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Al Maani received in his office today, Mayor of the German city of Magdeburg, Dr. Rüdiger Koch, in the presence of the German Ambassador in Amman Dr. Joachim Heidorn. The two mayors discussed ways to enhance and exchange experiences between Amman and Magdeburg in all urban http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/City_Center_Stores_are_open_on_Friday Wed, 07 Oct 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is providing 70 buses for Gratis, to transfer the participants in the carnival event the Centennial Parade, held under the High Royal Patronage to celebrate the the 10th anniversary of King Abdullah IIs Accession to the Throne and the Centennial of GAM For the event starting at 3 pm on Friday http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hijazi_Railway_Train_Moving_Participants_to_the_Centennial_Parade_ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 The Jordanian Hijazi Railway JHR has announced that it will transfer participants of the Centennial Parade from the station in Zarqa for Gratis, which is to be held under the High Royal Patronage, celebrating the 10th anniversary of King Abdullah IIs Accession to the Throne and the Centennial of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Final_Touches_of_Centennial_Parade_by_Greater_Amman_Municipality Sat, 03 Oct 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is currently in the final stages, and at full swing, of preparations for the centennial parade which will take place, under the Royal patronage, at the City Center on October 9th http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_Health_Lecture_ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 Greater Amman Municipality has organized a health lecture about protection from swine flu, which took place in the Culture St. in Shmeisani The lecture, presented by Dr. Khaled Salim Al Hneiti, tackled the causes and symptoms of the disease http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Inaugurates_the_Circassian_Village Sat, 03 Oct 2009 Acting on behalf of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, Deputy City Manager for the Cultural, Social and Sports Affairs at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng. Haitham Juweinat, recently inaugurated the Circassian Village at Al-Jeel Al-Jadid Club in Amman. The inauguration ceremony was attended by member of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_from_the_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Is_Briefed_on_Salt_Center_Development_Projects_ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 A delegation from the International Women Networking (IWN) of the Regional Bureau on Local Governance was briefed on the future plans for services and development projects which the Greater Salt Municipality (GSM) is to execute in the city center This delegation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__GAM_Restructuring_is_Paying_Dividends_Positive_Impact_on_the_City_Services Wed, 16 Sep 2009 Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng. Omar Maani stressed that the recent institutional performance development and restructuring project has undoubtedly paid dividends especially that the greater part of it positively impacted the various departments and sectors in terms of maximizing the efforts to better serve the citizens of the Capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Holds_Iftar_Banquet_for_Public_Transport_Operators Tue, 15 Sep 2009 The Public Transport Operations Department at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) held an Iftar banquet for members of the joint committees representing the Traffic Department, Public Security Department, Public Transport Drivers Association, and Public Transport Regulatory Commission http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Suspends_Issuing_Digging_Licenses_during_Eid_Al-Fitr_Holidays Tue, 15 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has suspended issuing new digging licenses relating to infrastructure services during the Eid Al-Fitr holidays to avert traffic jams and annoyance for citizens Head of GAMs Road Maintenance Department http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Renews_Halt_of_New_Licenses_for_Coffee_Stores Sat, 12 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently renewed its decision to stop issuing new vocational licenses for stores providing coffee for drivers and pedestrians. The decision is applicable to all of Ammans regions, and prohibits the transferring of ownership or adding new partners to the current licenses http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Distributes_School_Bags Sat, 12 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently distributed school bags to the students of Arwa Bint Abdel Muttaleb Co-education Primary School, Al-Khushafiya Al-Janobiya Primary School for Boys in Uhod district, and Um Aamara Secondary School for Girls in Sahab http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Inaugurates_Sulaiman_Mousa_Library_Next_Month Sat, 12 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality is inaugurating, next month, the library of the late Jordanian historian and scholar Sulaiman Mousa, which is specialized in the History of Jordan. GAM has started building the library in June, and is taking part in printing all of Mousas literary works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Engineer_Maani_Receives_the_Ambassador_of_Germany Thu, 10 Sep 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani received in his office Thursday the Ambassador of Germany, Dr. Joachim Heidorn and discussed with him ways to bolster cooperation and exchange of expertise between the two cities, Amman and Berlin http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_of_Amman_Resumes_His_Visits_to_the_Shelters_of_Orphans_and_Elderly_People Wed, 09 Sep 2009 The mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Eng. Omar Al Maani resumed his visits to the shelters of the orphans and elderly people and the charity associations, providing the residents and officials with donations in kind and packages of the “Tribute to Late King Hussein Campaign” respectively http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Continues_Implementing_Naming_and_Numbering_System Wed, 09 Sep 2009 Cadres of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently began installing 1500 poles that carry plates showing names and numbers of streets around Amman. The move is part of the Municipalitys naming and numbering system which was commenced in 2008 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_(GAM)_Updates_Its_Website Wed, 09 Sep 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently updated its website with the aim of reinforcing communication and interaction with the local community Such a move comes in keeping with the achievements, expansion http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Centennial_Parade_“Story_of_Amman_in_100_Steps”_ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 Public and private sectors will be united on Friday October 9, 2009 to celebrate the founding of Ammans first Municipal Council in 1909 by being part of the Centennial Parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest and most unique events held in the area The Parade will include over 100 participating units from the public and private sectors such as banks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Prepares_a_Master_Plan_for_the_Capitals_Public_Transport_and_Traffic Wed, 30 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality is currently preparing a master plan for the public transport and traffic in the Capital. Preparations for the master plan were initiated in the summer of 2008 and are expected to last until next summer, in a thorough study funded by the French Agency of Development at JD1.6 million http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Addustours_Chief_Editor Wed, 30 Sep 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently received, in his office, chief editor of the Arabic daily, Addustour, Mr. Mohammad Hassan El-Tal, during which the Mayor commended the dailys devotion and spirit of responsibility and constructive criticism http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Cabinet_Endorses_Social_Security_Law_System_for_Employees_of_the_Greater_Amman_Municipality Wed, 30 Sep 2009 The government has recently endorsed the social security system for the employees of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), as well as the Municipalitys employee regulatory statute http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Presents_7500_Books_to_the_Ministry_of_Culture Mon, 28 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality recently presented 7500 titles of Jordanian books to the Ministry of Culture, to be later distributed to the cultural departments and institutions around the Kingdom The move come inline with Mayor of Ammans instructions to promote the national culture and knowledge among Jordanians http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_is_still_in_the_Process_of_Developing_Marj_Al-Hamam_Junction Sun, 27 Sep 2009 Deputy City Manager for Public Works, Engineer Fawzi Masad, said works continue at Marj Al-Hamam-Jabal Arafat junction as scheduled, with over 22% of the project completed Masad said that the contractor has almost finished all the infrastructural works for the project which is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The infrastructural works included surveying http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Handles_11820_Tons_of_Waste_in_Eid_Al-Fitr_Holidays Sun, 27 Sep 2009 The cleaning cadres at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) have handled over 10,124 tons of home wastes around the Capital during the 4-day Eid Al-Fitr holidays According to the executive director of Environment and Cleaning Department, Engineer Zaydoun Al-Nsour, all the wastes were dumped at Al-Ghabawi landfill http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Labor_Daily_Shifts_during_Eid_Al-Fitr_Holidays Sat, 19 Sep 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani issued an announcement on the eve of Eid Al-Fitr holidays, during which he stressed the need to regulate the labor shifts for all of Ammans regions, by increasing number of sweepers, inspectors, and vehicle drivers during the night shifts, in addition to marinating work pace round the clock, which should make certain that all public remarks and comments are dutifully addressed http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Deputy_Mayor_Visits_Sick_Children_at_Al-Basheer_Hospital Wed, 23 Sep 2009 Amman Deputy Mayor, Eng. Amer Al-Basheer, visited sick children at Al-Basheer Hospital and presented them with Eid Al-fiter gifts Al-Basheer extended his best wishes for a quick recovery and happy return to families and loved ones to the children during his visit http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputizing_for_the_Mayor_of_Amman_Jweinat_Visits_the_Artists__Yanes__Shehab__and_Laham Wed, 23 Sep 2009 Deputizing for the Mayor of Amman, Eng, Omar Maani, and on the occasion of Eid Al-Fiter, the Deputy City Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sport Affairs Eng, Haitham Jweinat, visited the artists, Yanes, Shehab, and Laham who have been recently hospitalized http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Inspects_Rehabilitation_Works_at_the_Souks_of_Philadelphia__Balabsa_and_Al-Bukhariya Wed, 16 Sep 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently inspected the rehabilitation works that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has accomplished at the old souks of Al-Bukhariya, Al-Balabsa, and Philadelphia which were caught on fire in August http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_(GAM)_Winds_Up“Tribute_to_Late_King_Hussein_Campaign” Wed, 16 Sep 2009 – Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently concluded the Ramadan “Tribute to the late king Hussein” Campaign which targeted charitable societies, shelters for the orphans and the elderly, residential congregations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_Touristic_Projects_at_Wadi_Al-Akhdar Mon, 14 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is implementing a number of touristic initiatives at Al-Wadi Al-Akhdar (The Green Valley), in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in a step to raise the level of touristic services in the area and to put it on the world of tourism map Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani said that the Municipality will start implementing the initiatives, most likely in the coming period http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Celebrates_Centennial_with_Notable_March Sun, 13 Sep 2009 Under the Royal patronage, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is launching next month "The Centennial March" as part of its celebrations of the 10th anniversary of His Majesty King Abdullah IIs accession to the throne, and the 100 years of the first municipal council in Amman in 1909 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_Awareness_Lectures_on_H1N1_Disease Sun, 13 Sep 2009 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently held awareness seminars on N1F1 within the context of a series of lectures on the disease.Engineer Haytham Jweinat City Deputy Director for Cultural, Social and Sports Affairs inaugurated the first lecture at Rainbow street under the title (Prevention Awareness Against H1N1 Disease.) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Firas_Ibn_Ra’d__Why_the_Amman_International_Marathon? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 In the early hours of the morning of 17/10/2009, the eastern Amman neighborhoods of Al-Muhajereen, Wadi al-Surour, and Jabal AlQala, shall wake up to watch Jordanian and non Jordanian runners competing in a sports tournament. The athletic event will kick start at the headquarters of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and wind up 42 km away, at Al- Hasemiyeh plaza of the city center. The Marathon, the first ever in the Jordanian capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Visits_White_Hands_Society Tue, 08 Sep 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani recently visited the White Hands Society "Dar Al-Diyafa" (Guest House for the Old), and met with its residents, expressing to them his best wishes for the Holy Month of Ramadan. The visit was attended by Deputy Mayor, Engineer Aamer Al-Basheer, members of GAM Council, Ali Al-Hadeed and Abdel Raouf Al-Bassal, and the Mayors Advisor for Districts Affairs, Mahmoud Al-Armouti http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipalitys__Tribute_to_the_Late_King_Hussein_Campaign__Distributes_Charity_Packages_in_Yarmouk Sat, 05 Sep 2009 The steering committee of Greater Amman Municipalitys "Tribute to the Late King Hussein" charity campaign recently distributed foodstuffs and packages on the needy families in Al-Yarmouk district. The Mayors Advisor for Districts Affairs, and head of the campaigns committee, Mahmoud Al-Armouti, took part in the operation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Residents_of_Marka_and_Al-Hashimi_Housing_Projects_Exempted_from_Sales_Tax_and_Registration_Fees Tue, 08 Sep 2009 Inline with the directions of His Majesty King Abdullah II during His Majestys recent visit to Marka province, and in correspondence of the Greater Amman Municipalitys notices to the Council of Ministers, the government recently decided to exempt residents of the housing complexes of Marka and Al-Hashimi from the sales tax and registration fees, owed on the transfer of ownership of housing projects built in the two areas to them http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Minister_of_Awqaf_and_Islamic_Affairs_Inaugurates_the_Holy_Koran_Teaching_Center_at_Al-Tafaylah_District Tue, 08 Sep 2009 Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Abdel Fattah Salah recently inaugurated the late Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Saoud Center for Teaching the Holy Koran in Al-Tafayla district. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Aamer Al-Basheer In his opening speech http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_visits_Greater_Amman_Municipality Mon, 07 Sep 2009 His Majesty King Abdullah II visited on Monday the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) where he took a first hand look at the municipalitys plans to rehabilitate and develop down town Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Continues_Replacing_Heads_of_Traffic_Lights_with_New_LED_Ones Sat, 05 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) plans this month to release a new tender to replace heads of the traffic lights in the Capital with new LED ones, at total cost of JD100,000 President of the Traffic Lights Division at the Municipality, Engineer Ahmad Khawalda said the tender will be concluded within the coming two months, during which GAM shall replace heads of 70 traffic lights http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Holds_Training_Course_for_Coaches_of_Promising_Football_Players Sat, 05 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently held a special three-day training course for soccer coaches at GAM Football Club. The course took place at Prince Faisal Bin Hussein Sports Hall, in cooperation with the Jordanian Football Association (JFA) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Minister_of_Awqaf_Inaugurates_Hamza_Tantash_Mosque_at_Raghadan_Tourist_Complex Thu, 03 Sep 2009 Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Abdel Fattah Salah recently inaugurated Hamza Tantash Mosque, which was built in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), at Raghadan Touristic Complex, in downtown Amman. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Aamer Al-Basheer, director of Ammans Awqaf Department http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Tunnel_on_Shmeisani_Junction_to_Be_Opened_Before_Eid Wed, 02 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipalitys Deputy City Director for Public Works, Engineer Fawzi Masad said the finishing works are currently underway at the lower tunnel of Shmeisani Junction project. Once these works are completed, he said, the tunnel will be opened for public traffic before Eid Al-Fitr holidays http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipalitys__Tribute_to_the_Late_King_Hussein_Campaign__Distributes_Charity_Packages_in_Ramadan Tue, 01 Sep 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality continues its "Tribute to the Late King Hussein" charity campaign which was launched in the Holy Month of Ramadan, by visiting the orphanages, old people homes and charity societies. Such visits will include Mubarra Um Al-Hussein (in Marka), Dar El-Ber, Jordan Orphanage Society http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Popular_Souks_of_the_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Observe_Good_Turnout Sun, 30 Aug 2009 The executive director of the Public Souks at the Greater Amman Municipality, Engineer Firas Al-Kurdi said the vegetable and fruits markets that GAM has established during the Holy Month of Ramadan witness good purchasing activities by citizens. He said that the infrastructure of these markets is vital to ensure their sustainability. And it is of GAMs responsibility to ensure the readiness of these markets to meet the public requirements, including their locations, land spaces http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Warns_Citizens_on_the_Issue_of_Handmade_Juices Sun, 30 Aug 2009 The Health and Vocational Control Department at the Greater Amman Municipality recently advised citizens to refrain from buying handmade juices that are usually manufactured at home during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The department said such juices lack the basic production conditions and health control http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Continues_Rehabilitation_of_Al-Bukhariya__Balabsa_and_Philadelphia_Souks Sat, 29 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality has completed 50% of the rehabilitation and renovation works at the old souks of Philadelphia, Al-Balabsa and Al-Bukhariya in downtown Amman. The three souks caught huge fire last month http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Inaugurates_New_Raghadan_Mosque_in_Ramadan Sat, 29 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality will inaugurate the new Raghadan Mosque during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The mosque, built on an area of 600 square meters, serves commuters and citizens using the Raghadan bus terminal in the City Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Supports__The_Globe-Trotters_Program__of_Al-Hussein_Irbid_Club Thu, 27 Aug 2009 Deputizing for the Mayor of Amman, Deputy City Director for Cultural, Social and Sports Affairs, Engineer Haytham Jweinat met recently with president of Al-Hussein Irbid Club, Dr. Hazaa Al-Batayna, and members of the clubs board of directors http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Reviews_Proposals_of_Companies_Interested_in_Building_New_Abattoir Mon, 31 Aug 2009 The technical committee of the Greater Amman Municipality continues reviewing the proposals presented by the interested companies in building the new Amman abattoir project. Results will be announced once a decision is made by the committee Earlier this year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_Ramadan_Evenings_in_Al-Wakalat_and_Rainbow_Streets Mon, 31 Aug 2009 The Department of Cultural Centers at the Greater Amman Municipality keeps organizing the special evenings during the Holy Month of Ramadan, as part of its policy to enhance the cultural and artistic movements in the Capital The Ramadan evenings are being held under the patronage of Deputy City Director for Cultural http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Inspects_Rehabilitation_Works_at_the_Souks_of_Al-Bukhariya__Balabsa_and_Philadephia Tue, 25 Aug 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, inspected, on Monday, the rehabilitation works at the old souks of Al-Bukhariya, Al-Balabsa, and Philadelphia which were caught on fire earlier this month. The rehabilitation commenced at the three souks by the Greater Amman Municipality on August 18, aiming at regaining their traditional ambience during the holy month of Ramadan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_the_Annual__School_Bags__Campaign Mon, 24 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently launched, for the second year running, its annual "School Bags" campaign, aiming at providing school children with educational tools, on the eve of the beginning of the new school year next week http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Academic_Delegation_from_Denver_University Sun, 23 Aug 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani recently received a delegation representing the academics and students of Denver University in the United States. He briefed the 25-member delegation on the Greater Amman Municipalitys Master Plan, the development plan of the public transport in the City http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Allots_Semiannual_Best_District_Award_on_Customer_Services Sat, 22 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality has allotted a JD20, 000 semiannual award to be granted for the best district in the Capital. The award will go in effect next year, and is applicable to each of Ammans 27 districts, reflecting the quality of customer services provided by the district in a six-month period http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegation_of_Greater_Amman_Municipalitys_Employees_Leave_for_Umra Sat, 22 Aug 2009 – An expedition of 180 employees of the Greater Amman Municipality has left Amman this week to perform Umra in the Holy Land. The group is led by GAM Council member, Yehya Al-Saoud, and represents most of GAMs departments and districts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Sponsors_Graduation_of_Participants_in_Geographic_Information_Systems_Courses Thu, 20 Aug 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, recently sponsored the graduation of participants from the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) courses which were held for employees from the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the Directorate of Public Safety, and a number of Jordanian municipalities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_Annual_Charity_Campaign__Tribute_to_the_Late_King_Hussein_ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality recently launched its annual charity campaign, "Tribute to the Late King Hussein", which comes inline with the directions of His Majesty King Abdullah II to provide those in need as well as the charity organizations with all the required attention and care http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Continues_Developing_of_Culverts__Sheet_Piles_and_Pavements_in_the_Capital Wed, 19 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is currently working on developing culverts, sheet piles, pavements as well as completing street maintenance works in different parts of the Capital, at a total cost of JD300,000 According to Director of GAM Installations and Fixtures Department http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Sponsors_“Al_Miyah”_Festival Tue, 18 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, stated that water is the source of life, and as such, people should be aware of preserving this great divine blessing and proper ways of using it During his sponsorship of the launch of the first “Al Miyah” (water) Festival for children, that was held at Queen Rania Park http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Approves_First_Phase_of_Wadi_Amman_Project_Expropriations_Costing_JOD_80_Million Wed, 12 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council approved the first phase of the Wadi Amman development project expropriations at a cost of JOD 80 million, during an ordinary session of the GAM Council that was chaired by the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_Residents_of_Al_Wadi_Al_Akhdar_in_Wadi_Seer_ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently announced the Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) commitment to equipping 4 kilometers of Abu Al Sous Street in Wadi Seer district by the end of this year, adding that work is already underway http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Technical_Committee_to_Assess_Buildings_Damaged_in_Downtown_Fire Tue, 11 Aug 2009 A technical committee recently started assessing the buildings that were damaged in the fire in Al Balabseh Souq, Al Bukharieh Souq, and Philadelphia Souq, in downtown Amman The committee is to appraise the damaged buildings with regards to structure stability and public safety, and, based on their findings http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Expands_and_Establishes_20_Ramadan_Markets Tue, 18 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently expanded and established 20 Ramadan markets throughout the Capital, with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan, to allow the citizens of Amman to procure their fruit and vegetable requirements The Executive Director of Public Markets, Engineer Firas Al Kurdi, explained that 7 of the 20 Ramadan markets are run in cooperation with the Capital Farmers Union http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Conclusion_of_GAM_Comprehensive_Computer_Course_for_Al_Darak_Forces_Participants Tue, 18 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) comprehensive computer course that was held by the Training Center for participants from Al Darak Forces recently concluded During the graduation ceremony, the City Deputy Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Khleifat, affirmed GAM’s commitment to cooperating with public sector organizations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Departments_and_Districts_Look_Into_Requirements_for_Centennial_March_and_Amman_Marathon Mon, 17 Aug 2009 The Manager of Amman City, Engineer Ammar Gharaibeh, reaffirmed the importance of the concerted efforts of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) departments and districts, and relevant parties to fulfill all the needs and requirements for holding the Centennial March and the Amman Marathon, and ensuring their success http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Rehabilitation_and_Renovation_Works_Start_on_Al_Bukharieh__Al_Balabseh__and_Philadelphia_Souqs Mon, 17 Aug 2009 – The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently started rehabilitation and maintenance works on Al Balabseh Souq, Al Bukharieh Souq, and Philadelphia Souq, fixing the damage caused by the recent fire The Head of Al Madeena district http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Honors_Its_Employees’_Children_Who_Scored_Exceptional_Tawjihi_Results Mon, 17 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Employee Club recently held an honorary celebration for its employees’ children who scored exceptional Tawjihi results, sponsored by the City Deputy Manager for Cultural, Social, and Sports Affairs, Engineer Haitham Jweinat http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Heads_of_Economic_Planning_and_Development_Sector Sun, 16 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently announced the department heads of the economic planning and development sector, as part of its restructuring and institutional performance development project The Deputy Mayor of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_Meets_With_Representatives_from_Appeal_and_First_Instance_Courts_Judges_ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, stated that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) departments would start, after the Eid Al Fitr holiday, building a 1 km long and 12 m wide main road in the Appeal and First Instance courts judges housing, in Tareq district “Hawd 3, ‘Ein Arbat.” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Honors_Exceptional_School_and_University_Students Sun, 16 Aug 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, recently honored a number of exceptional high school students and graduates from Jordanian universities, the children of residents from “Hay Sultan Al Salt Al Gharbi” in Al Kamalieh, in Sweileh district During the event http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Conclusion_of_“Principles_of_Prosecution”_Course_at_GAM_ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) legal course “Principles of Prosecution,” which was organized by the Training Center and lasted 4 weeks, recently concluded The President of the North Amman court http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Participants_in_GAM_Public_Health_and_Safety_Courses_Graduate__ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 The Executive Director of Inspection and Surveillance, Engineer ‘Ezel Deen Shamout, stated that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) was doing its utmost to put into place plans and programs that can protect GAM human resources from work-related hazards and accidents http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Rehabilitation_of_Al_Bukharieh__Al_Balabseh__and_Philadelphia_Souqs_Next_Monday_ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently announced that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) would begin rehabilitation, renovation, and maintenance works on Al Balabseh Souq, Al Bukharieh Souq, and Philadelphia Souq, fixing the damage caused by the recent fire http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Begins_First_Phase_of_Na’our_Downtown_Development_Project Fri, 14 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, affirmed that the results of the Amman Master Plan have designated Na’our as a cultural and heritage center, due to the region’s attributes, in terms of archeological sites, springs, and natural resources, all of which should be preserved http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Continues_with_Sahen_Amman_Painting_Project Mon, 10 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has completed 287,316 square meters of the Sahen Amman (Amman Basin) painting project this year, which included 56 locations, at a cost of JOD 350 thousand It is worth mentioning that the completed area of the project, since its launch in 2006 to date http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Jordan_Food_and_Drug_Administration_Hold_“How_to_Prepare_for_Ramadan”_Workshop Sun, 09 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in cooperation with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), Jordanian Restaurant Owners’ Association, and a number of restaurant owners, recently held a workshop entitled “How to Prepare for Ramadan" The Director of the Health and Vocational Control Department at GAM, Dr. Mervet Mheirat http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Follows_Up_on_GAM_Department_Efforts_to_Help_Extinguish_Fire_in_Downtown_Al_Balabseh_Souq_ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 In the early hours of the morning, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, followed up on the progress of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) auxiliary equipment and technical cadre. Such equipment collaborated with the Civil Defense and other pertinent departments to tackle the fire which recently broke out at dawn in downtown Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__GAM_and_the_Jordanian_Publishers_Union_to_Increase_Number_of_Children’s_Books_in_GAM_Libraries Thu, 06 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently inaugurated, at Al Hussein Park, the sixth edition of the Local Amman Book Fair, which will last until August 15, 2009 In a statement to the press, Eng. Maani praised the kind efforts of the Fair’s organizers http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Al_Shmeisani_and_Jabal_‘Arafat_Intersections_Projects_to_Be_Completed_by_October_2010_ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 During a recent media tour, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, followed up on the progress of Al Shmeisani intersection project, on which work started at the beginning of this year, at a cost of JOD 22 million Eng. Maani reaffirmed that the project will admirably serve the region in terms of practicality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Concludes_Detailed_Evaluation_of_Works__Services__Cultural__Sports__and_Social_Sectors Tue, 04 Aug 2009 The Advisor of the restructuring and institutional performance development project at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Engineer Ismael Al Usta, affirmed that GAM’s new structure stems from its commitment to increasing operational competence, and clearly defining lines of parallel communication http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inspects_Jabal_Al_Qala’a_Development_Project Mon, 03 Aug 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently inspected the Jabal Al Qala’a development project, and followed up on the work to fulfill the neighborhood residents’ demands by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) departments, which were voiced during previous meetings Eng. Maani affirmed that the positive end results of the project will encompass the Jabal Al Qala’a region, due to GAM’s efforts to implement the requests and fulfill the needs of residents, enhance services http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Conclusion_of_“Drafting_Contracts_and_Agreements_for_Legal_Researchers”_Course_at_GAM Mon, 03 Aug 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) course “Drafting Contracts and Agreements for Legal Researchers at GAM,” which was organized by the Training Center and continued for 2 weeks The course targeted legal researchers in a number of GAM departments, namely, special projects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Reviews_GAM’s_Public_Transport_Projects_and_Plans Sat, 01 Aug 2009 A parliamentary delegation recently visited the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and met with the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, to be briefed on GAM’s plans and projects in the field of public transport, as best serves the citizens of the Capital Eng. Maani stated that GAM has started modernizing the public transport system from different angles, namely, renewing the operating lines, replacing the old buses in phases http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Capital’s_Streets__Maintenance_Work_and_Paving_at_Cost_of_JOD_1_Million_400_Thousand Mon, 27 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently started with the paving and maintenance works of the Capital’s main streets, in accordance with its annual plan for street paving Head of the Road Maintenance Department, Engineer Ahmed Khreisat, stated that GAM will be paving an area of 277 thousand square meters of the Capital’s main streets http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Orders_Building_of_a_Pedestrian_Bridge_and_Park__Study_of_Street_Opening_and_Expansion_Plan Sun, 26 Jul 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently announced that, as of November, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) would implement part of Prince Talal Bin Mohammad Street to link Al Jubeiha district (Hay Al Zaitouna) to Abu Nseir, thereby easing traffic congestion on main streets During an inspection tour that included all neighborhoods of Al Jbeiha district http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Second_Family_and_Child_Festival_Kicks_Off_in_Badr_Al_Jadidah Sun, 26 Jul 2009 Badr Al Jadidah district / the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently announced the launch of the second edition of the cultural “Family and Child Festival,” the activities of which are to extend until August 13 During a speech he gave at the Festival’s inaugural ceremony, Head of the Local Committee for Badr Al Jadidah, Abdul Jaleel Al Zioud Al ‘Abbadi, said http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_Jabal_Al_Qala’a_Residents_Committee Sat, 25 Jul 2009 – The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, reaffirmed that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) would not expropriate any lands in Jabal Al Qala’a neighborhood, and that none of the houses in the vicinity would be removed or demolished During a meeting with a residents committee from Hay Jabal Al Qala’a, which was attended by M.P. Ahmed Al Safadi http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Second_Annual_“Laughter_Week”_Festival_Underway Wed, 22 Jul 2009 As part of the “Laughter Week” Festival activities in the Amman Summer Festival 2009, which was organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), contestant Sanad Haddadeen qualified to participate in the closing ceremony and to participate in the amateur comedy competition http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Awards_JOD_10_Million_Service_Project_Tenders Wed, 22 Jul 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, affirmed that all administrative and financial transactions at the Greater Amman Municipality Council (GAM) undergo standard procedures for both GAM employees and citizens During the recent GAM Council ordinary session, the Mayor of Amman indicated that investigation into “the discovery of cases of fraud” in a number of transactions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Sponsors_Abu_Nseir_Sports_Club_Celebration Tue, 21 Jul 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently sponsored a celebration at Abu Nseir Sports Club, to honor karate instructor Hussam Hussni ‘Eyad, employed in Abu Nseir district, on winning fourth place in the Ahel Al Himma award. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Salman_Wraps_Up_Amman_Summer_Festival_2009 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 Jordanian artist Hussein Al Salman recently wrapped up the activities of the fourth Amman Summer Festival which kicked off on July 8, under the banner “Meet Ahla W Sahla” (100 Welcomes), at Al Hussein Park During a concert which enjoyed a huge turnout from the Capital’s various regions and neighboring provinces http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Issue_Vocational_and_Health_Licenses_Electronically_By_Beginning_of_2010_ Sat, 25 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) held a two-day introductory workshop for directors and employees in GAM districts about the electronic services development project for vocational and health licenses, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Civil Defense, Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Industry http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Establishes_New_Dumps_for_Rubbles Mon, 20 Jul 2009 Director of Construction Controlling Department at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Engineer Ibraheem Baqua, revealed that GAM has established two new special dumps for rubbles, located outside Amman According to Baqua, the first dump is in the north of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Meets_with_Yarmouk_Residents__Reviews_Abu_Darweesh_Mosque_Renovation_Project Sun, 19 Jul 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani recently met with residents of Yarmouk district, during which he declared that Abu Darweesh Mosque is one of Ammans most important old monuments that retells part of Jordans history. He noted that the current developmental project at the mosques environs is serving the Greater Amman Municipalitys primary plan to take advantage of the unused spaces in the Citys heavily-populated areas http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Holds_Workshop_on__Study_of_Downtown_Amman_ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality held a one-day workshop at the King Hussein Cultural Center, aiming at shedding light on the development process of Downtown Amman Executive Director of GAMs Long-Term Planning and Master Plan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_2009_Activities_Underway Mon, 20 Jul 2009 As part of the activities of the Amman Summer Festival 2009 which started on July 8 and will continue until July 24, the second edition of “Laughter Week” recently kicked off at the Round Amphitheater of Al Hussein Park According to the Mayor’s Advisor for Tourism and Investment and the Festival’s Director http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Raises_Public_Transport_Tariffs_by_10_ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently announced the new tariffs of public transport lanes that lay within its jurisdiction of Amman, effective on Sunday, July 19th. The new tariffs are 10% higher than the previous ones. The yellow cab tariffs remained unchanged http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_Continues_At_Full_Gear Sat, 18 Jul 2009 Jordanians continue to enjoy the Amman Summer Festival, which was launched on July 8 and runs through July 24th Jordanian singer Mahmoud Al-Khayyat enchanted his large audience, at the King Hussein Parks, by the music and songs performed together with his musical band http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_the_Fourth_Week_of_“With_Jordan_We_Grow”_Children_Camp Sat, 18 Jul 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently inaugurated the fourth week of “With Jordan We Grow” Children Camp which is organized annually in summer by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), at the Amman National Parks, off the international airport highway http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Amman__If_It_Only_Speaks_Out”_Exhibition_Displays_the_Art_of_Ancient_and_Modern_City Thu, 16 Jul 2009 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. ‘Amer Al-Bashir recently inaugurated a new art exhibition titled “Amman: If It Only Speaks Out”, by architect Rami Al-Thaher, at the King Hussein Cultural Center The exhibition includes 20 paintings, some of which are rare and priceless, recounting the story of Amman over the past 10 decades http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Replaces_Metal_Trash_Bins_with_Plastic_Ones Wed, 15 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently started replacing the metal trash bins with plastic ones, aiming at improving cleaning services in the Capital Executive Director of Cleaning Department at GAM, Eng. Zaidoun Al-Nsour, said the department has distributed the new plastic bins on the streets and districts of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Ahli_Club_Holds_Gathering__Amman’s_History_and_the_Role_of_Circassians Sun, 12 Jul 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, recently sponsored an evening gathering held by Al Ahli Club, entitled “Hikayet Amman” (Amman’s Tale), in commemoration of Amman’s heritage amidst the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) centennial festivities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Inaugurates_Third_“Mahatat_Al_M’arifeh”_Summer_Club Sun, 12 Jul 2009 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer recently inaugurated the activities of the third summer club for people with special needs and orphans, organized by Princess Iman IT Center in cooperation with Shakhsheer Company for Tourist Car Rentals The third summer club program includes 70 children with special needs, orphans, and blind children http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Louzi_Meets_“In_Jordan_We_Grow”_Camp_Participants Sat, 11 Jul 2009 “The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) strives to achieve the objectives of the Child-Friendly City project, with the hopes of making Amman an example which other Arab cities can follow,” the City Deputy Director of Public Works, Engineer Mustafa Al Louzi, stated in his encounter with participants in the second week of the sixth “In Jordan We Grow” summer camp, at the GAM Council Hall http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_2009_Kicks_off_at_Al_Hussein_Park Thu, 09 Jul 2009 The fourth Amman Summer Festival 2009 kicked off on July 8, at Al Hussein Park, under the patronage of the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, and organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), under the banner “Meet Ahla W Sahla” (100 Welcomes) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_2009_Features_Wide_Selection_of_Entertaining_Activities Wed, 15 Jul 2009 As part of the Amman Summer Festival which is currently organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Jordanians last week have enjoyed watching the comedy play “Madrasati” (My School) at the King Hussein Parks The 60-minute comedy was performed by the leading Jordanian duo Hassan Sabayleh and Rania Ismael, along with a number of young performers and children http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Receives_Technical_and_Financial_Offers_for_Amman_Train_Project Wed, 15 Jul 2009 The Tendering and Procurement Department of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently received the technical and financial offers regarding the feasibility study and initial design of Amman Train project, which include three main railways extending at 40km around the Capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Participants_Recommend_Renewing_and_Renting_“Field_Crates”_to_Farmers_at_Nominal_Fees Wed, 08 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the Ministry of Agriculture, in cooperation with other pertinent parties, intend to establish a crate bank (field crates) with the aim of setting a uniform crate for all agricultural products, thereby solving the problem of fines, and setting guidelines Manager of Amman City http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Concrete_Works__First_Phase_on_Al_Shmesani_Intersection_ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently completed the concrete works as part of the first phase of Al Shmesani intersection, without the need for traffic detours. The project includes establishing a tunnel that branches off the existing tunnel (Al Mukhabarat Tunnel) in the direction of Al Ameen Street and the Ministry of Industry and Trade Street. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_“I_Won’t_Buy_From_You”_Campaign_Kicks_off__Curbing_Vendor_Phenomenon Mon, 06 Jul 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently kicked off the “I Won’t Buy from You” campaign, to curb the vendor phenomenon, thereby preventing the display and sale of foodstuffs that do not meet with health and public safety regulations and the use of pavements at the expense of pedestrians City Deputy Director of Public Works, Engineer Mustafa Al Louzi, stated that the campaign is in line with GAM’s strategic goal of improving the wellbeing and environment of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_IT_Centers_and_Public_Libraries_in_Al_Jiza_and_Uhud_Districts Sat, 04 Jul 2009 The Manager of Amman City, Engineer Ammar Gharaibeh, recently inaugurated in Al Jiza and Uhud districts “Manja Center and Library” and “Uhud Center,” for IT and local community service, as part as of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) national holidays celebrations Eng. Gharaibeh affirmed GAM’s dedication to implementing service and developmental projects throughout the Capital’s districts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_Second_Week_of_“In_Jordan_We_Grow”_Camp Sat, 04 Jul 2009 The City Deputy Director of Public Works, Engineer Mustafa Al Louzi, recently inaugurated, at Amman National Park, the second week of the sixth “In Jordan We Grow” summer camp, organized by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) During the inauguration ceremony which was attended by the Executive Director of Social Affairs, Taghreed Fakhouri, Al Louzi reiterated that GAM, which is celebrating its centennial this year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_“In_Jordan_We_Grow”_Camp_Participants Thu, 02 Jul 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, asserted that childhood-oriented programs and activities are a key Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) interest and a priority on its work agendas During a meeting at the GAM Council Hall with the children participating in the sixth “In Jordan We Grow” summer camp, Eng. Maani expressed his satisfaction with the increased and wider range of children participating in this term’s camp http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_IT_Centers_in_Tareq__Ras_Al_Ein__and_Khreibat_Al_Souq Thu, 02 Jul 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, recently inaugurated 4 IT centers and libraries in Tareq, Ras Al Ein, and Khreibat Al Souq, as part of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) national holidays celebrations During the inauguration of the IT centers and libraries in Tabarbour, Abu ‘Eleieh, Jabal Al Natheef, and Mu’ta, Eng. Al Basheer, affirmed GAM’s interest in spreading knowledge and technology http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_IT_Centers_and_Public_Libraries_in_Several_Districts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 The Manager of Amman City, Engineer Ammar Gharaibeh, inaugurated 5 IT centers and public libraries in Badr Al Jadidah, Wadi Al Seer, and Naour, as part of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) national holidays celebrations During the inauguration festivities, Eng. Gharaibeh affirmed GAM’s dedication to implementing services and developmental projects throughout the Capital’s districts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Kicks_off_Amman_Summer_Festival_2009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently announced the launch of the fourth Amman Summer Festival 2009, under the banner “Meet Ahla W Sahla” (100 Welcomes), on July 8, 2009 During a press conference at Al Hussein Cultural Center, which was attended by the Mayor’s Advisor for Tourism and Investment, Khalid Burqan, Eng. Maani said http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Danish_Embassy_in_Amman_Donates_Lego_Games_to_Children_Centers_and_Libraries Mon, 29 Jun 2009 The Executive Agency of the Child’s Friendly City at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently received the last amount of Lego games parcels from the Danish Embassy in Amman. The parcels are part of the Embassy’s plans to support the children-related activities in Jordan The games were presented in a special ceremony held at Prince Hashem Park in Swaileh region, north of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Basma_Honors_Female_Leaderships_at_GAM_ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 H.R.H. Princess Basma Bint Talal recently sponsored a celebration at Al Hussein Cultural Center, organized by the Regional Arab Network for Women in Good Local Governance (ARWN) at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). The event was held to honor a number of female leaders and employees at GAM in appreciation of their exceptional and effective efforts during their service there, and as part of GAM’s centennial celebrations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inaugurates_Sixth_“In_Jordan_We_Grow”_Summer_Camp_at_Amman_National_Park Sat, 27 Jun 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently inaugurated, at Amman National Park, the sixth summer camp, “In Jordan We Grow,” which is organized annually by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) During an inspection tour of the camp’s facilities, which was attended by the Manager of Amman City, Eng. Ammar Gharaibeh, Eng. Maani asserted that child-care http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Institute_for_Urban_Development_Hosts_Co-author_of_“Corrupt_Cities”_Book Sat, 27 Jun 2009 The Amman Institute for Urban Development (AIUD), of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), recently held the Second Amman Centennial Forum, titled “Transparency in Urban Governance”, and included a lecture delivered by the former Mayor of the Bolivian capital, La Paz, Mr. Ronald MacLean-Abaroa. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_‘Adasani_and_Maani_Lay_Foundation_Stone_for_Arab_Forum_for_Information_Systems_Headquarters Mon, 22 Jun 2009 The Secretary-General of the Arab Towns Organization (ATO), Abdul ‘Aziz Al ‘Adsani, and Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, laid the foundation stone for the new headquarters of the Arab Forum for Information Systems (AFIS) in Tla Al Ali district Al ‘Adsani explained that AFIS collaborates with the Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI), the Arab Towns Organization Award (ATO Award), and the Arab Towns Development Fund http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Conclusion_of_Second_US-Arab_Cities_Forum Wed, 24 Jun 2009 The US-Arab Cities Forum that was held in Amman, and was hosted by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) with the participation of American, Arab, and Jordanian mayors, recently came to a close Mayor of Chicago, Richard Daley, affirmed the importance of holding such informative meetings, the end results of which have bearing on planning and issues that concern all stratum of society, such as the welfare of children http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Concludes_Training_on_Child’s_Friendly_City_Initiative Wed, 24 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality concluded a five-day training course organized in Amman for members of the Arab local municipalities and Arab childhood institutions, focused on the child’s friendly city initiative. The course was organized in cooperation with the Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI), the Middle East and North Africa Child Protection Initiative (MENA-CPI), and the Arab Gulf Program for the United Nations Development Fund (AGFUND). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Faisal_Bin_Al_Hussein_Sponsors_Celebration__Civil_Defense_Receives_Ambulances_and_Communication_Equipment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 H.R.H. Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein recently sponsored an event celebrating the Civil Defense department’s reception of a number of state of the art ambulances, and advanced communication equipment, both presented by Chicago as part of the twinning agreement between Amman and Chicago. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organizes_Arab_Training_Course_on_Child’s_Friendly_City_Initiative Sun, 21 Jun 2009 The Executive Assembly of Child’s Friendly City at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), organized a five-day training course for members of the Arab local municipalities and Arab childhood institutions, focused on the child’s friendly city initiative. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/US-Arab_Cities_Forum_Underlines_Influence_of_Urban_Development_on_Citizens Tue, 23 Jun 2009 His Royal Highness Prince Ra’ad Bin Zaid, Chief of Chamberlain, stressed that Jordan is fully committed to integrate those with special needs into the society, and enhance their vital contribution to the development process, based on the values of solidarity and national unity. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Second_US-Arab_Cities_(Mayors)_Forum_Kicks_Off_in_Amman_ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 Under Royal patronage, the second US-Arab Cities (Mayors) Forum recently kicked off at Al Hussein Cultural Center, with the participation of Arab mayors and local leaderships, in cooperation with the city of Chicago During the opening session, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, gave a speech reviewing the scope of the cooperation and exchange of expertise between cities and municipal administrations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_Uhud_(Al_Mustanida)_Intersection_and_Marj_Al_Hamam_Park_ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) furthered the national holiday celebrations of with the inauguration of Marj Al Hamam Park and Uhud (Al Mustanida) Bridge Intersection, at an estimated cost of JOD 4,286,000 During the opening ceremony of Marj Al Hamam Park today, Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, attested to GAM’s special interest in increasing green spaces in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaid_Qandah_Wins_First_Prize_in_“Sing_for_Amman”_Competition Sat, 20 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently announced names of the winners in the “Sing for Amman” competition which was launched last year through the GAM-run Hawa Amman radio station. Names of winners were unveiled in a special ceremony held at the King Hussein Cultural Center Zaid Qandah from Zaha Cultural Center won the first prize for his song “Oyoun Amman” (Amman’s Eyes). With 12 years of age, Qandah was the youngest participant in the competition http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Discusses_Latest_Projects_with_Members_of_the_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Council Wed, 17 Jun 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani said that projects conducted by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in the first two weeks of June mark the Municipality’s celebrations of the Independence Day and the 10th anniversary of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s Accession to the Throne. He said that the projects aimed at symbolizing the meaning of independence, its significance, and the national achievements over the past decades. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_Regional_Women_Network_Receives_Delegation_of_Iraqi_Women Tue, 16 Jun 2009 The Arab Regional Women Network on Good Local Governance (ARWN) held a meeting involving women members of the civil societies and non-governmental organizations in Iraq, who paid a special visit to Jordan recently The meeting aimed at exchanging ideas and coordinating efforts between the Jordanian women and their Iraqi counterparts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Members_of_Jordan_Wrestling_Federation_Visit_Greater_Amman_Municipality’s_Employees_Club Mon, 15 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality’s Employees Club recently hosted a delegation representing the Jordanian Wrestling Federation (JWF). The visit aimed at developing ways of cooperation and enhancing wrestling as a sport among members of the club JWF president, Nassr Bustami, and members of the federation’s board passed on their good wishes to the club’s president http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Amman_International_Marathon_this_October Mon, 15 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently announced it would be organizing the Amman International Marathon in October 2009, within its centennial celebrations. The marathon will be supervised by a board of trustees chaired by H.R.H. Prince Firas Bin Ra’ad, and with H.R.H. Princess Dina Mired, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, and H.E. Doctor Fawwaz Al Zoubi as members H.R.H. Prince Firas Bin Ra’ad spoke at a press conference held by GAM yesterday morning (Monday) to announce the marathon’s activities http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Districts_Continue_National_Holidays_Festivities Mon, 15 Jun 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, sponsored yesterday a national festival organized by the Local Community Development Council for East Amman in Marka district, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second assuming constitutional powers The festival which was attended by the Provincial Magistrate (District Governor) of Marka, Abdul N’aem Al Sharman, and the Mayor of Amman’s Advisor for Regions Affairs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Seminar_on_Organic_Farming Mon, 15 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality recently organized a one-day seminar on organic farming The seminar was held under the patronage of Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. ‘Aamer Al-Bashir, and attended by Vice President of the Jordan Association of Organic Farming (JAOA), Dr. Salam Ayyoub, Assistant Director of the City for Public Works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/US-Arab_Cities_Forum_Kicks_Off_in_Amman_Next_Week Sun, 14 Jun 2009 The 2nd US-Arab Cities Forum will take place in Amman during the period of June 22-24, 2009, at the King Hussein Cultural Center. The event will be held under the Royal patronage, featuring the participation of mayors of Arab and Jordanian cities, as well as the Mayor of Chicago Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani will deliver a speech in the opening session http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Conducts_Back-Up_Campaigns_to_Fight_Vermin Sat, 13 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has launched new back-up campaigns to fight all kind of vermin in its 27 regions. GAM Deputy City Director for Public Services, Eng. Moustafa Al-Lawzi said the campaigns are part of the Municipality’s keenness to preserve the public health and safety throughout the year. He said that the Municipality will tackle all complaints raised by the citizens, along with such campaigns, to control the pests in all regions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Honors_Group_of_GAM_Employees_in_Appreciation_of_Their_Efforts Thu, 11 Jun 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, praised the efforts of all Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) employees, whatever their posts, in serving the City and its citizens During his patronage of a celebration for veteran employees, the Mayor affirmed the Municipality’s dedication to supporting and supplying its cadre with the necessary expertise and training courses http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Saudi_Ambassador Thu, 11 Jun 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, received in his office today the Saudi ambassador to Jordan, Fahed Abdul Muhsen Al Zaid Eng. Maani commended the bilateral relations between the two sister capitals, Amman and Riyadh, and discussed with his guest ways to bolster them in the various fields of municipal works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_“Amman__Explorer”_Website Wed, 10 Jun 2009 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Omar Maani, recently launched, in Al-Abdali area, the “Amman Explorer” project which was executed by the Greater Amman Municipality’s Department of the Geographic Information System (GIS) GAM’s new project aims at enhancing and developing the quality of municipal services to meet the public aspirations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Hosts_Meeting_with_Acting_President_of_Ombudsman_Bureau Wed, 10 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) hosted recently a meeting between its senior officials and the Acting President of Jordan’s Ombudsman Bureau, Mr. Ala’edine Al-Armouti, aimed at explaining the bureau’s main role in the administrative reform process. The meeting was attended by GAM’s Deputy Mayor, Eng. ‘Aamer Al-Bashir, and the Director of Amman City, Eng. ‘Ammar Gharaybeh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Adorned_with_the_King’s_Pictures__Jordanian_Flags__and_Decorations_ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, made a tour on Tuesday morning to keep in touch the various Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) departments and regions preparations for celebrating the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers, which was held on June 9, 2009 Eng. Maani stressed the importance of the city of Amman appearing in its best image http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Fada’t_Amman”_Music_Festival_Carries_on_with_Artistic_Shows Sun, 07 Jun 2009 The “Fada’t Amman” musical festival activities carries on with artistic and music shows in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) parks until June 26; the event is organized by OrangeRed, in cooperation with the Executive Agency for the “Child-Friendly City.” Last Thursday, the Dabka Band / the “Arts in Everyone’s Grasp” project gave an artistic performance at Al Wihdeh Park in Al Jandwel http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Sing_for_Amman”_Competition_Qualifying_Final_Next_Thursday Sun, 07 Jun 2009 The committee for the “Sing for Amman” competition which was launched by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) for amateur singers on its radio station, Hawa Amman, will announce next Thursday the short-listed participants who have qualified for the final phase, during a concert held at Al Hussein Cultural Center Theater Sixteen participants were selected by the committee out of 157 initial participants who were chosen by a panel of judges that included the Director of Hawa Amman, Noufal Al Khasawneh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_with_Residents_of_Jabal_Al_Qal’a Sat, 06 Jun 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, urged the residents of Jabal Al Qal’a to form a task force to coordinate and consult with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the relevant parties on the Jabal Al Qal’a development project periodically, staying in touch with its implementation phases and facilitating dialogue, thereby allowing GAM to contemplate their demands to achieve public benefit. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_Mithqal_Al_Fayiz_Park_and_Martyrs_Memorial_Monument_in_Al_Mwaggar Tue, 02 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inaugurated today Mithqal Al Fayiz Park, Bani Sakher’s Arab Army Martyrs Memorial Monument, and Al Souq Al Muwazi in Al Jiza, in addition to laying the foundation stone for Uhud Park, as part of its celebration of the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers and Independence Day The Deputy Mayor of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_and_Deutsche_Welle_Sign_Memorandum_of_Understanding Tue, 02 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Deutsche Welle (DW) to reinforce the basis of mutual cooperation between the GAM-run Hawa Amman Radio and DW Arabic Radio on professional and social goals The MOU was signed by Mayor of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Al_Balqa’_Applied_University_Sign_Memorandum_of_Understanding_in_Education_and_Training_Fields Mon, 01 Jun 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today in the fields of education and training with Al Balqa’ Applied University (BAU) The MOU which was signed by Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, and the President of Al Balqa’ Applied University, Dr. Omar Abdalkarim Rimawi, aims at increasing the competency of trainers and employees generally http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_‘Rallies’_Sports_Facilities_in_Basman__Al_Nasr__and_Naour Sun, 31 May 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) continued with the inauguration of a group of its developmental projects on the occasion of Independence Day and the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers During his inauguration of Al Hashemi Stadium in Basman region and Al Nasr Stadium, the Mayor of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Entering_the_Child’s_World”__GAM_Employee_Training_Course Sun, 31 May 2009 The Jordan River Foundation (JRF) / Queen Rania Family and Child Center, in cooperation with the Executive Agency for the Child-Friendly City, held today a training course for the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) employees, entitled “Entering the Child’s World.” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inspects_Al_Yarmouk_“Hay_Al_‘Awdah”_Residents_Implemented_Initiatives__ Sun, 31 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, affirmed the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) dedication to improving its different services and strengthening the role it plays in developing the local community through supporting social, cultural, and educational initiatives. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Prime_Minister_Sponsors_GAM_Independence_Day_Celebrations Sat, 30 May 2009 The Prime Minister, Engineer Nader Al Dahabi, sponsored the massive popular celebration that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) held on the occasion of Independence Day and the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers, at the site of King Abdullah the Second Parks project in Muqablain. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Lays_Foundation_Stone_for_Assaha_Al_Hashimiyah_and_Amman_Popular_Market_Development_Projects Sat, 30 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, laid today the foundation stone for Assaha Al Hashimiyah (the Hashemite Square) development project on the occasion of Independence Day and the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Inaugurates_Wadi_Al_Haddadeh_Center_–_The_Families_Development_Association Wed, 27 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, inaugurated today Wadi Al Haddadeh Center – the Families Development Association (FDA), as part of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) commemoration of Independence Day and the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers The Wadi Al Haddadeh Center project which has an estimated cost of JOD 268,000, aims at developing cultural http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Kicks_Off_Car_Park_Operations_in_Park_Plaza_Complex_–_Sweifieh Wed, 27 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, inaugurated this morning the Park Plaza Complex in the Sweifieh commercial area, as part of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) celebration of Independence Day, at a cost of JOD 17 million The Complex includes parking space for 750 cars and a shopping mall in the ground and first floors http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Kick_Starts_Traffic_and_Youth_Projects_in_Sahab_and_Husban Tue, 26 May 2009 As part of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) celebration of Independence Day and the tenth anniversary of H.M. King Abdullah the Second’s assuming constitutional powers, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, inaugurated, on Tuesday morning, Sahab Industrial Zone Bridge, at a cost of JOD 2,378,000 Eng. Maani stated that the project aims at developing the infrastructure, as well as effectuating economic development http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_Sponsors_“The_Fortifying_King…The_Gracious_King”_Operetta_ Mon, 25 May 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, sponsored today an operetta celebration entitled “The Fortifying King…The Gracious King,” which was organized by Princess Taghreed Exploratory Secondary School for Girls, following the third Amman Educational Directorate The students gave a narration of the history of Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_Health_Clinic_in_Amman_National_Park_and_Al_Hussein_Parks Mon, 25 May 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) inaugurated, at the beginning of this month, an emergency clinic in Amman National Park, and another in Al Hussein Parks to provide first aid care for those visiting or traveling in the two locations on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Director of the Health and Vocational Control Department, Dr. Mervet Mheirat, explained that the clinic has been outfitted with the human resources http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Delegation_from_GAM_and_Other_Jordanian_Municipalities_Visits_Aqaba_Governorate_ Mon, 25 May 2009 – A female delegation of the Regional Arab Network for Women in Good Local Governance from the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Al Fihais, Al Salt, Al Zarqa’, and Madaba municipalities recently visited a number of municipalities in Aqaba Governorate. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Sponsors_Al_Shahd_Charitable_Foundation’s_Independence_Day_Celebration Sat, 23 May 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, sponsored today a celebration hosted by Al Shahd Charitable Foundation for Social Development, on the occasion of Independence Day and Army Day Eng. Al Basheer stated that charitable and social societies, spread throughout the nation, and their efforts to serve the community http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Directors_of_Sustainability_and_Development__Social_Programs__Libraries_and_Sports_Facilities_ Sat, 23 May 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, announced today the names of the directors following the executive directors of cultural, social, and sports affairs, within the framework of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) institutional performance development and restructuring project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Distributes_Food_Packages_as_Part_of_“Kulluna_Ahl”_Initiative Sat, 23 May 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) distributed food packages today to needy families in Tareq region, as part of the Food Bank initiative “Kulluna Ahl” to support limited-income families, through the Tareq municipal Zakat and Sadaqat (Islamic Taxes and Alms) Committee. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_and_the_World_Bank_Launch_Solid_Waste_and_Carbon_Management_Project Wed, 20 May 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality, in cooperation with the World Bank, launched a joint five-year solid waste and carbon management project in Amman The Director of Amman City, Eng. Ammar Gharaybeh said the project aims at improving the operational, financial and environmental performance of solid waste management in the City http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Regional_Women_Networking_Delegation_Visits_ASEZA Wed, 20 May 2009 Members of the Regional Women Networking (RWN), representing the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and some Jordanian municipal councils, recently visited the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). The visit aimed at reviewing the services and development projects implemented by the authority there. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_with_Residents_of_Kherbet_Al-Souk__Jawa__and_Al-Yadoudeh Sun, 10 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, affirmed that there were priorities on the work agenda for the regions of Kherbet Al-Souk, Jawa, and Al-Yadoudeh, which were monitored during his field trip on Sunday. These priorities include the implementation of traffic solutions and street lighting, and establishing natural spaces and IT centers on land owned by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Receives_Student_Delegation_from_Yarmouk_University Sun, 10 May 2009 A student delegation from Yarmouk University recently visited the Greater Amman Municipality, during which they were briefed about its services and developmental projects, as well as the future plans prepared for Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/National_Activities_Last_in_Tareq_Region Sun, 10 May 2009 More than 400 volunteers from private and public schools in Amman participated in the environmental campaign in Tareq Region, as part of the national initiative named “Usbou’ Watan” (Week of the Nation) which was launched by Tareq Region in celebration of the Independence Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Participants_in_the_Fourth_Allg_auml;u-Orient_Rally_Arrive_in_Jordan_on_Tuesday_ Sun, 10 May 2009 The cars participating in the fourth Allgäu-Orient Rally that started on May 2 in the German city of Oberstaufen will arrive in Jordan the day after tomorrow, on Tuesday The Allgäu-Orient Rally in which 165 vintage cars will participate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Week_of_the_Nation”_Activities_Kick_Off_with_Free_Medical_Day Sat, 09 May 2009 This morning witnessed the launch of “Week of the Nation” activities, organized by Tareq region in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on the occasion of the Kingdom’s celebration of national holidays The first day of the activities, which was patronized by the City Deputy Director of Public Works http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cultural__Artistic__and_Sports_Activities_in_Basman_Region Sat, 09 May 2009 In line with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) centennial celebrations agenda, the Cultural Department, in cooperation with the region of Basman, organized a festivity which included a number of cultural, artistic, and sports activities During the event http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Japanese_Ambassador Thu, 07 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, met today with the Japanese ambassador in Amman, Tetsuo Shioguchi, in his office, and discussed with his guest the bilateral relations between the cities of Amman and Tokyo and ways to bolster them During the meeting http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Down_Town_Traders_Committee Thu, 07 May 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, met yesterday the Down Town Traders Committee, and looked into a number of issues relating to the down town Eng. Maani said, “The Greater Amman Municipality is depending on the Wadi Amman development project to revitalize the down town area by linking the various regions of Amman with the city center, and to provide new commercial opportunities.” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Regional_Arab_Network_for_Women_Holds_Discussion_Session_“Amman…A_Journey_in_the_Memory_of_Place_and_People”_ Thu, 07 May 2009 The Regional Arab Network for Women in Good Local Governance recently held a discussion session under the banner “Amman…A Journey in the Memory of Place and People,” which was held as part of the Greater Amman Municipality’s centennial celebrations Ms. Nuha Al Ma’aita, Head of the General Federation of Jordanian Women http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Accomplishes_Service_Projects_in_Al-Wannanat_Neighborhood Thu, 07 May 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality has recently finished several projects in Al-Wannanat neighborhood in Marka. First of these projects was building two 100-meter-long rainwater drainage pipelines to carry rainwater away from streets in the area; one for Ibn Athari and Ibn Jowzi Streets, while the other for Abdel Kareem Sharman and Ibraheem Habashneh Streets. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Volunteer_Work_Campaign_in_Abu_Nseir_Region Wed, 06 May 2009 The directorate of Abu Nseir region, in cooperation with local community commissions and Abu Nseir Club, organized a volunteer work campaign in the region, with the participation of the region’s school children Greater Amman Municipality Council member and Head of the Local Committee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Public_Safety_and_Traffic_Awareness_Committee_Visits_Al-Hawooz_Garden Wed, 06 May 2009 Members of the Public Safety and Traffic Awareness Committee of the Greater Amman Municipality Council, recently visited Al-Hawooz Public Garden in the First Circle of Jabal Amman, during which they inspected its facilities and services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Unveils_Latest_Cultural_Project__“Amman_Encyclopedia” Tue, 05 May 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality announced today the launch of the “Amman Encyclopedia” project as part of its celebration of the passing of one hundred years since the first municipality was established in Amman During a press conference held at the Municipality headquarters http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Launches_the_Second_Phase_of_Shmeisani_Junction_Project Sun, 03 May 2009 The City Deputy Manager for Public Works Affairs, Mr. Fawzi Mus’ad, recently announced the launch of the second phase of the hugely-promising traffic project, the Shmeisani Junction. The launch came upon the Greater Amman Municipality’s announcement of the detours and closures that it applied on some of the streets in the region. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Promotes_Urban_Agriculture_in_Regions Mon, 04 May 2009 As part of its urban agriculture program, the Greater Amman Municipality has implanted summer saplings in the regions of Badr Al-Jadida (New Badr), Naour, and Uhud. Other saplings will also be rooted later in the regions of Basman, Sahab, Suweileh, and Abu Nseir. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Implements_Paving_and_Maintenance_Works_on_the_Streets_of_Amman_at_a_Cost_of_JOD_3_Million Mon, 27 Apr 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality completed paving and maintenance works on an area of 600,000 square meters of the Capital’s streets, at a cost of JOD 3 million during the past 3 months, putting into action the 2009 work plan for the Municipality’s regions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_Inaugurates_“One_Hundred_Paintings_by_One_Hundred_Artists”_Exhibition Mon, 27 Apr 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, inaugurated yesterday evening the “One Hundred Paintings by One Hundred Artists” exhibition at the Cultural Village gallery in Al Hussein Parks. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Chinese_Ambassador Sun, 26 Apr 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, met on Sunday with the Chinese ambassador in Amman, Yu Hong Yang, in his office, and discussed with his guest ways to bolster and exchange experiences between the cities of Amman and Beijing in the various fields of municipal works. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Summer_Vector_Control_Campaign_ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently announced the start of its summer vector control campaign at the beginning of next week in all Municipality regions.The campaign which is to be launched as temperatures start to soar, aims at maintaining a healthy and disease-free environment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Road_Safety_Seminar_Next_Sunday Wed, 29 Apr 2009 With the participation of public and private school students, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will hold a seminar under the banner “Road Safety…and Fursan Al Taghyeer (the Knights of Change)”, on the occasion of World Traffic Day and Arab Traffic Week. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Participants_in_GAM’s_Financial_Courses_Graduate Wed, 29 Apr 2009 The Head of the institutional performance development project and the Mayor of Amman’s advisor, Ismael Al Usta, affirmed the dedication of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to supporting its employees and increasing their knowledge in their fields of specialization. This long-term goal is to be achieved through training courses which help improve the quality of work, logically reflecting on the exceptional services offered to the citizens of Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Ambassadors_of_Kazakhstan_and_Romania Tue, 28 Apr 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently received the ambassador of Kazakhstan, Bulat Sarsenbayev, in his office, and discussed with his guest ways to bolster bilateral relations between the two capitals, Amman and Astana, in the fields of municipal works and tourism. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Patronizes_the_Amman_Picture_Festivity Tue, 28 Apr 2009 On the occasion of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) centennial, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, patronized yesterday the “Amman Picture” competition festivity which was organized by Al Ahliyyah School for Girls, entitled “Amman – A Memory in the Eye and the Heart http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Inaugurates_First_Two_Murals Tue, 28 Apr 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, affirmed the commitment of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to facilitating private sector initiatives to develop the local community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_the_Ministry_of_Environment_Celebrate_Global_Earth_Day Wed, 22 Apr 2009 The Minister of Environment, H.E. Engineer Khaled Irani, in the presence of the Manager of Amman City, Eng. Ammar Gharaibeh, sponsored today the celebration held by the Ministry, in collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), at Ghamadan Park (the King of Bahrain Forest) on the occasion of global Earth Day which also coincides with pine tree planting day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Conducts_Extensive_Campaign_in_Souq_Al-Sukkar_of_Downtown_Amman Wed, 22 Apr 2009 The City Region Directorate of the Greater Amman Municipality recently conducted an environmental and sanitary campaign in Souq Al-Sukkar (The Sugar Market) of downtown Amman. The campaign aimed at removing the negative aspects from the area, by improving its general scenery and easing the movement of pedestrians. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_of_Amman_Receives_Delegation_from_American_Council_of_Young_Political_Leaders Tue, 21 Apr 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, received today at the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) headquarters a delegation from the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) who were invited to visit Jordan by the Jordanian Young Economists Society (JYES). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Workshop_for_University_Students_on_“Invest_in_Youth”_Program Mon, 20 Apr 2009 About 40 students from five Jordanian universities took part in a workshop organized by the Greater Amman Municipality, during which they were informed about “Invest in Youth” program, recently launched by GAM. The workshop highlighted the training methods that help students attain better theoretical and practical expertise required for the labor market. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Directors_of_Public_Services_Sector Tue, 28 Apr 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, announced the names of the directors of the public services sector within the framework of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) institutional performance development and restructuring project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Affirms_GAM’s_Commitment_to_Ensure_Service_Recipient_Satisfaction Tue, 28 Apr 2009 The Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, affirmed the Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) relentless endeavors to ensuring citizens’ satisfaction with the services it provides and the service-related decisions it makes. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Members_of_the_Jordanian_Circassian_Tribal_Council Tue, 28 Apr 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, stressed the Greater Amman Municipality’s commitment towards enhancing the quality of its municipal services, and boosting its role in developing the local community by supporting the cultural, social, touristic, and artistic initiatives. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Continues_Naming_and_Numbering__Setting_Up_Frames_for_Social_Announcements Sat, 18 Apr 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality continues its efforts toward naming and numbering the streets and regions in the Capital, as well as setting up special frames for citizens to help them announce their social events. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Other_Municipalities_Delegation_Visits_Madaba Sat, 18 Apr 2009 – A female delegation of the Regional Arab Network for Women in Good Local Governance from the Greater Amman Municipality and other Jordanian municipalities recently visited Madaba Municipality to apprise ongoing service and developmental projects, and the Municipality’s future plans. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Abu_Nseir_Residents Sat, 18 Apr 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, announced that the Greater Amman Municipality will rehabilitate and maintain Al-Hussein Garden in Abu Nseir region, including the renovation of its playgrounds. The garden is located on an area of 32 dunums, as GAM is setting up plans to develop engineering structures in the unused 12 dunums of the garden’s area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Exempts_Farmers_from_Agricultural_Export_Fees_ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 The Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, decided to exempt Jordanian farmers from the expected fees on the Jordanian fruit and vegetable exported through 75 export ateliers.This decision comes in response to His Majesty King Abdullah the Second’s directive to consider 2009 as the year of agriculture. This is also concurring with the government’s edicts to support the agricultural sector, which are in accordance with the Minister of Agriculture’s request. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Artistic_Activities_in_Al_Thaqafeh_Street Sat, 11 Apr 2009 As part of Amman’s centennial celebrations, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched its artistic activities in Al Thaqafeh (Culture) Street on Thursday evening.During this Thursday’s event, the Greater Amman Municipality Band performed a number of folkloric dances (dabkat), patriotic songs, and cultural shows, which embraced favorable reception from the large audience. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Executive_Agency_for_the_“Child-Friendly_City”_Holds_Second_Term_Elections_for_Children’s_Municipal_Council_Next_Wednesday Mon, 06 Apr 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality’s Executive Agency for the “Child-Friendly City” will hold its second term elections for the children’s municipal council (2008 – 2010) in 9 of GAM’s regions, and with the participation of 51295 students representing 158 Ministry of Education and UNRWA schools. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Yemeni_Prime_Ministry_Delegation_Visits_GAM_ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 In keeping with the Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) efforts to strengthen relations with foreign countries, Deputy Mayor, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, recently welcomed a Yemeni delegation, affirming the depth of bilateral relations between the cities of Amman and Sana’a, and calling for the strengthening of experience exchange in different municipal service fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_Region_Celebrates_King’s_Birthday_and_Al_Karameh_Battle Mon, 06 Apr 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in collaboration with folkloric Nashama Maan Band, recently celebrated His Majesty King Abdullah the Second’s birthday and Al Karameh Battle at a festivity in Marka region, and with the participation of folkloric bands from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and Austria. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_New_Batch_of_GAM_Administrative_Course_Graduates Mon, 06 Apr 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) recently held a graduation ceremony for the 238 employees who participated in the administrative courses organized by the Municipality’s Training Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Residents_of_Al_Muqablain_Region Mon, 06 Apr 2009 In line with the ongoing urban revitalization process Amman is undergoing nowadays, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently undertook a number of field trips and held several meetings in Al Muqablain region. The Mayor issued instructions to establish a roundabout on the intersection of Mohammad Al Durra Street and Bashar Bin Bara’a Street in the Region, in addition to instructions to expand main streets, giving a green light for a study to establish a pedestrian bridge on Al Quds Street, connecting the streets of eastern and central Marj Al Hamam. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_Rekindles_Mother’s_Day Sat, 04 Apr 2009 Zaha Cultural Center celebrated the memorable and heartwarming occasion of Mother’s Day with a number of mothers active in both public and private sectors last Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Al Hussein Cultural Center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer__Volunteer_Work_Strengthens_Citizenship_and_Responsibility_towards_the_Local_Community Sat, 04 Apr 2009 Keeping the torch of social responsibility alight, the Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, affirmed GAM’s dedication to communicating and cooperating with the local community, thus strengthening citizens’ allegiance and their sense of responsibility towards their City and community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_Meeting__Business_as_Usual_ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 Within the context of its most recent meeting, the Greater Amman Municipality Council (GAM) awarded a local company a tender for establishing a visitor reception center and gate at the Jabal Al Qalah ruins, on the understanding that the project must be executed in 120 days from the direct order to commence work. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Inaugurates_New_Employee_Club_Headquarters Mon, 23 Mar 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announces the completion of its Employee Club headquarters building which will be officially inaugurated next May, as part of the Municipality’s celebrations of Independence Day http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Welcomes_Danish_Ambassador Mon, 23 Mar 2009 As part of the Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) efforts to strengthen relations with foreign countries, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently received the Danish Ambassador in Jordan, Thomas Fouad Lund-Sørensen, in his office, and discussed with his guest bilateral relations and ways to bolster ties between the two capitals, Amman and Copenhagen. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_“The_Jordanian_Woman_in_the_First_Decade_of_the_Current_Century”_Discussion_Session_ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 In celebration of International Woman’s Day, the Cultural Department in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in cooperation with the Arab Women’s Network for Good Local Governance, held a discussion session entitled “The Jordanian Woman in the First Decade of the Current Century – Achievements and Problems”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Contractors_and_Consultants_Win_GAM_Awards Mon, 16 Mar 2009 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announces tomorrow the winners of its awards for the best project in the fields of engineering contracting and consultation, and for the best performance of the Municipality’s contractors. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Cadre_and_Workforce_Rewarded_in_Sweileh Mon, 16 Mar 2009 In keeping with its efforts to motivate and encourage the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) employees, the representative of the Mayor of Amman’s, the City’s Director of Public Works, Engineer Fouzi Mas’ad, sponsored a ceremony to honor a number of Municipality employees and the national workforce in the Sweileh region. The celebratory event was organized by the Local Community Development Center in cooperation with the region’s directorate. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_Residents_of_Al_Muqablain_Region Mon, 16 Mar 2009 In line with the ongoing urban revitalization process Amman is undergoing nowadays, the Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, recently undertook a number of field trips and held several meetings in Al Muqablain region. The Mayor issued instructions to establish a roundabout on the intersection of Mohammad Al Durra Street and Bashar Bin Bara’a Street in the Region, in addition to instructions to expand main streets, giving a green light for a study to establish a pedestrian bridge on Al Quds Street, connecting the streets of eastern and central Marj Al Hamam. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Gives_a_Special_Meaning_to_His_Majesty’s_Birthday Mon, 16 Mar 2009 In commemoration of His Majesty King Abdullah the Second’s birthday, the Executive Agency for the “Child-Friendly City” held a national celebration today at the Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq Park in Khirbet Al Souk region. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Meets_with_Participants_in_Conference_on_Leadership_Skills_in_Management_and_Urban_Planning_ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Al Basheer, recently declared that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), putting to effect the Hashemite leadership’s directions and attention, has achieved a number of accomplishments, to keep pace with the expansion and growth the City is nowadays witnessing. These achievements also reveal the Municipality’s determination to overcome the challenges faced by the City which is now celebrating its centennial. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Completes_Planting_Mecca_and_Madeena_Street_Median_Islands Sat, 07 Mar 2009 In keeping with its ongoing efforts to revitalize the Capital, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) completed work on Thursday with planting trees in the median islands of both Mecca and Madeena Street. As a result, 1100 shrubs were planted along the 3 kilometers of Mecca Street, and 150 pine trees along Madeena Street, starting from Al Kilo Intersection until Al Waha Circle. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/First_Batch_of_GAM_Employee_Traffic_Wardens_Graduated_ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 In line with its concerted efforts to optimize the standards of on-road traffic safety, and to contribute to enforcing traffic control, as affirmed by the Deputy City Manager of Public Service Affairs, Mr. Mustafa Al Lowzi, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in cooperation with Traffic Directorate held a ceremony celebrating the graduation of the first batch of GAM employee traffic safety wardens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Workshop_Dedicated_to_Smoking_Prevention_ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 As part of its efforts to promote healthy living and a healthy work environment amongst its employees, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, recently held a workshop entitled “Smoking…Hazards…and Quitting”, aimed at introducing employees to the health risks and financial losses of smoking and educating them on the topic. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Tackles_Blockages_of_Rainwater_Drainage_Pipes Sun, 15 Feb 2009 The technical cadres of the Greater Amman Municipality this week successfully resolved several pump blockages caused by the heavy rainfalls at the drainage water network in different parts of Amman. The blockages came as a result of soil erosions last Wednesday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Commences_Arbor_Day_Festivities Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani, observed Tuesday the Arbor Day, when he joined students of the Shweifat and Bait Al-Maqdes Schools in planting trees at the Ghamadan Parks. Members of the Jordanian Photographers Association and Microfund for Women, as well as employees of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) have also taken part in the event which puts in effect the directions of His Majesty King Abdullah II to mark 2009 as the Year of Agriculture in Jordan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Project_Launched_by_the_Executive_Agency_of_“Child-Friendly_City”_ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 To help children utilize their time in constructive activities, the Executive Agency of “Child-Friendly City” in Greater Amman Municipality, launched “Arts for Everyone” project, in collaboration with public libraries. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Engineer_Gweinat_Appointed_as_the_Deputy_Director_of_the_Municipality’s_Cultural__Social__and_Sports_Affairs_ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani decided to appoint Engineer Haytham Gueinat as the Deputy Director of the Municipality’s Cultural, Social and Sports Affair. This decision came on the heels of the new organizational structure lately adopted by the Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Training_Agreement_with_Jordanian_Universities Mon, 09 Feb 2009 Within the framework of the recently launched “Invest in Youth” program, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) signed a training agreement with the Hashemite University (HU), the University of Jordan (UJ), Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Al Balqa’ Applied University (BAU), and Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Work_Underway_on_GAM’s_“Wadi_Al_Surour”_Project_in_Al_Yarmouk Thu, 22 Jan 2009 Amman, Jordan - (January 2009) – The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) continues with its dedicated efforts to maintain the City’s urban renewal with work underway on its latest project, the “Wadi Al Surour” project in Al Yarmouk region. This involved establishing and paving a street linking Jabal Al Jofeh neighborhood to the Wadi Al Surour area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bashir_meets__Twist_Master__delegation Wed, 22 Oct 2008 Deputy Amman Mayor Engineer Amer Bashir on Tuesday said that human factor is a basis for achieving sustainable development as it is the real asset to develop the city.During a meeting with "Twist Master" club delegation, he said that Greater Amman Municipality pays greater attention to its human resources considering it as the starting point for development of the institutional work http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Eng__Maani_pursues_meetings_with_residents_of_Amman Sun, 12 Oct 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Saturday reiterated the importance of speeding up the implementation of various infrastructural and social facilities projects, which have been approved during his tours and meetings with Amman residents.During the weekly meeting to discuss the progress in the ongoing projects, Maani stressed on the need to unify efforts of all departments and increase coordination to implement the demands of Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Second_in__Saudi_Award_in_Environmental_Management_for_Ghabawi_Yard_ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has won the second rank in a Saudi Award in the Environmental Management for its project of Ghabawi Solid Waste Yard.The Award covers three major topics including environmental researches, private sector, government agencies. The Prize is sponsored by the Arab Organization for Administrative Development, which is an affiliation of the Arab League. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_panting_project_for_downtown_Amman Wed, 27 Aug 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Tuesday said it has completed the painting of 1million and 250,000 square meters of the outsides of buildings in downtown Amman .Deputy City Manager for public services affairs Mustafa Luzi said the project will cover also new other areas http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_removal_of_violating_ads_boards Wed, 27 Aug 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will start next week to remove ads boards on the ground floors of buildings and violate the Advertisements Regulations in both Abdali district and Islamic Scientific College street.GAM has already demolished around 12,000 square meters of ads boards on ground floors in buildings. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_begins_distribution_of_schoolbags_to_underprivileged_students Wed, 27 Aug 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has started in cooperation with the private sector a campaign to distribute schoolbags to students. Amman Deputy Mayor Amer Bashir launched the campaign and told reporters in a press conference held on Sunday, the campaign targets underprivileged and needy families and reflects GAMs commitment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_educates_youth_on_health_and_environment_issues Wed, 27 Aug 2008 Amman youths should take part in the finding solutions for the health and environmental issues in Amman as a mean to strengthen society participation, Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Amer Bshir has said.during sponsoring the graduation ceremony for the participants in "what if Amman youths take care of the environment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_meets_Turkish_Ambassador Thu, 14 Aug 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani met with the Turkish Ambassador in Amman, during their meeting they discussed means of cooperation and the bilateral ties between Amman and Istanbul and Ankara.Maani highlighted the ongoing projects and future ones to develop Amman and to preserve its heritage. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Meets_US_Educational_Delegation Thu, 14 Aug 2008 Amman mayor Eng. Omar Maani has reiterated the need to provide public libraries and IT centers in all Amman districts to support the education sector in the Kingdom. During a meeting with a delegation of teachers from the US city of Seattle and their counterparts from Jordan, he said that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) contributes in the efforts to support the education sector here. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_renovate_the_capitals_main_streets Thu, 14 Aug 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will conclude by next week the JD2million asphalting work for several main streets in the capital.The work will be concluded in next week covering streets like Madina Monawarah, Al Sahayer (Ten Bridges), Zahran, Abdul Mineim Riyadh, Journalism Tunnel, Samir Reifai intersection http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_plans_to_safe_energy_a_new_lighting_system Thu, 14 Aug 2008 As the first phase of lighting streets and paths project in all Ammans districts, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) floated a tender to supply tens of thousands of Sodium lighting units (70 Watt).According to the Director of the Lighting Department in GAM Mahmoud Zyoud the municipality will start to fix the new lighting units http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_intends_to_use_sodium_in_the_lighting_system_of_Amman_Streets Fri, 08 Aug 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani has revealed a plan to shift the lighting system in the capital streets from relying on mercury to Sodium in order to reach rational consumption and enhance the lighting system as well as the environment. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_will_launch_a_campaign_to_help_underprivileged_persons_ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 In few days, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will launch a new campaign titled “We are all family,” as part of its social responsibility programme and to promote social solidarity principles. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_explains_GAMs_roles_in_protecting_children Wed, 23 Jul 2008 Amman mayor eng. Omar Maani reaffirmed that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will maintain its efforts to support the childhood programs, particularly in the underprivileged areas.During a meeting with the Director General of the Arab Academy for Cities Development Ahmad Saloum http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_renewed_loyalty_to_King Thu, 10 Jul 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council renewed its loyalty to His Majesty King Abdullah.During its session this week chaired by the Amman Mayor Omar Maani the council praised the achievements of the municipality during the past couple of years, particularly the completion of first phase of the Enhancement and development of GAMs institutional Performance. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_removes_unauthorized_posters__banners Tue, 08 Jul 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality GAM) on Sunday removed all unauthorized posters and cloth banners randomly placed in different parts of the capital. The advertisements were in violation of the municipalitys regulations. They were posted on electric poles, road signs and traffic lights in different areas of Amman, representing a threat to traffic safety, in addition to their nonaesthetic nature. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Council_endorsed_appointments_of_leading_posts Tue, 08 Jul 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council on Sunday ratified a decision appointing Eng. Ammar Garyabeh as City Manager in GAM, Eng. Mustafa Luzi as Deputy City Manager for Public Services, Mahmoud Khleifat as Deputy City Manager for Administration and Financial Affairs, Eng. Fawzi Mussad as Deputy City Manager for Public Works and Eng. Samir Assfour as Deputy City Manager for Planning and Economic Development. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mecca_Street_intersection Sun, 06 Jul 2008 Prime Minister Nader Dahabi on Saturday inaugurated the JD6.5 million King Abdullah Street - Mecca Street intersection, implemented by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). The project is designed to facilitate traffic flow from Mecca Street towards King Abdullah Street, one of the busiest in the city http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_revealed__Amman_Valley_Development_Project_ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched on Sunday the “Amman Valley Development Project” which seeks to revamp part of downtown Amman and resurrect the commercial and cultural life of the once-bustling area. During a press conference to announce the launch of the plan held on Sunday, Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said the project will stretch over a 388-dunum http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_studies_rehabilitation_of_Faisal_street Sat, 21 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Monday said it is carrying surveys and studies to revamp and rehabilitate the urban environment of Faisal street. The survey started in August last year and will be concluded in two months, according to Amman Mayor Assistant for Engineering Affairs Fawzi Musaad. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_helps_Kingdoms_municipalities Sat, 21 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday said it has transferred its project of giving streets names and numbering buildings to other parts of the Kingdom.The municipality has continued to give numbers to the buildings and names to the streets in Fuheis city, 10Km West Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completes_Mecca_underpass Thu, 19 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday said it has almost completed the JD210,000 Mecca Street pedestrian underpass. The new 40-metre tunnel will serve as a safe alternative for pedestrians wishing to cross the busy thoroughfare. The underpass will house several kiosks to encourage pedestrians to maintain a clean environment http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Visitors_To_Amman_Have_New_Hop-On__Hop-Off_Bus_Service_From_June Thu, 12 Jun 2008 Visitors to the capital now have a new hop-on, hop-off bus service started this month that take them on a sightseeing tour of Amman, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced. Unfortunately, tourists have always had a hard time finding something to do or see in Amman," GAM consultant for investment and tourism affairs Khalid Burgan said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_float_tenders_for_the_largest_traffic_project_in_the_Capital Thu, 12 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will float a tender for the implementation of the Shmeisani intersection next month. The project will be implemented on phases according to the Mayor Assistance for engineering Affairs Fawzi Mousad.Tow bridges with two lanes will be built, one from Shmeisani toward Abdali http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_joins_civil_society_in_launching_first_Traffic_Safety_Center Wed, 04 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Tuesday launched the Tamayouz Traffic Safety Center in cooperation with the Jordan-German University and "Hikmat Traffic Safety" Campaign.The three parties signed an agreement in connection to this center. Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani signed the agreement for GAM, Prof. Labib Khidra represented the university and Maher Abu Qourah for the Campaign. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/ESRI_selected_GAM_as_best_GIS_user Sun, 01 Jun 2008 The US Based Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) , the world leader in GIS (geographic information system) modeling and mapping, has selected the Greater Amman Municipalitys Geographical Information System as the best among 100,000 one, GAMs Geographical Information Department said on Saturday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Meyahuna_launched_rational_water_consumption_campaign Sun, 01 Jun 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Saturday launched a campaign to educate citizens on the best means to preserve water and avoid unjustified waste of water.The Municipality organizes the campaign in cooperation with the Jordan Water Company " Meyahuna". The aim of this campaign is to increase the citizens http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_meets_Mercy_Corps_delegation Sun, 01 Jun 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani reiterated that maintaining constant contact with the local community is the core of the successful municipal work.During a meeting with the Chairman of the International Mercy Corps Landrum Bolling Maani said that GAM looks forward to launch several developmental projects in all areas particularly in the newly attached ones. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_receives_South_Korean_delegation Sun, 01 Jun 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani reiterated need to exchange experiences and information in the municipal work to achieve sustainable development.During his meeting with the deputy Mayor of South Korean City of Dajuo, Bak Beyong Qu and the accompanying delegation, Maani added that challenges facing the municipal work require more efforts to be paid. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_continues_inauguration_of_several_developmental_projects_in_Amman Wed, 28 May 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Marj El Hamam park project and the renovation of the Hisban playground project. Also yesterday the Mayor inaugurated several information technology centers and public libraries in Hisban, Um Basateen and Marj El Hamam.These projects in addition to others http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_marking_the_Independence_Day_and_unveils_new_projects Tue, 27 May 2008 On the occasion of Independence Day, Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani inaugurated the cattle market in Uhud area on a 200-dunum at a total cost of JD 2.3million including appropriation and construction expenditures.Maani said the construction of this market is GAMs response to the residents of the area demands for long years to enhance the environmental conditions there. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_unveils_several_projects_on_occasion_of_Independence_Day Tue, 27 May 2008 On the occasion of Independence Day, Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Sunday unveiled the curtain for several services projects to be inaugurated during this week. The first was the Greater Amman Municipalitys (GAM) JD1.82 million Rainbow Street rehabilitation project, designed to encourage tourism, shopping and other commercial activity in the neighborhood. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Basher_sponsors__10th_Environmental_Festival_ Mon, 26 May 2008 Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Amer Basher on Saturday said theater has a great roles to educate the students on the environmental aspects, so that it grows with them. During the final ceremony of the 10th Environmental Theater Festival, he added that "this would contribute the increase of their awareness and understanding for the problems that affect the environmental balance,". http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organizes_Traffic_garden_Activities_in_Mazraah_Ghour Mon, 26 May 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has organized the "Mobile Traffic Garden" activities in the Mazraah Secondary Female School, in South Ghour region to promote the national campaign "lets make road to school safe". Which is implemented by Local Development Program under Jordan River Foundation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_plans_to_build_Quriesh_Commercial_Mall Mon, 26 May 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places signed On Thursday an agreement to construct a JD 11million commercial mall as an invest for the Ministrys land in the downtown Amman."Quriesh" commercial center will take place in a plot in Quriesh street, which is know as "Al Jawrah" area in the capitals center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Accompany_Press_in_Touring_Amman Tue, 20 May 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said on Thursday that several development projects have been completed and will be inaugurated on May 25 to mark the Kingdoms independence day.During almost a full day tour last week in Ammans south and east new districts, he told chief editors and members of the media that Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has accomplished number of projects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Combat_Desertification Tue, 20 May 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has started cultivating the 8th phase of the Hussein National Parks as part of its projects to combat desertification under the idea "what if youths in Amman paid more attention to the environment."Director of the Parks Department in GAM Eng. Saeed Ebaidat said that "the department has set plans for a campaign to cultivate 1,500 Populus trees,". http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_Receives_Final_Copy_of_Amman_Master_Plan Mon, 19 May 2008 His Majesty King Abdullah received the final copy of Amman Master Plan, which covers the capitals urban development up to 2025 and laid the foundation stone for the multimillion-dinar King Abdullah Park, which is expected to serve one million people of Muqablain and the neighbouring areas. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_singes_a_deal_with_JFDA_over_food_monitoring Wed, 07 May 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jordan Food and Drugs Administration (JFDA) to determined the responsibilities of the municipality in monitoring food in its districts.The agreement organizes the efforts paid by different agencies to ensure strict food monitoring system within the capital and it would avoid duplication of such efforts. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Eng__Maani_opens_an_Engineering_Workshop Wed, 16 Apr 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Tuesday said working to preserve and sustain the important projects for live quality in our societies is based on preserving our natural resources and develop the current status at the same time. During the opening of a training workshop entitled "management of sustainable projects" http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completed_successfully_competition_on_designing_of___King_Abdullah_II_Center_for_Culture_and_Arts Tue, 15 Apr 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality last week said Austrian and British architects won the competition over the design of King Abdullah II Center for Culture and Arts. The new premises will consist of theater with a capacity that reaches 1,600 seats and another smaller one with a capacity of 400 seats. The new theaters will be fully equipped with built-in sound systems http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_visits_Badr_El_Jadida Tue, 15 Apr 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that the Greater Amman Municipality will consider the area surrounding Um Eleisoud Circle in Badr El Jadida district as commercial one.He added during a meeting with the districts residents that GAM will work to preserve the traditional and heritage spots in the area http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announces_building_of_sport_complex_in_Basman Sat, 05 Apr 2008 Amman mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will mark the countrys independence day by laying the foundation stone for a sport complex in Raghadan district in the area of Basman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_laid_foundation_stone_for_JD20_Million_car_parking_project Sat, 05 Apr 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani laid the foundation stone for the JD 20million car parking complex building and the commercial center in Suwaifieh district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_exerts_its_utmost_to_make_the_capital_a_base_for_trade Mon, 17 Mar 2008 Eng. Mayor Omar Manni on Sunday said the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) exerts its utmost to make the capital a base for trade, investment and cultural activities. He added during a meeting with the Lord Mayor of the City of London David Lewis that has a strategic position to attract trade and cultural activities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_continues_placing_plates_of_streets’_names Tue, 11 Mar 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday said it has completed the first phase of the project; placing plates and giving names to streets of Amman.The second phase of the project will start in few days according to Director of the GAM’s Naming and Numbering Department Marwan Olayan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Committee_for_Follow-up_on_construction_sites Sun, 09 Mar 2008 The Higher Committee for the National Building Council (NBC) on Saturday said it has established a new “committee for site follow-up” for the outdoor teams that monitor the construction contactors carrying out projects within Amman.The new committee consists of members from the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the Engineering and Construction Contractors Associations and the Civil Defense. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordan_is_President_of_the_AFMANINA_council Sun, 09 Mar 2008 Members of the Agricultural Food Marketing Association for the Near East and North Africa (AFMANINA) on Thursday elected Jordan as executive council president of the organization.The member states selected the Director of the Amman Central Market, in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Adnan Jwainat for this position during the association’s 10th conference http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_announces_road_projects Tue, 04 Mar 2008 Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Monday said that The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has plan to build a road-cross on the Hizam street to link the ten-bridges with the ring road and to construct a tunnel at Abu Alanda entrance from Mestinda side. The Mayor also reduced the price of children ticket to enter to the Traffic Park in Qwiesemh from 40 piaster to 20. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_expands_numbering_and_naming_project Tue, 26 Feb 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said Monday it is expanding the process of numbering the buildings and giving names to streets to three municipality including Fuhais, Jarash and Wadi Mousa.This step is part of the overall 2004 project aimed to give names to all streets in the Kingdom and place numbers to buildings, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Work_in_Rainbow_street_completed Mon, 25 Feb 2008 The JD 2million renovation project of the 1.4kilometers Rainbow street in Jabal Amman completed, the Works Department in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). Work in the project began March last year, and was implemented in three phases. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hawa_FM_to_start_pilot_broadcasts_in_April Sun, 24 Feb 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Saturday said it signed an agreement with the Audiovisual Commission to establish its “Hawa FM” radio station.The new radio station, which will start pilot broadcasts in April, will air at 105.9 MHz on the FM frequency, “It is important for GAM to have its own radio station, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Two_large_parks_to_be_set_up_in_Muqablain__Marka Sun, 24 Feb 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani last week announced that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will construct two large parks in Muqablain and Marka in addition to a complex for government agencies in AbdounThe 530-dunum Muqablain park will be similar to King Hussein Park in west Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_the_Tunisian_Ambassador Mon, 18 Feb 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) seeks to develop and enhance the public transportation in Amman, which would reduce using private cars as a solution for the traffic problem in the capital.He added, during a meeting with the Tunisian Ambassador in the Kingdom Salahedin Jamali, that efficient public transportation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_announces_new_park_in_Rusiefeh Mon, 18 Feb 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will construct this year a new park adjacent to Rusiefeh borders.The new park in going to provide a leisure atmosphere for the residents of Rusiefeh and its neighboring districts, Maani said during a meeting with Mayors of Irbid http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Manni_opens_Abu_Bakir_park Mon, 18 Feb 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that the Greater Amman Municipality places children on top of its priorities in a translation of the royal vision in this regard.He added, during the opening ceremony of the Abu Bakir park, as part of the GAM’s celebrations of the King’s birthday, that GAM has adapted several initiatives in connection http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordanian_youths_launched_dialogue_with_Danish_ones Mon, 18 Feb 2008 Almost 20 members of the Children Municipal Council/ Executive Commission for the Child Friendly City in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Friday participated in a dialogue between Jordanian youths and their counterparts from Denmark.The one day event included topics like “immigration”. The discussion was carried out through the Information Technology Center in Suweileh district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/UAE_firm_to_construct_60-storey_twin_towers_in_Abdoun Thu, 14 Feb 2008 Limitless, the global master development arm of Dubai World, has burst onto the property scene in Jordan with Limitless Towers in Amman: iconic, residential towers topping 200 metres – the tallest in the country and among the highest twin buildings in the Middle East.Limitless Towers – to be constructed in the Abdoun area of Amman – will reshape the skyline of the capital and marks the beginning of the city’s urban http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Removing_more_signboards Thu, 14 Feb 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality has started to remove signs and billboards in Nasir District after completing a similar campaign in Tareq and Qweismeh areas. “GAM teams are working on removing billboards from the airport road in addition to those with expired contracts,” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_confiscated_30_tonnes_of_meat Thu, 14 Feb 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) health department seized 30 tonnes of spoiled meat in Jiza District. The GAM Health department in cooperation with the Community Health Directorate confiscated the meat found stored in an unlicensed warehouse, Director of GAM Health Department Majed Shfaqouj said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Construction_of_new_pedestrian_bridges Thu, 14 Feb 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said it has started construction of 11 concrete and 10 metal pedestrian - bridges in various parts of the capital, a JD750,000 project. GAM selected the areas for the bridges based on studies and statistics prepared by the municipality’s traffic engineering departments in cooperation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_share_planning_expertise_with_4_major_municipalities Sun, 27 Jan 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will assist the planning efforts of three neighbouring municipalities and the Greater Irbid Municipality by sharing with them its expertise gained from the Amman Master Plan, municipal affairs experts said on Saturday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Hawa_Amman”_Radio_starts_broadcasting_on_February Sun, 27 Jan 2008 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani announced last week that the Greater Amman Municipalitys (GAM) Radio “Hawa Amman” would start broadcasting earlier next month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_announces__campaign_against_drop_litter Sun, 27 Jan 2008 The greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in cooperation with the Public Security Department will soon launch a national campaign to detect vehicles dropping litters at inappropriate locations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completed_the_second_phase_of_the_Ghabawi_Waste_Yard_at_JD_2_5_million Sun, 27 Jan 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has completed the second phase of the Ghabawi waste Yard project at around JD 2.5 million. The project was implemented according to the int’l specifications. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_completed_5million_M2_of_road_asphalting Sun, 27 Jan 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) completed almost 5 million square meter of asphalting and road maintenance projects at accost of JD 25.3 million last year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_enhances_Mahatta_Public_Transportation_Terminal Tue, 08 Jan 2008 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) finalized several arrangements to enhance the Mahatta Public Transportation Terminal in order to ensure smooth traffic.Director of the Rahgadan Tourism Complex Eng. Tahseen Abadi said this project comes as part of the GAM’s strategy to develop and reconstruct the public transportation within the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_Minster_opened_group_of_traffic_projects_for_Greater_Amman_Municipality Mon, 31 Dec 2007 The premier opened several traffic projects implemented by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) during this year in the capital. The cost of these projects reached JD 17.1 million.Mayor Eng. Omar Maani explained to the premier the projects, which included King Abdullah street with Saad Khair street, Al Shaheed and Al Aqsa streets http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organizes_environmental_campaign_for_the_US_peace_teams_in_Prince_Hamza_Park Mon, 31 Dec 2007 The Parks department in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched an environmental day in Prince Hamza Park with the participation of 65 adults representing the American UN-team in addition to workers and employees in the Parks in GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Premier_to_Open_Several_Major_Traffic_Projects_in_Amman Tue, 04 Dec 2007 The Prime Minister Nader Dahabi will open on 17 December, 3 major projects in Amman, which are implemented by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). In addition, the Premier will also open other minor projects in Jamal Abdel Nasser and Sport City intersections. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Dahabi_visits_GAM Sun, 02 Dec 2007 Prime Minister Eng. Nader Dahabi stressed on the importance of the Amman Master Plan, which came in order to define the future needs of the next years and to eliminate the random growth of the city.He reiterated during a meeting in the Greater Amman Municipality, that this plan receives its importance from a clear vision of the land use strategy http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Strategic_Partnership_between_Greater_Amman_Municipality__and_Tejari_to_provide_e-procurement_and_e-Tendering_services Sun, 18 Nov 2007 Greater Amman Municipality and Tejari, the regions leading online B2B marketplace, have today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement to provide a state-of-the-art e-procurement and e-tendering services exemplifying the partnership between public and private sectors.The agreement signed in Amman- Jordan, by H.E. Omar Maani, the Mayor of Amman and Tejari CEO http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Celebrating_Late_King_Hussein_birth_day Sun, 18 Nov 2007 Celebrating the birth day of the late King Hussein Ben Talal, the Modern Systems Schools organized in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality, a festival on Wednesday under the patronage of the Amman Mayor Deputy Eng. Amer Bashir in the Millennium park in Tla Al Ali. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Iraqi_delegation_visits_GAM Wed, 31 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality on Tuesday educated a delegation from Iraqi governmental agencies and a USAID representatives on its participation in King Abdullah Prize for distinguished performance and transparency. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_welcomes_Swiss_Ambassador Wed, 31 Oct 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani met on Tuesday with the Swiss Ambassador in Jordan Paul Widmer.Maani explained the Amman Master Plan and fourth phase of this plan, which was announced last week. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_is_a_clean_city_-_Lerner Wed, 31 Oct 2007 Amman is very clean and more developed than many of the cities in the region and in the world, Eng. Jaime Lerner, former Mayor of Curtitba - Brazil said this week.He stressed on the need to focus on the “ sustainable cities” during a lecture he delivered http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_will_open_King_Abdullah-Said_Khair_streets__Intersection__next_month Mon, 29 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will officially open the intersection between King Abdullah and Said Khair streets by mid next month according to Director of the Works Department in the Municipality Eng. Adel Rosan.This JD 2.95 Million project will ensure the smooth traffic movement in King Abdullah street http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_calls_on_citizens_to_pay_tax Mon, 29 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced that it did not demanded a government approval on not to collect the Lands and Buildings Tax from those who did not pay on time, according to Amman Mayor Consultant for Finance and Estimations Mahmmod Khlaifat. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_implements_projects_to_avoid_traffic_congestion Mon, 29 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is in the finale stages to fix a “turning-points”, small bridges of precast, on Jamal Abdel Nasir Circle to reduce the traffic congestion on the circle particularly on the peak hours.There is no ongoing work in the site to expand the streets leading to the Jamal Abdel Nasir intersection http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announced_fourth_phase_of_master_Plan_ Sun, 28 Oct 2007 HE Mayor Omar Maani has announced the anticipated Interim Rural Residential Policy and Airport Corridor Plan. The announcement is the fourth phase of Amman Master Plan, which was initiated in June 2006 in response to His Majesty King Abdullah II letter to the Mayor of Amman, in which he gave the directive for initiating a serious and comprehensive project of city planning for Amman”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_fights_desertification Sun, 28 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) planted around 1,000 trees in Wadi Qatar area under a campaign conducted by the Health Department and the concerned departments titled “ for a greener Amman “. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hussein_Cultural_Center_Hosts_a_Brazilian_Exhibition Sun, 28 Oct 2007 Deputizing the Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani, The mayor’s consultant for local affairs Zaid Mhaisen opened the exhibition of the Brazilian artists Dar Lan Manuel Rossa, which is a “engineering forms” exhibition. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deadline_for_paying_the_JD_2_000_deposit_is_three_days Sun, 28 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Wednesday said the candidates running in Amman to deposit JD2,000 as a guarantee to abide by campaigning regulations have only three days to do so, or they should remove their campaigning materials http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_honors_best_achievers_in_Shamil_exam Sun, 28 Oct 2007 Assistant to Amman Mayor Eng. Amer Bahsir honored 31 students who achieved highest grades in the colleges comprehensive exam – Shamil .Dean of the Amman Training College , UNRWA, Khalid Abu Haija praised this step by GAM noting that such efforts contribute to the success http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_employees_attended_a_community_health_training_course Thu, 25 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said that group of its employees have graduated from the municipality’s training course titled “Waste Water Microbiology”. This training course was organized by the training center in GAM in cooperation with Smart Tracs Company for Consultation and Training. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_supports_Kingdom’s_municipalities Thu, 25 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced that it would maintain the compressors and the garbage grinder-vehicles for six of its neighboring municipalities. Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said during the General Conference of the Mayors in the Kingdom that GAM would also provide necessary http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_urges_parliamentary_election_candidates_to_abide_by_its_regulations Thu, 25 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) warned the parliamentary election candidates from not applying the election campaigning regulations.GAM’s teams will end each violations of the regulations by removing the illegal billboards and posters. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/83___of_the_planned_streets_pavements_in_Amman_completed_----RMD Thu, 25 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday said its Road Maintenance Department (RMD) has completed pavement of around 4 million square meter of the Capital’s streets.The total cost of these projects amounted to JD 19 million according to the Director of the RMD in GAM Eng. Ahmad Khraysat. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/41_parliamentary_election_candidate_adhere_to_GAM’s_requirements Sun, 21 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced on Saturday that 41 candidates for the parliamentary elections, which will be carried out in 20 November, have signed on the municipality’s special form prepared to guarantee they abide by campaigning regulations.This form made the candidates committed to deposit JD2,000 in GAM’s Finance Department. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_plans_to_complete_Queen_Rania_street_expansion_project Sun, 21 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is studying a proposal to complete its project of expanding Queen Rania Street after finishing the first phase before Eid.The Municipality is conducting studies to reduce the size of the middle- pavement in the street starting from the University Hospital intersection to the Sport City Circle, Amman Mayor Assistant for Engineering Affairs Fawzi Masaid said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_welcomes_Ads_Companies_Association Sun, 21 Oct 2007 Amman mayor Eng. Omar Maani emphasized on the importance of the advertisement industry noting that it is part of the city’s development.He added during a meeting with a committee representing the Advertisement Boards Companies Association that the Greater Amman municipality ready to cooperate with the sector to go beyond the difficulties. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Rainbow_street_open_next_month_-_GAM Sun, 21 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said it will open Rainbow Street (Abu Bakr Siddiq Street) in Jabal Amman by next month, after completing renovation work.The municipality started work on the third and final phase of the project this week.The JD286,000 development project, which started in April, includes paving the street with basalt tiles, widening sidewalks, planting trees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Candidates_required_to_deposit_JD2_000_guarantee-GAM Sun, 21 Oct 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced on Wednesday that parliamentary election candidates will be required to deposit JD2,000 in its Finance Department as a guarantee to abide by campaigning regulations.The deposit will be refunded if the candidate adheres to the rules governing advertisement campaigns within the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_received_Governor_of_the_Malaysian Thu, 20 Sep 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani received in his office the Governor of the Malaysian State of Penang Abdulrahman Ben Haj Abbas and the Malaysian Ambassador in Amman Hasan Ideen Hamza. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_hosted_Lebanese_Women_Symposium_ Sun, 16 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) hosted a symposium on the Woman Predication in the election of the Municipalities councils in Lebanon. Member of the Irzi Municipality , which is in Sayda, Mahera Marrwa said “woman must share http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hussein_Parks_started_Ramadan_Program Sun, 16 Sep 2007 Hussein Parks launched special entertainment program, during Ramadan, with a football tournament for 18 years old boys. Several local sport clubs will participate in the tournament on top are Faysali http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_trained_100_of_its_employees_on_security_measures Sun, 16 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the Public Security Department (PSD) honored the graduates from the “education of security” workshop, which was organized under the title “ Amman city of safety and security”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_ordered_new_garbage_pressers Sun, 16 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced a tender to purchase 4,000 garbage presser to support the overall efforts to maintain Amman cleanOut of that quantity 100 will be designated for each area, according to Mayor assistant . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ramadan_Bazaar_opened_in_Amman Tue, 11 Sep 2007 Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Amer Basher on Monday opened the “ Ramadan Basket Bazaar”, in the Hussein Sport City. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_Honor_Children Mon, 10 Sep 2007 Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Amer Basher honored winning children in the drawing competition titled “ Amman’s streets clean and environment friend”, which was organized by the Executive Committee of the City Friend to Children and Public Libraries Department. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_celebrate_two_of_its_workers Mon, 10 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) honored two of its workers, who found a female-baby in a garbage drum before off-loading it in a presser, last week, in Zaid Ben Hareith street near the first circle. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_supports_women_role_in_society Mon, 10 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) called for greater role of women in the society, as “ denying women role means losing half of the society energy in economic, social and political areas,” Amman Mayor Advisor for local administration Zaid Mhaisen said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Street_Arts_Festival_in_Amman_Concluded Mon, 10 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) concluded the “Amman street arts” festival, which started last month including several shows and plays. France Ambassador in Amman praised the festival thanking all the supporters on top GAM for offering appropriate locations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_e-learning_project Mon, 10 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched an initiative for distance learning method (E-Learning) through the use of smart cards. The municipality announced that its training center will adopt the e-learning by using the smart cards this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Two_Phases_of_Rainbow_completed Thu, 06 Sep 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said it has completed the first and second phases of the renovation and development project of Abu Bakr street, Rainbow, at a cost of JD 826,000. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_plans_to_upgrade_sunshades_in_bus_stations Thu, 06 Sep 2007 Amman Mayor Omar Maani this week announced that the Greater Amman Municipality will be arranging a tender in next week for constructing all the bus stations sunshades in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Meets_Civil_Defense_Director Thu, 06 Sep 2007 Amman Mayor Omar Maani and the Director of the Civil Defense Department General Awad Massaeed said they will enhance coordination between the two firms to improve the services according to best practices. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_seeks_development_of_the_Diwan_and_Supervision_Offices_in_all_districts Mon, 03 Sep 2007 Administration Assistant in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Eng. Ismael Osta called for a collective efforts by all employees to proceed with the development in all departments in the municipality.He valued the ongoing efforts to unify divan procedures in all district is in line with the directives http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Luzi_head_of_financial_committee Mon, 03 Sep 2007 The financial committee of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Council elected Eng. Omar Luzi its head and Eng. Madhar Innab as deputy head, during its first meeting held last week. The committee is responsible for formulating the financial policies of GAM. It also develops and monitors the financial resources http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees_celebrate_their_children_success_ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Amer Basheer patronized a ceremony to honor the successful of the Greater Amman Municipality’s employees’ children in “Tawajehi”.The event took place in Luweibdeh district. The ceremony included speeches of the parents and the students http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Taameer_takes_part_in_Amman_beautification_project Mon, 03 Sep 2007 Under the patronage of Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani, Jordan Taameer Holding Company launched the second phase of painting downtown in the capital. Taameer General Manager Dr. Khalid Wazani participated in the event along with the company’s staff and participants from the Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_visits_Geographic_Information_System Sun, 02 Sep 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) considers “Building Comprehensive Geographic Information Systems Project” as a very important one to provide accurate information and database of the development including the economic and urban enhancement in the Capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_meets_citizens_in_Marj_Elhammam Sun, 02 Sep 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said that out of the planned 200,000-300,000 square meters of roads the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has opened 124,000 in Marj Elhammam. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Phase_three_of_the_Master_Plan_would_provide_lands_for_industrial_sector Mon, 27 Aug 2007 Amman Mayor Omar Maani on Saturday said the recently announced phase three of the Master Plan would provide lands for industrial sector within Amman, for the next 30 years. The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) last week announced phase III of the Master Plan, in which it designated three zoned http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_launch_Radio_Station Sun, 26 Aug 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said it will launch a new private radio station, to maintain communications with the capital’s residents. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Meets_South_Korean_Ambassador Sun, 26 Aug 2007 Amman mayor Eng. Omar Maani met with the South Korean Ambassador in Amman Yan Sing Shen. The two sides discussed means to enhance cooperation between Amman and the Korean capital Seoul. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Heads_of__Dept__in_GAM_Participate_in_Training_Program Sun, 26 Aug 2007 Deputy Mayor Amer Basher sponsored a graduation ceremony of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) directors and heads of departments, after they participated in a workshop on “ Prioritization – Time Management”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_buildings_regulations_for_all_the_proposed_uses_of_lands Thu, 16 Aug 2007 The Master Plan team presented the buildings regulations for all the proposed uses of lands on the main 10 corridors, which was announced on June, to the engineering offices and companies. The master plan director Eng. Samir Sobhi said during a discussion session held in GAM this week http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_increase_salaries_of_Persons_Special_Needs Thu, 16 Aug 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani decided to increase the salaries of the employees with special needs who work in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) by JD 15 in addition to JD 20 as transportation allowance.“197 employees will receive this increment, which is part of GAM’s plan to enhance the living standards http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_construct_complex_for_public_firms_in_Amman Thu, 16 Aug 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Monday announced that the government in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) would construct a complex to gather all the public firms in the city center in one location. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_welcomes_Kuwaiti_delegation Thu, 16 Aug 2007 Deputy of Amman Mayor Mohammed Innab emphasized on the storing ties between Jordan and Kuwait during a meeting on Monday with a delegation from the Gulf State. He said “our relations with Kuwait is distinguished ones and is considered one of the success stories in the region,” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Summer_camp_“_We_are_bigger_with_Jordan” Wed, 08 Aug 2007 Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Madhar Innab met in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) main offices, with the participating children in the summer camp “ We are bigger with Jordan”. He wished that they benefit from the program, which included several cultural http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_Environmental_Campaign Wed, 08 Aug 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched an educational environmental campaign in the Child and Zbood forests in Naour district, under the slogan “ Amman the beautiful ….lets maintain its greenness”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organizes_a_drawing_competition Wed, 08 Aug 2007 The Executive Committee of the City Friendly to Children in cooperation with the Public Libraries department organized a drawing competition titled “ Amman’s streets clean and environment friendly”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_Zaha_Center_launches_“let_us_pass_safely”_ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 The Zaha Center in cooperation with Tla Al Ali, Um Essumaq areas in addition to Traffic Department and the Traffic Engineering in GAM a campaign titled “ let us pass safely”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_meet_Libyan__Thailand_Ambassadors Wed, 08 Aug 2007 Amman mayor Eng. Omar Maani this week met separately with the Libyan Ambassador Mohammed Barghathi and the Thailand Ambassador Asnthorn Soronvai. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_district_wins_Istiqlal_Football_Tournament_ Mon, 06 Aug 2007 Marka district football team in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday won the Istiqlal Football Tournament for the east-Amman. The Marka team won the final match against the Ohd district team by 5 goals while the Ohd team scored only 3. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_team_for_folklore_wins_an_international_dancing_competition Sun, 05 Aug 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) team for Folklore came first during the Third International Public Dancing festival, which was organized in the Algerian city Sidi Belabas. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_the_“Smart_Kids” Thu, 26 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Launched the “Smart Kids” Project in the Hashemite Rayah Park in the Sport City district in Amman. The launching ceremony was under the patronage of Zaid Mheisin the Mayor’s advisor for the local and development affairs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Roads_Maintenance_wins_Istiqlal_Football_Tournament_ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 Roads Maintenance Department in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), for the second time, won the Third Istiqlal Football Tournament, which was organized by the GAM’s employees club. Mayor’s assistant for spot affairs Fahd Byari handed over to the department’s team gifts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wakalat_Street_Opens Thu, 26 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Musicality on Sunday opened Wakalat Street in Sweifieh, the first in the capital exclusively for pedestrians.“We consider this street as a success story for the idea of designating certain streets and locations for pedestrians and as shopping areas,” Amman Mayor Omar Maani said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_Taameer_Jordan_sings_agreement_to_develop_Amman’s_downtown Thu, 26 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality on Sunday launched the second phase of its project to develop and advance the Amman downtown area in cooperation with Taameer Jordan Holding Company. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_calls_on_citizens_to_stop_using_traffic_sings Mon, 16 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) called on the citizens in Amman to use the free of charge signs it has fixed in several parts of the capital. It also urged them to make use of these signs in a civilized manner, in order to stop using of the traffic signs to avoid any traffic risks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Dept__design_a_cultural_and_entertainment_program_for_children Mon, 16 Jul 2007 Poet Mohammed Jamal Amr delivered several poems for children, as part of the Summer Club activities in Bashaier library in Yarmouk district. The event includes several cultural and arts activities targeting children, aiming to increase their national values and believes and their love to parents and practices http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_carries_on_its_second_week_activities Mon, 16 Jul 2007 The Amman Summer Festival entered its second week in the King Hussein Parks and Queen Rania Park with several cultural and arts activities, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) announced on Sunday. The festival was launched two weeks ago under the patronage of the Amman Mayor http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_concluded_Summer_Club Mon, 16 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality last week concluded the Summer Club, which was organized in cooperation with Hertz car rent, in the Princess Iman Center for Information Technology. This event was a mean to further enhance the roles of many information centers linked to GAM to take http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_uses_GIS_to_enhance_performance Mon, 16 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) intends to use the Geographic Information System (GIS), as part of a plan to upgrade services and enhance performance.GIS is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_participates_in_the_Fourth_Conference_of_the_Arab_Cities_Organization Wed, 11 Jul 2007 Deputy of Amman Mayor Madhar Innab took part, as official representative of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), in the Arab Cities Organization Fourth Conference, which was held during 4-7 July. Innab explained GAM’s Master Plan to the participants, particularly its two phases, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_seeks_enforcement_of___the_“national_Buildings_Code”_Law Wed, 11 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) launched a campaign to implement the “National Buildings Code” Law, to ensure safe and secured buildings, with low cost and higher quality.The law has certain requirements starting from the registration appointment of engineering and designing offices to supervise the construction http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_renews_asphalting_capital’s_streets Wed, 11 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started a JD 1.3million project to renew asphalt of more than 3,000 square meters of the capital’s streets. The 2-pahse project, which will be completed by the end of this month, includes streets in the Amman 27-district, according to the Director of the Roads Maintenance http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Eng__Maani_opens_the_“Amman_Summer_Festival” Mon, 09 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has been working with the Tourism Ministry to organise the “Amman’s Summer Festival” in an excellent manner and to include several activities that are suitable for all families members.The aim of the project is to further enhance the tourism in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Several_developmental_projects_in_Marj_Al_Hamam__Naour_and_Um_Al_Basateen Mon, 09 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Thursday said it will announce several developmental projects in its new areas, particularly, Marj Al Hamam, Naour and Um Al Basateen, following the municipal elections listed for 31 July. The municipality has started beautification projects for these areas http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_a_strategic_intersection_in_the_capital_ Sun, 08 Jul 2007 Amman Eng. Omar Maani opened the intersection of Shura and Tawfiq Taba’, which is one of the most important ones listed in the Greater Amman Municipality’s (GAM) strategic plan to develop its roads network and to end traffic congestions.The JD 4million project is the one of the middle-circle road, which consists Prince Ghazi circle http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_a_campaign_to_combat_beggary Sun, 08 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) will rehabilitate a center to host and train the beggars in the capital, to qualify them for work. The center is linked to Ministry of Social Development. GAM and the Ministry are working together to end existence of beggars in the streets and other places in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_welcomes_a_Yemeni_delegation Wed, 04 Jul 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani welcomed a delegation form the Yemeni capital Sana’a, saying cooperation between the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and the Sana’a Municipality is very important as they share the same heritage and reflect similar urban development. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Announcement_of_document_on_industrial_lands__this_month Wed, 04 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is working on a document to provide and organize the usage of lands for industrial purposes. The aim is to provide lands for industrial sector for the coming 50 years, Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_designates_lanes_for_public_transportations Wed, 04 Jul 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said it designates one lane in the capital’s main streets for public transportations to reduce traffic congestions. The decision was based on studies and surveys of the current traffic intensity in the streets. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announced_its_land_plans_for_high-rise_buildings Wed, 04 Jul 2007 The Graeter Amman Municipality (GAM) this week announced the land plans of its strategy for high-rise buildings in the capital after they were endorsed by local committees. “GAM received 160 comments and objections from land owners and investors in connection http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Prepare_to_Expand_Queen_Ranian_St__ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 As part of its plan to reduce traffic congestion in the capital Greater Amman Municipality started the preparations for expanding the Queen Rania Street. The project includes expansion of the street from the lane adjacent to the University of Jordan and reducing the central sidewalk toward Abdali http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deadline_to_Remove_Billboards_Covering_Buildings_is_30th_August_ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Monday formed a committee to remove the clutter of billboards covering building facades in the capital before the end of August. The committee will set a timetable to ensure that the project is completed on time, Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani said, adding that GAM will cooperate with heads http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Eng__Maani_Welcomes_US_delegation Tue, 26 Jun 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani on Monday said that Greater Amman Municipality is keen to involve youths in the municipal work, and to encourage them to play significant roles in serving their city. He noted that youths are major part of the capital’s demographic structure, during a meeting yesterday http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Studies_Road-Cafe’s Tue, 26 Jun 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday said it is studying several suggestions, by the Road Cafes Committee, to go on with using plastic cups.The committee proposed to GAM that it will provide garbage bins in front of the cafes and to supply the public buses and the taxis with free small trash bins. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_the_2nd_Phase_of_Sidewalks_Rehabilitation Tue, 26 Jun 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Saturday said it is rehabilitating sidewalks in both Zahran and Wadi Sair.As part of the second phase of the “ Returning Sidewalks to the Citizens”, the project includes relocating 5,000 trees from the sidewalks of Abdoun and Um Udayna streets, in Zahran district, and from Sweifieh, Jandaweel and Diar streets, in Wadi Sair district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Second_Phase_of_Master_Plan Tue, 19 Jun 2007 Amman, Jordan-(June 2007)-HE Mayor Omar Maani has announced the second phase of the Master Plan which deals with planning policies to guide development along the Citys major corridors. This announcement is linked to the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_transforms_unused_lands_to_parking_zones Wed, 13 Jun 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Tuesday said it is working on transforming several unused plots of lands to become vehicle parking areas in Suweifieh.The aim is to provide places for the citizens and the visitors of the capital, to park their vehicle and to encourage citizens and visitor of Amman to walk rather than drive in the commercial areas http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_hosts_a_Chinese_Exhibition Wed, 13 Jun 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani and the Chinese Ambassador Gong Siaw Ching on Tuesday opened the Chinese Sculpture Drawings Exhibition. Manni toured the exhibition praising the pieces displayed in the exhibition and the high quality of this art. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_honors_its_children Wed, 13 Jun 2007 The Grater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Monday honored several children who won a special drawing competition organized by the Executive Committee of the Children City. The competition was organized under the title: “ Amman’s Streets Safer and Friendly to Children”. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_welcomes_French_Ambassador Mon, 11 Jun 2007 Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Maani stressed on the strong ties between Amman and the French cities calling for strengthening relations with Paris, particularly in cultural aspects, during a meeting with the French Ambassador here earlier this week. The Mayor explained the Capital’s Master Plan, which was launched on May last year. He said the outcomes http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_hosts_a_symposium_on_women_issues Mon, 11 Jun 2007 The legal issues concerning women, working in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), were discussed this week during a symposium organized by the local administration of the Regional Women Network.During the symposium the Director of the Legal Department in GAM Iman Sariereh explained the amendments http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Commercial_community_in_Mahtta_to_take_part_in_management Mon, 11 Jun 2007 An new committee to take part in administering and supervising the Mahtta Bus Station with Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) was elected this week.Almost 100 representatives from the commercial community there participated in the voting process http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ambassador_of_North_Korea_visits_GAM Sun, 10 Jun 2007 Deputy Amman Mayor Eng. Mohammed Inab on Wednesday received the Ambassador of North Korea King Beiong Nam.During the meeting Inab explained the development of the capital and the future plans and projects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_keen_to_maintain_the_Capital_cleaner Sun, 03 Jun 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Saturday emphasized on the need to maintain and enhance the cleanliness of the capital, particularly during summer, as 80 per cent of the country’s visitors come to Amman.GAM will provide all necessary means to encourage its workers, for reaching better results in cleaning the city http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_wants_clean_and_tidy_bus_stations Sun, 03 Jun 2007 The Raghadan Central Bus Station Administration began a campaign to remove all illegal and inappropriate sunshades of the shops, within the “Mahatta Bus Station”. This step was among others to develop the location http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Municipality_Health_Committee_Call_Food_Institutes_to_Follow_Self_Control_Means Thu, 03 May 2007 The health committee at the Greater Amman Municipality assured on the necessity to focus on protection programs, and the procedures taken through field rounds on commercial markets ,especially those dealing with foods. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Meets_Lands_Owners_in_Districts_with_high_Population_Density Thu, 03 May 2007 Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani assured that the municipality will not act as a mediator between lands owners specified as districts with high population density with multi purposes and between the investors, pointing that the municipality role is to legislate and organize these districts. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/1_5_Million_vote_to_Support_Petra_ Sat, 28 Apr 2007 The 1 million vote campaign launched by the Greater Amman Municipality this week to support Petra has collected 1.5 million votes. Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani said that this number is a sign for our citizens responsibility, calling public and private institutes to launch for such campaign to support Petra http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Anaab_…_Skills_Program_Graduation_Ceremony Sat, 28 Apr 2007 Amman Mayor Representative Eng.Mazher Anaab has attended the skills program graduation ceremony, which was organized by Business Development Center, among the project initiatives to develop business. The executive manager of Business Development Center, Mr.Nayef Estetyeh said that this program http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Anaab_…_Skills_Program_Graduation_Ceremony Thu, 26 Apr 2007 Amman Mayor Representative Eng.Mazher Anaab has attended the skills program graduation ceremony, which was organized by Business Development Center, among the project initiatives to develop business. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Experts_and_Specialized_Call_for_Leaching_Water_Usage Thu, 26 Apr 2007 Experts and specialized representing public and private institutions, has called for leaching water usage, and to activate its administration to achieve the best usage for water research, that will reserve its continuity. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Signed_Agreement_of_the_Integral_Company_for_activating_the_Public_Transportation_in_Amman Wed, 25 Apr 2007 A partner strategy has been signed between the Greater Amman Municipality and the investment unit in the social insurance, the integral company for transportation, and Invest, to present the public transportation services in GAM district, and on the lines connecting Amman with other provinces. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Assures_on_the_Necessity_of_Training_Programs_in_Service_Improvement Wed, 25 Apr 2007 Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani assures on the municipality care to hold training and courses programs for its admimstrative and engineering employers, which will reflect positively on the services which the municipality presents. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_the_Integral_Waste_Administration_campaign_ Wed, 25 Apr 2007 The Grater Amman Municipality has launched the second phase of the Integral Waste Administration campaign. The campaign controlled by the environmental follow up unit at GAM, aims to acknowledge the students of the environmental negative effects for wastes, and ways to reduce its productivity http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Implementing_Salem_Al_quda_Project_(Al_Wakalat) Wed, 25 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has starts implementing, rehabilitating and improving Salem Al Quda (Al Wakalat) project in Al Swefiyah with the cost of JD 650 Thousand. Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani during his meeting with the commercial activities in Al Wakalat Street http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Anaab_Undersecretary_for_Amman_Mayor Mon, 23 Apr 2007 The temporary committee for GAM has elected Eng.Mazher Annab as an undersecretary for Amman Mayor during its first session headed by Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani. Al Maani assured in his speech of his trust that this transferring stage until the municipality council elections will richness the municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_Ambassador_of_Yemen_ Mon, 23 Apr 2007 Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani assured on the necessity to build cooperation bridges between Amman and Sanaa in the fields of municipal work, expressing on the municipality will to set its human resource skills in the field of tunnels and bridges under the disposal of Sanaa city. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Gharaiybeh_Assures_on_the_Municipality_Care_to_Develop_its_Engineering_Experiences Mon, 23 Apr 2007 During a graduation ceremony for projects managers in the Engineering Departments on Fefek Contracts 1999, for construction projects, which was held with the cooperation of the Engineering training Center attached to the Jordanian Engineering Union, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_the_Vocational_License_procedures_Project_ Mon, 23 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is adhering to carry out the vocational license procedures project in all its districts, in order to save time on citizens. This project will be implemented during this month in Wadi Al Seer district as a first step, where applications will be achieved within 48 hour. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Removing_Illegal_Billboards Sun, 22 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has removed more than 150 illegal billboards from the buildings roofs, and 600 from pavements, whereas the number of illegal billboards has reached 950billboards that will be removed later. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Cultural_Conclave_Issues_Amman_Declaration_ Sun, 22 Apr 2007 Participants in the cultural conclave which was organized by The Greater Amman Municipality in Al Hussein Cultural Center thanked His Majesty King Abdullah for his initiative for the cultural and Artistic work, and for his support for many projects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hold_a_Cultural_Conclave_ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality holds today a cultural conclave in Al Hussein Cultural Center with the participation of numbers of writers, artistist, and critics. The conclave which will be inaugurated by Eng.Omar Al Maani will discuss the municipality achievements in the cultural field during the past ten years in three scopes http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Bakhit_Meets_Naour__Um_Al_Basateen__and_Hisban_Residents Tue, 17 Apr 2007 Prime minister Marouf Bakhit assured that His Majesty King Abdullah directives to successive governments is to improve citizens living conditions and ensure that they feel the effect of development projects. The prime minister made remarks during a meeting with residents and tribal leaders from Naour, Um Al Basateen and Hisban http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prime_Minister_Meets_Marj_Al_Hamam_Residents Tue, 17 Apr 2007 Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit said that His Majesty King Abdullah directives to successive governments is to improve citizens living conditions and ensure that they feel the effect of development projects.Bakhit added that the government has a comprehensive plan to up grade the level of services offered to citizens in all fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Jordanian_Chivalry_Week_at_GAM Sat, 14 Apr 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani announced that the campaign to vote for Petra which has been launched by GAM at Tareq district last month under the slogan of The Jordanian Chivalry Week, has gathered more than 102,567 votes. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Initiation_to_Rehabilitate_the_Opposite_Area_of_GAM Sat, 14 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has started implementing the rehabilitating project for area between Omar Matar and Al Mohajereen streets.The project which is implemented on a 43sq.m land, includes establishing a park, storehouse, and car parks for GAM employers http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Receives_the_Azeri_Foreign_Minster Sat, 14 Apr 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani assured on the municipality seek to develop the capital and to achieve more projects through the comprehensive planning, which was announced last month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_assign_agreement_to_sell_carbon_dioxide_to_Finland Sun, 08 Apr 2007 Greater Amman Municipality discussed with a delegation from the Finland Ian government the assigning on the first letters for selling carbon dioxide agreement and inculcation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Greater_Amman_Municipality_Started__a_traffic_counting_campaign_in_main_squares Sun, 08 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality started a campaign from the beginning of this month to count vehicles number in the main streets to identify the traffic situation and to know the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Meets_a_group_of_Private_School_Students Sun, 08 Apr 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani assured that "these days students" will notice the positive effects for what GAM achieves whether projects or any other achievements by the few coming years. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_a_Russian_Delegation Sun, 08 Apr 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani assured that GAM is seeking to strength its relations with world municipals in order to enhance ways of cooperation and to exchange experiences http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employment_Club_organizes_a_trip_to_Support_Petra Wed, 04 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality employee club organized a trip to Petra. Participants held a encouraging campaign to encourage the city visitors from Arabs and foreigners to vote. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Traffic_awareness__a_workshop_at_GAM__ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 Research and experts are discussed citizen and drivers wrong behaviors towards rules and regulations related to roads, and how to reduce waste.The head of studies section in traffic department Eng.Isam Shahzadah said during the workshop http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Plans_to_collect_nupaid_land_and_buildings_taxes Wed, 04 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality plans to collect JD 54 million in unpaid land and buildings tax. Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani signed an agreement with the secretary general of the finance ministry, and according to the agreement, the ministrys legal affaires http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participates_in_the_fifth_conference_for_sustainable_development_in_European_Cites Wed, 04 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality participated in the fifth conference for Sustainable Development in European Cites and Countries, which was held in Spain from 20-25-march-2007, titled by (moving contracting to the street). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani__Recommends_to_Open_a_road_Connects_AL_Nasir_With_The_Circle_Road Tue, 03 Apr 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani recommended to GAM teams to open Al Rehab Street which connects Al Nasir district with the Circle Road, with a length of 4 km and a width of 40m.And to finish the work in Al Waseelah and Al Ezdehar http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Sanaa_Asem_Inaugurates_The_Arabic_City_Festival_in_Zaha_Center Tue, 03 Apr 2007 Princess Sanaa Asem inaugurated the third Arabic Festival, organized by Zaha Cultural Center, with the participation of Arabic Cities embassies, and school students.The festival includes exhibitions and special corners for every country, and presents traditional handcraft, pictures http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Meets_A_Dutch_Delegation Tue, 03 Apr 2007 Under Secretary Eng.Amer Al Basheer said "GAM" is working to transfer Amman to attract touristy area to activate the tourism Movement.Al Basheer presented during his meeting with a Dutch labor all the achieved objectives by GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer___GAM_Is_Ready_to_present_its_veterinary_experiences_to_support_the_Saudi_project Mon, 02 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality prepared its Jordanian human staff which has been chosen to participate in slaughtering services during AL Hij season in the cooperation with The Jordanian veterinary doctors union. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Activating_the_environmental_police_work_to_preserve_the_cleanness_level Mon, 02 Apr 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is willing to activate the environmental police work, and also activate cooperation procedures between the healthy and environmental departments in order to raise level of services presented to citizen in general, and to preserve the level of cleanness particularly in summer. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AL_Maani___We_looking_forward_to_make_Amman_a_green_city_and_a_friendly_to_pedestrian Mon, 02 Apr 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said that GAM is looking for Amman to be a green city and to be also a friendly to pedestrian with a lot of activities, and modern, with a high efficiency. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_achieves__Numbering_of_Ibn_Khaldoun_Street_In_Jabal_Amman Sun, 01 Apr 2007 The Numbering Department at GAM concluded putting clear numbers for viewing on buildings located in Ibn Kahldoun Street (Al Kaldi) in order to suit with the new advertisement signs system which has been implemented by GAM in the beginning of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Holds_The_Arabic_City_Festival Sun, 01 Apr 2007 Under the patronage of princess Sanaa Asem, Zaha Cultural Center held on Thursday the third Arabic City Festival with the participation of (Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain, Sudan, Egypt Oman, Palestine, Tunisia, UAE.) The festival includes a show for the participating countries http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Poetical_Shows_At_Zaha Tue, 27 Mar 2007 In the cooperation with Zaha Cultural Center, minister of culture held poetical shows for Nasir Al Zuabi, Haifa Al Aga, and Ali Al Shubaki with the participation of a number of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Emphasized_on_Supporting_The_Cultural_Movement Tue, 27 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani emphasized on the necessity of supporting the educated people and their institutions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_delegation_from_the_Municipal_Councils_in_Bahrain_Visits_GAM Mon, 26 Mar 2007 Vice president of municipal council in Manama Mr.Tareq Al Sheik estimated GAM role to improve the services presented to citizen, and how the greater Amman Municipality adding beatifying touches to Amman City. During Al Sheik visit to GAM, he assured on the necessity of strengthen the relation between the tow countries http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_meets_the_Russian_Jordanian_council_member_for_Business Sun, 25 Mar 2007 The Russian Jordanian council member for business Mr. Valiary Nico gave The Mayor OF Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani a badge of peace makers as an estimating for his efforts in strengthening the relations between Amman and Moscow, he also gave the deputy of GAM for districts and environment affairs Eng.Abd Al Halim Al Akylani a similar badge. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Closing_of_Administration_Information_Technology_Project_Course Sun, 25 Mar 2007 The administration information technology project course closed. And it was held at AL Hussein Cultural Center and organized by The Arabic Forum for Information Technology with the participation of 40 employees represents 10 Arabic and Jordanian institutions municipalities, members in Arabic Cites Organization http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Abdali__Union_Complex__Akla_Hospital_Taxi_to_be_launched_on_Saturday_ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 The public Transportation Sector Board and The Greater Amman Municipality have decided to transfer Al Abdali (6,7),and Union Complex, and Akla Hospital (35),to Raghadan Touristy Complex, among the municipality plan to improve and rehabilitate the city center, and enhancing the transportation level. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Study_Implementing_Service_at_the_Same_Place_in_its_Districts Thu, 22 Mar 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has begun preparing the studies to apply the idea of service at the same place in its districts. The Director of Quality and Follow-up Department Eng.Amer Attaya said that the project includes 16 districts, aiming to provide facilities to citizens, and to save their time and effort. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Reduces_the_Melon_Shops_fees_to_JD_300 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar AL Maani decided to reduce the melon shops fees from JD 600 to JD 300, and the assurance fees from JD 1200 to JD 600, as an appreciation from the municipality for the economical situation and citizens circumstances. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Signed_Agreement_between_GAM_and_Vocational_Training__ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Vocational Training Institution has signed an agreement aims to train the employees in GAM districts, organizing the vocational work, and to exchange data and information. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Study_Allocating_Lands_for_East_Amman Thu, 22 Mar 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is studying to allocate lands in East Amman to encourage investors to construct housing projects for middle rate. Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani during a debate session held by the municipality on condensation program on axial roads http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_has_Received_78_Applications_to_Build_Various_Types_of_Facilities_ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality said it had simplified conditions for buildings on the sides of main roads. GAM has received 78 applications to build various types of facilities on the capitals main roads, Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani announced. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordanian_Chivalry_Week_Gathers_98_Thousand_Votes_for_Petra Tue, 20 Mar 2007 The Mayor Under Secretary Eng. Amer Al Basheer announced that the total vote which has been recorded for Petra during the first week of the campaign lunched by Tareq district has reached 98 thousand. Al Basheer said in a press release that Tareq initiative will be generalized to include the 24 GAM districts. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hammoudi_Al_Bahri_a_Human_Image_Carried_by_Children_with_Special_Needs Tue, 20 Mar 2007 A play was performed at Al Hussein Cultural Center Theater titled Hammoudi Al Bahri, organized by the Executive Board for Friendly city for children with the cooperation of Aman Center for Special Needs, and Al Hussein Cultural Center. The Director of the Executive Board for Friendly City for Children Mrs. Tagreed Al Fakori said that this play which will presented http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Training__Course_on_Administration_Meetings Tue, 20 Mar 2007 A Training course has begun in the training center, on administration meetings with the participation of Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani, GAM deputies and assistances. The intensive course aims to train the upper administration at GAM, about how to manage general administration meetings http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Dhairaat_Calls_for_Efficient_Participation_in_Next_Municipal_Elections Mon, 19 Mar 2007 Minister of Municipals Nader Al Dhairaat called Jordanian women for efficient participation in the next municipal elections .He also said during a seminar held by the Regional Net for Women in Good Local Adminisrtation,on Arabic Municipal rules and its role to encourage women role in local development http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Mayor_Under_Secretary_Assured_on_GAM_Support_for_Arabic_Forum_for_Information_Technology Mon, 19 Mar 2007 The Mayor Under Secretary Eng.Amer Al Basheer assured that GAM will continue its financial, technical, and human support to the Arabic Forum in Information Technology. During his inaugurating of the training course works he said the course is a new station in the field of training which will positively reflects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Emergency_Case Mon, 19 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani assured on the necessity to make every effort to solve all complaints or notices received to the emergency centers to provide all services to citizens. Al Maani visited many roads and quarters on the capital to see how GAM teams opened the main roads in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arabic_Cities_Organization_celebrates_the_Arabic_City_Day Sat, 17 Mar 2007 The Arabic City Organization celebrates on Thursday the Arabic City Day which comes in the 40 anniversary of establishing the Organization, which began its activity with a 27 city in its foundation conference in 1967,while today is consisting of more than 420 Arabic City. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_calls_to_the_Right_discard_of_Solid_waste Sat, 17 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani assured that recycling solid waste is one of GAM priorities and its one of the basic elements in improving life quality. Al Maani said in a ceremony of delivering prizes of the The Smart usage of Solid waste competition which was organized by http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_workshop_to_enhance_the_childhood_rights_education Sat, 17 Mar 2007 The executive board of Amman friendly city at GAM has held a training workshop on the childhood rights education for GAM employees with the participants of 24 employees. The workshop has discussed many issues on childrens right, and the general principals in implementing the children http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_Princess_Haya_citizens_quarter Sat, 17 Mar 2007 Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani assured on the necessity to organize the local market situations, and to work forward to encourage, and direct it, and to preserve its continuity, as a modern phenomenon.Al Maani and during his meeting with princess Haya citizens quarter attached to Swileh district, said that the throwing debris http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/3556_Breaches_Observed_by_the_Control_Cameras Wed, 14 Mar 2007 The control cameras for traffic and environmental breaches have observed 3556 breaches during this month. Number of environmental breaches observed in Amman during this http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Receives_the_Russian_Ambassador Wed, 14 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani has received in his office, the Russian Ambassador in Amman Alexander Klogeen. Ways of cooperation and experience exchange between Amman and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Municipality_Launches_the_Jordanian_Chivalry_Week_to_Vote_for_Petra Wed, 14 Mar 2007 Tareq district attached to GAM has launched the Jordanian Chivalry week to vote for Petra city among the race to the 7th World Wonders. The mayor undersecretary Eng.Amer Al Basheer said that this initiative http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AL_Adasani_and_Al_Manni_Inaugurate_the_Arabic_Forum_for_The_Information_Technology Wed, 14 Mar 2007 The secretary general for Arabic Cities Organization Abd Al azeez Al Adasanni and Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Manni will inaugurate the Arabic Forum for Information Technology, among GAM celebration of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_New_Slaughterhouse_with_the_Cost_of_JD_30_Million Mon, 12 Mar 2007 An official source at GAM said that the municipality is willing to build a new slaughter house according to European criteria with the cooperation of the Kuwaiti-Jordanian holding company on the ring road nearby the AL Jsour Al Ashara with the coast of JD 30 Million.The official source clarified the way of executing and building the slaughterhouse will be http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Specialized_Call_to_Enhance_the_Security_Sense_and_Awareness_for_Citizens Mon, 12 Mar 2007 The security awareness workshop under the slogan of (Amman City. Safe and Safety) organized by GAM with the cooperation of the community police at the public security department held at the Training center attached to GAM, has concluded. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_As_a_Touristy_Destination Mon, 12 Mar 2007 With the cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism GAM hold a debate session titled by "Amman as a Touristy Destination". The session which will be held and supported by the project of developing the tourism sector in Jordan financing by the American Agency for International Development http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Starts_a_campaign__for_Cleaning_and_organizing_Al_Mahatta_Complex Mon, 12 Mar 2007 With the cooperation of the public security department, the capital governate, and transportation sector of board, AM has started a campaign to clean and organize Al Mahatta complex. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Assures_on_the_Women_Role_in_GAM_ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani praised the women active role in the municipality, and its participation in various projects and plans implemented by GAM to raise Amman city http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Will_Complete_the_Final_Draft_of_the_Land_Use_Plan_By_the_End_of_this_Year Sat, 10 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said that GAM will complete the final draft of the land use plan by the end of this year, while the draft of the same plan for the new areas under GAM jurisdiction –Sahab http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Allocating_Lands_to_Establish_Schools_in_Abu_Nsair_District Sat, 10 Mar 2007 Under secretary of Ministry of Education Dr.Tayseer Al Naamei said that the ministry is aware of the needs to build schools in various districts in the kingdom, however the governmental budget specified for the ministry is not enough for teachers salaries. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Meets_The_Chirman_And_The_Member_of_AL_Ahli__Clup Sat, 10 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani assured that GAM will support the sport youth activities through preparing the infrastructure for different sport activities. Al Maani praised during his meeting with the chairman and the Ahli club members, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Meets_Middle_BadyiaAssociation_Women Wed, 07 Mar 2007 Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani said that the municipality is concerned on supporting the volunteering Associations to implement its programs in women and childhood sectors. During his meeting with the chairman and members of the administrative Board of the Middle Badyia Association Women, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Willing_to_Expand_with_the_Green_Areas Wed, 07 Mar 2007 Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani said the municipality will work on expanding the green areas, where GAM is expecting to plant 400,000 trees in mountains and valleys during the two coming years, and the number of parks in the capital will reach to 170 by the end of 2008. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_the_Chairman_and_the_Committee_Members_of_the_agricultural_parliamentary_committee__ Wed, 07 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said that the municipality aim in establishing an exportation yard in the central market is to up raise with the agricultural product, and not collecting extra fees. Eng. Al Maani during his meet with the chairman and the committee members of the agricultural http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_the_operation__director__In_UNRWA Tue, 06 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani assured that GAM is giving the childhood sector a big attention throughout the friendly city for children.Al Maani said during a meeting in his office with the operation director of UNAWA in Amman Mr. Sheldon Pitterman " the executive board http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Reality_of_Agriculture__Productions_Exportation_in_The_Kingdom Tue, 06 Mar 2007 The central market attached to GAM organized a workshop with the cooperation of the ministry of agriculture and the general union for farmers, the fruits and vegetable producers and exporter association, the union for agriculture engineer, and the fruits and vegetables traders and exporters, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_New_Model_For_Numbering_The_Vocational_Buildings Tue, 06 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani assured that GAM will not remove the factories before finding the rational alternative.Al Maani said in the Jordanian Association for Marble, Flagstone session that there are 6 industries and GAM is looking for them and GAM also will specify a suitable place to use these industries http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman…safe_and_safety_a_workshop_at_GAM_ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 Under the slogan of Amman city…safe and safety, a workshop organized by GAM on the security awareness has lunched with the cooperation of the public security Department.The executive Deputy Mayor Eng Ammar Gharayibah said in a speech, that the necessity came in order to promote http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Basheer_Assure_on_GAM_support_for_the_cultural_youth_movement_in_Sahab Mon, 05 Mar 2007 The Mayor under secretary Eng. Amer Al Basheer said "the municipal work is not only services and infrastructure organizing, but its also cultural projects which are supported by GAM. Al Basheer added during a meeting held by the sociable sport cultural committee in Sahab province http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Implement_Some_Projects_in_the_City_Center Mon, 05 Mar 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality will start implementing some projects in the city center next May.The mayor undersecretary Eng.Amer Al Basheer said during a field round in the city center and some neighborhood quarters that GAM will set a study for some old deserted houses, located in some quarters to remove them. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_series_of__safety_awareness_Workshops Sun, 04 Mar 2007 The greater Amman Municipality and public safety are organized the first workshop which relating safety awareness under the title of "Amman city … safe and security "at the training center / GAM.The workshop is aiming to promote the sense of security for the GAM employee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_a_Workshop_on_the_Agricultural_Exportation_in_the_Kingdom_ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 With the cooperation of the ministry of agriculture and the general union for farmers, the fruit and vegetable producers and exporter association, the union for agricultural engineer, and the fruits and vegetables traders and exporters, the central market attached to GAM will organize a workshop, titled The Reality of Agricultural productions Exportation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Willing_to_Set_a_Special_System_for_its_Employee Thu, 01 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani announced that GAM is willing to set special independent system from the civil service. Al Maani said during the meeting which was organized by the Rotary Clubs in Jordan to discuss the Master Plan for Amman City that GAM will submit for the Lower House http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_the_Agriculture_are_studying_the_establishment_of_plastic_cans_factory Thu, 01 Mar 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani assured that the municipality is studying the establishment of a plastic cans (Field Can) with the cooperation of the ministry agriculture, to be an alternative for the polystyrene can for of its negative effects on environment. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Bashaer_Library_Celebrates_His_Majesty_Birthday Wed, 28 Feb 2007 Al Bashaer library center for information technology, attached to the Libraries Department at GAM, celebrated His Majesty King Abdullah the 2nd Birthday.The celebration which was under the patronage of the Libraries Director Mr.Hatem Al Hamlan ,included a session for children ,titled A King and A March, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Undertake_the_Improvements_of_the_City_Center Tue, 27 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said during his meeting with representative of commercial activities, to inform them with the municipality plans, that GAM will invite tenders to implement these projects at the end of May. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Undertake_the_Improvements_of_the_City_Center Tue, 27 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said during his meeting with representative of commercial activities, to inform them with the municipality plans, that GAM will invite tenders to implement these projects at the end of May. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Undertake_the_Improvements_of_the_City_Center Tue, 27 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said during his meeting with representative of commercial activities, to inform them with the municipality plans, that GAM will invite tenders to implement these projects at the end of May. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Joined_Committee_between_GAM_and_the_Engineering_Union Mon, 26 Feb 2007 A committee has been formed between The Greater Amman Municipality and The Engineering Union to discuss all issues facing the architectural working in both public and private sectors, concerning the retirement salary and health insurance. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Willing_to_Collect_its_Account_Receivable_according_to_Governmental_Money_Law Mon, 26 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is willing to activate account receivables procedures over citizens, companies, institutions. Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani called the companies, institutions and the citizens to pay their taxes, in order to benefit from the free taxes http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Workshop_of_GAM_Achievements_During_King_Abdullah_the_2nd_Period Sun, 25 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has reviewed the achievements during king Abdullah the 2nd period and the current and future plans to develop the capital. The mayor consultant for local administration Dr. Zaid Al Mhaisen said in an opening speech session " the aim from this review is to show the king vision in reconstructing the kingdom ". http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Arabic_forum__organizes_a_course_on_human_resources_in_municipalities Sat, 24 Feb 2007 The Arab forum for information technology attached to the Arabic Cites association has organized a training course in programming titled programming human resources system by using ACCESS program. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_meets_the_British_and_the_Azeri_Ambassadors_in_Amman Sat, 24 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.omar Al Maani said that GAM has recently announced the first phase of the Amman Master Plan, which includes the locations of high-rise buildings.Al Manni added during his meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbeidzjan in Amman Dr. Alman Arasleh, and the British ambassador James Watt, that GAM is seeking to improve http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_will_begin_to_receive_building_applications_by_May_1 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani said that the municipality will begin to receive building applications by May. "The first phase of Amman Master Plan will add 260 high-rise buildings to the capitals skyline, taking up 4,000dunms of land ", said Maani during a meeting of department directors at the greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Recycling_Solid_Waste__a_Lecture_in_Zaha_Cultural_Center_ Sat, 24 Feb 2007 65 students from Al Mamlka and Al Nokbah has listened to a lecture titled recycling solid waste, presented by Eng.Hala Al Nobani ,from the follow-up and environment unit at GAM,at Zaha Cultural Center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_establish_a_new_slaughter_in_April_ Thu, 22 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani has announced that GAM will establish a new slaughter in April with international specifications on the ring road with a distance of 100sq.m. "GAM is seeking to provide veterinarian in every district realizing for the importance http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Band_Performs_a_Folklore_Night_in_the_Occasion_of_His_Majesty_Birthday Thu, 22 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality Band for folk Art holds next Friday at Al Hussein cultural center theatre, among the Kingdom celebrations of His Majesty King Abdullah the 2nd, shows of folk dance and national songs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Committee_to_be_Formed_for_Improving_Random_Quarters_in_Arabian_Cities Wed, 21 Feb 2007 Participant of the training workshop "ways to improve the random quarters in the Middle East and North Africa", have decided to form three committees to put recommendations that reduces the expansion of random building. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King__Master_plan_should_introduce_quality_services Wed, 21 Feb 2007 His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday stressed that the Amman Master Plan prepared by the Greater Amman Municipality should provide citizens with quality services that reflect positively on their lives and environments. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/4_Areas_earmarked_for_construction_of_high_rises Tue, 20 Feb 2007 Investors wishing to construct high rises in the capital have four districts to choose from: Abdali, Abdoun, Jubeiha, and the airport road, mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani announced. Al Maani added "based on the findings of a detailed study, and the major consideration behind the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Training_Workshop_to_Improve_the_Poor_and_Random_Quarter Tue, 20 Feb 2007 The training regional workshop for improving random and poor quarters and infrastructure in the Middle East cities and North Africa has started in Amman. The workshop organized by the Arabic Institute for city Developments, with the cooperation of The Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Establish_a_Center_for_Exporters Tue, 20 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani announced that the municipality will establish a center for exporters, which have the capacity for the increasing amount of the Jordanian agriculture, and guarantee the production quality, and the separation process. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_High_Raise_Tower_Locations Mon, 19 Feb 2007 The locations for high rise towers will be announced by the Greater Amman Municipality during a press conference by Amman Mayor Eng.Omar Al Maani at the contractor union. "After an extensive analysis by international and local experts, we now have a strategy that will guide http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_announce_the_second_phase_of_reserving_parks_through_SMS_ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality announced that the new parking system which seeks to reduce traffic jam and random stopping, would,be introduced in the capitals Rabia districts."More than 100 SMSs were sent daily to reserve a parking space, indicating an excellent interaction with this new system http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Muwqqar_Celebrates_His_Majesty_Birthday Mon, 19 Feb 2007 The cultural social sport committee in Al Muwqqar district has organized a ceremony in the occasion of his majesty King Abdullah Birthday. During the ceremony which was attended by the representative of Amman Mayor for the new districts Mr.Mahmoud Al Armooti, the chairman of the committee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Graces__polystyrene___Shops_By_The_End_of_This_Year_to_Correct_Their_Situations_ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani has graced the owner of collecting and selling (polystyrene wood) shops which near by the central market, by the end of this year to correct their situations according to the regulation conditions for land http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshop_on_Improving_Random_and_Poor_Quarters_…Sunday Thu, 15 Feb 2007 A training workshop on improving random and poor quarters on the national level in the Middle East and North Africa region will launch next Sunday in Amman. The workshops organized by the Arabic Institute for City Developments, with the cooperation of The Greater Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Calls_for_Uniting_Efforts_to_Improve_the_City_Center_ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani assured that all citizens are partners in the process of developing and improving the city center, because of its historical and traditional value. Al Maani during his meeting with the Chairman of Jordan chamber of Commerce Senate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Baheer_patronize_Sahab_province_celebration_in_his_Majesty_Birthday_ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 Sahab province organized a celebration with the local community institutions in the occasion of His Majesty King Abdullah the 2nd birthday, under the patronage of under secretary of GAM Eng. Amer Al Basheer. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_cognizant_the_advanced_of___Dahait_Al_Andalosieh__project Mon, 12 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani visited "Dahait Al Andalosieh"project which is under development by "Taameer" on the airport road, southern Amman.Al Maani looked at the constructional works size, which has reached advanced stages, and a completed infrastructure. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_Meets_Al_Jeeza_Residents Mon, 12 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani meet the local community leaders in Al Jeeza district that has been recently united to GAM.Eng. Al Maani said that Al Jeeza distance is about 478Km, pointing that this meeting is a good chance to listen to the residents demands http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_musical_Band_Celebrates_His_Majesty_Birthday Mon, 12 Feb 2007 In the occasion of his Majesty King Abdullah the 2nd, Zaha musical band attached to GAM, commemorated an Artistic concert, in Al Hussein Cultural Center, under the patronage of H.R.H, princess Sanaa Assem http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_department_of_libraries_celebrates_his_majesty_birthday Mon, 12 Feb 2007 The department of public libraries at GAM held a ceremony in the occasion of his majesty King Abdullah the 2nd . The ceremony which was under the patronage of the Director of Libraries Department Mr.Hatem Al Hamlan, included a photo exhibition of his majesty life stages and his achievements for the kingdom . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAMs_Honors_the_Winner_Departments_of____The_Best_Knowledge_Corner__ Sun, 11 Feb 2007 GAMs "Follow-up ", "Vehicles ", "Execution "Departments, and "Zaha Center ", obtained an honor position in the (Best knowledge corner) competition, among GAMs Departments and Districts. The deputy assistance for administrative affairs Eng. Ismael Al Usta, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Honor_the_Municipality_Employees_Volunteering_in___Enjaz___Program Sun, 11 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani has honored the municipality employees, volunteering in "Enjaz" program, during a ceremony held by the Follow-up Department at GAM, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Peace_and_Love_Trip_for_Different_Arab_Countries Sun, 11 Feb 2007 Under the slogan of love and peace from king of peace His Majesty King Abdullah the 2nd, two municipality employees Slman Al Huniti and Younes Al Kadi departed from the municipality seat in Ras Al Ain to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Control_Cameras_Record_1400_Traffic_and_Environmental_Breaches Thu, 08 Feb 2007 The control cameras have recorded more than 1400 traffic and environmental breaches, since it was activated at the beginning of this year, where the big share was for AlQwesameh The head of Traffic signs Department at GAM Eng.Ahmad Al Khaweldah said that more than 1400 traffic and environmental breaches has been recorded http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Raghadan_Terminal_to_Partially_Open_for_Transport_Services_ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality will partially open the Raghadan Bus Terminal for Public transportation activities on Tuesday. The JD7 million ventures is part of a large-scale down-town renovation project funded by Japan, which extended a soft loan of $70 million for seven projects as part of the Tourism Sector Department Project. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_participate_in_Cairo_International_Exhibition_for_Books Wed, 07 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has participated in "Cairo International Exhibition for Books", which was held in Cairo during the period, Jan26-Feb4, with the participation of (667) Arabic and international publishing house, presenting more than one million book in various fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Assures_on_the_Importance_of_Traffic_Awareness Wed, 07 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said that the municipality is specifying a high percentage of its various breaches revenue, to implement awareness and traffic safety programs that have positive reflect on citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_Al_Muwqqar_citizens_ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani met with Al Muwqqar citizens, that has been recently united to GAM, and he listened to their needs, problems, and concerns .Al Maani during the meeting said that GAM will provide the three centers with all resources ,in addition to rehabilitate and increase the employees efficiency. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Puts_the_foundation_stone_forPrincess_Hashem_Park Sat, 03 Feb 2007 Among GAMs celebration of his Majesty King Abdullahs birthday, Queen Rania has put the foundation stone of Prince Hashem park in Nayfeh Quarter, which will open its door after 6 months (the period of completion constructional works and the preparation) that have been suggested http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Camping_in_Egypt_for_the_Circulation_of_Petra Sat, 03 Feb 2007 64 of GAM employees children participated in a circulation of "Petra" to be one of the seven world wonders; the camping which was held in Egypt under the title of "Vote for Petra" came as a response to the honorary president instructions for the club, mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_urges_to_find_solution_to_handle_medical_waste Sat, 03 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani assured that protecting the environment, providing medical protection and general safety, are the municipality first priority, considering it a primary element to protect life style. Eng.Al Maani added during an opening a session " medical waste, reality, challenging, ambitious " http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Study_the_Legislations_Development_Regarding_Human_Resources Sat, 03 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is studying the legislation, regulations and practices regarding the human resources , accordance with the international regulations and practices, and King Abdullah Award for excellence and governmental performance. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_is_studying_the_establishment_of_a_service_center_ Sat, 03 Feb 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality is studying the establishment of a service center to follow up the procedures of high buildings and tower license with all the concerning authorities, to make it easy for investors, and to save time and effort, according to the director of Amman master plan Eng.Sameer Subhi. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani___GAM_will_work_on_reducing_all_obstacles_facing_the_industrial_sector Thu, 01 Feb 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani has decided to form a unit to be attached to GAM in the chamber of industry similar to that formed by the ministry of trade and industry, in order to support the (the one window) service . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_the_Ambassador_of_Sudan Wed, 31 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani emphasized on promoting the cooperation, and change the municipal and cultural experiences between Amman and Al Kartoom, for the sake of progress of the two cities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_and_Al_Etan__the_necessity_to_protect_the_traffic_and_environmental_situation Wed, 31 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.omar Al Maani and the Director of Public Security Lieutenant General Mohammed Majed Al Etan emphasized on the priority for traffic and environmental situation in the capital, by working hard to stop wrong behaviors that reflects the cleanness level. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/NUQUL_GROUP_ON_BOARD_AS_SUPPORTING_PARTNER Wed, 31 Jan 2007 Nuqul Group has pledged support as sponsor of Jordans Arabic speaking corporate social responsibility forum, under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah and due to take place from February 28- March 1, 2007 at the Hussein Cultural Center in Amman. This announcement was made during a signing ceremony held at the Greater Amman Municipality on (date), attended by H.E. Engineer Omar Maani http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Gardens_lunched__my_safety_program_ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 Director of Queen Rania Gardens Eng.Nancy Abu Hayaneh announced the lunched of "my safety program" which aims to deep the traffic awareness to students at school .Abu Hayaneh added that this program warns the students from the danger http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_call_to_protect_the_capital_cleanness Tue, 30 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani assured on the necessity of the cooperation to protect the capital, the cleanest and the prettiest among the capitals. During a meeting with a group of children from Haya Cultural center Al Maani said that "Amman is considered the cleanest capital among world http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Central_Market_allocate_a_Land_for_Exportation_ Tue, 30 Jan 2007 The central market for fruit and vegetable at GAM, announced the selling and buying season in the specified land for exporting the agricultural products, starting from next Thursday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_receives_the_Ambassadors_of_Denmark_and_Cyprus Mon, 29 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omer Al Maani discussed the current implemented projects by the municipality in the fields of traffic, environment, and the beauty of the city, assuring on GAMs seeking to organize the transportation in the capital, through its investments in this field with the cooperation of the private sector. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/One_year_passing_of_Zaha_newspaper Mon, 29 Jan 2007 Zaha cultural department at GAM, held a celebration in the occasion of one year passing of Zaha newspaper first issue. The ceremony which was attended by the director of the National Library Mr. Mamoun Al Talhooni as a representative of minister of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_the_Tree_Day Mon, 29 Jan 2007 The Parks and Garden department at GAM, with the cooperation of the Russian Culture Ladies Club, celebrated the tree day in Al Deyar garden at Abdoun, with the attendance of the Russian Ambassador in Amman, and the deputy of Districts and environmental Affairs Eng.Abed AlHaleem Al Kelaani. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_Sahab_residents Mon, 29 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani met Sahab residents, which was united to the municipality recently, and he listened to some of their demands and complaints, with his promise to solve and study some of them. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Ceremonies_among_the_Kingdom_Celebrations_of_the_Kings_Birthday Mon, 29 Jan 2007 Among the kingdom celebrations in king Abdullah birthday and his accession to the throne, GAM is holding a series of activity includes festivals, artistry activities, theatrical shows, opening exhibitions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Graduation_Ceremony_for_GAM_District_Directors Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18 director and engineer at GAM have finished a comprehensive training course organized by the Development and research department with the cooperation of (Daryia) Academy, on projects management. GAM Deputy for executive affairs Eng. Ammar Gharaybah said that this course aims to increase the efficiency of GAMs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_implements_traffic_improvements Sat, 27 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality announced the implementation of traffic improvements on Jamal Abed AlNaser and AlMdeena Al Ryadya intersections in order to reduce traffic jam. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_Meets_the_Ambassador_of_Norway Sat, 27 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani received at his office today Mrs. Mehe Ravan the Ambassador of Norway in Amman. During the meeting Al Maani assured on the importance to strengthen the cooperation ties and experiences exchange in municipality affairs between Amman and Oslo. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Cultural_Center_Celebrates_the_Tree_Day Sat, 27 Jan 2007 Zaha cultural center at GAM celebrated the tree day at Mrj Al Hamam "Um Abharah", with the participation of 100 children, near on of the ancient trees in the district. The Director of the center Rania Sbeh said that this celebration comes as an honor http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Meets_the_Brazilian_Ambassador Wed, 24 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said that GAM will "announce the first phase from the master plan for Amman in the second half of next month which includes articulating the places of towers." http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Arab_Forum_completed_the_Training_course Wed, 24 Jan 2007 The training course for information technology concluded its training course yesterday which was held with the participation of 14 Jordanian Municipalities which are members on Arabic cities organization. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Local_markets_and_consumer_protection_Workshop Wed, 24 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Consumer Protection Association has organized a workshop under the title of "local markets and consumer protection workshop". Representative of Amman Mayor the administrative http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_teams_managed_to_repair_the_roads Wed, 24 Jan 2007 All roads have since been cleared and opened, and municipality teams are currently gutting drains of building up. And keep traffic flowing with minimal inconvenience to motorists http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_new_Project_for_GAM_in_Al_Wakalat_Street Wed, 24 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar Al Maani announced that GAM will soon start implementing "Al Wakalat street project" at Swifieha in order to improve and develop the street to create an attractive environment for tourist and for shopping http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_Organize__Children_Literature__Course Sun, 21 Jan 2007 The public library department and the executive board of the "Child Friendly City" at GAM organized in cooperation with Swed Deaconate in Jerusalem, a special course to activate children literature. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman__Jordan_reached_a_progress_stage_in_buildings_investment_and_Technology Thu, 18 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani said that "Jordan has reached a progress stage in buildings investment and technology". Expressing his desire to cooperate with (friends to achieve success program) which executed by Business http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Special_department_Established_to_Approve_Towers_Development Wed, 17 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani announced that GAM is establishing a special project to process towers developments. This department is being set up in anticipation of the GAM announcement in mid February of an interim growth strategy that will accommodate investor interest in tower http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_a_delegation_of_Arabic_institution_for_cities_development Wed, 17 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani met a group of Arabic institution experts for cities development which adopted the study of "poverty" phenomenon in 4 countries chosen from the institute, And Amman is one of these countries which represent among Arab countries. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_plants_AL_Jaish_street_pavements Wed, 17 Jan 2007 The director of AL Madenh district Ahmad Mbaydeen emphasized on GAM interest to increase the green areas according to its strategy which aims to improve the environmental situation in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Greater_Amman_Municipality_lunched_a_renovation_initiative_in_Eastern_Amman Wed, 17 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has lunched a renovation initiative in Eastern Amman in cooperation with National Paints to add color and beautify Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_announcement_of_handing_over_Abu_Nssier_title_dead___ Wed, 17 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality and The public institution for housing and urban development announced on Monday evening at Abu Nssier sport club, the date of handing over to lands owner in Abu Nssier housing the second phase by a number of 4150 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_Forum_Organize_a_special_Course_in_information_technology_analysis Wed, 17 Jan 2007 Under secretary of Greater Amman Municipality Eng.Amer Al Basheer emphasized on the necessity of the information technology to improve all municipalities in the field of IT. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_wintry_club_at__Zaha_cultural_center__starts_on_Wednesday Sun, 14 Jan 2007 Zaha cultural center at GAM invited the desiring children to participate in the "wintry club" and to announce the beginning of the free registration on next Monday and Tuesday at the site of the club which located in Khalda. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Building_up_a_unit_for_environmental_and_medical_follow_up Sat, 13 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar AL Maani decided to build up a unit for environmental and medical follow up in order to evaluate the environmental project effect, desertification and cleanness issue at the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Meets_Head_of_Jordanian_Geologists Sat, 13 Jan 2007 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani decided to raise the number of trained geologist at GAM to( 10), after his meeting with the Jordanian geologist union head and members, with the attendance of GAM deputy. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Cars_Booking_by_Using_Cell-Phones Wed, 10 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality starts on Jan /14 cars booking service by using cell-phones according to its plan in following the modern technology techniques to reduce traffic jam and breaches, random stop. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Starts_Implanting_New_Regulations_on_Billboards Wed, 10 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality started implementing the first phase of its new regulations on Billboards. The Advertisements Department Director at GAM, Eng.Ali Al Al Hadedi, said that the municipality is examining adherence to these new rules and will notify violators to amend the preaches. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Using_G_I_S_System_to_Collect_the_Financial_Levy Wed, 10 Jan 2007 GAM starts connecting the computer systems used at the financial department with data base which is available at G.I.S department, and listing all the citizens financial levy in different districts and departments on one computer screen to refer to data. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_signed_agreement_with_Kuwaiti_Bayan_holding_company Wed, 10 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality on Monday signed a frame work agreement with Kuwaiti Bayan holding company resolving two outstanding issues, the licensing and building permit and infrastructure. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_meets_the_Directors_of_Sahab__Al_Mwaqer_and_Al_Jeeza_Districts_at_GAM Wed, 10 Jan 2007 Sahab, Al Mwaqer and Al Jeeza Districts will have the municipality first priority in its plan to solve all concerning issues, that makes the citizens notice the positive affects in the future, said Al Maani during his meeting with the Directors of these Districts, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_Receives_GAM_Hajj_Delegation Sun, 07 Jan 2007 Eng.Omar Al Maani assesses the efforts presented by Saudi Arabia Government in regulating the rites of pilgrimage for this year.During his meeting with Al Hajj delegation at his office today, Al Maani said, that he will visit the KSA embassy in Amman to thank the Saudi government http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__starts_applying_the_Cameras Sun, 07 Jan 2007 The Greater Amman Municipality has started applying the cameras system to control the cleanliness, environment, and dual align breaches, through cars equipped with electronic cameras touring in the capital streets to capture breaches. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Teams_Managed_to_Repair_Roads_after_Rain_Water_Inundated_Tunnels Sun, 07 Jan 2007 Head of the municipalitys road execution Department Eng Ahmad Malkawi clarified that due to the flooding, some road actually collapsed. He also added that most of the flooding was caused by overloaded drainage and sewage systems. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/11625_ton_of_waste_has_been_collected_by_GAM Sun, 07 Jan 2007 Solid waste which was collected by GAM cleanness vehicles reached 11625ton during Eid vacation. To be mentioned, the street sweepers in GAM are (5654) employee, majority are Jordanians, distributed on GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Sacrifices_selling_commitment_toward_GAM_instructions Sun, 07 Jan 2007 Deputy assistant of Districts affairs Eng. Ali AlAsker said that sacrifices Selling for this year has been distinguished of sacrifices traders and citizens commitment toward GAM instructions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_and_Saman_hold_a_press_conference Thu, 28 Dec 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality starts next year in applying the cameras system to control the cleanliness, environment, and dual align breaches, through cars equipped with electronic cameras touring in the capital streets to capture breaches. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Mayor_announce_GAM_support_to_furnish_the_Journalism_club Thu, 28 Dec 2006 During his visit to the Journalists union Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar ALMaaani announced the municipality support for projects and activities of the union in the coming stage, most significant is implementing the Journalism club, which will be named Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Agronomist_union_thanks_Amman_Mayor_for_granting_its_member_financial_requitals Thu, 28 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani received a thankful letter from Head and members of Agronomist union on granting them financial requitals. The letter was presented during the Mayor meeting with the head of Agronomist union Eng .Abedelhadi Al Falahat today. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_pay_out_a_monthly_bonus_for_its_employee_at_the_end_of_next_month Thu, 28 Dec 2006 Official sources at GAM told that a bonus will be giving to the employee effective from the beginning of next year, according to council of ministers resolutions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Health_and_Food_Poisoning Thu, 28 Dec 2006 Eng.Farah Wraikat and Ghadeer Aluran from health society department at GAM gave a lecture at Kamalyeh primary school titled by "Public health and food poisoning". http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Decided_to_Cancel__Ragadan_tourism_complex_leasing_ Mon, 25 Dec 2006 The appropriation committee emanating by GAM decided to cancel leasing signed by Ragadan tourism complex lessee with a number of (105) leasing. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_bade_GAM_Hajj_delegation Mon, 25 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani bade GAM Hajj delegation .And he emphasized on the necessity of cooperation between them in order to surmount any difficulties .wishing for all of them to do the rites of pilgrimage. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_meets_the_chairman_of__Shahabaab_AL_Ordon_Club_ Mon, 25 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani showed GAM readiness to present all the support for the Jordanian sport clubs, he also stressed that GAM is seeking to achieve fairness for the Jordanian clubs in all games. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_pay_out_a_bonus_for_the_engineers Mon, 25 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani decided to give the engineers in all fields a bonus, and he promised the Jordanian engineering union to study their demands related to the membership in GAM council http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_pay_out_a_bonus_for_the_engineers Thu, 21 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani decided to give the engineers in all fields a bonus, and he promised the Jordanian engineering union to study their demands http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_pay_out_a_bonus_for_the_engineers Thu, 21 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani decided to give the engineers in all fields a bonus, and he promised the Jordanian engineering union to study their demands http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_pay_out_a_bonus_for_the_engineers Mon, 25 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani decided to give the engineers in all fields a bonus, and he promised the Jordanian engineering union to study their demands http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_The_Arabic_forum__organize_a_meeting_for_the_information_technology Sun, 24 Dec 2006 The Arabic forum for information technology attachment to Arabic cities organization held a meeting for the information technology at GAM and a number of the kingdom municipalities (the members in the Arabic cities organization) to improve http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_and_public_security_launched_an_enlightenment_campaign Sun, 24 Dec 2006 The executive board of "child friendly city" at GAM in the cooperation with the department of public security launched an enlightenment campaign related to domestic violence and the dangers of drugs dealing. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organize_a_series_of_training_sessions_in_cooperation_with_TRACCS Sun, 24 Dec 2006 A series of training sessions is organized by Greater Amman municipality in cooperation with TRACCS in order to develop the employees skills and abilities. Sessions are include a public relation issues ,how to deal with customer http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_exempts_the_traders_of_Ragadan_complex_from_fees_and_leasing_for_a_year Sun, 24 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani has announced the exemption for Ragadan complex traders from fees and leasing taking in consideration their conditions and a response for their demands. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Amman_visited_Marka_district Sat, 23 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al manni said that GAM allocated 100sq.m on Al hezam road in order to build a slaughterhouse with a partnership with the holding company .And GAM will move the slaughterhouse from Al Mahata district at the beginning of the 2009. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_decided_to_pay_out_JD100_for_every_pilgrime_in_GAM_delegation Wed, 20 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman decided to pay out JD 100 for every pilgrim in GAM delegation with the exception of the financial rights from GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Manni_Assured_GAM_readiness_to_present_the_architectural_experiences_for_Palestinian_municipalities Wed, 20 Dec 2006 Mayor ofAmman Eng.Omar Al Maani asserted on the readiness to present the architectural experiences for the Palestinian cities in planning and a architectonics http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/ GAM_organized_a_workshop_(the_development_of_nurseries) Wed, 20 Dec 2006 The director of parks and garden Eng.Nebal qattan assured the GAM concerning to follow up the most important methods and ways to grow plants and establishing nurseries through GAM policy which aimed to increase the green areas within cities. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_The_Gathered_flower_in_Jordan____Till_where__work_shop Wed, 20 Dec 2006 Establishing a regional union for flowers equal to the international stuck market is one of the participants requesting at the work shop. They also called for effectiveness unit for research concerning gathered flower and ornamental plants in order to solve http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_performs_a_committee_to_study_the_harmed_traders_complaint_at_Ragadan_complex Mon, 18 Dec 2006 Eng.Omar Al Maani decided to perform a committee to study the harmed traders complaint at Ragadan complex, headed by the director of Ragadan tourism complex with tow engineers of the complex administration, and tow of traders. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Abdali_District_issues_a_CD_of_names_and_address_for_public_services Sun, 17 Dec 2006 The department of Al Abdali district at GAM issued a (CD),that includes names and addresses of departments and Institutions , Banks , Security centers , Ministers , Public Hospitals , Mosques , churches , Public and Private Schools within the district . In addition to names of streets and quarters in AlWebdeh, Jabel AlHussain http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_limits_the_speed_and_weight_for_vehicles_on_Amman_suspension_Bridge_ Sun, 17 Dec 2006 In order to seek cautious , the Greater Amman Municipality has not took in consideration to put a walking path on the bridge , in order to keep continuity for the vehicles and the safety of walkers on the bridge . An official source at GAM Press Center said. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/KG_Supervisors_to_be_attached_to_the_municipality_cadre Sun, 17 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar AlMaani visited the municipality kindergarten, and he recommends providing it with furniture and all necessary requirements. He also recommended for two studies, one for the expansion of the KG current location, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Suspension_bridge__Prime_Minister_inaugurated_Amman Sat, 16 Dec 2006 Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit on Thursday inaugurated the Amman suspension Bridge, Abdoun Circle Tunnel and the Fourth Circle intersection, all major links in the inner Ring Road http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_suspension_bridge__the_4th_circle_and_Abdoun_tunnel_to_be_inaugurated_ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 A representative of his majesty king Abdullah primer Maarouf Bakeet inaugurate Amman suspension bridge, the 4th circle and Abdoun tunnel, which where implemented by The Greater Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_agreement_has_assigned_between_GAM_and_Statistic_for_exchange_data_and_information Wed, 13 Dec 2006 GAM and statistic department assigned cooperation agreement to develop the sharing relations between them through exchange data and information. Under secretary Eng.Amer Al Basheer and the director of the statistic department Dr. Ghazi Shbaikat are assigned the agreement. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Women_and_children_are_victims_of_the_social_violence Wed, 13 Dec 2006 Participants who had attended ( the social violence ) workshop ,which was organized by the Cultural department at Greater Amman Municipality , unanimously agreed , ( social violence ) has become a daily phenomenon http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_located_(46)_place_to_sell_sacrifices Wed, 13 Dec 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality has located (46) place to sell sacrifices in GAM districts in the occasion of the Greater Bairam. Eng. AlMaani assured in his instructions that GAM will not allow selling the sacrifices in other locations. The instructions have shown the procedures for the license http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Almaani_announced_to_raise_the_allocations_of_the_training_courses_to_(3)_million_JD Wed, 13 Dec 2006 Almaani announced to raise the allocations from (400 ) thousand to JD ( 3 ) million for the training courses which will be taken at the new re-established training center in GAM . The mayor during a dialogue meeting organized by the (Regional Arabic net for women http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_approved_on_Almahta_temporary_complex_as_a_permanent_complex_for_public_transportation Tue, 12 Dec 2006 According to the recommendations of the technical committee in GAM which has been performed of official institutions and departments, GAM has approved on Almahta temporary complex as a permanent complex for public transportation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Iraq_municipal_delegation_visits_GAM_ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 An Iraqi municipal delegation visited the Greater Amman municipality on Monday to look into the GAMs experience in implementing service projects and exchange viewpoints on issues of mutual concern. The GAM Department of follow-up and quality control http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_reestablishes_a_training_center Tue, 12 Dec 2006 GAM has reestablished a training center for its employee in order to raise their efficiency, and to increase their experiences and practical abilities. Eng. Omar AlMaani assured that GAM is aiming to raise and improve the employees practical skills http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlMaani_opened_the_Rosary_collage_annual_Bazaar Tue, 12 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar AlMaani opened the Rosary collage annual Bazaar in Shemasani, in the occasion of Eid AlAdha AlMobark, and Christmas. AlMaani roamed in the bazaars section, which included handcrafts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_prime_minister_meets_Sahab_Community_leaders Tue, 12 Dec 2006 The Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit discussed with Sahab community leaders plans by the Greater Amman Municipality to expand over peripheral areas including this central badia town. AlBakhit assured during the meeting which was held in the city hall in GAM last Thursday on the necessity http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_gathered_flower_in_Jordan_…till_where??_ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 Deputy Mayor Eng. Ammar Gharaybah during a workshop organized in GAM last Thursday titled The gathering flower in Jordan till where ?? Said that holding such kind of workshops comes as a response for the dealers http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bakhit_meets_AlJeeza_Community_Leaders Mon, 11 Dec 2006 The Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit discussed with AlJeeza Community leaders plans by the Greater Amman Municipality to expand over peripheral areas including this central badia town. AlBakhit assured during the meeting which was held in the city hall in GAM, on the necessity of the master plan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Names_Iasi_and_Cluj_on_2_streets_in_the_Capital_ Sun, 10 Dec 2006 GAM decided to name the two Romanian Cities Iasi and Cluj on two streets in the capital. Eng. Omar AlMaani said that the municipality decision came as an honor for these cities which has graduated Jordanian students in Romania during the past few years. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_27_issue_of_Tayke_Magazine Thu, 07 Dec 2006 A new issue of Taike Magazine has been published by GAM which included a series of Arabic Womanly Creation.The Editor of the Magazine Basma Al-Nsoor began the leading article by a speech in which she emphasized on the writer influence in humanitarian http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlJwiyda_Traffic_Park_Organizes_a_Fun-_Day_for_Disable_Children Thu, 07 Dec 2006 AJwiyda Traffic Park at GAM hosted children from Muslim Women Association, and rehabilitate centers for Disables in a Fun Day in the accusation of the International Day for Disables. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Support_the_Association_for_environmental_project_for_waste_recycling Tue, 05 Dec 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality and the Jordan Environment Association has signed a cooperation agreement to support and develop the solid waste recycling project within the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princes_Raaed_sponsored_the_celebration_of_the_International_day_for_Disables_at_GAM Tue, 05 Dec 2006 Prince Raaed said during GAM ceremony of the International Day for Disables which was held under the title (lets Grow Together) in the attendance of Princess Majedah Raaed , that His Majesty King Abdullah guiding in forming a Royal committee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bakhit_meets_AlMwqqar_community_leaders Mon, 04 Dec 2006 The Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit discussed with Muwaqqar community leaders plans by the Greater Amman Municipality to expand over peripheral areas including this central badia town. AlBakhit assured during the meeting which was held in the city hall in GAM, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_seminar_on_the_legal_procedure_punishment_for_the_Employee_and_labor_at_Bader Mon, 04 Dec 2006 Head of the cases department at GAM, Basem ALAsaaf gave a lecture titeld "the legal procedures punishment for employees and labor" organized by Bader district with the participation of the legislative researcher Khalid Mashagba http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Eng_Omar_Al_Maani___points_out_to_open_and_pave_roads_in_justice_lands_ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani pointed out to the concerning departments at GAM to open and pave the roads at lands which his majesty king Abdullah specified for the justice from the first and special rate at Shafa Badran district . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AL_Maani__GAM_will_keep_supporting_youth_and_sport Sun, 03 Dec 2006 Mayor of The Greater Amman Municipality emphasized on keeping the support of youth and sport throughout sitting up the infrastructure of different sport activities, and establishing Halls, and athletic fields. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_president_of_Kazakhstan_visits_GAM_ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng .Omer AlMaani presented The Golden Key of Amman to the President of Kazakhstan Nour Sultan Nazar Bayyef during his visit to GAM yesterday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princes_Raaed_attend_GAM_Disables_day_festival Thu, 30 Nov 2006 Under the patronage of his Royal Highness Prince Raaed Bin Zeid, The special code department in GAM organizes the disables anniversary day festival on Sunday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/An_Agreement_Between_GAM_and_the_Vocational_Group_for_Developing_the_Human_Resources_ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 Mayor of The Greater Amman Municipality Eng.Omar Al Maani has assigned an agreement with the chairman board of director for the vocational group Mr. Mohammad khattab in http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_is_seeking_to_establish_centers_resembling_Zaha Thu, 30 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omer AlMaani said that the municipality is seeking to establish centers resembling Zaha cultural center for children in eastern Amman, and (120) http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_working_hours_to_be_expanded_in_some_departments_ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omer AlMaani decided to expand the working hours in the customer services and levying offices in the financial departments in GAM, until 6pm to become easy on http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_draws_a_lot_for_the_Hajj_Delegation_ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omer AlMaani participated on Monday in the lot for the municipality employees to participate in the Hajj delegation for this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlMaani_promise_to_improve_the_services_in__AlTafyla__quarter_ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omer AlMaani ensured on improving the services in Altafyla quarter, through out implementing many projects next year . Eng. Almaani added during a ceremony held by Jaafer Altyar center for information technology to honor the students who have participated in ICDL http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Participate_in_Beirut_International_Marathon Tue, 28 Nov 2006 The chairman of GAM delegation Eng.Ziad Awamleh have meet the chairman of Beirut Marathon association Mai Khalil and they discussed the participation of GAM delegation .The marathon was scheduled to start on November 21,was postponed until December 3 , under the title "kermalak ya lebnan" http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/60__of_princes_Hashem_intersection_with_AlTbba_and_AlShora_streets_is_accomplished__ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 GAM is on the verge of two bridges projects on Princes Hashem street. The first bridge connects Twfeeq AlTbaa with Princes Hashem street with the length of (300) m, and princes Hahem http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_expand_for_Zaha_cultural_center Mon, 27 Nov 2006 Under the patronage of Amman Mayor Eng. Omar AlMaani, The Greater Amman Municipality will hold a ceremony next Tuesday, to honor Zaha Manko her donation of JD 500.000, to expand Zaha cultural center for children. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/AlBasher_promises_Al_Dmena_residents_to_re-study_the_resolution Mon, 27 Nov 2006 GAM undersecretary Eng. Amer AlBsher said ,that the municipality decision in establishing a re-cycling station in AlDemena ( Wadi AlSeer ),came in accordance to geological, geographical and environmental study ,that have been made by a technical, and vocational committees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_implements_Gardens_in_2007 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 Greater Amman Municipality has announced that it will implement (6) public gardens in the capital during the next year, and (4) parks for children in Krebet Alsouq, Ras Alain, ALyarmouk, and Bsman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Delegation_of_Al_Khartoom_Municipality_Visits_GAM_ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 A delegation of Al Khrtoom municipality visited GAM in order to cognizance the experiences in implementing the municipality projects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_retire__on_pension_15_of_its_Employees Thu, 23 Nov 2006 GAM retire on pension 15 of its employees who has spend 17-26 year in the service. As of the beginning of next month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Road_Reality__A_seminar_Organized_By_GAM Thu, 23 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng. Omar AL Maani said that GAM is devoting its attention to major and sub streets in Amman to improve it and to achieve the international standard . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/4th__intersection_to_be_inaugurated_in_the_middle_of_December Thu, 23 Nov 2006 Eng .Omar Al Maani announced that prince Ghazi Bin Mohammed intersection project, will be inaugurated officially in the middle of next month ,pointing out that 95% of the project http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_12_issue_of_Zaha_kids_Magazine Thu, 23 Nov 2006 A new issue of Zaha magazine has been published by Zaha cultural center at GAM, that concerns of kid affairs. The Magazine includes many interesting social & scientific http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Hadid_Chairman_to_the_Local_Committee_of_Ohod_ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 The Local Committee of Ahod District has elected the Municipality council member Mr Saied Al Hadid as a chairman, and Eng. Abdel Azeez Al Hindi as a vice-president . It has also http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Discuss_with_its_Major_Partners_the_plan_of_2007_ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 Greater Amman Municipality held a meeting with its major partners to discuss the plan for the year 2007,in order to determine their participation in implanting this plan, and to evaluate the effectiveness http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Forming_the_local_Committee_of_Ohod Tue, 21 Nov 2006 Headed by Eng. Omer Maani ,Amman Municipality council has determined in his last session the innovation of the local committee for Ohod District to include the municipality council member, Mr. Saied Al http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al_Maani_and_Al_ayed_organized_a_press_conference_to_announce__social__responsibility_forum_ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al Maani and (TRACCSS) executive director in the Middle East and North Africa Mohammad AL-Ayed organizes a press conference on Saturday18 /Nov/2006 titled, "social http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Participate_At_the_World_Agriculture__Exhibition Tue, 21 Nov 2006 parks and Gardens department in Greater Amman Municipality has participated in the world agriculture (Sawsana2006) exhibition, which ended on Wednesday with the participation of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Cultural_Center_and_fenzwelian_embassy__performs_the_fenzwelian_community_party_ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 In order to keep continuity with the community citizens in Jordan, Zaha cultural center in Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with the fenzwelian embassy held for the second http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Nasser_Joudah_visits_GAM_press_center Tue, 21 Nov 2006 Spokesperson of the government Nasser Joudeh visited on Saturday the press center of The Greater Amman Municipality. He was accompanied by http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Central_Wholesale_Market Thu, 16 Nov 2006 Management Commission At charge 1000 JD for each leasing activity related to the shops and facilities of the market starting January 2007. During its last session chaired by the mayor of Amman Eng.Omar Al-Maani, the commission has approved the establishment of a service company that handles organizing the agriculture products transportation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Swielieh_District_Held_a_medical_Day_for_Blood_Sugar_Patient Thu, 16 Nov 2006 In the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of king Al-Hussein Bin Talal , god rest his soul, the under secretary of Greater Amman Municipality Eng.Amer Al basher inaugurated on Sunday the medical day for blood sugar. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_tourism_committee_holds_first_meeting Thu, 16 Nov 2006 President of the tourism committee at the Greater Amman Municipality council Ziad Qssous emphasized last week on the need to enhance the role of GAM to promote tourism in Amman through implementing plans http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Club_Wins_the_Jordan_Cup_for_Chess Mon, 06 Nov 2006 Greater Amman Municipality employees club achieved a great won in the Jordan chess cup championship which ended on Friday 3/11/2006. Worth mentioning, that this is the first achievement for the club to which has been presented to Engineer Omer Maani /Mayor of Amman, the honorary president to the club for his support. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mais_Bsharat_first_exhibition_inaugurated__ Mon, 06 Nov 2006 Mr.Ismaeel al Uosta, Deputy Assistant for administrative affairs, inaugurated the first exhibition by Jordanian artist Mais Bsharat. Bsharat enhanced the support by GAM to all the art events and artist in Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Receives_Bangladesh_Ambassador_ Sun, 05 Nov 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omer Maani emphasized on the significance of enhancing cooperation and mutual coordination between the Greater Amman Municipality and its Bangladesh counterpart. Manni received at his office today the Bangladesh Ambassador at Jordan, Gollam Mohammed, and discussed with him the bilateral ties between both countries. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Raad_Patronizes_GAM_Iftar Mon, 30 Oct 2006 His Royal Highness Prince Raad Bin Zeid, Chief of Chamberlain, patronized last week the Iftar ceremony for the Greater Amman Municipality. The iftar was attended by Mayor of Amman, Omar Maani and it featured the participation of 99 employees from all of GAM departments and areas. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Iftar_for_Orphans Sat, 28 Oct 2006 The Public Parks and Entertainment Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized last week a special iftar banquet for the children at the Al-Taybeh Orphanage Center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Roundtable_Held_on_Arab_Women_Rights Sat, 28 Oct 2006 The Arab Women Network of the Good Governance at the Greater Amman Municipality has organized last week a roundtable to discuss the important issues regarding women participation in the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Visits_Al-Jazirah_Sports_Club Sat, 28 Oct 2006 Mayor of Amman Engineer Omar Maani recently praised the remarkable achievements that Jordanian sports clubs have achieved over the recent months on the local, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Iftar_Ceremony_for_Orphans Sun, 15 Oct 2006 The Parks and Entertainment Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized last week a charity iftar ceremony for 110 orphans of the Al-Mazar Shamali Orphanage Center.The ceremony was held at the Millennium Park, under the patronage of the president of the Abu Nsair Local Committee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Ramadan_Festival_for_Children Mon, 09 Oct 2006 The Bookshop of Jabal Zuhoor for Children, member of the General Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality, held last week a special festival for the children in the area on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Press_Conference_on_Sixth_Jordanian_Song_Festival Mon, 02 Oct 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Bashir will hold a press meeting on Tuesday noon, October 3, at the Greater Amman Municipality Council Hall, where he will talk about the forthcoming Sixth Jordanian Song Festival, which is themed Towards Having Young Vocalists. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Visits_Abu_Nsair Sat, 30 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani met on Wednesday with members of the social committee and local council of Abu Nsair area, including president of the local committee Mr. Ziad Awamleh. The meeting was held at the Abu Nsair Sports Club http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ismael_Ustah__GAM_Prioritizes_Staff_Development Tue, 26 Sep 2006 Secretary Assistant of the Greater Amman Municipality, Engineer Ismael Ustah said that the win last of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence by GAM is one of the main orientations for any future development strategies or policies at the municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Zaha_Music_Festival Mon, 25 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani deputized Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah at the inauguration ceremony of the musical festival by the Zaha Cultural Troupe. The festival was organized on the celebration of the birthday of Queen Rania. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Iraqi_Official_Delegates_visit_GAM Sat, 23 Sep 2006 An official Iraqi delegation paid a special visit on Thursday to the Greater Amman Municipality, where it met with assistant secretary of GAM for Engineering Affairs, Engineer Fawzi Misaad. The delegation represented a number of Iraqi ministries including the Ministry of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Learning_Center_for_Deaf_Children_Opened Sat, 23 Sep 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Bashir inaugurated on Thursday the Information Technology Center and Library for the children with Special Needs. Bashir emphasized during the opening ceremony on the top priority of the Greater Amman Municipality to provide all the support and concern to the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Meets_with_GAM_Senior_Officials Thu, 21 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani reiterated on Wednesday the need to enhance the main ethics of partnership, self responsibility and team work spirit among the employees and officials of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Asphalt_Mixture_Discussed_at_GAM Thu, 21 Sep 2006 Director of the Follow-Up and Quality Department at the Greater Amman Municipality, Engineer Amer Attiyeh said the standards of the Asphalt Mixture of the Super Save should be applied fully in the maintenance works of streets around Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Orphans_Celebrate_the_Observance_of_Ramadan Thu, 21 Sep 2006 The Public Parks Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized on Wednesday a special ceremony for the orphans of the Islamic Charity Center and Al-Taybah Orphans Center. The ceremony was held in celebration of the soon observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Awareness_Lecture_on_First_Aid_Held Thu, 21 Sep 2006 The Public Parks and Entertainment Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized an awareness lecture at the Al-Jubeiha Park about the instructions required for the public on how to provide the First Aid to the needed persons. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Techniques_Adopted_at_Anti-Vermin_Dept Tue, 19 Sep 2006 The Anti-Vermin Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized a special workshop about the new integrated system in fighting pests. The workshop was organized jointly with the Jordanian Health Care Company. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Environmental_Campaign_At_Basman Tue, 19 Sep 2006 The Basman Area of the Greater Amman Municipality organized this week a comprehensive environmental campaign with the participation of 100 peopleThe campaign was organized jointly with the Al-Mahata Youth Club, and most of the participants are youth aged between 12 and 16. Engineer Mohammad Nsour, . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PLD_Publishes_Guidance_Newsletter_2006 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 The Public Libraries Department of the Greater Amman Municipality has published its Guidance Newsletter 2006. The book talks about the instructions and procedures followed at the public libraries in Amman. It also includes a brief about the history of the department, and its branches around the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Disabled_Child_Support_Festival Tue, 19 Sep 2006 Her Royal Highness Princess Sana Assem praised the way that the Greater Amman Municipality is supporting the children and their issues in different aspects.During her opening of the Second Friends of the Disabled Children Festival, Princess Assem said that GAM is always the main initiator http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Honored_for_Successful_Book_Fair Tue, 19 Sep 2006 During the final day of the International Book Fair that was held in Amman last week, president of the Jordanian Publishers Association Dr. Farouq Majdalawi honored the Greater Amman Municipality for its support and efforts in making the book fair a successful story. The honor was made to director of the Abdali Area http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abdal_Area_Prepares_for_Winter Tue, 19 Sep 2006 The Abdali Area of the Greater Amman Municipality launched on Saturday a special campaign to clean the places of rainwater gathering at the area. Director of Abdali, Engineer Abdel Halim Wureikat said the campaign is part of the preparations for the winter season. He said the campaign has also included a cleaning http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Agricultural_Workshop_Goes_on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Bashir deputized the mayor on Thursday at the opening of the workshop at the Central Market of the Greater Amman Municipality. The workshop was titled The Minimum Management of the Quality of Fruits and Vegetables at the Wholesale Markets http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/First_Group_of_Social_Supervisors_Honored Sat, 16 Sep 2006 The Executive Assembly of the Amman Child Friendly at the Greater Amman Municipality held on Thursday a special ceremony to honor the participants at the workshops and training courses that were organized by the assembly recently. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Football_Tournament_Concluded Thu, 14 Sep 2006 The Queen Rania Football Cup tournament was concluded on Tuesday at the Queen Rania Abdullah Parks of the Greater Amman Municipality. The tournament was organized in celebration of the birthday of the Queen, and it featured the participation of teams from different parts of the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/First_Street_Festival_Sets_off_in_Amman Thu, 14 Sep 2006 In cooperation with the French Cultural Center in Amman, the Greater Amman Municipality will organize the First Street Festival in Jordan. The festival will take be launched on Thursday, being the first of its kind, and aims to provide a proper space around the capital that serve the innovative artworks and theatrical http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Gharaibeh_Named_Secretary_General_of_GAM Thu, 14 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani named Engineer Ammar Gharaibeh as secretary general of the Greater Amman Municipality. Prior to his newest position, Gharaibeh has been promoted continuously at GAM, where he was given significant posts that helped in providing him the valuable experiences, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Summer_Activities_Concluded Wed, 13 Sep 2006 The Public Libraries Department of the Greater Amman Municipality has announced on Tuesday the end of its summer activities for 2006. The ending was made during a ceremony held at the King Abdullah II Sports City in Quwaismeh. Mr. Hatem Hamlan, director of the department, delivered certificates of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Deputy_Mayor_of_Fez Wed, 13 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received at his office on Tuesday, Deputy Mayor of Fez in Morocco, Mr. Mohammad Alawi Idris. The meeting was attended by the Moroccan Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Mohammad Maa Elain. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Workshop_on_Agriculture Wed, 13 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Thursday, September 14, the workshop that is organized by the Central Market of the Greater Amman Municipality . Themed Minimum Management of Fruits and Vegetables Quality at Wholesale Markets, the workshop aims to highlight the issues and obstacles that face the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Provides_Donation_to_JHF Tue, 12 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani delivered a financial support to the Jordanian Hashemite Fund (JHF), worth JD 49000. The donation was delivered on behalf of the Greater Amman Municipality and the Executive Assembly of the Amman Child Friendly. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/World_Press_Exhibition_Opens_in_Amman Tue, 12 Sep 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Bashir emphasized on Monday that Amman will always be the meeting place of all the human civilizations. Bashir was speaking on behalf of Mayor of Amman, at the press conference, which was held by the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Jordan Hugo Scheltema to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Pledges_Support_to_GAM_Club Tue, 12 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani met earlier this week the president and members of the Administrative Commission of the Greater Amman Municipality Employees Club. Maani was briefed by Mr. Salamah Nasr about the challenges and conditions that the club is facing. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Workshop_on_Property_Tax Tue, 12 Sep 2006 Director of the Financial Department at the Greater Amman Municipality, Mr. Mahmoud Khlaifat inaugurated on Monday a specialized workshop about the land evaluation and Property Tax. Khlaifat said that the workshop is significant to raise awareness among GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Employees_Go_Madaba_Over_Bikes Tue, 12 Sep 2006 The two employees of the Greater Amman Municipality continued their journey over the motorbikes and arrived on Monday to Madaba. The journey was launched in August by Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani under the theme of The Love and Peace Journey from the King of Peace http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Applies_CRM_system_Properly Mon, 11 Sep 2006 As part of the Greater Amman Municipality to review the Customer Relations Management (CRM) system, the General Divan Department organized a workshop on Saturday for GAM employees and liaison guards. About 50 employees took part in the workshop, including 30 liaison guards, who have the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Luweibdeh_Expo Sun, 10 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani inaugurated on Friday morning the Paris Handicrafts Expo at the Jabal Luweibdeh. The expo is organized by the Friends of Luweibdeh Society, where Maani has welcomed the initiative which he believes it attracts influential participation from all segments of the community. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Rehabilitation_Works_Go_On_at_Schneller_Bridge Sun, 10 Sep 2006 The Marka Directorate of the Greater Amman Municipality has launched the decoration works for the Schneller Bridge on the conjunction of King Abdullah I Road with Army Road. The whole area is estimated at 22 dunums. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Workshop_on_Public_Guidance Thu, 07 Sep 2006 Engineer Ismael Ustah inaugurated on Wednesday the workshop about the services that the Greater Amman Municipality is providing for citizens. The two-day workshop is organized by the Public Divan and Guidance Department at http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Sets_Off_Environmental_Campaign Thu, 07 Sep 2006 Upon instructions from Mayor of Amman, the City Center Directorate of the Greater Amman Municipality has launched this week a comprehensive environmental campaign at the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Honors_GAM_Employees_for_Allegiance Wed, 06 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani honored on Tuesday two sweepers working at the Greater Amman Municipality, who helped in capturing the terrorist attacker on foreign tourists in Amman on Monday evening. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hosts_Lecture_on_Balanced_Scorecard Tue, 05 Sep 2006 Engineer Fawzi Misaad, assistant to secretary of Greater Amman Municipality for Engineering Affairs, patronized on Monday the lecture about the Balanced Scorecard. The lecture was organized jointly between the Follow-Up and Quality Department at GAM, and the Palladium Company in London. Director of the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Training_workshops_Sorted_for_Social_Supervisors Tue, 05 Sep 2006 The Executive Assembly of the Amman Child Friendly has launched this week a series of workshops and training courses for the nominees who proposed to work as social supervisors. These workshops are supplement to the rehabilitation of public parks in Amman, and aim to enhance the qualifications of employees http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Installs_Mahmoud_Al-Sharif_Garden Mon, 04 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Tuesday, September 5, the inauguration of the Mahmoud Sharif Garden, which is located off the Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Street. The new garden was built on an area of 1.5 dunums, and it was implanted with healthy trees and bushes. There are also seats for passersby and residents in the area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Emphasizes_Better_Trees_Implanting Mon, 04 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani emphasized on Sunday the significance of having a regulation to control the implanting of trees within the housing areas in Amman. He said that implanting trees at the pavements of streets should be cohesive in a manner to preserve the beauty landscape of the capital, taking into http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Club_Honors_Tawjihi_Students Mon, 04 Sep 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Bashir patronized on Saturday the special ceremony of the Greater Amman Municipality Employees Club to honor sons of its members who passed the General Secondary Certificate Exams (Tawjihi) earlier this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Patronizes_Workshop_on_Street_Pavements Sun, 03 Sep 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani patronized on Sunday, September 3, the workshop about the healthy ways to implant trees in the pavements of Amman streets. The workshop is organized by the Greater Amman Municipality and aims to provide the proper procedures and steps that afford the pedestrians with proper safe places to walk on sides of the street. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hosts_Charity_Concert_for_Lebanon_and_Palestine Sun, 03 Sep 2006 Dr. Zeid Muheisen, director of the Mayor of Amman Office and advisor for Development Affairs, deputized the mayor at the charity musical performance, which was held on Thursday at the Millennium Park in Tilaa Al-Ali. The ceremony was organized by the Parks and Entertainment Department of the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Sets_Off_Arab_Motorbikes_Trip Wed, 30 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani gave on Monday the launching sign for the Motorbikes Trip of Love and Peace in Jordan and neighboring Arab countries. The launch took place at the Palm Garden of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Concludes_Summer_Festival_for_Children Wed, 30 Aug 2006 Engineer Ismael Ustah, assistant secretary of the Greater Amman Municipality for Administrative Affairs, patronized on Monday the closing ceremony of the Summer Festival 2006 for Children, which took place at Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Parks. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Publishes_26th_Issue_of_Tyche Tue, 29 Aug 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality recently published the 26th issue of its monthly magazine Tyche, which is specialized on women productions. The latest issue has included a series of articles about the phenomenon of short stories that were written by Jordanian women, the Qatari women literal production, and on how Jordanian men intellectuals perceive the Jordanian women, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Charity_Event_for_Palestine_and_Lebanon Tue, 29 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Thursday, August 31, the musical performance that is organized by the Parks and Entertainment Department of the Greater Amman Municipality. Proceeds of the event will entirely go for the support of the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Club_Honors_Abdel_Rahim_Biqae Mon, 28 Aug 2006 Members of the Greater Amman Municipality Club honored Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae, the former deputy mayor of Amman. The honorary celebration was held at the club headquarters recently, and it was attended by Mr. Khalil http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Names_New_Advisor Mon, 28 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani named Engineer Samir Subhi as his advisor and director of the Comprehensive Planning Design of Amman. Prior to his new post, Subhi used to work as assistant secretary of Greater http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Patronizes_Arab_Motorbike_Trip Mon, 28 Aug 2006 Under the patronage of the Mayor of Amman, the Motorbike Trip will kick off on Monday August 28 under the theme of "The Love and Peace March for the King of Peace: HM King Abdullah II". http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Honors_Winners_of_Amman_Competition Sun, 27 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani honored on Saturday the winners of the Best Idea to Beautify Amman competition. Names of the winners were announced during the meeting of Maani with representatives of the press at the Greater Amman Municipality Hall on Saturday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/SCNP_Kicks_Off_Half-Marathon_Next_Month Sun, 27 Aug 2006 The Organizing Committee of the Fourth Amman Half-Marathon Race held a press conference on Saturday to announce the preparations and registration for the race, which will take place on September 15 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/British_Boxing_Board_Delegates_Visit_GAM Sat, 26 Aug 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Amer Bashir received on Thursday at his office of the Greater Amman Municipality, the representative of the British Boxing Board of Control, Mr. Frank Maloney and the accompanied delegation. During the meeting, Bashir emphasized the desire by GAM to provide all the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Senior_Sudanese_Delegation Sat, 26 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received on Thursday at his office of the Greater Amman Municipality, the Sudanese official delegation that is currently visiting Jordan. The delegation is headed by the Sudanese Minister of Finance and Economy at Khartoum Province, Mr. Omar Farouq Ismael. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Guides_for_Kayzen_Philosophy Wed, 23 Aug 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality organized on Tuesday a workshop titled "Kayzen Philosophy on Office Management". The workshop was held at the King Hussein Cultural Center, and was organized jointly with the Al-Tamayuz in Institutional Development Company. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_Concludes_Summer_Club Tue, 22 Aug 2006 Engineer Amer Bashir, deputy Mayor of Amman, patronized the concluding ceremony of the Summer Club, which was held at Zaha Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality between June 20 and August 5. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_Participates_in_Arab_Charity_Campaign Tue, 22 Aug 2006 In solidarity with the children of Palestine and Lebanon, Zaha Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality took part in the charity campaign "From a Child to Another", which was organized jointly with the Jordan River Foundation, Al- http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Workshop_on_Kayzen_Philosophy Tue, 22 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Tuesday, August 22, the workshop about "Kayzen Methon in Office Management". The workshop will take place at the King Hussein Cultural Center in Ras Al-Ain, and aims to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Patronizes_Recital_for_Palestinian_Orchestra Thu, 17 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani patronized on Monday night the performance of the Palestinian Youth Orchestra at the Roman Amphitheater in downtown Amman. The concert was organized jointly between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Summer_Club_Ends_Efficiently Wed, 16 Aug 2006 More than 400 children took part in the training courses of the summer club that was organized by Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Parks. The summer club was supervised by the Greater Amman Municipality since it launch at the beginning of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organizes_Workshop_on_Street_Designing Tue, 15 Aug 2006 The Research and Development Department at the Greater Amman Municipality inaugurated on Saturday a week-long workshop about the levels of streets in Amman. The workshop was organized jointly with the Studies and Design http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Opens_Flowers_and_Gardens_Expo_2006 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 Mr. Haider Mahmoud, director of the Cultural Department at the Greater Amman Municipality, deputized Mayor of Amman at the inauguration of the Flowers and Gardens Exhibition 2006, which takes place at the Cultural Village of King http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Workshop_about_Budget_Planning Tue, 08 Aug 2006 The Financial Affairs Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized on Saturday a training course about the "Evaluation of Financial Needs and Budget Planning". Secretary-general assistants and chiefs of departments and directorates in the capital participated in the course. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Inaugurates_Al-Masar_School Sun, 06 Aug 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani inaugurated on Saturday the Al-Masar School for Child Development Services, at Khalda area. Maani toured the new school, which is the first of its kind in the Kingdom http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bakhit_Visits_GAM__values_services Sat, 05 Aug 2006 Prime Minister Maarouf Bakhit paid a special visit to the Greater Amman Municipality on Wednesday and met with Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_halted_for_Lebanon Tue, 01 Aug 2006 Both the Greater Amman Municipality and the Jordan Tourism Board have decided to halt all the activities of the Amman Summer Tourist Festival in the capital until the end of this week in support of the Lebanese people who undergo fierce aggression from the Israeli troops. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Lecture_Emphasizes_Using_Mire_in_Agriculture Tue, 01 Aug 2006 The Public Parks and Entertainment Department at the Greater Amman Municipality organized this week a special lecture about "Mire and its Uses in Agriculture". Researcher Asmaa Al-Shraydeh, from the Royal Scientific Society http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Workshop_Reviews_Risk_Management_Strategy Mon, 31 Jul 2006 A recent workshop held at the Greater Amman Municipality emphasized the significance of GAM strategy in handling risks and their management. The workshop was organized by the Follow-up and Quality Department and aimed at reviewing objectives of the strategy planned for GAM departments and directorates. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Together_for_Cleaner_City_Campaign_Goes_On_Well Mon, 31 Jul 2006 For the second week running, the Greater Amman Municipality maintains its current "Together for Cleaner City" campaign, which features a strong participation by GAM employees and university students in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Khalil_Faouri_Revisits_Islamic_Calligraphy Sat, 29 Jul 2006 Mr. Haider Mahmoud, director of the Cultural Bureau at the Greater Amman Municipality, inaugurated on Wednesday the art exhibition by Jordanian artist Khalil Faouri. The exhibition is taking place at the Street of Culture in Shmeisani, and runs until August 5. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Summer_Camp__With_Jordan_We_Grow__Continues Sat, 29 Jul 2006 Engineer, Ali Al-Askar, assistant Secretary General for Administrative Affairs at the Greater Amman Municipality, observed part of the activities at the summer camp titled "With Jordan We Grow", which GAM is holding at the King Hussein Parks.Al-Askar attended the activities designed for the children, as well as the field operations to a number of the governmental http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Honors_Winning_Poets Wed, 26 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani honored on Monday the two Jordanian poets, Abdullah Abu Shamis and Iman Abdel Hadi, for their win of the Youth Poets Competition, which was held in Jordan recently. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Conducts_Voluntary_Cleanness_Campaign Wed, 26 Jul 2006 Mr. Ahmad Mulefi, member of the Greater Amman Municipality Council and President of the Local Committee for Um Qassir and Muqablin and Bnayat areas, has took part in the voluntary cleanness campaign that was launched by GAM on http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jubeiha_Entertainment_City_Receives_Thousands_of_Visitors_Daily Tue, 25 Jul 2006 Mr. Abed Al-Hadid, director of Jubeiha Entertainment City, said that around 10,000 people are visiting the city everyday since the beginning of July. The city was built on an area of 65 dunums and it is located to the north-east of Amman.For about JD 1 and 200 fils, a visitor to the Jubeiha city can play http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches__Together_for_a_Cleaner_City__campaign Sun, 23 Jul 2006 A new awareness campaign is being launched by the Greater Amman Municipality, starting on Sunday, July 23. The campaign titled "Together for a Cleaner City" and aims to mobilize all members of the local community in the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Summer_Festival_2006_Bustles_Ahead Sun, 23 Jul 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality and Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) issued a joint statement to all members of the local community in Amman and the foreign visitors in the Kingdom to attend the entertaining activities and performances that are being held in the capital as part of the Amman Summer Tourist Festival 2006. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshop_at_GAM_about_the_Housefly Sun, 23 Jul 2006 A special workshop was held at the Greater Amman Municipality about the housefly and ways to fighting it. The workshop was held in cooperation with the Bayer Environmental Science Company, and it was featured with the participation of the employees of the Anti-Vermin Department at GAM. It tackled the required steps to enhance the performance of GAM employees in fighting the infuriating housefly. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Assessment_Team_Meets_for_Award Tue, 18 Jul 2006 A special meeting was held on Monday morning for the Assessment Team of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence. The meeting was attended by director of the Human Resources Department and heads of the administrative sections and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Summer_Camp_for_Children Tue, 18 Jul 2006 The first stage of the summer camp "With Jordan We Grow" will be launched on July 22. The camp is organized by the Greater Amman Municipality at the King Hussein Parks. Engineer Maysoon Dabbas, assistant director of Al-Hussein Parks and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Receives_Medical_Donation_from_Pepsi_Cola_Jordan Tue, 18 Jul 2006 The Pepsi Cola Jordan Company has delivered a great amount of medicine to the Greater Amman Municipality worth JD 5000. The step reflects the true partnership between the public and private sectors in Jordan, and enhancing such fruitful relations in http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Observes_Environmental_Feats Sun, 16 Jul 2006 Dr. Abdullah Daoud, president of the Health Committee at the Greater Amman Municipality Council, patronized a special seminar about the environment in Amman. The seminar was part of GAM celebrations of the World Environment Day. The seminar, which was organized by the Media Center at GAM, tackled the achievements that GAM has made over the recent year in the environmental http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Amman_Summer_Festival_Draws_Attention Sun, 16 Jul 2006 Mr. Khalid Burqan, assistant Mayor of Amman for Investment Affairs, called on Jordanians to attend the Amman Summer Festival 2006, which runs until August 25. Burqan said that citizens are promised with much times of fun and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Biqae_Receives_Audi_Bureau_President Sat, 15 Jul 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae received at his office on Thursday President of the Audit Bureau, Dr. Mustafa Barari. The visit came as part of the program "Building the Capacity in Monitoring Electronic Financial http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_To_Recover_Main_Streets_in_Amman Thu, 13 Jul 2006 Engineer Ahmad Khraisat, director of Streets Maintenance Department at the Greater Amman Municipality, announced on Wednesday that the municipality will start on Friday evening, July 14, to rehabilitate and pave some of the main http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Celebrates_the_World_Environment_Day Thu, 13 Jul 2006 In its celebration of the World Environment Day, the Greater Amman Municipality is holding on Thursday a special seminar on the environmental achievements that were made by GAM in the recent years. The seminar will be held under the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Tackles_Sustainable_Environment_Development Wed, 12 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani attended this week a special lecture organized by the Greater Amman Municipality on the sustainable protection of environment and ways to manage solid wastes. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Official_Statement Wed, 12 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani issued the following statement on Tuesday: The Greater Amman Municipality is organizing the Summer Tourist Festival 2006 in cooperation with the Jordan Tourism Board. The festival takes place in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Embarks_On_Recycling_Wasted_Paper Tue, 11 Jul 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality signed on Monday an agreement with the Friends of Environment Society (FoE), and the Modern Recycling Company (MRC) to recycle all the wasted paper at the municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Hosts_Seminar_on_Non-Jordanian_Labor Tue, 11 Jul 2006 The Human Resources Department at the Greater Amman Municipality held a special seminar this week about the procedures that the municipality is undertaking to renew the labor permits for non-Jordanian workers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Launches_Summer_Festival_2006 Sat, 08 Jul 2006 Under the patronage of Prince Raad Bin Zeid, Chief of Chamberlain, and Princess Majeda, the Greater Amman Municipality announced on Thursday the launch of its Amman Summer Festival 2006. Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Joint_meeting_between_the_Jordanian_young_artists_and_the_children_of_Amman Sat, 08 Jul 2006 The Queen Rania Parks launched this week a joint meeting between the Jordanian young artists and the children of Amman. The meeting is organized jointly with the Amman Child Friendly City – Executive Assembly. More than 25 artists will take part in the meeting, which will be held in 10 different libraries of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Mayor_Receives_Egyptian_Envoy Wed, 05 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received yesterday H.E. Ahmad Rizq, Ambassador of Egypt to Jordan. During the meeting, Maani emphasized the significance to enhance the twin agreement between the Greater Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_hosts_Lecture_about_Strategic_Planning Wed, 05 Jul 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae patronized the scientific lecture about the Strategic Planning for the Development of Human Resources: The Methods and Techniques. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Mayor_Calls_on_Citizens_to_Settle_Dues Tue, 04 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani issued a statement on Monday to all the departments and directorates at the Greater Amman Municipality to soon apply the proper measures that encourage citizens and proprietors in the capital to settle their dues, including taxes and fees, at GAM before the end of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Prepares_for_Amman_Tourist_Summer_Festival Tue, 04 Jul 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality is finishing its preparations for the Amman Tourist Summer Festival, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The festival is the first of its kind in Jordan, and it aims to promote the commercial and tourist aspects in the capital during the months of July and August. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Calls_Citizens__Proprietors_To_Settle_Dues Tue, 04 Jul 2006 The Financial Department at the Greater Amman Municipality urged all citizens and proprietors who failed to settle their dues, notably the property tax and paving tax, at the municipality to do so as soon as possibleThe department issued a statement indicating that the unsettled dues are estimated at more than JD 138 million.. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Annual_Exhibition_of_Charity_Products_Opened Tue, 04 Jul 2006 Mr. Haider Mahmood deputized Mayor of Amman earlier this week at the opening ceremony of the annual exhibition of the products of charity societies in Amman. The exhibition takes place at the City Hall of the Greater Amman Municipality and aims to support the local community institutions that produce http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Telaa_Al-Ali_Celebrates_Its_Win_of_GAM_Award Tue, 04 Jul 2006 Engineer Amer Bashir, president of the local committee of Telaa Al-Ali and Um Summaq and Khalda directorate at the Greater Amman Municipality, emphasized the significance of the win of his directorate at the GAM award for Excellence for the second year running. The directorate won the best area award http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Removes_Illegal_Kiosks Sat, 01 Jul 2006 Director of the City Center Directorate at Greater Amman Municipality, Engineer Ahmad Mbaideen said that his department has launched its campaign in removing all of the 22 kiosks at the Al-Saha Al-Hashimiyeh area. The campaign http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Inks_Partnership_Agreement_with_Quest_Scope_Foundation Sat, 01 Jul 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae signed earlier this week the partnership agreement with the Quest Scope Foundation for the non-regular education program, which is currently applied by the Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Mayor_Receives_Romanian_Envoy Sat, 01 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received at his office the Romanian Ambassador at Jordan, H.E. Radu Onofrei, in which both men discussed the proper ways to enhance the bilateral cooperation relations between Amman and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_GAM_Announces_Winners_of_Its_Award Sat, 01 Jul 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani handed out this week the Greater Amman Municipality Award for Excellence to the winners as their names were announced in a special ceremony held at the King Hussein Cultural Center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_A_GAM_Council_Meeting_Recommended_Urgently Sat, 01 Jul 2006 The Traffic Awareness and Public Safety Committee recommended for an urgent meeting for the Greater Amman Municipality Council to discuss the traffic conditions in the capital, including the congested traffic jams at different parts of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Iraqi_Official_Delegates_Visit_GAM Mon, 26 Jun 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae received at his office on Monday a delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works. The delegates toured the Greater Amman Municipality building as part of its visit to Jordan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Sana_Assem_Honors_Orphans Mon, 26 Jun 2006 Her Royal Highness Princess Sana Assem on Sunday honored the children of Anas Bin Malek Center for Orphanage. The honoring came as part of the charity campaign that Zaha Cultural Center is launching to personify the Royal vision of enhancing care of Jordanian children on all aspects http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Winners_of_the_GAM_Award_for_Excellence_Reveal_Today Mon, 26 Jun 2006 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, names of the winners of the Greater Amman Municipality Award for Excellence will be announced on Monday evening. The ceremony will be held at the King Hussein Cultural Center, and will reveal the names of best department or directorate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Child_Friendly_City_Assembly_Discusses_Workshops Mon, 26 Jun 2006 The Amman Child Friendly City – Executive Assembly held last week the preparatory meeting of its workshops, in cooperation with the Haya Cultural Center. The meeting took place at the City Hall of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Recycling_Waste_highlighted_at_Workshop Mon, 26 Jun 2006 The Amman Child Friendly City – Executive Assembly held on Thursday a special workshop about the waste recycling and its re-use in environment. The workshop was held at the Khraibet El-Souk Women Society, and in cooperation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Central_Region_of_Bahrain_Sign_Twin_Agreement Sat, 24 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani signed on Thursday a Twin and Cooperation Agreement between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Central Region of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Mr. Ibrahim Hussein, president of the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Patronizes_Abu_Nsair_Honoring_Ceremony Sat, 24 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani patronized on Wednesday the honoring ceremony which was organized by Abu Nsair Directorate and took place at Abu Nsair Club. The ceremony was held to honor all the local public and private http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Receives_Yemeni_Ambassador Sat, 24 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani emphasized on Thursday the significance of enhancing cooperation and mutual coordination between the Greater Amman Municipality and its Yemeni counterpart, Sanaa, and the rest of cities there. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Suha_Azzah_Signs_New_Novel Thu, 22 Jun 2006 Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae, Deputy Mayor of Amman, patronized on Tuesday the signing ceremony of the new Arabic novel titled "Cloning at the Black Mountain" by Jordanian writer Suha Azzah. The ceremony took place at the King http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Using_Treated_Wastewater_Signifies_Gardening_in_Amman Tue, 20 Jun 2006 Engineer Ismael Usta, assistant to secretary general of Greater Amman Municipality for Administrative Affairs, deputized Mayor of Amman at the opening of a workshop about the using of treated wastewater in irrigating gardens and http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Quest_Scope_Applies_Field_Survey_in_Amman Mon, 19 Jun 2006 Earlier this week, a joint team of trainers and trainees began its field survey at different areas of Amman, mainly at Yarmouk, Khraibet Al-Souk, Basman, and Ras Al-Ain to check for children who flee their schools during the day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Using_Treated_Water_in_Gardens_Discussed_at_GAM Mon, 19 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani patronizes on Monday the workshop about "Using Treated Water in Irrigating Gardens and Landscapes". The workshop is organized by the Parks and Entertainment Department at GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Offers_Citizens_the_Chance_to_Follow_World_Cup Mon, 19 Jun 2006 Inline with the initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah II towards his people, the Greater Amman Municipality has installed lately 10 large TV screens in different parts of Amman to provide the citizens in these areas the opportunity to follow http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Children_Read_on_Cloning_in_New_Novel Mon, 19 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Tuesday the signing ceremony of the new novel for children "Al-Istinsakh Fi Al-Jebel Al-Aswad" (Cloning at the Black Mountain) for Jordanian writer Suha Ahmad Al-Azzah. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_holds__Let_us_Speak_the_Same_Language__Workshop Mon, 19 Jun 2006 Patronizing Mayor of Amman, Dr. Zeid Muhaisin, advisor of the Mayor for Local Administration Affairs and director of Mayor Office, opened on Saturday the workshop "Lets Speak the Same Language" which was organized by the Follow- http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Let_Us_speak_the_Same_Language__at_GAM Sat, 17 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Saturday, June 17, a two-day workshop themed "Let Us speak the Same Language". The workshop is organized by the Follow-Up and Quality Department at Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Names_Two_Streets_after_Royal_Family_Members Sat, 17 Jun 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality Council decided in its meeting on Tuesday to bestow the names of Prince Hashem Bin Abdullah and Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi on two main streets in Amman. GAM Council meeting was presided by Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_Holds_Summer_Courses_for_Children Wed, 14 Jun 2006 Zaha Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality announced on Tuesday the beginning of registration for the children at the summer courses that the center will start on June 20.The registration is open for all children aged between two and 16-years-old during the period of June 14 and June 19 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Urges_Raghadan_Merchants_to_Cooperate_with_It Tue, 13 Jun 2006 Member of the Greater Amman Municipality Council, Mr. Yehya Saud pointed out on Monday that 65 contracts have been signed between GAM and owners of the shops at the newly-renovated Raghadan Bus Terminal. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Franco-Arab_Film_Festival_Opened_in_Amman Tue, 13 Jun 2006 Her Royal Highness Reem Al-Ali inaugurated on Sunday the 12th Franco-Arab Film Festival and the "WOCOMES 2" Festival at the King Hussein Cultural Center. French Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Jean-Michel Casa attended the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Quest_Scope_Foundation_Host_Workshop_on_Child_Issues Tue, 13 Jun 2006 Greater Amman Municipality held a training workshop about the standards of knowledge and the irregular education for children. The workshop was organized by the Amman Child Friendly City – Executive Assembly, in cooperation with the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biqae_Crowns_Winner_of_Independence_Football_Tournament Sat, 10 Jun 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae patronized on Thursday the closing ceremony of the Independence Football Championship, which was organized by the Greater Amman Municipality Club http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Queen_Rania_Parks_Celebrate_Independence_Day Sat, 10 Jun 2006 Mr. Haider Mahmoud, former Minister of Culture, deputized Mayor of Amman at the special ceremony that was held on Thursday at the Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Parks in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Contracts_with_Raghadan_Merchants Thu, 08 Jun 2006 Member of Greater Amman Municipality Council, Mr. Yehya Saud said that the Raghadan Tourist Terminal Department is signing the contracts with owners of the commercial shops at the terminal. He said that the department would divide the annual fees of these stores into two amounts http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Madinah_Al-Munawarah_Delegation_Visits_GAM Wed, 07 Jun 2006 A delegation from the Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Directorate paid a visit to the premises of Greater Amman Municipality, where its members have reviewed the Urban Development Strategy and Information Management System that GAM is http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Wins_the_King_Abdullah_II_Award_for_Creativeness Tue, 06 Jun 2006 Deputizing His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness Prince Ali Bin Nayef awarded Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae the Golden medallion in recognition of the win by Greater Amman Municipality of the King http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Awards_Will_Be_Announced_Soon Mon, 05 Jun 2006 Engineer Ismael Al-Ostah, assistant to secretary of Greater Amman Municipality for administrative affairs, announced that GAM has received the final results from the accredited company that will evaluate the winners of the GAM Awards for Best Area, Best Department and Best Employee http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Names_New_Staff_at_GAM Mon, 05 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani issued a number of administrative decisions upon which he appointed two assistants for Secretary of the Greater Amman Municipality, and named new directors for main departments at the municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_Forum_Discusses_Urban_Development Mon, 05 Jun 2006 Jordanian poet Haidar Mahmoud called for having scientific formulas that will solve the differences that emerge in the Arab cities. Mahmoud was deputizing Mayor of Amman at the Third Arab Forum – Big Cities Management, which was inaugurated in Amman on Saturday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hosts_Seminar_on_Domestic_Violence Sun, 04 Jun 2006 Mrs. Hiyam Kalimat, member of the Greater Amman Municipality Council and responsible officer of the Women Regional Network at Good Governance Department, said on Saturday that domestic violence against women becomes a http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Franco-Arab_Film_Festival_Opens_In_Amman_Soon Sat, 03 Jun 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae emphasized on Thursday the fruitful cooperation between Greater Amman Municipality and the French Embassy in Amman, which he considered "very special and profound in which it http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Delegation_from_Tafileh_City Sat, 03 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received on Thursday a delegation from the Al-Tafileh Construction Foundation (TCF), where they thanked the Greater Amman Municipality on its initiative to establish the Queen Rania Park in Tafileh http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Seminar_on_Domestic_Violence_Goes_on_At_GAM Sat, 03 Jun 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani will patronize on Saturday, June 3, a seminar about the "Domestic Violence: Realities and Family Protection". The seminar will be organized by the regional office of the International Women http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Renews_Licenses_for_Freelance_Professions Wed, 31 May 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality this week renewed the licenses for the owners of stores that reside stone-sawing and other related freelance professions at Quwaismeh, Marka and Nasr areas in Amman. Engineer Ezziddine Shammout, director of the Professions and Advertising Department, issued a press statement in which he pointed that this decision http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Training_Workshop_for_GAM_Libraries_Staff Wed, 31 May 2006 A training workshop has just been launched at the Library of King Hussein Cultural Center, about the development of public libraries in Jordan. The workshop is organized by the Amman Child Friendly City – Executive Assembly at Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Develops_its_IT_Infrastructure Tue, 30 May 2006 Engineer Daoud Abdel Noor, director of Information Technology Department at Greater Amman Municipality, stressed the significance of computerizing all of its departments and directorates and link them within an IT-based network. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Workshop_on_Knowledge_Management Tue, 30 May 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani urged for a joined effort among all employees at Arab municipal councils to formulate a common scientific principle that will process the disputes emerge at each of the Arab municipalities. Such principle, he said, will help in defining the identity http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Goes_Automation Tue, 30 May 2006 Greater Amman Municipality started this week the automation of all of its transactions regarding the organizational and vocational businesses. These transactions will be displayed electronically at the provincial committee in its http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Photo_Show_on_Jordan Sun, 28 May 2006 Mayor of Amman Engineer Omar Maani inaugurated last week the photo exhibition by American photographer Jim Corby. The exhibition takes place at the Cultural Street in Amman, and displays 21 photos documenting some of the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_hold_Workshop_on_Knowledge_Management Sun, 28 May 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality will organize on May 29, a two-day workshop about the "Knowledge Management Systems at Arab Cities". The workshop is being held jointly with the Arab Institute for Cities Development and the Arab http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_hold_Workshop_on_Quality_Management Sun, 28 May 2006 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani, the Follow-up and Quality Department will organize a workshop on June 17 under the theme of “Lets Speak in One Language”. The workshop will take place at the Greater http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sudanese_VP_Visits_GAM_ Wed, 24 May 2006 The Sudanese Vice President Salva Kir and his accompanied delegation visited Greater Amman Municipality on Tuesday and met with Mayor of Amman Engineer Omar Maani, his deputy and members of GAM Council. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Raghadan_Merchants_Regain_Their_Shops Wed, 24 May 2006 The Raghadan Terminal Committee held a raffle on Wednesday for all merchants who will re-take their shops at the terminal after it was renovated. The raffle was attended by Deputy Mayor of Amman Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Elections_for_Children_Municipal_Committee_Due_Today Wed, 24 May 2006 The main elections of the municipal committees of children will be held today, Wednesday. The Amman Child Friendly City – Executive Assembly of Greater Amman Municipality will supervise the elections, which will feature the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Department_Celebrates_the_Independence_Day Mon, 22 May 2006 The Public Libraries Department at Greater Amman Municipality organized on Sunday a special ceremony at the Al-Hassan Library in Quwaismeh directorate in celebration of Jordans 60th Independence Day. A number of schools at the area participated at the event, which was attended by GAM Council member Said Hadid, and the local citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biqae_Reviews_King_Abdullah_I_Parks Mon, 22 May 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae paid an inspection visit on Saturday to the King Abdullah I Parks project at Abdali area, and reviewed the constructions works in there. Members of the Greater Amman Municipality Council joined Biqae in his visit. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Media_Campaign_Against_Street_Wastes Mon, 22 May 2006 The Health Committee of the Greater Amman Municipality Council approved this week the launch of an extensive media campaign to curb the growing phenomenon among motorists who often throw their waste from the windows. The campaign also forces the pedestrians to eliminate the observable fact. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Issues_a_Guidebook_for_Citizens__Employees Sat, 20 May 2006 The Professions and Advertising Department at Greater Amman Municipality, issued a guidebook for citizens in Amman to enhance their awareness and knowledge about the type and quality of services GAM is providing them every day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Lectures_on_Students_with_Special_Needs Sat, 20 May 2006 A team of experts from the Special Construction Code Department at Greater Amman Municipality organized a seminar on Thursday about the students with special needs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Delegates_from_the_Military_Defense_College_Visit_GAM Wed, 17 May 2006 A delegation from the Military Defense College visited on Tuesday the Greater Amman Municipality building and met with Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae.The delegates examined the pioneering model of GAM in providing municipal services that cover all aspects, including the environmental http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Governmental_Database_Highlighted_at_GAM Wed, 17 May 2006 The Research and Development Department at Greater Amman Municipality held on Tuesday a special lecture about the comprehensive database that are planned for the public sector in Jordan.The lecture took place at GAM building in Ras Al-Ain, and it was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Sector Development http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_World_Traffic_Day Tue, 16 May 2006 Greater Amman Municipality celebrated yesterday the World Traffic Day, by holding a special traffic ceremony at the Al-Quwaismeh Traffic Park. The ceremony was held in cooperation with the Public Traffic Department and involved students from the schools at the area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Installs_CRM_System_ Tue, 16 May 2006 Greater Amman Municipality has started this week its new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system at the Public Divan Department. The system will be applied experimentally for the coming three months before it will officially applied in all of GAM departments by mid-July. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biqae_Receives_Spanish_Princess Mon, 15 May 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae received at his office at Greater Amman Municipality the Spanish Princess, Her Royal Highness Maria Theresa of Bourbon, who currently visits Amman. President of the Jordanian Youth Economic Assembly, Samer Kawar attended the meeting. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Raghadan_Bus_Terminal_To_Re-Open_Soon Sun, 14 May 2006 Director of Raghadan Bus Terminal Department, Engineer Tahseen Abbadi asserted that renovation works are underway at the terminal as planned. The terminal is expected to be opened for public during the national celebrations of the Independence Day on May 25. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Turns_King_s_Words_into_Deeds Sun, 14 May 2006 The Development Committee at Greater Amman Municipality Council is outlining a comprehensive initiative aimed for the local committees of the 20 directorates around the capital. The initiative will propose an extensive planning for investments and the management of properties around Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Voluntary_Day_at_Abdali Sun, 14 May 2006 Greater Amman Municipality has organized a voluntary day at the Princess Alia College for Girls in Abdali area, in celebration of the World Environment Day. Activities were held at the college, and featured the participation of the students and members of Abdali Directorate staff. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Traffic_Engineering_Department_Outlines_a_Strategic_Plan_for_Traffic Thu, 11 May 2006 Engineer Abdel Halim Kilani, director of the Traffic Engineering Department at Greater Amman Municipality, said that a strategic plan has been outlined by GAM for the period of 2006- 2010 to increase the lighting of Amman streets, covering about 50 kilometers. The plan, he said, aims to enhance the performance of traffic lights, and provide more safety measures to the streets to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Receives_Veteran_Russian_Journalist Wed, 10 May 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received at his office on Tuesday the Russian journalist, Vladimir Kidrov, director of the Middle East and North Africa Unit at the Russian News Agency, RIA Novosti in Moscow Kidrov is currently visiting Jordan, and was invited by Greater Amman Municipality to take part in producing a book talking about Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Magazine_Publishes_Its_130th_Issue Tue, 09 May 2006 The Greater Amman Municipality has published this month the 130th issue of "Amman" cultural magazine. It includes a series of innovative subjects and art dialogues and studies. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani_Honors_GAM_Employees Sun, 07 May 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani honored on Saturday 50 employees of Greater Amman Municipality staff on the occasion of the World Labor Day. The honored employees represent GAM directorates and departments, and their honoring was in gratitude of their sincere dedication and contribution to GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Department_Goes_In_Full_Gear Sun, 07 May 2006 Director of the Public Libraries Department (PLD) at Greater Amman Municipality, Mr. Hatem Hamlan said that the public libraries are popular institutions aim to enhance the cultural attitudes among people, and at different ages, to ensure better promotion for the cultural and educational principles. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_Celebrates_Arab_Childhood_Day Sat, 06 May 2006 Her Royal Highness Princess Ghaida Talal patronized, on Thursday, the festival organized by Zaha Cultural Center to celebrate the Arab Childhood Day. Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani attended the festival, which was featured with http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor__Daley_Stress_Bilateral_Cooperation Thu, 04 May 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani stressed on Tuesday the significance of enhancing the bilateral cooperation between Amman and Chicago on all aspects. He said that both cities will have to work together hand-in-hand to promote http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Maani__Daley_Stress_Interactive_Partnership Wed, 03 May 2006 Both Amman and Chicago have renewed their desires to build a true and interactive partnership among them on the social, educational and municipal aspects. The renewal came during the meeting of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani with Mayor of Chicago, Richard Daley who paid a special visit to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Muqabileen_Organizes_Free_Medical_Day Tue, 02 May 2006 More than 400 citizens took advantage of the free Medical Day, which was organized by the Al-Muqabileen Directorate on Sunday. The day was organized on the celebration of the Labor Day on May 1st. All ages of children, men and women had benefited from the facilities that were http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biqae_Opens_Philadelphia_University_Theatrical_Festival Tue, 02 May 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae deputized the mayor at the opening ceremony of the Sixth Philadelphia University Theatrical Festival. About 15 Arab universities took part in the event, including seven Jordanians which are the University of Jordan, Al-Hashemite University, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Committee_Recommends_a_New_Traffic_Study Tue, 02 May 2006 The Public Safety and Traffic Awareness Committee at Greater Amman Municipality Council has recommended for a comprehensive study to scrutinize the overall traffic situation in Amman, with a focus on the architectural expansion http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_More_Felicitations Sat, 29 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Omar Maani received at his office at Greater Amman Municipality more of the public felicitations and greetings that congratulated him upon taking on the post of Amman Mayorship. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Overhears_the_Traffic_Study Thu, 27 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman Engineer Omar Maani attended on Wednesday at the Greater Amman Municipality Building a presentation about the comprehensive study on public traffic in Amman for the coming few years http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Turkish_Radio_Reports_about_GAM Wed, 26 Apr 2006 The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) stressed on Tuesday the outstanding role of His Majesty King Abdullah II as well as the Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and his Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to enhance http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Public_Libraries_Department_Launches_Website Tue, 25 Apr 2006 The Public Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality has launched its new website on the Internet (www.ammancity.gov.jo/amman _new/home.htm) which is linked to the main website of GAM http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_to_Host_International_Photo_Exhibition Tue, 25 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid reiterated the willingness by Greater Amman Municipality to provide all the required facilities and support to the International Press Photos Exhibition, which will be organized in Amman by the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Organizes_Workshop_on_IT_Skills Tue, 25 Apr 2006 A workshop was held earlier this week on "Distance Learning through Computer". The workshop took place at the main hall of Greater Amman Municipality headquarters and was organized by the Research and Development http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Abu_Nsair_Organizes_Voluntary_Day Tue, 25 Apr 2006 The Abu Nsair Directorate organized on Thursday a Voluntary day to promote the ethics of clean environment among people. The campaign themed "Abu Nsair: A Beautiful Town and Exceptional with Its Residents", and featured the participation of more than 3000 citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Instructs_Gharaibeh_to_Take_On_Undersecretary_Tasks Sat, 22 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid issued a statement ordering Engineer Ammar Gharaibeh, undersecretary assistant of Greater Amman Municipality for Engineer Affairs, to undertake the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Art_Exhibition_for_Khaldoun_Abu_Taleb Thu, 20 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Tuesday the personal exhibition "To My Mother", which is organized by Jordanian artist Khaldoun Abu Taleb at the Jordanian Plastic Artists League. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman__Bishkek_Sign_MoU Wed, 19 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized on Tuesday the need to enhance bilateral relations between Greater Amman Municipality and its counterpart, Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_an_Art_Exhibition_at_Dar_Al-Anda Tue, 18 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid has inaugurated on Monday, the art exhibition by Egyptian artist Mohammad Abul Naja at Dar Al-Anda in Amman. The exhibition is titled "On and Made of Paper", and displays works that were http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_Directorate_Conducts_Voluntary_Cleaning_Day Tue, 18 Apr 2006 The Marka Directorate of Greater Amman Municipality carried out on Monday a one-day awareness campaign to protect the environment in the area. The campaign was accomplished jointly with the Muatah School for Girls, where http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Is_Invited_to_Spanish-Jordan_Business_Forum Tue, 18 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Monday the Commercial Attaché at the Spanish Embassy in Amman, Mr. Victor Swantis who delivered an invitation to Hadid to attend the Spanish-Jordanian Business Forum http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_UNRWA_Officials Mon, 17 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Monday Mr. Sheldon Pitterman, Director of Operations at UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in Jordan, and his deputy Roger Davies. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_Directorate_Organizes_Voluntary_Cleaning_Day Sun, 16 Apr 2006 The Marka Directorate will organize on Monday April 17, a one-day voluntary cleaning campaign for school students. More than 15 employees of the directorate will take part in the campaign, which is being held regularly at the area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Follow-Up_and_Quality_Dept_Issues_Newsletter Sun, 16 Apr 2006 The first issue of the informative newsletter titled “SMART” was published this week by the Follow-Up and Quality Department at the Greater Amman MunicipalityThe newsletter is the first of its kind in Jordan, and aims to achieve the department’s vision to promote . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Child_Self-Skills_Preferred_at_Zaha_Center Sun, 16 Apr 2006 The Zaha Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality will organize on Monday April 17, four-day workshop to enhance the self-skills of children. The workshops will be conducted by psychological and educational experts who are specialized in child affairs. Besides the self-skills http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Spanish_Cyclists Sun, 16 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Thursday the Spanish delegation of cyclists who arrived in Amman after riding more than 2100 km all the way from Europe. The Spanish Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Antonio Lopez attended the meeting. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Forms_Technical_Committee_to_Study_Proposed_Investments Sat, 15 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid has formed a specialized technical committee to study the proposals and offers submitted by citizens and investors. The decision by Hadid aims to ensure that the proposals that plan for building http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Attends_the_Launch_of__Captain_Abu_Raed__Film_ Sat, 15 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid patronized, Wednesday, the launching ceremony of Jordanian film "Captain Abu Raed" for Jordanian Writer and Director Amin Matalqah. The film talks about a retired airport janitor who wishes to travel http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Romanian__Russian_Envoys Thu, 13 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Wednesday the Romanian Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Radu Onofrei, who extended to him the decision by the Romanian government to provide Jordan with a new amount of trees by the end of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Patronizes_the_Launch_of__Captain_Abu_Raed__Film Wed, 12 Apr 2006 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid, the Greater Amman Municipality will supervise on Wednesday, April 12, the launch of Jordanian film production "Captain Abu Raed" for Jordanian writer and director Amin Matalqah. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_Center_Prints_Brochure_on_Avian_Flu Wed, 12 Apr 2006 Under the theme of "Hand in Hand to Fight Avian Flu", the Media Center at Greater Amman Municipality issued an awareness newsletter for the terms and words that inform people about the disease, and how to prevent its spreading. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/About_74_51__of_Ammanites_Satisfied_with_GAM_Services Wed, 12 Apr 2006 A recent field study by the Research and Development Department at Greater Amman Municipality to measure the public satisfaction over GAM services, found out that 74.51 percent of Amman citizens are satisfied. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tyche_House_Honors_Hilda_Hiyari Sat, 08 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid attended on Thursday the honoring ceremony that was organized by the Tyche House for the Jordanian artist Hilda Hiyari, who won a special award at the 12th Asian Art Biennale, which was held recently in Bangladesh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Experts__Officials_Discuss_Avian_Flu_in_GAM_Seminar Sat, 08 Apr 2006 The scientific awareness seminar, which was organized on Tuesday by the Media Center at Greater Amman Municipality, emphasized the need to ensure the safety of all of Jordans chicken farms and products from the Avian Flu disease. Participants, meanwhile, agreed that Jordan is free from any kind of infection by the disease http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hosts_Peace_without_Borders_Ceremony Wed, 05 Apr 2006 Jordan s Ambassador of Peace, Lieutenant General Dr. Ghazi Tayyeb will patronize next Thursday, April 6, the award ceremony for the winners of the posters competition, which is being conducted by the International Lions http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_is_Finishing_The_Abdoun_Hanging_Bridge Tue, 04 Apr 2006 Engineer Anwar Shunnaq, representative of Mayor of Amman at the Abdoun hanging bridge project, announced on Monday that the first two phases of the project were accomplished completely. The hanging bridge extends for about 425 meters, starting from the fourth circle http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Honors_Samiha_Khreis Tue, 04 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid patronized on Sunday night the honoring ceremony of Jordanian novelist Samiha Khreis, who has won the Tunisian Abul Qassem Shabi Award for her novel "Dafater Al-Toufan" (Notebooks of Inundation). Minister of Culture Dr. Adel Towaisi http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Awareness_Seminar_on_Avian_Flu_at_GAM Tue, 04 Apr 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid will patronize on Tuesday the special awareness seminar on "Avian Flu: GAM Role". The seminar will be organized by the Media Center at Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Finishes_Vital_Projects_in_Amman Tue, 04 Apr 2006 Greater Amman Municipality has completely finished the renovation works at the 2-km Prince Hashem Street, which links Abdoun area with the Women Police Department. Rest of the renovation at the site is underway. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Avian_Flu_is_GAM_Top_Priority Sun, 02 Apr 2006 Engineer Hani Najdawi, undersecretary general at Greater Amman Municipality for area affairs and president of the Emergency Department against Avian Flu, emphasized that the Minister of Justice has endowed extended powers for all http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_To_Introduce_New_Bus_Terminal_Soon Sat, 01 Apr 2006 Greater Amman Municipality is currently working on accomplishing the new bus terminal at the area between Martyrs Street and Jordan Street. The new terminal will help in alleviating the levels of traffic congestion at the Abdali area in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Opens_Amman_Theater_Days_Festival Wed, 29 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized that Jordan will remain the home to Arab and Islamic cultures, and shines all the way through its rich heritage and refined traditions. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Uses_Solar_Energy_in_Lighting_Up_Badr Tue, 28 Mar 2006 Greater Amman Municipality will use the solar energy in lighting up the Al-Shura Street and its surrounding area at Badr district. GAM has ended recently a feasibility study on this project, jointly with GAM concerned departments, King http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Invited_to_Mostar_Exhibition_2006 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid delivered an invitation on Sunday for Greater Amman Municipality to take part in the Mostar Exhibition 2006 next month.The invitation was made upon the receiving of the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic in Jordan, Mr. C. Slav Vassil, on behalf http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Conference_on_Terrorism Sun, 26 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized on Saturday that the phenomenon of terrorism is the most serious in the modern history, since it affects all the innocent people, it does not differentiate among the people, and takes thousands lives of those who have nothing to do with it. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Closes_Bird_Gardens_in_Amman Sun, 26 Mar 2006 Greater Amman Municipality has decided on Friday to close all the public birds gardens around the capital. The decision came following the detection of birds flue disease in Ajlun. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Novel__Glass_of_Time__Signed_at_Tyche_House Sat, 25 Mar 2006 The signing ceremony of the new novel "Glass of Time" by novelist Hadiya Hussein was held at The Tyche House on Wednesday. Director of the House, Jordanian writer Basma Nsour welcomed the young novelist, who briefed the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Enhances_Quality_Management_in_Amman Sat, 25 Mar 2006 Engineer Amer Attiyeh, director of the Quality and Follow-Up Department at Greater Amman Municipality, emphasized that duties mainly focus on enhancing the quality standards at GAM projects, notably the bridges, roads and buildings http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Renovates_Downtown_with_Green Wed, 22 Mar 2006 Cadres at the Downtown Directorate of Greater Amman Municipality have started the rehabilitation of Raghadan Bridge by implanting new trees around it. Engineer Ahmad Mbaideen, director of the Downtown area, said the strategic location of the bridge makes it vital for those who drive http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Making_Hashemiate_Square_A_Place_of_Candor Tue, 21 Mar 2006 Minister of Political Development Dr. Sabri Rbeihat expressed his appreciation for the kind response of Greater Amman Municipality to the wish of government to earmark the Al-Hashemiate Square and other similar squares in Amman to act as city halls for public expressions and interactive dialogues http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Conference_on_Terrorism_to_be_held_in_Amman Tue, 21 Mar 2006 Dr. Abdullah Radwan, director of the Cultural Department at Greater Amman Municipality, emphasized the need to fight terrorism and its ideologies by intensifying our social bonding and cooperation in face of the fanatics. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Reviews_GAM_Projects Tue, 21 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid reviewed the current designs that engineers at Greater Amman Municipality are working on to rehabilitate different streets around the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Calls_for_Caution_on_Bird_Flu Tue, 21 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid issued a general statement in which he called on all directors of Greater Amman Municipality directorates to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, in its efforts to intensify the field visits to all the housing areas http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PM_Opens_Yarmouk_Conjunction Tue, 21 Mar 2006 Prime Minister Maarouf Bakhit praised the great strides that Greater Amman Municipality has achieved over the recent years. He pointed out that GAM has thrived in pursuing a comprehensive policy that applies justice and equity in allotting development projects and services all around the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PM_Will_Open_Yarmouk_Conjunction_On_Monday Tue, 21 Mar 2006 Prime Minister Dr. Maarouf Bakhit inaugurates on Monday the Yarmouk- Quwaismeh Conjunction, as part of Greater Amman Municipality celebration of His Majesty King Abdullah Birthday. The conjunction is also part of GAM five-year strategy until 2009 to solve the traffic jams around the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Honors_the_Late_Suleiman_Owys Mon, 20 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid commemorated on Saturday the late Jordanian poet Suleiman Owys, in a special ceremony held at the King Hussein Cultural Center. Hadid remembered the late poet for his resonant writings and sayings in Jordanian traditional poetry. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Salah_Family_Donates_Literary_Wealth_to_GAM_Library Sun, 19 Mar 2006 Dr. Hiyam Kalimat, member of the Greater Amman Municipality Board of Directors, announced that inheritors of the late Jordanian lawyer Mahmoud Rafiq Salah have donated the whole possessions of their family home library to the GAM Central Libraries Department. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_New_Survey_for_Hearing_Challenged_People_in_Amman Sat, 18 Mar 2006 The Executive Commission for the Amman Friend of Child project will conduct a special survey about the hearing challenged people in Amman. The study will be conducted jointly with the Research and Development Department of GAM and the IT Database Center for Hearing Challenged People. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Yarmouk_Junction_Opens_Monday Sat, 18 Mar 2006 Prime Minister Maarouf Bakhit is patronizing the official opening of the Yarmouk- Quwaismeh conjunction on Monday, March 20. The event is part of Greater Amman Municipality celebration of King Abdullah II birthday. It is also part of the http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Rehabilitates_Najdawi_Street Sat, 18 Mar 2006 Greater Amman Municipality is currently working on the rehabilitation of Ahmad Najdawi Street, which links between the Jordan Telecom circle and the so-called Chinese Conjunction, at Telaa Al-Ali district. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Ameri_Presents_Visual_Navigation_at_the_Orient Thu, 16 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Tuesday the art exhibition titled "Visual Navigation" for Jordanian artist Mohammad Ameri. The exhibition, which takes place at the Orient House in Shmeisani, demonstrates the extracted vision of Ameri in nature. Paintings on display show the beautiful http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_Cities_Organization_Celebrates_39th_Anniversary Wed, 15 Mar 2006 The Arab Cities Organization celebrates the Arab City Day on March 15, which coincides with the 39th anniversary of its establishment. The celebration this year is being themed, "Municipal Performance among Cities: Coordination, Cooperation and Exchange of Expertise". http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Ends_Renovating_Hijaz_Road Tue, 14 Mar 2006 Greater Amman Municipality accomplished recently the renovation of Hijaz road that links Khalda area with Dabouq traffic lights and the Royal Palaces, in the way to Fuheis. The road, which extends for about 1500 meters, is considered one of the busiest streets in Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_To_Build_New_Bazaar_in_Amman Mon, 13 Mar 2006 Engineer Firas Kurdi, director of the Properties Department at Greater Amman Municipality, said that the municipality will establish a bazaar in Amman that will conform with its objectives in enhancing better living standards for Jordanians http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tyche_Magazine_in_Print Wed, 08 Mar 2006 The twenty-fourth edition of Tyche Magazine was published recently by Greater Amman Municipality. The magazine is renowned for its dedication to women performances and feminine production in Jordan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Francophony_Festival_Begins_On_March_14 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 A press conference was held on Tuesday at the King Hussein Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality to proclaim the launch of the Amman Francophony Festival for 2006. The festival will be held under the patronage of His Majesty http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_and_Milan_Sign_Cooperation_Agreement Tue, 07 Mar 2006 A cooperation agreement was signed on Monday between Greater Amman Municipality and the Municipality of Milan in Italy. The agreement enhances the bilateral cooperation between the two cities and promotes partnership and friendship on all aspects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/World_Largest_Greeting_Card_Delivered_To_King_Abdullah Tue, 07 Mar 2006 Jordanian children delivered on Monday the worlds largest greeting card to His Majesty King Abdullah II on his birthday. The children expressed their sincere fondness and affection to the King by assembling hundreds of paintings into a massive structure that designed the map of Jordan into the colors of flag http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_Hosts_Voluntary_Day_on_Environment Tue, 07 Mar 2006 Marka Directorate at Greater Amman Municipality organized a voluntary day on Monday aimed to enhance public awareness on the protection of environment. The event took place at the temporarily Raghadan bus terminal, and featured the participation of Jordans all walks of life. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Issues_New_Regulations_for_Auto_Shops Sun, 05 Mar 2006 Greater Amman Municipality issued new instructions to regulate the performance of auto shops within the limits of Amman. The new instructions were issued in coordination with the Public Security Department, and aims to curtail the random distribution of auto shops around the capital. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Marka_Governorate_Holds_Voluntarily_Day Sun, 05 Mar 2006 Marka district will organize on Monday, March 6, at the Temporary Raghdan Bus Terminal a voluntarily day for all members of the community to enhance the role of cleanest environment. Members of staff at Marka directorate and merchants at http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Media_Center_under_Spotlight Sun, 05 Mar 2006 Amjad Bakri, president of the development committee at the Greater Amman Municipality board, emphasized the key role of media in delivering and enhancing the mission of GAM nationwide. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Swelih_Celebrates_King_Birthday Sun, 05 Mar 2006 Engineer Hani Najdawi, undersecretary of Greater Amman Municipality for Areas Affairs, deputized Mayor of Amman at the ceremony that was held in Swelih district on the celebration of His Majesty King Abdullah II birthday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Largest_Greeting_Card_To_Be_Delivered_on_Monday Sun, 05 Mar 2006 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid, Zaha Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality will organize on Monday, March 6, the national ceremony to deliver the world s greatest greeting card that Jordanian http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Media_Center_Separated_from_PR_Department Sun, 05 Mar 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid issued a decision on Thursday, March 2, separating the Media Center from the Public Relations Department, and appointing Mrs. Maisa Ghaith as director of the Media Center, since February 23. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Applies_Naming_and_Numbering_Program_in_Amman Thu, 02 Mar 2006 Greater Amman Municipality is currently holding a series of awareness lectures and informative courses for citizens to inform them about the maps and new services that GAM is working on to enhance the public knowledge about the Map http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Renovates_Stairways_in_Amman Tue, 28 Feb 2006 Greater Amman Municipality allotted about JD 350,000 for the rehabilitation and development of a number of stairways around the capital this year. The rehabilitation works will be carried out in coordination with the GAM directorates and local communities in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Moscow_Municipality_Delivers_2200_Seedlings_to_GAM Tue, 21 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid signed a cooperation agreement with Mr. Yousif Arjonekdzah, deputy mayor of Moscow, where the Municipality of Moscow will present 2200 seedlings that conform to the weather of Amman, to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Won_King_Abdullah_II_Creativity_Award Mon, 20 Feb 2006 Greater Amman Municipality won the King Abdullah II Creativity Award for its cultural role. The announcement about the award came during the press conference that was held on Sunday to proclaim the Creativity Awards for 2006. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Host_Major_Arab_Forum_Next_June Sat, 18 Feb 2006 Greater Amman Municipality, and in cooperation with the Arab Administrative Development Organization, will organize the 3rd forum on the Administration Development in Major Cities, which will take place in Amman next June. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Reassures_GAM_Preparedness_in_Bad_Weather_Conditions Sat, 18 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized on Thursday that Greater Amman Municipality continues the execution of its predetermined plan to control the public traffic in view of the tough weather conditions, such the ones http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Al-Quds_Abu-Huraira_Conjunction_Opened Sat, 18 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Wednesday the street conjunction on Al-Quds and Prince Hashem / Abu-Huraira Roads. The JD 5.790 million project is part of the strategic plan by Greater Amman Municipality to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Art_Exhibition_on_Amman Thu, 16 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid opened on Wednesday the photo and art exhibition of Jordanian artist Salam Kanaan at the City Hall of Greater Amman Municipality. The exhibition, themed Amman, is part of GAM celebrations of the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Irish_President_Visits_GAM__Receives_Amman_Golden_Key Thu, 16 Feb 2006 President of Ireland, Mrs. Mary McAleese received the Amman Golden Key from Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid. The receipt took place during a special ceremony held at the City Hall of Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_World_Bank_VP Wed, 15 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Tuesday Mr. Christian Portman, Vice President of the World Bank for Middle East and North Africa.Hadid valued high the initiatives of development that the World Bank has made for Jordan, including the recent one http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Initiates_General_Information_Center Tue, 14 Feb 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae inaugurated on Monday the General Information Center at the Central Library of Greater Amman Municipality. Deputy Chairman of the World Bank http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/R_D_To_Establish_a_Databank Sun, 12 Feb 2006 The Research and Development Department at Greater Amman Municipality is working on a new project to establish a databank at the municipality. The main objective of this bank is to transfer, exchange and spread information and know-how more efficiently between GAM and its partners and citizens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_New_Conjunction_This_Week Sun, 12 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid will inaugurate this week the conjunction between Al Quds Street, Prince Hashem Street and Abu Huraira Street. The new project will serve the area there in a way to ease traffic jams and cut rates of accidents. It will also enhance the environmental http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Amman_Development_Strategy_Workshop Thu, 09 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid delivered an opening speech at the "Amman Development Strategy" workshop, in which he said that the workshop is a fruitful cooperation between Greater Amman Municipality, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_New_Public_Parks Wed, 08 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Tuesday the Freedom Public Park at Al Muqabilin district. It is part of GAM celebration of King Abdullah II birthday. The park takes place on an area of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_To_Discuss_Massive_Dead_Sea_Project Tue, 07 Feb 2006 Members of the board of Greater Amman Municipality will discuss in their next regular meeting the project to develop the eastern shore of the Dead Sea, as proposed by King Abdullah II Development Fund.The project will be executed together with a number of Jordanian and Arab investors. The project will be set on hundreds http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Japanese_Ambassador Tue, 07 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Monday the Japanese Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Koichi Obata who will conclude his diplomatic term at the end of this month.Hadid praised Obata for his generous and incessant support to the development of bilateral relations between Jordan and Japan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Yemeni_Envoy Tue, 07 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Monday the new Yemeni Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Hussein Taher Ibn Yehya. Hadid praised the developed infrastructure of Yemeni capital, Sanaa and the straight development in its municipal, architectural and cultural aspects. Hadid pledged more efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Deputy_Mayor_Receives_delegation_from_the_Palestinian_Local_Authorities_Association Tue, 07 Feb 2006 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae also received a delegation from the Palestinian Local Authorities Association, represented by Engineer Ahmad Abdel Hafiz Rabei and Mr. Sarhan Salaymeh. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Ghaida_Patronizes_Zaha_Troupe_Recital Mon, 06 Feb 2006 Her Royal Highness Princess Ghaida Talal patronized on Saturday the first national musical performance for Zaha Troupe at the King Hussein Cultural Center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Workshop_on_Amman_Development_Strategy Sun, 05 Feb 2006 Greater Amman Municipality will organize on February 8 a workshop themed "Amman Development Strategy". The workshop will take place at the King Hussein Cultural Center, and is organized in http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Public_Park__IT_Centers Sun, 05 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Saturday the public park in Swileh, named after the late Jordanian Statesman Mousa Saket. The park is built on an area of 11,208 http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_Meets_JAA_General_Assembly Sat, 04 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized the willingness by Greater Amman Municipality to provide every possible help to the Jordanian Artists Association (JAA).During his meeting with the General Assembly of JAA, Hadid made clear http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Inaugurates_11th_Phase_of_Hussein_National_Parks Sat, 04 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid patronized today, February 2, the inauguration of the 11th phase of the Hussein National Parks at Wadi Qattar area, east of Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Opens_Photo_Show_on_King_Birthday Sat, 04 Feb 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Wednesday a photo exhibition at the city hall of Greater Amman Municipality on the celebration of His Majesty King Abdullah II birthday. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Names_of_Quality_Awards_Winners_Proclaimed Thu, 02 Feb 2006 The Quality Department at Greater Amman Municipality held a special ceremony on Saturday, January 28, to announce names of the winners in the Best http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Theater_Closure_Made_for_Public_Security Sun, 29 Jan 2006 An informed source at Greater Amman Municipality announced that the recent decision by GAM to seal the doors of Hisham Yanes Theater in Amman was made upon the decision by the Civil Defense Department, which highlighted the need to suspend public performances at the theater due to public security http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Outlines_Staff_Training_Plan_for_2006 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 Greater Amman Municipality finished last week the outlining of its Training Plan for 2006, which stipulates a systematic training courses for GAM employees and workers.The plan was supervised by Mayor of Amman Engineer Nidal Hadid and followed by GAM Secretary General Engineer Falah Omoush. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_Arbor_Day Sat, 28 Jan 2006 On the Occasion of Arbor Day, Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid will patronize on February 2 the ceremony of implanting new trees at the National Hussein Parks at Wadi Qattara, east of AmmanThe ceremony will feature the 11th phase of the implanting process on an area of 400 dunums, as part of 10,000 dunums http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Celebrates_King_s_Birthday Sat, 28 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid will soon officially inaugurate a number of public parks around Amman in celebration of the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Tours_Algerian_Exhibition Sat, 28 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid visited yesterday the Algerian Products Exhibition, which takes place in Amman as part of the Algerian Business Week in Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Greek_Parliament_Speaker Tue, 24 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Monday Speaker of the Greek Parliament Mrs. Anna Benaki-Psarouda and her accompanied delegationHadid praised the strong relations between Jordan and Greece, and emphasized the significance of the Cooperation Agreement between Greater Amman Municipality and the Municipality of Athens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Receives_World_Bank_Representatives Mon, 23 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Sunday Mr. Rafaello Sirfengi and Mr. Jaafar Fraiaa, who are representatives of the World Bank in Jordan. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Algerian_Ambassador Thu, 19 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received at his office on Wednesday the Algerian Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Ali Arrouj. The meeting highlighted the bilateral cooperation between Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Launches_Geographic_Information_Systems_Unit Tue, 17 Jan 2006 Greater Amman Municipality established its Geographic Information Systems Unit to enhance and promote the gathering and editing of information regarding the scientific and technological development in Amman, and to enhance http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Iraqi_Ambassador Mon, 16 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid on Monday received at his office the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Atta Abdel Wahab. The meeting highlighted the best ways to enhance bilateral municipal cooperation between Greater http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Anti-Vermin_Department_Fights_Mosquitoes Thu, 05 Jan 2006 The Anti-Vermin Department at Greater Amman Municipality published a series of newsletters to enhance public awareness about the diseases that may occur and transmit through pests. The newsletters were published jointly with the Media Center at GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Controls_Slaughter_Animals_in_Amman Mon, 02 Jan 2006 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid issued a common statement to all directors of Amman s directorates, in which he asked them to strictly conform to rules and regulations that control the areas planned for slaughter animals on the eve of Al Adha Eid. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_Sees_Off_GAM_Pilgrims Sat, 31 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid saw off on Wednesday the delegation of pilgrims representing Greater Amman Municipality, who left to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj at Mecca. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hosts__We_Are_Jordan__Operetta Thu, 29 Dec 2005 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid, the Tafailah Popular League will perform an operetta themed "We Are Jordan", on Thursday December 29 at the King Hussein Cultural Center in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_Issues_New_Instructions_for_Debris_Removal Wed, 28 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid issued an order to directors of all directorates in Greater Amman Municipality and stipulates a number of instructions to handle the diggings around the capital in more appropriate manner to avert any deformation to the good looks of Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Signs_Two_Agreements_with_National_Express__Payment_Centric Tue, 27 Dec 2005 Greater Amman Municipality signed a cooperation agreement with National Express Company, upon which citizens of Amman will be able to pay their dues and bills through the credit cards. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__ACDI_Sign_Memorandum_of_Understanding_on_Children_Protection_Initiative Tue, 27 Dec 2005 Greater Amman Municipality signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Cities Development Institute (ACDI) covering the Regional Initiative to Protect Children in the Middle East and North Africa. Mayor of Amman Engineer Nidal Hadid signed the MoU on behalf of GAM, together with chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Arab Institute, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshop_held_on_ISO_Quality_System Mon, 26 Dec 2005 The Quality and Follow-up Department at Greater Amman Municipality organized a workshop titled "Internal Scrutiny of The Quality Control System. The workshop was held jointly with the International SGS Corporation, and aimed to enhance the awareness of GAM employees and workers who work at Amman http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_patronizes_Commemoration_of_Attacks Mon, 26 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Saturday a special cultural and art event at the King Hussein Cultural Center in Amman, to commemorate the 40th day of the terrorist attacks that hit Amman in NovemberThe celebration, which was organized by the Municipality of Irbid, featured the participation of students from the University of Yarmouk and its http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hiroshima_Exemplified_at_Zaha_Center Sat, 24 Dec 2005 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae and the Japanese Ambassador to Jordan, Kiocshi Obata inaugurated on Thursday the documentary exhibition "Hiroshima: Tale of a City" at the Zaha Cultural Center.The exhibition is part of the Japanese Hiroshima Week in Jordan. Both Biqae and Obata toured the exhibition, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM__Mostar_Signs_Memorandum_of_Understanding Tue, 20 Dec 2005 A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Amman on Tuesday between Greater Amman Municipality and its Bosnian counterpart of the Municipality of Mostar to enhance the bilateral cooperation and promote friendly relations between the Jordanian and Bosnian peoples. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Purchases_and_Supply_Management_Project_in_Seminar Tue, 20 Dec 2005 The Information Technology Department at Greater Amman Municipality held a seminar about "Purchases and Supply Management" project and its link with the monetary system. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Holds_Seminar_on_Partition_Services Mon, 19 Dec 2005 The Research and Development Department at Greater Amman Municipality held a seminar about the partition of lands and residential units around Amman, as stipulated by the Regulation Department at the municipality. The seminar was held in cooperation with the Ministry of http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Hosts_Seminar_on_Sports_and_Environment Sat, 17 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid, who is also deputy chairman of the Jordanian Olympic Commission, has inaugurated on Wednesday the "Sports and Environment" seminar at the King Hussein Cultural Center. The seminar was organized jointly http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Department_Acquires_Lands_for_Development_ Thu, 15 Dec 2005 Greater Amman Municipality has established recently a special department for possessing and acquiring the lands and real estates to serve public interests and provide better areas to set up development projects owned by GAM. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Narnia_World_Launched_in_Amman Thu, 15 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid attended on Tuesday the launching ceremony of the Arabic version of the "Narnia World" series of stories for children, which was produced by the British novelist CS Lewis some 55 years ago. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Bahraini_Ambassador Thu, 15 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Wednesday Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Jordan, H.E. Nasser Rashid Al Kaabi. The meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation and mutual interests between http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Leading_Journalist_Figure Thu, 15 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Wednesday Mr. Seif El-Sherif, director general of Ad-Dustour Arabic daily and president of the Freedoms of Journalists Committee at the Arab Journalists Association. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Publishes_Instructive_Newsletters Tue, 13 Dec 2005 The Anti-Vermin Department at Greater Amman Municipality published recently seven instructive newsletters about pests, their hideouts, and best ways to fight them. The newsletter was published in cooperation with the Media Center at GAM, under the supervision of the Awareness section at the department. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Intensifies_Inspection_on_Illegal_Truckers Sat, 10 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid allotted a financial prize for each one who can report about truckers who violate Greater Amman Municipality regulations and skip the trash randomly within Amman limits. The decision by Hadid came as part of GAM vision to involve the citizen in the decision-making process and to preserve beauty of the capital http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/National_Loyalty_Festival_held_in_Amman Sat, 10 Dec 2005 Engineer Hani Najdawi, assistant secretary general of Greater Amman Municipality for districts affairs, deputized Mayor of Amman at the opening of the National Loyalty Festival on WednesdayThe festival was organized by the Jordanian League for Folkloric Arts and Handicrafts, and it was attended by Director General of the Civil Defense . http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Egyptian_Cultural_Week_in_Amman_Next_Week Thu, 08 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Wednesday the Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Ahmad Rizq.Hadid emphasized the keenness of Greater Amman Municipality to enhance bilateral cooperation with Cairo Municipality on all aspects, including the municipal, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Lebanese_MP Thu, 08 Dec 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Wednesday the Lebanese Member of Parliament Musbah Ahdab and his accompanied delegation.Hadid exchanged ideas with his guest on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. He also highlighted the work mechanism of Greater Amman Municipality regarding its departments and services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Issue_for_Amman_Magazine Wed, 07 Dec 2005 Greater Amman Municipality published the 125th issue of the Amman cultural magazine. The new issue includes more interesting features about art works, novels, poetry, and cultural studies made by Jordanian artists, writers and intellectuals. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshop_held_on_Quality_Management Wed, 07 Dec 2005 The Follow-up and Quality Department at Greater Amman Municipality organized five-day workshop for workers and employees of GAM directorates that apply the ISO 2000-9001. The workshop, which ended on December 1, aimed at enhancing contacts and awareness among the participants to promote the quality of their functioning. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Italian_Delegation_Visits_King_Hussein_Cultural_Center Tue, 06 Dec 2005 Mr. Mashhour Hadid, director of the King Hussein Cultural Center at Greater Amman Municipality, received on Sunday night a delegation from the Municipality of Bisceglie in Italy. The Italian delegation was headed by Mayor of Bisceglie, Mr. Francesco Napoletano, and Director of the Mediterranean Nations Festival, Mrs. Floriana Sofino. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Raad_Honors_Celebration_on_International_Day_of_Disabled_Persons_ Mon, 05 Dec 2005 His Royal Highness Prince Raad Bin Zeid, Chief of Chamberlain, patronized on Sunday the national celebration of the International Day of Disabled Persons, which was organized by Greater Amman MunicipalityThe celebration was attended by Deputy Mayor Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae and it is themed this year "Lets Live Together".. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Biqae_Receives_Italian_Mayor Sat, 03 Dec 2005 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae received on Thursday Mayor of Italian City of Bichelet, Mr. Francesco Napolotano, who expressed his municipality s gratitude to GAM on its promoting of the mutual cooperation between the two sides. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Telaa_Al-Ali_Newsletter_in_Print Wed, 30 Nov 2005 The first issue of the "Telaa Al-Ali Newsletter" was published by the Media Center of Telaa Al-Ali Directorate at Greater Amman Municipality. It included an appreciation letter from Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid to all GAM employees and workers on their sincere dedication and achievements. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Coordinates_Development_Projects_Efficiently Wed, 30 Nov 2005 Director of the Coordination Department at Greater Amman Municipality Engineer Hassan Abu Dalbouh stated that the department has applied all the required services (electricity, water, telecoms… etc) to more than 50 street conjunctions around the capital over the recent five years. These services were made through GAM close coordination with the concerned public institutions and departments. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/November_s_Tyche_Magazine_Issued Tue, 29 Nov 2005 The 32nd issue of Tyche Magazine was published this month by Greater Amman Municipality. The magazine is a leading art and entertainment publication provides comprehensive coverage of Jordan cultural events. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_President__Members_of_Agricultural_Association Tue, 29 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized the support of Greater Amman Municipality to all Jordanian farmers, to ensure the accessibility of their products to the local and foreign markets within a legal framework that protects the rights of these farmers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Awaits_Ministry_Reply_on_JD_50-Bonus Mon, 28 Nov 2005 Director of the Financial Department at Greater Amman Municipality, Mr. Mahmoud Khlaifat emphasized that the municipality will provide its employees and workers the JD 50 bonus that His Majesty King Abdullah II has endowed on all employees of the public sector. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Notifies_Citizens_on_Dues Sun, 27 Nov 2005 Mr. Mahmoud Khlaifat, director of the Financial Department at Greater Amman Municipality, stated that GAMs three field teams started their operations this week to hand over the notifications for all Amman citizens about their dues and taxes that should be paid before the end of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_Receives_ISAC_President Sun, 27 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Sunday an invitation from President of the Iraqi Sports Association for Companies (ISAC), Mr. Akram Owadi to patronize the forthcoming Arab Soccer Championship for Companies, which will be organized by ISAC in Amman during the period of 2-6 December 2005. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_Holds_Meeting_for_Leading_Women Sun, 27 Nov 2005 Zaha Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality hosted recently a meeting of leading women in the Jordanian community, who discussed ways to enhance the public awareness on children rights and aspirations. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_More_Cables Sat, 26 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received two more cables condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Amman. These cables were sent from Sheikh Ali Jaber Ahmad Sabah, Mayor of Jahra Municipality in Kuwait; and Mr. Abdel Aziz Adasani, secretary general of the Arab Cities Organization. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Novel__Harbor_of_Illusion__Reviewed Sat, 26 Nov 2005 The Tyche House of Greater Amman Municipality organized on Wednesday a special seminar to review the novel "Marafei Al Waham" (Harbors of Illusion) by the Jordanian novelist Laila Atrash. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Greek_Ambassador Thu, 24 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Wednesday the Greek Ambassador at Jordan, Mr. Trivon Paraskvopolos. Hadid exchanged ideas with his guest about the mutual cooperation between Greater Amman Municipality and its Greek counterpart, the Municipality of Athens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_more_cables_on_attacks Wed, 23 Nov 2005 The administrator of Chicago International Program delivered Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid a cable from the people of Chicago condemning the terrorist attacks that took place in Amman earlier this month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Legal_Department_at_GAM_Goes_Sturdy Tue, 22 Nov 2005 Mrs. Iman Sarayreh, director of the Legal Department at Greater Amman Municipality, stated that the development projects GAM is accomplishing along with its duties and services enforces it to proceed through lawful frameworks and accurate system that facilitates the negotiating process between GAM and the concerned parties, and reaching agreements that enhance the development process. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Cultural_Center_Opens_New_Children_Room Mon, 21 Nov 2005 As part of the initiative of Greater Amman Municipality in protecting children s rights, Zaha Cultural Center prepared a special fully-equipped room for children age under five to provide them the required entertainment and education that enhance their mental abilities and social understanding http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Produces_New_Children_Magazine Mon, 21 Nov 2005 Mrs. Rania Sbeih, director of Zaha Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality, announced the launch of Zaha Magazine for Children. Her announcement made during the press meeting held on Saturday at the center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_opens__1000_Years_of_Kazan__show Mon, 21 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid opened on Thursday the Russian photo exhibition named "One Thousand Years of Kazan" at the City Hall of Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/More_Cables_of_Condemnation_Sent_to_Mayor Sat, 19 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received more of cables of dismay and condemnation against the recent terrorist attacks that hit Amman earlier this month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Emergency_Department_Prepares_for_winter Thu, 17 Nov 2005 Engineer Malek Qtaishat, president of the Emergency Department at Greater Amman Municipality, announced Wednesday that the municipality formed several emergency teams to handle the irregularities that may occur around the capital in view of the forthcoming rainfalls and snow falls and frost waves in the winter. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Russian_Advisor Thu, 17 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received yesterday the senior advisor to Mayor of Moscow, Mr. Vladimir Bolzov who offered the sincere and warm condolences of the Russian people to the families of those who were killed and injured in the recent terrorist attacks in Amman earlier this month. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_works_on_Several_Traffic_Projects Wed, 16 Nov 2005 Engineer Ammar Gharaybeh, Director of the Public Works Department at Greater Amman Municipality, reiterated that the municipality has started its preparations for the Yarmouk conjunction on QUweismah Street since November 6. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/More_international_censure_to_Amman_attacks Wed, 16 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received more of cables of condolences on last week s terrorist attacks in Amman. He received a cable from Mayor of Hebron in Palestine, Engineer Mustafa Nitshah, who expressed dismay and outrage for the attacks. He also expressed sympathy and sorrow to families of those killed in the attacks, http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_participates_in_National_Outrage_Day Wed, 16 Nov 2005 Directorates of the 20 districts of Greater Amman Municipality distributed posters of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Jordanian flags on all citizens as part of GAM participation in the Jordanian National Outrage Day, in protest of the recent terrorist attacks in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Club_Condemns_Terrorist_Attacks Wed, 16 Nov 2005 President and members of the Club of Employees of Greater Amman Municipality denounced and strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that hit Amman on Wednesday, November 9, and resulted in the death of many innocent people. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_Establish__Amman_Martyrs__Park Sat, 12 Nov 2005 Greater Amman Municipality began its operations to establish "Amman Martyrs" Park in memory of the innocent people who were killed in the terrorist attacks in Amman last Wednesday. Board of Directors at GAM is expected to take a decision on that in its forthcoming meeting on Tuesday. The park is expected to include a memorial showing names of those who were killed in the attacks http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_Receives_Cables_of_Support Sat, 12 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received many cables of dismay and sorrow for the coward attacks that took place in Amman on Wednesday, November 9 and carried out by terrorist groups who are inhuman and heartless. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_Lebanese_minister Sat, 12 Nov 2005 Lebanese Minister of Environment Mr. Yaaqoub Sarraf chastised the recent terrorist attacks that took place in Amman last Wednesday, where many people were killed and injured for no reason. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Raad_patronizes_GAM_iftar Sun, 06 Nov 2005 His Royal Highness Prince Raad Bin Zeid, Chief Chamberlain, patronized on October 31st the Iftar honorary ceremony, which was conducted by Mayor of Amman Engineer Nidal Hadid. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Baghdad_mayor__invitations Tue, 01 Nov 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received in his office, on Monday, Mayor of Baghdad Dr. Saber Issawi. Hadid highlighted the proper ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and exchange of know-how between Greater Amman Municipality and its counterpart in Baghdad. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_received_Romanian_Ambassador_to_Jordan Tue, 01 Nov 2005 Meanwhile, Hadid also received the Romanian Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Radu Onofrei, who extended an invitation to Hadid to visit Bucharest in December. A senior Jordanian economic delegation will accompany Hadid in the visit, including http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/_Hadid_receives_Taipei_mayor Tue, 01 Nov 2005 Later in the day, Hadid received another invitation to visit Taiwan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_receives_Japanese_waste_management_equipment Sun, 30 Oct 2005 Greater Amman Municipality received, yesterday, a number of vehicles and equipment granted from the Japanese government as part of the Second Phase of the Improvement of Solid Waste Management at the Greater Amman area. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Foreign_students_visit_GAM Mon, 24 Oct 2005 Engineer Ziad Rihani, undersecretary of Greater Amman Municipality for Administrative Affairs, received on Thursday a delegation of students from the University of Jordan. About 50 students representing 20 Arab nationalities took part in the delegation, along with officials from the Deanship of Students http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/New_Technique_applied_on_Pedestrian_Bridges Sat, 22 Oct 2005 Director of Pavements and Street Decorations Department at Greater Amman Municipality Engineer Musa Okour stated Saturday that the municipality is building 10 pedestrian bridges each year in minimum all around the capital, as it has installed nine bridges so far this year worth JD 250,000 in total. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_Visits_GAM__Praises_Success Wed, 19 Oct 2005 His Majesty King Abdullah II emphasized, Tuesday, on the significance of Greater Amman Municipalitys future development projects to go along with the rapid demographic and economic growth in Jordan that is expected in the coming few years. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshop_held_on_Public_Safety Wed, 19 Oct 2005 A workshop was held on Wednesday at the King Hussein Cultural Center on the public safety of workers at the Anti-Vermin Department. The workshop aims at enhancing the awareness of workers, by providing them the required information and practices to enhance the teamwork efforts and cooperation among the workers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Announces_Results_of_Survey_on_Investments Sun, 16 Oct 2005 Director of Greater Amman Municipalitys Research and Development Department, Engineer Mahmoud Abul Ragheb announced the results of GAMs survey that evaluated the satisfactory levels of investors on the quality of services provided by the municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_hosts_Art_Show_on_Man_and_Nature Thu, 13 Oct 2005 Undersecretary of Greater Amman Municipality for Administrative Affairs, Engineer Ziad Rihani deputized Mayor of Amman on Wednesday at the opening of the art exhibition of Jordanian artist Ghassan Khatatneh at GAMs City Hall. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Traffic_Engineering_Dept_Strives_for_Risk-free_Streets Mon, 10 Oct 2005 Engineer Abdel Halim Kilani, director of the Traffic Engineering Department at Greater Amman Municipality, stressed on Monday on the departments policy to utilize Ammans network of streets and roads properly by enhancing the quality of traffic and meeting the public requirements on that regard in safety. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAMs_Study_Culminated Sun, 09 Oct 2005 Director of Research and Development Department at Greater Amman Municipality, Engineer Mahmoud Abul Ragheb reiterated last week on GAMs main objectives to enhance the satisfactory working measures of its employees and workers. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_welcomes_senior_Syrian_delegation Sat, 08 Oct 2005 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae received on Thursday a Syrian delegation including Secretary General of the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration Dr. Nabil Ashraf; Director General of the Syrian Public Housing Corporation; Director of the Architectural Planning Department at the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration; and Vice CEO of Damascus Governance. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/The_Press_Tours_Natural_Gas_Factory Sat, 08 Oct 2005 Engineer Hatem Ababneh, director of the Natural Gas Company, stated that the Natural Gas Factory has produced over 35,000 megawatt since its launching in June 2000.In a special tour organized for media representatives, Ababneh added the factory has treated some 30,000 tons of wastes in the area. The tour was organized by Greater Amman Municipalitys Media Center http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Discusses_the_2006_Budget Thu, 06 Oct 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid emphasized Thursday that Greater Amman Municipalitys fiscal budget for 2006 worth JD 143 million, and targets the capital projects and austerely controls the expenditures to serve the direct investments better. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_signs_MoU_with_Bunyan_Jordan Wed, 05 Oct 2005 Greater Amman Municipality and Bunyan Jordan Architecture Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, upon which Bunyan will build "Bunyan Jordan City" in Amman. The MoU stipulates that the planned city will include a number of commercial and residential towers, to be built under GAMs supervision. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_wins_King_Abdullah_Award_for_Excellence Tue, 04 Oct 2005 Engineer Ziad Rihani, Assistant Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs, stated that Greater Amman Municipality regards its winning of the "King Abdullah II Award for the Excellence of Public Sector and Transparency" as a great prospect to sustain the municipalitys reform and development on all aspects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_opens_Amman_Arab_Photo_Show Tue, 04 Oct 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated on Monday the "Fourth Amman Arab Photo Exhibition" at Greater Amman Municipalitys City Hall. The exhibition, which runs until October 14, is organized jointly between GAMs Cultural Department and the Jordanian Photography Association (JPA). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Samar_Haddadin_Portrays_Art_of_Nature Mon, 03 Oct 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated, Sunday, the personal exhibition of Jordanian artist Samar Haddadin, at the Cultural Streets Gallery.Hadid toured the exhibition and listened to Haddadins interpretation of her displayed paintings. The exhibition, which is the fifth for Haddadin, displays a variety of styles that demonstrate beauty of the place http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Premier_inaugurates_Qudurat_expo Sun, 02 Oct 2005 Prime Minister Adnan Badran inaugurated, on Saturday, the Qudurat exhibition at Greater Amman Municipalitys City Hall. Qudurat is a national program designed to promote the abilities of local NGOs across Jordan to enhance social and economic development of sustainable income-generating projects. The program is part of Ministry of Plannings http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zahran_Directorate_Gestures_on_Ramadan Sat, 01 Oct 2005 Director of the Zahran district in Amman, Engineer Eman Maaytah dispensed on Friday food grants on the families of 30 employees who work at the districts directorate, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Maaytah said that the initiative came as a kind gesture from the Zahran Directorate http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Dyalum_delegates Thu, 29 Sep 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received, Thursday, the delegation from Dyalum Systems Company, Spains leading manufacturer of external billboards.The Spanish guests briefed Hadid on the companys functions and mechanisms in building external billboards and promotional campaigns http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Thai_delegation_visits_GAM Wed, 28 Sep 2005 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae received, Wednesday, the visiting delegation from the Municipality of Bangkok. Biqae met with head of the delegation at Greater Amman Muncipalitys City Hall and discussed ways to enhance the bilateral cooperation and mutual municipal interests between Amman and Bangkok. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Meeting_of_King_Abdullah_Awards_Committe Wed, 28 Sep 2005 Former Prime Minister Abdel Raouf Rawabdeh, head of the Steering Committee for the King Abdullah II Creativeness Award, presided on Wednesday a meeting for the committee at the King Hussein Cultural Center in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Bosnian_envoy Sun, 25 Sep 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid received on Saturday the Ambassador of Bosnia-Herzegovina to Jordan, Kronoslav Vassil and discussed with him ways to enhance the bilateral relations between Greater Amman Municipality and its Bosnian counterparts. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/End_of_Pan-Arab_Urban_Agriculture_Seminar Sun, 25 Sep 2005 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae patronized on Saturday the closing ceremony of the Pan-Arab Urban Agricultural Network seminar, which was held at the King Hussein Cultural Center in Amman between 18 and 24 September. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Musical_Events_At_Public_Parks Wed, 21 Sep 2005 Greater Amman Municipalitys Public Parks Department will organize on Friday night, September 23, a special musical performance at the Prince Hamza Park in Marka. GAMs Troupe of Musicians will perform at the concert, is expected to start at 7 pm. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_Steps_Up_Ammans_Prettiness Tue, 20 Sep 2005 As part of Greater Amman Municipalitys strategy to enhance the beautification of Amman, the municipality initiated earlier this year a number of development projects as stipulated by the Amman Beautification Committee. The municipality allotted JD 5 million for the beautification projects around Amman for the years 2005 and 2006. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshop_emphasizes_GAMs_Impressive_Performance Tue, 20 Sep 2005 "Towards An Ambitious and Impressive Performance" is the title of a workshop held at the King Hussein Cultural Center of Greater Amman Municipality. Directors of both the Public Department and Quality and Inspection Department attended the workshop with their staffs. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Pan-Arab_urban_agriculture_highlighted Mon, 19 Sep 2005 A pan-Arab workshop on the "urban agriculture" currently takes place in Amman during until 24 September. The workshop, which began on 18 September, is held at the King Hussein Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality. It is a follow-up to a workshop held last week in Lebanon and organized, then, by the American University in Beirut. Another similar workshop was held earlier this week in Damascus. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Reception_Ceremony_at_the_Dead_Sea Mon, 19 Sep 2005 Deputizing Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae, the Deputy Mayor, patronized on Sunday evening the reception ceremony that Greater Amman Municipalitys Housing Fund has organized at the Amman Tourist Beach on the Dead Sea. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Tyche_House_reviews__Balcony_of_Hallucination_ Sun, 18 Sep 2005 Greater Amman Municipalitys Tyche House organized on Saturday a special seminar to review a novel produced by Jordanian/Palestinian novelist Ibrahim Nasrallah.The novel, "Shurfit Al Hathayan" (Balcony of Hallucination) talks about relations between the governments and their nations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_Lecture_on_Traffic_Awareness_in_Quweismah Sun, 18 Sep 2005 The Public Parks Department at the Greater Amman Municipality held this week a lecture at the Quweismah traffic park for students of the Al Bayan School for Boys. Sergeant Hazem Malkawi, from the Media and Traffic Awareness Section at the Public Security Department, presented the students a detailed lecture about the traffic rules and public safety. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Town_is_A_River__flaunts_at_City_Hall Sat, 17 Sep 2005 Mayor of Amman, Engineer Nidal Hadid inaugurated, Wednesday, the Town is A River exhibition for Jordanian artist Iyad Kanaan. The exhibition takes place at the City Hall of the Greater Amman Municipality. Hadid toured the hall and reviewed closely on the collection of paintings on display. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_holds_seminar_on_housing_in_Amman Thu, 15 Sep 2005 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Engineer Abdel Rahim Biqae, deputy mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality, opened on Wednesday a special seminar titled Housing Apartments and Its Social Problems. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Seminar_held_on_the_Role_of_Traffic_Parks Tue, 13 Sep 2005 Engineer Rola Farkh, president of the Public Parks Division at Greater Amman Municipality, reiterated GAM’s commitment to raise public awareness on the safety of pedestrians, especially the school children, on the road. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_paves_a_new_street_in_Zarqa Mon, 12 Sep 2005 Greater Amman Municipality’s Road Maintenance Department currently paves the road that links Amman-Zarqa highway and the Russiefah town, at the Zarqa governorate.Engineer Ahmad Khraisat, director of the Road Maintenance Dept, said the project worth JD 133,000 and will take http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_holds_Workshop_on_Straying_Animals Mon, 12 Sep 2005 Greater Amman Municipality’s Anti-Vermin Department is organizing a special workshop on how to handle straying animals properly. The workshop is organized jointly with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Lecture_for_Children_on_Traffic Mon, 12 Sep 2005 An informative lecture was held on Sunday at the Al Jubeiha Traffic Park, of the Greater Amman Municipality, by the Traffic Department of the Public Security Directorate. Students from the elementary schools attended the lecture, and informed them about the safety measures in crossing the streets. First Lieutenant Mohammad Abu Ghosh briefed http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_organizes_workshop_on_‘Public_Guidance’ Sat, 10 Sep 2005 Eng. Falah Omoush, secretary general of Greater Amman Municipality, opened on Saturday a workshop titled “Serving Citizen’s Guidance to Exchange Know-how on Communication Management” http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_to_assess_staff’s_practicality Sat, 10 Sep 2005 Greater Amman Municipality’s Research and Development Department will conduct later this month a study about the Vocational Constancy for GAM’s employees. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Palestinian_engineers_visit_GAM Thu, 08 Sep 2005 A delegation of engineers from the Palestinian Ministry of Local Governance visited the premises of Greater Amman Municipality on Thursday. The visiting delegation comprised 28 engineers who aimed at having a close look at the urban and municipal development in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_levies_Property_Tax Wed, 07 Sep 2005 Greater Amman Municipality began this month levying the penalty-free Property Tax and Educational Tax from the citizens, in accordance to an earlier decision by the government on that regard. Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid gave his instructions to GAM’s officials to abide by the government’s decision as long as the citizens and merchants pay their dues before the end of this year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_Anti-Vermin_Dept_initiates_campaign Wed, 07 Sep 2005 As part of Greater Amman Municipality’s efforts to enhance the public safety and health, the municipality’s Anti-Vermin Department commenced its campaign this week by cleaning up the water basins and places around the capital by the required insecticides. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Art_Trails__show_opens_at_RCC Mon, 05 Sep 2005 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman Eng. Nidal Hadid, Deputy Mayor Abdel Rahim Biqae inaugurated on Sunday the Art Trails exhibition at the Fakhr Elnisa Zeid Hall at the Royal Cultural Center. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wholesale_market’s_scheme_amended Wed, 31 Aug 2005 Haitham Jwainat, director of the Central Wholesale Market Department at the Greater Amman Municipality, said that the recent meeting of the Wholesale Markets Forum in Amman issued a series of recommendations regarding the interests of wholesale markets in Jordan, and pertaining to the Wholesale Market Scheme, which has been active since its endorsement early last year. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Salfeet_delegation_visits_PLD Wed, 31 Aug 2005 Delegation of the Salfeet Municipal Council in the Palestinian territories visited yesterday, the Public Libraries Department of the Greater Amman Municipality. The delegation, headed by Mayor of Salfeet Tahseen Abu Suleiman, was briefed about the history and function of the PLD since its establishment in 1960. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wasfi_Tal’s_Museum_to_open_next_week Tue, 30 Aug 2005 Under the patronage of Prime Minister Adnan Badran, the Late Wasfi Tal Museum will be inaugurated on Sunday, September 4, at the Late Tal’s original house in Al Kamaliyah suburb, north of Amman. The museum-house was renovated and restored by the Greater Amman Municipality’s special operation teams over the past seven weeks, prior to the grand opening. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_Salfeet_Municipality’s_delegation Mon, 29 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, Monday, a delegation from the Municipality of the Palestinian city of Salfeet in the West Bank. The visit by the Palestinian delegation, headed by Salfeet’s Mayor Tahseen Abu Suleiman, aimed at exchanging ideas and reviewing the achievements that Greater Amman Municipality has made in terms of municipal affairs, environment and traffic development projects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Duroub_opens_at_the_City_Hall Mon, 29 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated, on August 28, the art workshop titled Duroub (Paths) which was supervised by artist Suha Abu Naemah. The workshop took place at the City Hall of the Greater Amman Municipality, and featured the participation of artists: Hana Rashid, Sarah Kharfan, Elham Idris, Ola Mbaslad, Ohod Al Sibae, Suhad Hmaidan, Omar Hajjawi, Ghadeer Hamad, Ghaliah Miflah, Muna Naemi, Yassir Abu Thuriya, Rana Safarini, and Nivine Ezziddine. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cellar_of_the_Onion__reviewed Sun, 28 Aug 2005 An appraisal session was held on Saturday, August 27, to review the Qabou Al Basl (Cellar of the Onion) play, produced by Director Majd Al Qasas. The session took place at the Greater Amman Municipality’s Tayche House, and was chaired by Mrs. Basma Nsour, chief editor of the Tayche Magazine featuring the participation of critic Nazih Abu Nidal and Dr Faisal Darraj, and novelist Sahr Khalifeh, among other novelists and theatrical directors http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_Tourist_Beach_sets_off_Wednesday Mon, 22 Aug 2005 Prime Minister Adnan Badran will inaugurate on August 24, the Amman Tourist Beach – Sweimeh project, at the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. Located to the south of Sweimeh village, the project is built on an area of 20 dunums, and conducted by the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_invitation_from_China Mon, 22 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Luo Xingwu. The ambassador delivered an invitation to the Greater Amman Municipality from Governor of the Chinese region of Chungking, to take part in the Fifth Asian-Pacific Cities Conference, which will take place in China between 12 and 14 October. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_summer_cultural_activities_concluded Mon, 22 Aug 2005 In a special ceremony held earlier this week, the Public Libraries Department of the Greater Amman Municipality concluded its cultural activities planned for the summer season 2005. Such activities included regular meetings and lectures held at all of Amman’s libraries and IT centers. There were also special sessions for children. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_receives_Oman’s_ambassador Sun, 21 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, on Sunday, H.E. Hamad Bin Hilal Al Mu’amari, who ended his term of office as Ambassador of Oman to Jordan since 1997. During the meeting, Al Mu’amari reviewed the strong relations between Oman and Jordan, and recalled the developments that Jordan has witnessed during his term in office. He also expressed loyalty to Jordan http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Inspection___awareness_campaign_starts_in_Abdali Sun, 21 Aug 2005 In terms of its efforts to enhance the environmental and healthy aspects around Amman, the Greater Amman Municipality’s Abdali District Directorate began on Saturday its regular inspection and awareness campaign on all the commercial stores and food-making establishments that are located at the Jabal Hussein area, which resembles Amman’s crowded area of restaurants and commercial stores. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Twin_accord_between_Amman__Chicago_discussed Thu, 18 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid underlined the twin agreement between Amman and Chicago, saying it was commenced to serve the public interests in both cities.Hadid also pointed out that Amman’s twin agreement with Chicago helps in enhancing bilateral relations and exchanging of know-how in the fields of culture, education, medicine, environment and technology http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Princess_Sana’_Assem_opens_Zaha_Festival Thu, 18 Aug 2005 Her Royal Highness Princess Sana’ Assem inaugurated, on Wednesday, the Zaha Youth Festival, at the Zaha Cultural Center. The festival aimed at presenting innovative entertaining activities for children, and included a number of art performances and dances performed by the children. A bazaar of handicrafts and recycled works was also opened at the site. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_opens__Ishraqat__exhibition Thu, 18 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated, on August 17, the debut sculpturing exhibition for Jordanian artist, Abdel Rahman Qassem, titled Ishraqat (Radiations). Hadid toured the exhibition, which features 29 artworks made from wood and marble. He was later briefed by Qassem about his experience and career http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Premier_opens_Khalda_conjunction Wed, 17 Aug 2005 Deputizing His Majesty the King, Prime Minister Adnan Badran inaugurated, Tuesday, the Khalda street conjunction, which was outlined and accomplished by the Greater Amman Municipality.During the opening ceremony, Badran was briefed by Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid about the project, which features a tunnel for motorists using the King Abdullah II Road, and a bridge http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_inaugurates__Wholesale_Markets_Forum Tue, 16 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid opened, Tuesday, the Wholesale Markets Forum at the King Hussein Cultural Center. The one-day forum was organized by the Amman Central Market of Vegetables and Fruits at the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_opens__Retired_Dreams__show Tue, 16 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid opened, on Monday, the exhibition of Jordanian artist Saeed Haddadin, titled Retired Dreams, at the Greater Amman Municipality’s City Hall. Hadid toured the exhibition and admired the artworks on display. Haddadin’s paintings often tackle the public concerns, both for men and women, from different aspects, including political http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_honors_Tawjihi_students Sun, 14 Aug 2005 Deputy Mayor of Amman, Eng. Abdel Rahim Biqaee attended, yesterday, the honoring ceremony of the sons of the Greater Amman Municipality’s employees, who passed the General Secondary Education (Tawjihi) exams earlier this summer. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Mayor of Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Wholesale_Markets_Forum_opens_Tuesday Sun, 14 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid will inaugurate on Tuesday, August 16, the Wholesale Markets Forum at the King Hussein Cultural Center. The one-day event is organized by the Central Market of Fruits and Vegetables of the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_CMHC_delegates Sat, 13 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, the delegation of the Canadian General Mortgage Housing Corp (CHMC), which visited the Kingdom recently. The Canadian delegates were accompanied by the United Arab Investors Co (UAIC). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_Khalda_conjunction_on_August_14 Thu, 11 Aug 2005 The Greater Amman Municipality is currently working on finishing a number of primary development projects around the capital on all aspects. Pertaining to the traffic issues, the municipality is about to complete its construction of the Khalda-Dabouq conjunction, which is expected to be open for the public officially on August 14. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Badran_visits_GAM Mon, 08 Aug 2005 Prime Minister Adnan Badran paid a visit to the Greater Amman Municipality on Monday, where he was received by the Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid and senior GAM officials.During the visit, Badran re-emphasized the key role and achievements that GAM has accomplished on all aspects, notably the municipal and serviceable ones, in a way that enhanced the economic and social http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_opens__Black___White Mon, 08 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated, Sunday, the Black and White exhibition organized by a group of Jordanian artists. The exhibition takes place at the Greater Amman Municipality’s City Hall http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Italy’s_Calabria_and_GAM_sign_co-op_agreement Sun, 07 Aug 2005 A cooperation agreement was signed, Saturday, between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Calabria region in Italy, in a way enhance the bilateral partnership and develop it until further extent. Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid signed the agreement on behalf of GAM, while Mrs Antonella Naim, representative of Calabria’s Regional Economic Council. Members of the accompanied http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_patronizes_Women’s_Global_Charter_ceremony Sat, 06 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid patronized, Saturday, the ceremony of accepting papers of the Women’s Global Charter for Humanity. The Jordanian women delegation delivered the Charter’s papers to its Palestinian counterpart, as the Jordanian women received the papers earlier from the Tunisian women delegation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Romanian_envoy Thu, 04 Aug 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, on Thursday, the Romanian Ambassador to Jordan, His Excellency Radu Onofrei http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordanian_women_deliver_Women’s_Charter_for_Humanity_next_week Wed, 03 Aug 2005 Under the patronage of His Excellency Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid, the Women’s Global Charter for Humanity will be handed over next week to the Jordanian women delegation through the Tunisian women delegation. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_to_open_“Wholesale_Markets_Forum”_on_Tuesday Sun, 31 Jul 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid, opens on Tuesday, August 2, the “Wholesale Markets Forum” at the King Hussein Cultural Center at Ras Al Ain http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Basman_Park_is_renovated Thu, 28 Jul 2005 The Basman public park is now fully renovated by the Greater Amman Municipality, to be officially re-opened for the public next week http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/“Flowers___Gardens_2005”_expo_opens_in_Amman Thu, 28 Jul 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated last week the “Flowers and Gardens 2005 Exhibition” at the Cultural Village of the King Hussein Parks, near Royal Medical Services. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_its_summer_camps Sat, 23 Jul 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated, yesterday, the Summer Camp of the Greater Amman Municipality, which is held for the second year running. This year’s camp themed With Jordan We Grow and takes place at the King Hussein Parks, near the Medical City in Amman. The camp is open until end of this month, to be followed by another summer camp due for opening on August 3. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Sudanese_delegation_visits_GAM Sat, 23 Jul 2005 A delegation from the Sudanese Civil Administration Commission visited, yesterday, the Greater Amman Municipality and attended a lecture presented by Dr. Zeid Muhaisen, director of the Amman Mayor’s office, in which he highlighted the history of GAM and its developments over the recent years, its services and achievements. And Dr. Muhaisen talked later about GAM’s future projects for the coming period. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Cultural_week_for_children_opens_in_Amman Wed, 20 Jul 2005 The Al Bashaer Library and Center for Information Technology organizes nowadays a cultural week for children comprised a series of lectures and story readings. The Center is affiliate to the Public Libraries Department (PLD) of the Greater Amman Municipality.Mr. Hatem Hamlan, director of the PLD, inaugurated the cultural week, which also included a book fair for children presenting books and stories published by the GAM’s http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Khalda_bridge_is_open_for_motorists Wed, 20 Jul 2005 The new bridge at the Khalda conjunction was opened for public on Tuesday after the completing of 90 percent of the project’s construction, which began last May http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/PM_opens_Mecca_Street_conjunction Wed, 06 Jul 2005 Prime Minister Adnan Badran inaugurated, yesterday, the newly built Mecca Street-Abdullah Ghosheh Street Conjunction http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_inaugurates_GAM’s_new_mixer Sat, 02 Jul 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid launched, yesterday, the new asphalt mixer for the Greater Amman Municipality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_opens_Al_Hanan’s_exhibition Wed, 29 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated, yesterday, the “Source of Welfare” exhibition, which is organized and hosted by the Al Hanan Society for the Care of Widows and Orphans. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_JPA_delegates Tue, 28 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, the president and members of board of the administrative assembly of the Jordanian Publishers Association (JPA). http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Romanian_envoy_visits_GAM Tue, 28 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, today, the Romanian Ambassador to Jordan Radu http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_R_D_steps_up_inspection Tue, 21 Jun 2005 The Research and Development Unit at the Greater Amman Municipality is currently inspecting the quality of services that the municipality offers for citizens through the unit’s direct contact with the people in the street.This is part of GAM’s strategy to enhance its interaction with the Jordanian citizens, who are the recipients of these services, noting that such interaction would provide the required feedback for GAM’s officials to assess the quality http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Japanese_envoy Mon, 20 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, the Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Koichi Obata, who highlighted issues regarding the bilateral cooperation between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Municipality of Tokyo. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_honors_GAM_workers Wed, 08 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid patronized, yesterday, the annual honoring ceremony of the Greater Amman Municipality for its workers. Deputy Mayor Abdel Rahim Biqae attended the ceremony, which came as part of GAM’s celebration of the Labor Day. Hadid handed out honorary certificates on 50 workers of both sexes, praising their contributions and efforts to promote Amman’s attractiveness. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Australian_envoy Mon, 06 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, the Australian Ambassador to Jordan, John Tilemann and his consul. During the meeting, Hadid discussed the bilateral relations, especially these between the Greater Amman Municipality and its Australian counterparts. Hadid expressed his hope to see such relations being enhanced in all aspects, notably the cultural, environmental and municipal ones. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_opens_three_more_parks_in_Amman Sat, 04 Jun 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated, yesterday, the Youth Park at Bader district in the Greater Amman Municipality. The inauguration was part of Jordan’s celebration of the 59th anniversary of its Independence. The new park is located on an area of 12,000 square meters and worth JD 1.422 million. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/American_intellectuals_visit_GAM’s_libraries Wed, 01 Jun 2005 American writer Ann Siberell and Mr Steve Ramires, assistant to the cultural attaché of the American Embassy in Jordan, visited, yesterday, the General Libraries Department at the Greater Amman Municipality. Mrs Ruba Hattar, the responsible of the Arab Book Program at the embassy, attended the visit. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Orvieto_mayor_visits_Amman Tue, 31 May 2005 Deputy Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality, Eng. Abdel Rahim Biqae received, yesterday the mayor of the Italian city of Orvieto, Mr Stefano Muchio. The two officials exchanged ideas and ways to enhance cooperation between Amman and Orvieto on all aspects, notably the cultural and environmental. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Celebrating_the_World_Traffic_Day Sun, 29 May 2005 A public walk set off, yesterday morning, in Amman from the King Abdallah Sports City to the Queen Rania Gardens. The walk was organized by the Queen Rania Gardens’ administration, jointly with the Public Security Department, to commemorate the World Traffic Day. The participated school children carried banners and distributed brochures on people during the walk, including the event’s special newsletter titled Pedestrian’s Safety is a National Duty and Joined Responsibility. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman’s_Flower_Watch_goes_ahead Sat, 28 May 2005 The executive council of the Geneva Municipality approved an earlier proposal to grant the Greater Amman Municipality a flower watch to be located at the Al Hussein Gardens, off the Medical City road. The watch would be similar to the one established in Geneva. Geneva Mayor Pierre Muller sent a letter of appreciation and gratitude to Mayor of Amman, Eng. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Three_public_gardens_inaugurated Sat, 28 May 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid inaugurated three public gardens in each of Jubeiha, Wadi El Sir, and Quwaismeh districts of the capital. The openings came as part of Jordan’s celebration of its 59th anniversary of the Independence Day. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Istiqlal_Mall’s_cornerstone_laid Sat, 28 May 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid laid, yesterday, the cornerstone of the Al Istiqlal Mall in Amman. The laying ceremony came at the time when Jordan celebrates its 59th anniversary of the Independence Day http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/A_bazaar_for_the_Land___Survey_Dept_ Thu, 19 May 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid opened, yesterday, the popular bazaar at the Al Hussein Cultural Center. The employees club of the Lands and Survey Department organized the bazaar, which featured ceramics, handworks, book fair and embroidered clothes, all were made and presented by the department’s staff. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Carnival__was_held Mon, 16 May 2005 Eng. Ziad Rihani, under secretary general of the Greater Amman Municipality for administrative affairs, inaugurated yesterday the commemorative Zaha Carnival at the Zaha Cultural Center. The carnival was held under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Haddid, in honor of Mrs Zaha Mango for her extensive goodwill efforts.More than 700 children took part in the event, representing schools in Amman and centers for those of special needs http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Environment_Street_opened Thu, 12 May 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Haddid inaugurated, yesterday, the Environment Street project at the conjunction that links the streets of Yajouz, Abu Nsair and Jubeiha with the Jordan Highway. Mission Director of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jordan, Mrs Anne Aarnes attended the inauguration ceremony, which aimed at enhancing beautification of the area http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Danish_professor_talks_about_urban_lives Wed, 11 May 2005 A lecture was held, yesterday, at the Al Hussein Cultural Center on The Urbanite Solid Geometric presented by professor Jill Gehel. The lecture was held under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid, and attended by members of the engineering faculties and the Jordanian Engineers Association. Professor Gehel offered the audience with a detailed presentation on the organized urbanite designs of architectural development, and ways to overcome the challenges that face such development. Earlier, professor Gehel toured Amman in a way to attain full knowledge of its architecture and enrich his study on this field. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_attends_ceremony_at_Russeifa Wed, 11 May 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid reassured Greater Amman Municipality’s commitment to constantly prohibit any waste dumping at Al Russeifa since the dumb there was closed in January 2005. Hadid said the stinky odors that currently produce from the dumb are not originally made by the gas plant at the area but from the dumb itself, where the forgotten quantities of waste began to ferment because of the sunshine. Such odors, he said, would continue to come out for years and the only way to get rid of them is by shifting the gases from the waste with special techniques. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Amman_gets_its_flowery_watch_soon Sun, 08 May 2005 Mayor of Geneva Pierre Muller expressed his desire to establish a timepiece made of Swiss flowers at Al Hussein Gardens, as part of the strong relations between Amman and Geneva. The flowers, he said, would be donated from the Geneva Municipality in support of the development of Al Hussein Gardens. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Iraqi_municipal_delegations_visit_GAM Tue, 03 May 2005 An Iraqi delegation visited, yesterday, the Greater Amman Municipality representing the municipal councils of Baghdad, Basra and Irbil. The 15-member delegation comprised of engineers who aimed at reviewing GAM’s mechanisms in urban planning and regulation, both on the practical and theoretical aspects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/ACYPL_delegates_meet_Hadid Tue, 03 May 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, at his office at the Greater Amman Municipality delegates from the American Council of Young Political Leaders, who currently visit Jordan. Hadid welcomed the delegation by expressing his hope to see the visit reflecting on the mutual relations between Jordan and the United States. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_rejoices_green_nurture_at_Wihda_Gardens Thu, 14 Apr 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid patronized, yesterday, the ceremony of implanting of 200 trees at the Al Wihda Gardens in Wadi Elsir area. More than 40 wives of Arab and foreign ambassadors in Jordan took part in the ceremony, which was organized jointly between the wives of the Lebanese and Swiss ambassadors in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Korean_envoy_visits_GAM Wed, 13 Apr 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received in his office at the Greater Amman Municipality the Korean Ambassador to Jordan, Mr Shin Yeon Sung. During the meeting yesterday, Hadid discussed the bilateral relations between South Korea and Jordan, and ways to enhance the mutual cooperation between GAM and its Korean counterparts on all aspects, mainly the municipal ones http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Chilean_Ambassador_visits_GAM Mon, 11 Apr 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, at his office at the Greater Amman Municipality the Ambassador of Chile to Jordan, Mr Ovid Harasich. During the meeting, Hadid expressed Jordan’s bilateral relations with Chile, and the ties between Amman and the big Chilean cities in particular. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_Center_celebrates_Arab_Child’s_Day Thu, 07 Apr 2005 Her Royal Highness Princess Ghaida Talal patronized, yesterday, the launching of the Arab Child’s Day festival at the Zaha Cultural Center in Amman. Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid attended the ceremony, which included a fine series of cultural, educational and art activities that received the audience’s satisfaction. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Baghdad_Municipality_visits_GAM Thu, 07 Apr 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, an Iraqi delegation representing the Baghdad Municipality. During the meeting, Hadid asserted the strong relations between Jordan and Iraq, and expressed the Greater Amman Municipality’s readiness to provide assistance for the Baghdad Municipality on all aspects, by offering the Jordanian expertise in municipal affairs and related issues. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Women_footballers_visit_GAM Wed, 06 Apr 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, presidents of delegates that participate in the Amman Club’s Women Football Championship. The visiting delegates represent Syria, Palestine, Lebanon Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain and Egypt. This is the second championship that is being carried out by Amman Club annually, with the support and supervision of the Jordan Football Association and the Greater Amman Municipality. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Arab_City_Day_celebrated_at_Zaha_Cultural_Center Wed, 30 Mar 2005 Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Sana A’ssem, the Zaha Cultural Center launched, yesterday, the Arab City Day Festival in Amman.Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid attended the celebration, in which Princess Sana toured the exhibition at the center, where 10 Arab countries displayed their national products of artifacts and clothes http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Bulgarian_business_delegation_visits_GAM Wed, 30 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, the Bulgarian business delegation, which currently visits Jordan. More than 40 Bulgarian businessmen and investors arrived to Jordan earlier this week, embracing one of the biggest foreign delegations that visited the Kingdom in the recent weeks. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Workshops_held_on_Child’s_Protection_Initiative Mon, 28 Mar 2005 The executive commission of the Child’s Protection Initiative organized two workshops this week focused on children’s relations with their cities and neighborhoods, on the topic of their health and psychological needs. The workshops also tackled the child labor issue in broad. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Int’l_Democracy_delegates Mon, 28 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, a delegation from the Evis International for Democracy, which visited the Kingdom as part of its cooperation with the Ministry of Political Development. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Prince_Faisal_Arena_opens_today Mon, 28 Mar 2005 Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin A Hussein, and as part of Greater Amman Municipality’s celebrations of the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein Arena will be officially inaugurated at the King Abdullah Sports City, in QwaismehGAM conducted the JD 2.5 million project in following to its national objectives that aim at developing all the social, cultural, touristic and sportive aspects of the capital. The arena takes place on an area of 4,800 square meters. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Hadid_receives_Polish__Chinese_envoys Thu, 24 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, the Polish Ambassador to Jordan, Andrzej Biera. During the meeting, Hadid stressed Jordan’s interest in enhancing its relations with Poland on all aspects, notably the cultural, economic and political ones. He expressed readiness on half of the Greater Amman Municipality to extend hand for the Polish Embassy to perform art exhibitions and other cultural activities in Amman, as part of the cultural exchange between the two countries. Biera, on his part, praised the strong and significant relations that link Jordan and Poland, both on the formal and informal levels http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/US_Battery_Dance_Group_performed_in_Amman Thu, 24 Mar 2005 Under the patronage of Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid, the New York-based Battery Dance Group performed, on Sunday, a special recital at the Al Hussein Cultural Center in Amman. During the concert, which was attended by the Charges d’Affair at the American Embassy in Amman, the group mesmerized the audience with its performance that featured with fine dancing. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Russian_delegation_visits_GAM Tue, 22 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, a senior Russian delegation headed by Mr. Vladimir Libider, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Department at the Moscow Municipal Government. Hadid stressed Jordan’s interest in enhancing bilateral relations with Russia and open new ways of cooperation on all aspects. He also expressed hope that relations between Amman and Moscow would be enhanced further in the future to exchange know-how, in terms of finding solutions to the daily concerns that big cities often face. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Child’s_Protection_Initiative_highlighted_in_Amman Tue, 22 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid emphasized, yesterday, the significance of the Child’s Protection Initiative that was launched following the Amman Conference on Children and Urbanism, which was held in December 2002.During a seminar organized by the initiative’s Executive Commission, Hadid said the initiative came as a result of fruitful partnership between the Greater Amman Municipality, the World Bank, and the Arab Institute for Urban Development. And this partnership aims at promoting GAM’s efforts to enhance the quality of services that are offered for local community and children in particular. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_takes_part_in_the_IOICC’s_meeting Sun, 20 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid headed the senior delegation of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to the 25th meeting of the administrative council of the Islamic Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities (IOICC) and the Taawoun Fund at the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, during the period March 15-17. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Artifacts_show_opens_on_Mother’s_Day Sun, 20 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Al Hadid inaugurated, yesterday, a special exhibition on the occasion of Mother’s Day, March 21. The exhibition takes place at Bristol Hotel, and is featured with the participation of 30 ladies, who demonstrated their hand-made artifacts, accessories and popular foodstuffs. Al Hadid toured the exhibition, where he expressed his praise for the displayed stuff. Mrs Hanan Al Hallaq, organizer of the exhibition, said the main objectives of this event is to give Jordanian ladies a chance to http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Students_visit_Traffic_Engineering_Dept Sun, 13 Mar 2005 A delegation of students from the Al Elite School visited the Traffic Engineering Department at the Greater Amman Municipality this week and looked at the procedures applied by the department to regulate the traffic in the capital. The students also examined the traffic signs and their objectives, and how people would handle them. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Mayor_of_Astana_visits_Amman Wed, 09 Mar 2005 Mayor of Amman, Eng. Nidal Hadid received, yesterday, mayor of the Kazakh town of Astana, Mr. Umirzak Shukeyev and the accompanied delegation. During the meeting, the two men discussed means of cooperation between Amman and Astana on all aspects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM’s_projects_go_as_planned Tue, 08 Mar 2005 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) set off the planned projects as stipulated in its fiscal budget of 2005. GAM’s central departments and area directorates around the capital are conducting the projects, which stem from its strategy for the period of 2002-2006. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/King_Inaugurates_Jordan_Road Tue, 08 Mar 2005 His Majesty King Abdullah II inaugurated on Monday the Jordan Road, which was constructed by the Greater Amman Municipality in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing with a total cost of JD 50 million. His Majesty was briefed on the projects phases as well as on its developmental, environmental, and economic objectives http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordan_Week_to_be_held_in_Chicago_this_year Sat, 05 Mar 2005 The follow-up committee of the Twin Agreement between the US city of Chicago and Amman would organize the “Amman Week” in Chicago later this year. The event aims at presenting a comprehensive integrated vision of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in whole, notably in the touristic, cultural, economic, sport and social aspects. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Jordan_Road_ Sat, 05 Mar 2005 Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) would inaugurate the newly established “Jordan Road” on Monday. The road worth JD 34.5 million, and was constructed in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing. GAM built the road in a way that encircles Amman and eases the frequent traffic jams that take place around the capital most times of the year http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/Zaha_center_hosts_seminar Tue, 01 Mar 2005 Member of the Senate, Jihad Momani emphasized yesterday on the strong social amity that Jordanians enjoy among their various spectrums. During his speech in a seminar on “Domestic violence and social fundamentalism”, which was held at the Zaha Cultural Center of the Greater Amman Municipality, Momani said that people in Jordan are still having the benefit of national bonding that could not be replicated in any other place, and noted that the term “racial fundamentalism http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_launches_its_new_website Tue, 01 Mar 2005 The Greater Amman Municipality is launching on Tuesday, March 1, the advanced reproduction of its website on the Internet. The website, which was developed by GAM’s Information Technology Department, includes 20 more electronic services that provide direct access for Jordanians to the site, a fact that proves GAM’s commitment to enhance transparency and openness on all of its services and activities to provide the utmost quality of help for the citizens in Amman. http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_records_300_election_campaign_violations Tue, 11 Jul 2017 Greater Amman Municipality staff has dealt with over 300 election campaign violations http://media.ammancity.gov.jo/En/NewsDetails/GAM_closes_Al_Wihdat_Local_Market_till_next_Thursday Sun, 16 Jul 2017 The Greater Amman Municipality said that Al Wihdat Local Market will be closed till next Thursday