Day: August 1, 2011

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on August 1, 2011 ( 1 Comment )

State universities to receive increased government funding

AMMAN (Jordan Times) – His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday directed the government to increase financial support for state universities, as recommended in a plan previously ordered by His Majesty to reform higher education. In a follow-up meeting with public university presidents, the King was briefed on the plan, which […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on August 1, 2011 ( Leave a comment )

Jordan: Ramadan thoughts

Editorial: Jordan Times The holy month of Ramadan starts today. It is a month of abstinence, spirituality and prayer, one in which fasting Muslims are called upon to refrain from eating, drinking and carnal pleasure between dawn and sunset. It is a time when Muslims should turn to meditation and […]