International & Jordanian manufacturers confirm increased participation at SOFEX 2008

AMMAN (AFP)–Jordan said on Tuesday that it estimated the costs of sheltering hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees over the past three years at more than two billion dollars, and appealed for international help.

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Iraqis cost Jordan 2.26 billion dollars: Minister (Khaleej Times)

Posted in February 12th, 2008

by Tony in Amman News

AMMAN - The Jordanian government on Tuesday told the visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Antonio Guterres, that Iraqi refugees in the country cost the treasury 1.6 billion dinars (2.26 billion dollars) over the past three years, and appealed for help from the international community.

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Iraqis cost Jordan 2.26 billion dollars: Minister (Khaleej Times)

Posted in February 12th, 2008

by Tony in Amman News

AMMAN - The Jordanian government on Tuesday told the visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Antonio Guterres, that Iraqi refugees in the country cost the treasury 1.6 billion dinars (2.26 billion dollars) over the past three years, and appealed for help from the international community.

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Jordanian Education Ministry takes over STIC

Posted in February 12th, 2008

by Jack in Wikio News

Microsoft has completed the handover of the School Technology Innovation Centre (STIC) to the Ministry of Education in Jordan. The STIC, which was established as a partnership between Microsoft, Hewle…

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Service Park to be completed on time to welcome the world

Posted in February 12th, 2008

by Jack in Wikio News

The Service Park, which houses the competing cars along with entertainment and cultural activity, is currently taking shape less just 1km from the rally headquarters and its location, overlooking the …

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