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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Ministry launches tourism operations room to boost sector amid regional challenges
AMMAN — Amid ongoing regional challenges, Jordan continues to position itself as a safe and attractive destination for international visitors, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab. Speaking during a meeting with tourism operators and key stakeholders on Monday, Annab announced the establishment of a dedicated tourism operations room aimed at enhancing coordination and ensuring uninterrupted activity across the sector. In a statement made available to The Jordan Times, Annab said: 'The new room will bring together representatives from both public and private tourism bodies to respond efficiently to any emerging developments.' She also underscored the importance of unified efforts to uphold Jordan's positive image abroad, calling for stronger cooperation among all partners in the tourism ecosystem. Annab also noted that the ministry was closely monitoring booking trends and developing comprehensive strategies to manage potential cancellations or disruptions. The ministry is preparing new promotional campaigns targeting both established and untapped international markets, the minister said, adding that these initiatives aim to showcase the diversity of Jordan's tourism offerings while also promoting domestic travel. Tourism academic Noor Ahmad welcomed the initiative, saying, 'This step shows that the government is thinking ahead. It is vital to reinforce the message that Jordan is open and prepared.' Hiba Abdalla, a local tour guide specialising in eco-tourism, told The Jordan Times that international interest remains steady. 'Jordan is still on travellers' maps,' she said, adding that clear communication and proactive planning are key to maintaining tourist confidence. Tourism stakeholders expressed their readiness to support national efforts, agreeing that close cooperation is essential to ensure Jordan maintains its reputation as a leading travel destination in the region. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Noor Ahmad weaves his magic with 4 wickets as TSK cruise past LAKR in MLC 2025
Noor Ahmad (Photo by Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for MLC) The spin wizard from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad, cast a mesmerising spell at the Oakland Coliseum, finishing with sensational figures of 4 for 22 to lead Texas Super Kings (TSK) to a thumping 57-run win over Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in Match 5 of Major League Cricket 2025. Put into bat first, TSK's top order delivered handy cameos — Devon Conway (34), Saiteja Mukkamalla (31), Daryl Mitchell (36), and Donovan Ferreira (33 ) to lift them to a competitive total. While 200+ scores are common at this venue, TSK settled for a more modest total, trusting their bowling unit to deliver, and they did. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Adam Milne struck early with a fiery burst of 2 for 8, but it was Noor who truly turned the game on its head. Mixing flight, guile, and unrelenting accuracy, the 19-year-old dismantled LAKR's middle and lower order. His victims included big names like Russell and Narine, with Daryl Mitchell lending support in the field with sharp catches and a wicket. LA Knight Riders: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars & Fixtures LAKR's chase never took off despite quickfire starts from Alex Hales (25) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (27). TSK's discipline proved too strong, leaving LAKR still winless in the campaign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Noor Ahmad's brilliance in Major League Cricket is no surprise to those who followed his stellar IPL 2025 campaign. Turning out for Chennai Super Kings , the Afghan wrist-spinner finished as the franchise's highest wicket-taker, claiming 24 wickets in the season. With back-to-back victories, TSK remain unbeaten, and Noor Ahmad deservedly walks away as the Stake Player of the Match.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Noor's four-fer after Conway, Mitchell and Ferreira's cameos propel TSK to 57-run win over LAKR
Noor Ahmad of Texas Super Kings celebrates getting the wicket of Andre Russell of Los Angeles Knight Riders during match 5 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the LA Knight Riders and Texas Super Kings held at the Oakland Coliseum in California. (Sportzpics) Noor Ahmad (4/22) and Adam Milne (2/8) starred with the ball after Devon Conway (34 off 22b; 4x4, 1x6), Saiteja Mukkamalla (31 off 22b; 3x4, 2x6), Daryl Mitchell (36* off 33b; 2x4, 1x6), and Donovan Ferreira (33* off 16b; 2x4, 2x6) struck vital cameos to help Texas Super Kings (TSK) defeat Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) by 57 runs in Match No. 5 of the Major League Cricket at the Oakland Coliseum. After being put in to bat first, TSK had a sedate start. Openers Conway and Faf du Plessis took a cautious approach, managing just 27/1 in the first four overs. Once Andre Russell bowled du Plessis, 21-year-old Saiteja Mukkamalla decided to take charge. He smashed three clean sixes and a couple of crisp fours to provide the impetus TSK needed. However, spinners Sunil Narine and Tanveer Sangha applied the brakes again in the middle overs. Narine was his usual miserly self, but it was Sangha's classical leg-spin that stole the show. The Australian returned with figures of 2/32 from his four overs. Donovan Ferreira's late flourish took TSK to a competitive total. It wasn't a towering score on a ground known for 200-plus totals, but TSK had the Noor Ahmad factor. The Afghan wrist-spinner bowled an exceptional spell, finishing with 4 for 22. While Noor led the wickets tally, it was Adam Milne's opening burst that set the tone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo Milne ended with 2 for 8 in 3.1 overs. Daryl Mitchell, who had earlier compiled a scratchy unbeaten 36, made amends in the second half. He bowled Unmukt Chand and then took two sharp catches to dismiss Russell and Narine off Noor's bowling. LA Knight Riders: All You Need to Know | MLC 2025 Squad, Stars & Fixtures For LAKR, Alex Hales (25 off 17b; 1x4, 3x6), Unmukt Chand (22 off 23b; 2x4, 1x6), Matthew Tromp (23 off 12b; 3x4, 1x6), and Shadley van Schalkwyk (27 off 21b; 2x4, 2x6) were the only notable contributors. TSK's bowling attack proved too good for LAKR, who never seemed in the contest during the chase. With this win, TSK maintained their unbeaten run with two wins in as many matches, while LAKR continue to search for their first victory.
Arab News
10-06-2025
- Arab News
What pilgrims are sharing online after their journey
RIYADH: For many pilgrims, the spiritual journey of Hajj does not end when they leave the holy sites. It continues — quietly, intentionally — in the days and weeks that follow. Across Saudi Arabia, young pilgrims are using social media to process the weight of Hajj and share the experience with loved ones. Noor Ahmad, 21, did not plan to post during her pilgrimage. But after she returned, the urge to share came naturally. After returning from Hajj, I decided to share a few captured moments. But how can a photo truly capture the depth and majesty of the experience? Noor Ahmad 'After returning from Hajj, I decided to share a few captured moments,' she said. 'But how can a photo truly capture the depth and majesty of the experience?' She described how people responded in varied ways. 'Those who had gone before felt nostalgic and started sharing their own stories. Others — those who hadn't been yet — expressed their longing. It became this moment of connection.' For Noor, the decision to post was not about aesthetics. 'It's a monumental event. Maybe I could inspire someone who's hesitant to go. Maybe they'll see what I saw — and want to experience it for themselves. 'It was my way of saying thank you' Shatha Al-Jadaan, 25, took a different approach to sharing, after taking a digital detox. I enjoy sharing meaningful moments, and after seeing the tremendous effort put into Hajj on every level, I felt my post was a small, sincere gesture of appreciation. Shatha Al-Jadaan 'During Hajj, I decided to partially fast from social media. I used only the essentials,' she said. 'After I returned, I posted a thread to my close friends explaining where I'd been and shared some of the most meaningful moments.' The response was full of prayers and warmth. 'People were kind, supportive, and curious. But what mattered most to me was that I used the thread to say thank you — to the organizers, to the volunteers, and to Allah.' She spoke about how she found value in using digital platforms to document something greater than herself. 'I enjoy sharing meaningful moments, and after seeing the tremendous effort put into Hajj on every level, I felt my post was a small, sincere gesture of appreciation.' Salem Al-Khudair, 28, recorded a voice note to his family group chat while performing the rites. 'I just couldn't find the words to write. So I recorded myself speaking right after standing in Arafat. I sent it to my family WhatsApp group. My mom was emotional. My dad said, 'May God accept from you.' That was enough.' In an age of curated content, Hajj posts tend to stand out for their sincerity. Pilgrims often strip away the filters, metaphors and trend-driven formats, and just speak from the heart. Noura Al-Dosari, 23, uploaded a private Instagram story highlight with no captions. 'Just visuals. No filters. No hashtags,' she said. 'It wasn't for followers. It was for me. For reflection. A digital bookmark of who I became.' Some write long captions, others simply post a photo of their ihram folded neatly back into a drawer. But all of them carry a silent message: I went. I came back different. Many pilgrims use their posts to recall moments of physical hardship that brought emotional breakthroughs — the heat, the long walks, the brief but powerful connections with strangers. Others use it to highlight the seamless organization of the pilgrimage as a reminder of how far the experience has evolved. Amani Al-Saad, 26, used X to share a short story about a volunteer who helped her carry her bag in Muzdalifah. 'She didn't speak much, but she smiled at me and said, 'This is what we're here for.' That stuck with me. I wrote about it as a reminder to myself — that sometimes the smallest moments hold the most meaning.' While digital connections are increasingly common, most pilgrims emphasize that the real processing happens offline — in quiet conversations with family, in their prayer rooms, or on long drives home. 'I didn't post to perform,' said Al-Jadaan. 'I posted to remember.'
Arab News
06-06-2025
- Arab News
How Saudis spiritually connect with Hajj remotely
RIYADH: While millions of pilgrims converge on Makkah each year for the pilgrimage which makes up the fifth pillar of Islam, many Saudis are connecting with the spirit of Hajj without ever leaving their homes. Whether they are not yet eligible, unable to travel, or simply waiting for their turn, these individuals have found meaningful ways to experience the journey spiritually — through screens, rituals, reflections and community. This evolving form of spiritual connection highlights a growing culture of intentional observance from afar, especially among young Saudis who see Hajj not as a spectator event, but as a season for personal transformation, wherever they are. For 25-year-old Shatha Al-Jadaan, who has already completed Hajj, the way she engages with the pilgrimage now is more intimate than ever, even when she is not physically there. 'Now that I've experienced Hajj, I follow it in a more personal way,' she said. 'I keep the Makkah live stream running 24/7 at home. It's not background noise — it's a reminder of a moment I lived.' She adds that her digital engagement with the pilgrimage is deeply structured. 'I fast all 10 days of Dul Hijjah (the month of the pilgrimage), and I start my day earlier. I make sure the atmosphere in the house is different — calmer, more reflective. 'My acts of worship are done with full presence. It's a way to relive the rhythm of Hajj, even if I'm not there. 'Screens can't replace the feeling — but they do carry the spirit.' Noor Ahmad, 21, echoed a similar sentiment. She said that seeing Hajj online helped prepare her for the moment she finally went — and now, when she watches others go, it deepens her gratitude. 'I had always seen Hajj on TV, social media, or through others' stories,' she said. 'Those images gave me a glimpse and stirred a longing to go. And when I finally did, I found myself connecting the visual memories with what I was living in real time.' After her return, the act of watching became a kind of remembrance. 'It's not just nostalgia. It's a form of spiritual presence,' she said. Omar Al-Shehri, 33, uses the Hajj season to teach his children about the rituals. 'Every day during Dul Hijjah, we sit as a family, watch the scenes from Mina and Arafat, and I explain each step to my kids. Even though we're not there, they're growing up understanding the weight and meaning of it.' He adds: 'They'll perform Hajj one day, insha'Allah — but until then, they're growing in awareness.' Digital platforms have played a huge role in how people spiritually engage with Hajj. Official channels like Saudi Press Agency, Al-Ekhbariya, and digital apps like Haramain Watch allow viewers to follow crowd sizes, ritual timing, and even live fatwas in real time. Layla Al-Fahad, 29, uses X with mutuals and WhatsApp groups with close friends to share spiritual prompts. 'We share reminders, dhikr, and short prayers every day during the ten days. It's like a mini spiritual retreat — just in group chat form.' Other Saudis have turned to digital booklets, daily phone reminders, or interactive timelines of the Hajj rituals to stay aligned with the pilgrims' journey. The most compelling insight from many of these remote observers is that distance doesn't diminish intention. In fact, for some, it heightens it. 'There's something humbling about knowing you're not there, but still feeling connected,' said Al-Fahad. 'You start praying differently, reading differently, even walking differently during those 10 days. Everything becomes softer, more deliberate.' For many Saudis, participating in the spiritual season does not require boarding a bus, plane, or train. It requires presence of heart, clarity of mind, and intention of soul.
