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2024 Jordanian General Election
General elections were held in Jordan on 10 September 2024 to elect the 20th House of Representatives (Jordan), House of Representatives, the Bicameral legislature, lower house of the Parliament of Jordan. Background On 25 July 2024, King Abdullah II of Jordan issued a royal decree to dissolve the House of Representatives. This dissolution preceded parliamentary elections set for September 10. The previous House of Representatives had been elected in November 2020. These elections follow reforms that lowered the candidacy age from 30 to 25, and allow for a mixed proportional representation system for 138 seats. The new system allows two votes for each person, one vote for lists running in 18 local districts competing for 97 seats, and another for political parties for the national district for 41 seats, with 12 quotas for the Christianity in Jordan, Christian, Circassians in Jordan, Circassian, and Chechens in Jordan, Chechen minorities, as well as 18 seats for women. In upcomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Representatives (Jordan)
The House of Representatives of Jordan is the elected lower house of the Jordanian parliament which, along with the Senate, composes the legislature of Jordan."World Factbook: Jordan" U.S. Central Intelligence Agency The House of Representatives has 138 elected members, serving for four-year terms. Members are elected by a mixed electoral system, allowing two votes for each person, one vote for individuals running in 18 local districts, and another for political parties for the national district. Out of the 138 seats of the House, 97 are for representatives from local district, and 41 for representatives from the national district, with 12 quotas for the |
Dexerto
''Dexerto'' is a video game and entertainment news website operated by Dexerto Limited. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the site originally focused on esports but later shifted towards tabloid-style coverage of video games and internet culture, with a particularly strong focus on internet personalities. History ''Dexerto'' was founded on 19 March 2015 by Joshua Nino, Chris Marsh, Mike Kent, and Nicolas Hulsmans to cover esports. It originally launched as two websites, one in English and the other in French. A Spanish website was also launched. The coverage of the website subsequently shifted. A 2022 ''Business Insider'' article described its coverage as "evolv ngto chronicle broader online culture, with a flair for drama in the gaming space and beyond", with a particular focus on drama and controversies involving internet personalities, who attract broader interest than esports, while continuing to cover esports to some degree. Esports analyst Rod Breslau d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN; , ) is a private-media conglomerate headquartered in Wadi Al Sail, Doha, funded in part by the government of Qatar. The network's flagship channels include Al Jazeera Arabic and Al Jazeera English, which provide coverage of regional and international news, along with analysis, documentaries, and talk shows. In addition to its television channels, Al Jazeera has expanded its digital presence with platforms such as AJ+, catering to younger audiences with formats and content tailored for online consumption. Al Jazeera broadcasts in over 150 countries and territories, and has a large global audience of over 430 million people. Originally conceived as a satellite TV channel delivering Arabic news and current affairs, it has since evolved into a multifaceted media network encompassing various platforms such as online, specialized television channels in numerous languages, and more. The network's news operation currently has 70 bureaus around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Jordanian General Election ...
General elections were held in Jordan on 8 November 1989, the first since 1967.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) ''Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I'', p148 As political parties were banned at the time, all 647 candidates ran as independents, although 22 of the 80 successful candidates were Muslim Brotherhood members.Nohlen et al., p151 Voter turnout was 53.1%. See also * 1989 Jordanian protests References {{Jordanian elections General elections in Jordan General election Jordan Jordan Election and referendum articles with incomplete results Jordan Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and Israel and the occupied Palestinian ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordanian Democratic Popular Unity Party
Jordanian Democratic Popular Unity Party ( ''Hizb Al-Wahdah Al-Sha'abiyah Al-Dimuqratiyyah Al-Urduniy''), commonly known as Wihda, is a political party in Jordan. The party was formed in 1990, when the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine separated their branch in Jordan to become a separate party. The party often critiques Jordan's lack of political reform, particularly of its electoral law. As a result, they boycotted both the 2010 and 2013 elections. Although, they are primarily focused on implementing a socialist Jordan and securing Palestinian independence. Other goals include eradicating settler colonialism, strengthening labor unions, allowing freedom of speech, preventing government corruption, expanding social services, and promoting higher education. Its current secretary general is Dr. Saeed Dhiyab. The editor-in-chief of their website is Hisham Alqam. Beliefs The party's objectives are as follows: "Establishing national democratic rule, where people are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Election Commission (Jordan)
The Independent Election Commission is the national electoral commission of Jordan, which is responsible for administering and supervising elections under the Constitution of Jordan. An amendment to the constitution in 2011 enabled the establishment of the Commission, which was a demand from the Arab Spring protests. The commission is responsible for all elections in Jordan, including the general and local elections. References External links Independent Election Commission Jordan Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and Israel and the occupied Palestinian ter ... Elections in Jordan {{Jordan-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordanian Communist Party
The Jordanian Communist Party (JCP; , ''al-Hizb al-Shuyu'i al-Urduni'') is a communist party in Jordan, founded in 1948. Its current general secretary is Saud Qubailat. It publishes ''al-Jamahir'' (, "The Masses"). History In June 1952, the Palestinian communists in the West Bank, then organized in the Palestinian National Liberation League, joined JCP. During the years to come the main stronghold of the party was in the West Bank, and the party leadership was predominantly Palestinian. Prior to the merger into JCP, the Palestinian communists had opposed the annexation of the West Bank by Jordan. However, in 1951, that policy was reversed and JCP recognized the West Bank as part of Jordan. The main leaders during the initial period were Fu'ad Nassar, Fahmi al-Salfiti and Fa'iq Warrad. The party gained influence amongst urban intellectuals in Nablus and Jerusalem. In particular, the party developed a strong position in the Salfit village outside of Nablus, from where many pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Union Movement (Jordan)
The National Union Movement () is a Jordanian political party. Ideology The National Union Movement takes a liberal approach on economics, emphasizing private investment as opposed to an approach reliant on a mixed economy, and proposing employment opportunities to solve unemployment as opposed to social programs. The party also believes in the rule of law The essence of the rule of law is that all people and institutions within a Body politic, political body are subject to the same laws. This concept is sometimes stated simply as "no one is above the law" or "all are equal before the law". Acco ..., stating they aim for "Maintaining the constitution, activating it, and removing any obstacles, laws, legislation, regulations, or systems that conflict with these constitutional texts to enhance its basic principles and objectives," alongside "Emphasizing the rule of law and institutions to be the state that protects rights and imposes duties within the concept of justice a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eradah Party
The Eradah Party () is a Jordanian political party. It is as of 2024 the third largest party in the House of Representatives. Ideology The Eradah party claims itself to be centrist. The party calls for a social market economy, claiming that "This economic and social system provides freedom for individuals and private ownership of the means of production and companies, but calls for restricting them with government controls; to achieve fair competition, in addition to setting standards for working conditions, preserving the right of both employers and workers, and providing social services to access social welfare for all individuals by the state, which ensures achieving a balance between a high rate of economic growth, reducing inflation, and lowering unemployment rates". The Eradah party is in favor of environmentalism, in which it has opposed an amendment to the tax system of Jordan Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Charter Party
The National Charter Party () is a political party in Jordan. Following the 2024 general election the party became the second largest in the House of Representatives. History Founded in 2022 following constitutional reforms, National Charter was composed of previously serving parliamentarians viewed as loyalists to the existing government. National Charter is a result of a merger between the Wafa, Awn and Mithaq parties. Ideology Economic The National Charter Party is moderate. It advocates largely for a social market economy, with its platform's economic policies largely focused on investments in both the public and private sectors, alongside expanding trade with neighboring countries. Along with this, it advocates for combating corruption. Social The National Charter Party advocates for expanding women's rights, alongside cooperation between Muslims and Christians. Foreign policy The party advocates for Palestinian statehood, however, is unclear whether the party support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Jordanian General Election By Electoral District (National List)
4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is a square number, the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. Evolution of the Hindu-Arabic digit Brahmic numerals represented 1, 2, and 3 with as many lines. 4 was simplified by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga would add a horizontal line on top of the digit, and the Kshatrapa and Pallava evolved the digit to a point where the speed of writing was a secondary concern. The Arabs' 4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the digit less cursive, ending up with a digit very close to the original Brahmin cross. While the shape of the character fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle East Eye
''Middle East Eye'' (MEE) is a United Kingdom-based media website and channel that primarily focuses on news related to the Middle East, North Africa, and the broader Muslim world. The ownership of the organisation is undisclosed. Some sources have alleged that the organisation is funded by the government of Qatar, though the organisation itself denies this. Organisation MEE was launched in London, England, in April 2014. It is formally owned by a company called M.E.E. Limited with a single director named Jamal Bessasso. Its editor-in-chief is David Hearst, a former foreign lead writer for ''The Guardian''. It employs about 20 full-time staff in London as of 2017. According to its critics, MEE began forming in London in 2013, several Al Jazeera journalists subsequently joined the project. Jonathan Powell, a senior executive at Al Jazeera, was a consultant ahead of its launch and registered the website's domain names. Bassasso, a Kuwait-born Palestinian living in London, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
