Amman Blog

Road Safety Center Workshop

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:53:00 +0000

By Pro. Heckman, edited by Emad Salameh Road Safety Center of Excellence aims to promote the level of road safety in Jordan and To Build World Class Road Safety Capacity by Integrating (learning,...

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Amman Institute

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Toward building the excellence of leadership and development, the Mayor Omar Maani signed an agreement with one of the World’s leading transportation research organizations, the Institute of...

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Pedestrian Road Safety Partnership

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:50:00 +0000

My Speach at Jotrans 2008: "I am delighted to speak at this strategic conference which represents a key convention for all agencies working toward the one thing that they all care about… building...

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The free cost of Valet Parking in Jordan

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:11:00 +0000

Valet parking is a new trend in Jordan and to some people it's a must do etiquette. To some companies it might be an added value to their service. The question is what does it mean to the city? I...

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Children playing Video Games

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:03:00 +0000

It's pretty interesting watching kids playing video games, isn't it? The New York Times and Robbie Cooper showed us how children play games in a short Video. Pretty interesting to see the new...

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Conservation Standards in Architectural Practice

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:19:00 +0000

Jordanian Architects Society is honored to invite you this Wednesday 17/12/2008 - 5:50PM at JAS Headquarter / Jabal Al-Qala'a to an architectural gathering under the title(Conservation Standards in...

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Jordan Hotel and Hospitality Guide

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:44:00 +0000

Jordan Hotel & Hospitality Guide (JH&HG) is the official guide to Jordan hotel and hospitality services, the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date guide on Jordan’s fast-growing range...

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The future of public transportation in Amman

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:05:00 +0000

Under a major public transport plan by GAM, huge buses will be operated on main routes in the capital (Photo courtesy of GAM) GAM is serious about developing transportation alternatives in the City...

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Palestine Voice

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:01:00 +0000

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YOU can Help GAZA

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:14:00 +0000

You can support Gaza and donate NOW: - Greater Amman Municipality in coopration with Jordan River Foundation is collecting flour, rice, sugar, oil, powder milk, infant formula and tea. Those wishing...

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Democracy in the arab world

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Political Thoughts: The only two countries in the Arab world with democratic presidential elections are Palestine and Lebanon. Both have political problems, attacked by Israel, and the world is...

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Amman the city of Soul ?

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:41:00 +0000

According to amman plan you can notice the slogan: "a livable city is an organized city with a soul." I was navigating Monocle's published list of the most livable cities trying to find the features...

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Lecture at Beit-Almemar: "Pedestrian Road Safety"

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:30:00 +0000

As part of our efforts in building the capacity of Road Safety professionals in Jordan. The Jordanian Architects Society with cooperation of The Road Safety Center of Excellence is holding a public...

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World Car Free Day

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:45:00 +0000

Every September 22nd, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighborhood blocks to remind the world that we don't have to accept our car-dominated society....

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Amman City growth needs to be controlled

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:52:00 +0000

Amman City needs to take serious measures towards controlling the growth and not adapting the growth. Amman is growing fast and it's population is expected to increase up to 6 million in year 2025....

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Creative Speed Reduction Solution

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:51:00 +0000

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The Road Safety Center OF Excellence Won Al-Hasan Bin Talal Award for Scientific Excellence

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:36:00 +0000

April 12th, 2008 Amman/Jordan The Road Safety Center for Excellence of the German Jordanian University recently won Al Hassan Bin Talal Award for Scientific Excellence for the year 2009, for its...

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Voidz Studio - Production House based in Amman

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:33:00 +0000

Voidz Studio is a creative production house based in Amman. Check this video that I just got from Ghassan Aqel, the creative founder of Voidz Studio. For high quality video go to :...

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Amman city street curb

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Street curb height is tolerable when it's between 2 and 4 cm. Most of the street curbs in Amman city are very problematic, unpleasant and even dangerous. It is interesting that in many cities...

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Think Green 2 Conference

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:33:00 +0000

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Lecture " Noise Pollution & Environment"

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:29:00 +0000

Host: Be Aware of Noise Pollution effects on Human Health Date: Monday, June 15, 2009 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: YWCA - Main Hall - Jabal Amman / 3rd Circle Street: Mithgal Al-Fayez City/Town:...

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Architectural week

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Event: الاسبوع المعماري - Architectural Week Target: Architecture, Architects, Landscape, Construction Materials, Tourism, Resorts Start Time: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 5:00pm End Time: Wednesday,...

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Building Pedestrian Cities !

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:03:00 +0000

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Amman Centennial Forum

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:53:00 +0000

Event: Transparency in Urban Governance Host: Amman Institute Type: Education - Lecture Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: King Hussein Cultural Center ...

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Street Maps of Jordan is provided by an Israeli based company!!!

emadsalameh@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:07:00 +0000

After a long wait and lots of debates we finally entered the civilized Geo world. Thank's to Navteq and of course google maps for providing the service to the Jordanians. Now we can play with maps...

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