New Ardha-Salt Road opens after fruitful China-Jordan cooperation

STORY: New Ardha-Salt Road opens after fruitful China-Jordan cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jordan's newly expanded and repaired Ardha-Salt Road 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ISAM NUAIMAT, Farmer and driver 3. various of Jordan's newly expanded and repaired Ardha-Salt Road 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU MAO, Project manager from China First Highway Engineering Company Ltd. 5. various of Jordan's newly expanded and repaired Ardha-Salt Road 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FAISAL AL-NUAIMAT, Mayor of Ma'addi Municipality in Jordan Valley STORYLINE: Jordan's newly expanded and repaired Ardha-Salt Road has been inaugurated. For Nuaimat, a Jordanian farmer and driver, the road's convenience and efficiency means less time traveling. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ISAM NUAIMAT, Farmer and driver "Yes, the new Ardha-Salt Road saves me about two hours of travel each day. The new road that exists now is very comfortable to drive o

Fondness of gemstones becomes crucial part of Iraqi traditional culture

STORY: Fondness of gemstones becomes crucial part of Iraqi traditional culture DATELINE: July 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the stone marketSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SABAH KAMEL, VendorSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ISAM ABU HAIDER, Lapidary workshop Owner STORYLINE: Walking down a narrow alley near the heritage al-Rasheed street in central Iraqi capital of Baghdad, visitors will be fascinated by all kinds of fine gems and adornments displayed by stall vendors and shops on both sides of the alley. With sparkling colors and exquisite designs, gemstones have captured the hearts of Iraqis for centuries, becoming part of their traditional and cultural heritage. Gemstones are seen by many Iraqis as more than beautiful ornamental stones or objects of art, believing that they will bring about luck, ward off evils, prevent danger, and even possess healing powers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SABAH KAMEL, Vendor "I have been working in selling gemstones since 2010, and ther