This week in Jordan: May 24 through May 31, 2008
May 25th, 2008 by admin
Below is a calendar of events in Jordan that enumerates and details art & cultural presentations and exhibitions, festivals & religious observances, business & entertainment shows, and sports & adventure events for the week of May 24 to 31, 2008.
Art Now in Lebanon
Tuesday, November 30 – Thursday, May 29
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- category:
- Art & Culture
- city:
- Amman
- location:
- Jabal Al Weibdeh opposite to Luzmila Hospital
Al Saadi Str. - admission:
- Free
- contact:
- Huzaima Basheer
- email:
- darat
- website:
- www.daratalfunun.org ” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.daratalfunun.org
- phone:
- 64643251
- description:
- Akram Zaatari, Jalal Toufic, Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige, Lamia Joreige, Marwan Rechmaoui, Mazen Kerbaj, Paola Yacoub, Rabih Mroue, Rayan Thabet, Randa Mirza, Walid Raad, Walid Sadek, Ziad Antar
Spring Festival
Tuesday, November 30 – Saturday, May 31
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- category:
- Festivals
- city:
- location:
- Al Hussein Park
- admission:
- Ticket
- contact:
- email:
- eman.suhiemat
- website:
- phone:
- 065411479
- description:
- Spring is here, with its growth, rebirth, new energy, and unique colors and smells. This year, during the Month of April and May, The Children’s Museum will capture and celebrate the wonderful season, through a rich, colorful, stimulating and festive program full of fun, surprises, and stimulating learning opportunities.
Yes!!! it is worth it to visit CMJ again and again and again!
CERAMICS BY PICASSO
Sunday, May 11 – Sunday, July 13
9:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- category:
- Art & Culture
- city:
- Amman
- location:
- Jabal L’weibdeh – Al-Muntazah circle – Husni Fareez street.
Except Tuesdays and Fridays. - admission:
- Free
- contact:
- email:
- info
- website:
- www.nationalgallery.org” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nationalgallery.org
- phone:
- 064630128
- description:
- For the first time in the Middle East, opening at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, an exhibition of original artworks of ceramics, etchings and illustrated books for the well known artist, Picasso, in cooperation with Cervantes Institute.
www.nationalgallery.org
Branding Workshop
Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- category:
- Business
- city:
- Amman
- location:
- n/a
- admission:
- Ticket
- contact:
- International Import-Export Institute & Arab American eUniversity
- email:
- website:
- n/a
- phone:
- n/a
- description:
- You will learn how to build a strong brand
The Branding Workshop builds your management ability to build and manage your brand in the most productive and effective way possible for your organization.
Whether you are building your brand, refreshing your brand, or evaluating your brand, and whether you are a start up, small or big business, this workshop is for you.
Who should attend?
Decision makers, finance, marketing, communications, and lawyers, are all involved in building and managing your brand and are encouraged to attend.
Speakers – George McGinnis & Bruce Turkel
This workshop is being taught by experts that have universal reputation and experience with some of the best known brands, i.e., Nike, Burger King, Citigroup, Wall Street Journal, Showtime, HBO, Discovery Channel, Sol Meli Hotels, Southern New England Telephone, Hilton Hotels, Miami City, Charles Schwab, and American Express. You will be learning branding experience by branding icons.
www.identitybrandingforum.com
Wadi Rum – Desert Experience
Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25
10:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- category:
- Sports & Adventure
- city:
- Wadi Rum
- location:
- admission:
- Ticket
- contact:
- email:
- team
- website:
- www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com
- phone:
- +962 5 325 1005
- description:
- Day 1
Meet your bedouin host, wonder the desert by jeep, enjoy a unique sunset followed by a rich bedouin meal and camp in the middle of nowhere.
Day 2
Hike and scramble to the top of Burda mountain, climb a sand dune and enjoy another overnight experience in the desertDay 3
A chance to enjoy a camel trek (optional)Price: JOD100 | USD143 per person
For trip details and pictures please visit the following link:
http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Desert/Rum2.asp
The Independance Day
Sunday, May 25 – Sunday, May 25
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- category:
- Festivals
- city:
- location:
- The Children’s Museum
- admission:
- Ticket
- contact:
- email:
- eman.suhiemat
- website:
- phone:
- 065411479
- description:
- Celebrate Independence Day in a new way
At the Children’s Museum!Our fun-filled celebration will feature “Know Your Nation” competitions, a Children’s National Dress Parade, famous Jordanian artists and athletes, lots of prizes and surprises, and more!
Join us for this one of a kind Independence Day celebration
On May 25th from 10am – 6pmSpaces are limited so reserve your spot today!
Hooray for Jordan !!!!
Arab Bodybuilding Championship for men and youth
Tuesday, May 27 – Saturday, May 31
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- category:
- Sports & Adventure
- city:
- Amman
- location:
- admission:
- Free
- contact:
- email:
- info
- website:
- www.joc.jo
- phone:
- 06 567 11 71
- description:
- SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209
Investment Forum in the Free Zones
Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- category:
- Business
- city:
- Amman
- location:
- At Le Royal Hotel- Jabal Amman. 3rd Circle
- admission:
- Ticket
- contact:
- Free Zones Corp. & Smart Magic C0.
- email:
- info
- website:
- n/a
- phone:
- n/a
- description:
- Investment Forum in the Free Zones seeks to focus on the importance and necessity of investing in the Jordanian free Zones and the need to provide attractive and competitive investment environment based on the importance involved in improving the investment climate. Preparations for convening such a gathering in Jordan come at a time when Jordan is witnessing unprecedented economic expansion and growth accompanied by a rapid infrastructural development as well as the implementation of huge projects that include the industrial sectors, trade, financial markets, real estate and tourism.
Alesteklal International Festival
Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- category:
- Festivals
- city:
- Aqaba
- location:
- The Great Arab Revolt Theater & Alhammamat Attunissieh Theater
- admission:
- Free
- contact:
- Nancy Tayyan
Events Coodination Officer
Mob. +962 799 42 66 64 - email:
- tourism-events
- website:
- www.aqaba.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.aqaba.jo
- phone:
- 2091000
- description:
- Algerian Folklore Group
Lithuanian Folklore Group
Greek Folklore Group
Nigerian Folklore Group
Indian Folklore Group
Italian Folklore Group
Canyoning – Wadi Zarqa Ma’in
Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31
6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- category:
- Sports & Adventure
- city:
- Madaba
- location:
- admission:
- Ticket
- contact:
- email:
- team
- website:
- www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com
- phone:
- +962 5 325 1005
- description:
- A 4km hike takes you through a black basalt canyon with two impressive waterfalls to abseil (50m each). Below each fall lies a splendid pool girded by travertine drapes. The trail ends at the Ma’in Hot Springs…
Price is JD 66 per persom
For booking and more information about this trip please visit the following link:
http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Canyoning/zarqamain.asp
or call us at +962 5 325 1005
www.terhaal.com
Souk JARA
Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- category:
- Art & Culture
- city:
- Amman
- location:
- Jabal Amman, First Circle, JARA Street (Fawzi Malouf Street)
- admission:
- Free
- contact:
- Jabal Amman Residents Association
- email:
- backstage
- website:
- n/a
- phone:
- n/a
- description:
- SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209
Looking for some happening that occurs sometime after this week? Why not lookup something fun on our Jordanian calendar of events page?
