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In the UK, the median age is roughly 40 years old. In the US, it is 35. In Jordan, it is 23.5. With almost 40 per cent of Jordan’s population under the age of 15, creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for its youth is an urgent, constant challenge.

One innovative organisation, Injaz, is meeting this challenge head on. Injaz, which means “achievement” in Arabic, aims to inspire and prepare Jordanian youth to compete in the global economy.

(Royal Hashemite Court – Media & Communication Directorate – Washington, D.C.) - His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday warned that failure in the peace process will threaten the security and stability of the Middle East.

During separate meetings in Washington with representatives of Arab and Muslim and Jewish organisations, King Abdullah said Israel should be held responsible for its commitments towards the Palestinians as agreed within the framework of the peace process and the roadmap.