Omar called the resolution "historic on many fronts" and said, "We are tremendously proud to be part of a body that has put forth a condemnation of all forms of bigotry including anti-Semitism, racism, and white supremacy. [37] She graduated from North Dakota State University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree, majoring in political science and international studies. [162][163][164][160] Omar said that Netanyahu had caved to Trump's demand and that "Trump's Muslim ban is what Israel is implementing". [166] There are 448 private schools in the city attended by 90,000 students,[167] including Amman Baccalaureate School, Amman Academy, Amman National School, Modern American School, American Community School in Amman, and National Orthodox School. [234][235], Omar received the 2015 Community Leadership Award from Mshale, an African immigrant media outlet based in Minneapolis. Rabat Amman provided several natural resources to the region, including sandstone and limestone, along with a productive agricultural sector that made it a vital location along the King's Highway, the ancient trade route connecting Egypt with Mesopotamia, Syria and Anatolia. "[110], Omar opposed the October 2019 Turkish offensive into northeastern Syria, writing that "What has happened after Turkey's invasion of northeastern Syria is a disastertens of thousands of civilians have been forced to flee, hundreds of Islamic State fighters have escaped, and Turkish-backed rebels have been credibly accused of atrocities against the Kurds. The University of Jordan is the largest public university in the city. Passengers scan their cards or QR codes on phone when boarding the bus, where the price ticket is subtracted from the available balance. 5,156,000 Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 0.385 Omani rial Form Of Government: monarchy with two advisory bodies (State Council [85 1 ]; Consultative Council [86]) . Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "[144][145] Omar said she was simply criticizing Israel, drawing a distinction between criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu and being anti-Semitic. [78], In the August 9 Democratic primary, Omar faced former Minneapolis councilman Don Samuels and three other opponents. Each Governorate includes several provinces (Wilayats). [82], Brian Stelter of CNN Business found that from January to July 2019 Omar had around twice as many mentions on Fox News as on CNN and MSNBC, and about six times the coverage of James Clyburn, a Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. The theatre was the larger venue of the two and had a capacity for 6,000 attendees. Report by His Britannic Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Council of the League of Nations on the Administration of Palestine and Trans-Jordan for the year 1933, Colonial No. The Nymphaeum is situated southwest of the Odeon and served as Philadelphia's chief fountain. Omar has stated that she and Hirsi married within their faith tradition in 2002. Rubicon Group Holding and Maktoob, two major regional information technology companies, are based in Amman, along with major international corporations such as Hikma Pharmaceuticals, one of the Middle East's largest pharmaceutical companies, and Aramex, the Middle East's largest logistics and transportation company. Congressional districts in the United States are electoral divisions for electing members of the United States House of Representatives.There are now 435 voting seats in the House of Representatives. [129], In 2018, Omar came under criticism for statements she made about Israel before she was in the Minnesota legislature. [40], The occupation of the Citadel Hill by the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem is so far based only on interpretations of Crusader sources. As of 2011[update], there were 77 registered nightclubs in Jordan (excluding bars and pubs), overwhelmingly located in the capital city. [7][8][9] In February 2023, the House voted to remove Omar from her seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing past comments she had made about Israel and concerns over her objectivity. [128] The city has become one of the most popular destinations for expatriates and college students who seek to live, study, or work in the Middle East or the Arab world in general. [131] Wakalat Street ("Agencies Street") is Amman's first pedestrian-only street and carries a lot of name-label clothes. [17] By the Islamic era, the Rashidun Caliphate restored its ancient semitic name and called it Amman in the 7th century AD. Oman's economy mostly consist tourism and trade of fish, dates, and certain agricultural produce. In the northern modern-day Jordan, the Greek cities of Philadelphia (Amman), Gerasa, Gedara, Pella and Arbila joined with other cities in Palestine and Syria; Scythopolis, Hippos, Capitolias, Canatha and Damascus to form the Decapolis League, a fabled confederation linked by bonds of economic and cultural interest. A leading example is the Abdoun Bridge, which spans Wadi Abdoun and connects the 4th Circle to Abdoun Circle. A large part of the population already spoke Arabic, which facilitated integration into the caliphate, as well as several conversions to Islam. [38] Likewise, in 985, the Jerusalemite historian al-Muqaddasi described Amman as the capital of Balqa,[38] and that it was a town in the desert fringe of Syria surrounded by villages and cornfields and was a regional source of lambs, grain and honey. [4][5], In March 2020, Omar married Tim Mynett, a political consultant whose political consulting firm, the E Street Group, received $2.78 million in contracts from Omar's campaign during the 2020 cycle. As with the Edomites and Moabites, trade along this route gave the Ammonites considerable revenue. SOCIETY. [45], During the Mamluk era (late 13thearly 16th centuries), the region of Amman was a part of Wilayat Balqa, the southernmost district of Mamlakat Dimashq (Damascus Province). [39] During a contentious precinct caucus that turned violent in February 2014, she was attacked by five people and was injured. With an area of 309,500 km, the sultanate is slightly . [40] For unclear, though likely financial reasons, in 1356, the capital of Balqa was transferred from Hisban to Amman, which was considered a madina (city). In a statement, the Minneapolis mayor said they planned to work to address "systemic racism in police culture". [85], Jordan is divided into twelve administrative divisions, each called a governorate. "[109], In October 2019, Omar voted "present" on H.Res. Amman receives 250,000 foreign patients a year and over $1billion annually. The towers are separated by a podium that is planned to become a mall. Other nearby ruins include a village, an isolated house and a fountain, all of which are barely visible today due to the damage brought by a major earthquake that hit the region in the year 362. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes. Name Population Latitude/Longitude; 1: Muscat , Muscat: 797,000: 23.584 / 58.408: 2: Seeb , Muscat: 470,878 [147] In 2014, German non-profit organization Make Life Skate Life completed construction of the 7Hills Skatepark, a 650 square meter concrete skatepark located at Samir Rifai park in Downtown Amman. Oman Coordinates: 21N 57E Oman ( / omn / ( listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: , [man] ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( Arabic: Salanat (u) Umn ), is a country located in West Asia. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [207] On July 17, it was reported that the U.S. The towers are one of the best-known skyscrapers in the city. [192], In February 2019, the FBI arrested United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Christopher Paul Hasson, who was allegedly plotting to assassinate various journalists and political figures in the United States, including Omar. Operational in central Transjordan since 1903, the Hejaz Railway helped to transform Amman from a small village into a major commercial hub in the region. [77] Omar's margin of victory was 24 points less than Biden's in the district, the highest underperformance of any Democrat in the nation, which Nathaniel Rakich of FiveThirtyEight attributed to increased Republican spending and Moore's progressive pro-marijuana campaign. The median age of the population is 29.4 years old, reflecting that though Oman-like many Middle Eastern countries-has a young population, it is still one of the higher median ages of the region. Winter usually starts around the end of November and continues from early to mid-March. [34], Roman rule in Jordan left several ruins across the country, some of which exist in Amman, such as the Temple of Hercules at the Amman Citadel, the Roman Theatre, the Odeon, and the Nymphaeum. 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[243] Her family was named one of the "five families who are changing the world as we know it" by Vogue in their February 2018 issue featuring photographs by Annie Leibovitz. A large part of the Somali peninsula is a tableland. Unlike some states, Minnesota does not recognize common law marriage, and so such a joint filing is not legally permitted. ", "Venezuela special envoy, Rep. Omar have contentious exchange over human rights", "Ilhan Omar says US 'helped lead devastation in Venezuela' through regime change sanctions", "Caucus battle delayed by scuffle resumes tonight", "Rep. Ilhan Omar on hit list of Coast Guard lieutenant arrested last week", "Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar hours after a supporter was charged with threatening to kill her", "Trump under fire over Islamophobia after man threatens to kill Ilhan Omar", "Steuben Co. man accused of threatening Rep. Omar placed on home detention", "Ilhan Omar's Republican opponent banned from Twitter over 'hanging' post", "Man Who Threatened to 'Put a Bullet' in Rep. Omar Pleads Guilty", "Ilhan Omar has had spike in death threats since Trump attack over 9/11 comment", "Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Putting Her Life in Danger After He Retweets False Claim She Partied on 9/11", "Are the Republicans trying to get Ilhan Omar killed? [151], Most Jordanian newspapers and news stations are situated in Amman. She recalls gum being pressed into her hijab, being pushed down stairs, and physical taunts while she was changing for gym class. [137] The Democratic House leadership released a statement accusing Omar of "engaging in deeply offensive anti-Semitic tropes". [9] The city witnessed rapid growth after its designation as Transjordan's capital in 1921, receiving migrations from different Jordanian and Levantine cities, and later several successive waves of refugees: Palestinians in 1948 and 1967; Iraqis in 1990 and 2003; and Syrians since 2011. The couple had two children together,[2][4] including Isra Hirsi, one of the three principal organizers of the school strike for climate in the US. [1] [2] [3] Each of the 11 governorates are divided into wilayat ( provinces ). [44] The remains of a watch tower on Citadel Hill, first attributed to the Crusaders, now are preferentially dated to the Ayyubid period, leaving it to further research to find the location of the Crusader castle. "This Supreme Court decision is an affront to decades of Supreme Court rulings, and the basic . Omar later clarified that she was referring to the well-documented influence pro-Israeli lobbyists, especially AIPAC, exert in Washington. "[152] The second round of remarks prompted the Democratic leadership to introduce a resolution condemning antisemitism that did not specifically refer to Omar. The bones showed evidence of burning, which led to the assumption that the altar functioned as a pyre and used for human sacrifice. In the Hebrew Bible, the town is referred to as Rabba Bn Ammn ( ) or simply Rabb (),[16] and it appears in English translations as "Rabbath Ammon". [26] Her father and grandfather emphasized the importance of democracy during her upbringing, and at age 14 she accompanied her grandfather to caucus meetings, serving as his interpreter. A second wave arrived after the Six-Day War in 1967. [15] In FDI magazine, Amman was chosen as the Middle Eastern city with the most potential to be a leader in foreign direct investment in the region. June 29, 2023. [47] In 1321, the geographer Abu'l Fida, recorded that Amman was "a very ancient town" with fertile soil and surrounded by agricultural fields. [96] Omar supports Bernie Sanders's plan to eliminate all $1.6 trillion in outstanding student debt, funded by an 0.5% tax on stock transactions and a 0.1% tax on bond transactions;[97] she introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives. A total of 16 historic churches are located in Umm ar-Rasas ruins in Al-Jeezah district; the site is believed to have initially served as Roman fortified military camps which gradually became a town around the 5th century AD. [75][76] She defeated Republican Lacy Johnson and Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Michael Moore in the November 3 general election, with 64.3% of the vote to Johnson's 25.8% and Moore's 9.5%. [39][40][41], Omar began her professional career as a community nutrition educator at the University of Minnesota, working in that capacity from 2006 to 2009 in the Greater MinneapolisSaint Paul area. The city has become famous for its fine dining scene among Western expatriates and Persian Gulf tourists. [111] Among the main mosques is the large King Abdullah I Mosque, built between 1982 and 1989. [103], Omar condemned China's treatment of its ethnic Uyghur people. [50] From then until 1878, Amman was an abandoned site periodically used to shelter seasonal farmers who cultivated arable lands in its vicinity and by Bedouin tribes who used its pastures and water. These 13 Republicans voted for it", "House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Putting Social Policy Bill on Hold", "Woman running for Congress in Minnesota rejects anti-Semitism accusations", "The Charismatic Female Stars of the New American Left", "News Brief Ilhan Omar, who once called Israel an 'apartheid regime,' wins congressional primary in Minnesota", "With Election Now Over, Ilhan Omar Voices BDS Support", "Muslim Trailblazer Ilhan Omar Admits She Backs BDS Now That Election Is Over", "Pro-Palestinian lawmaker shakes up Israel status quo with seat on foreign affairs panel", "Rep. Ilhan Omar on Past Anti-Semitic Tweet: 'Those Were the Only Words I Could Think About', "Opinion | Ilhan Omar and the Myth of Jewish Hypnosis", "A Jewish Republican called Ilhan Omar anti-Semitic. [7] With a population of 4,061,150 as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant region, the fifth-largest city in the Arab world, and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East.[8]. To the extreme north, a narrow semidesert coastal plain that varies in width from around 12 km in the west to . [13] Moreover, it was named one of the Middle East and North Africa's best cities according to economic, labor, environmental, and socio-cultural factors. Only then will we achieve peace", "Ilhan Omar accused of supporting AIPAC after critiquing Assad", "Ilhan Omar: Sanctions are part of a failed foreign policy playbook. They were joined by other immigrants from Damascus. Black Lives Matter and other activists used the phrase to call for police budget reductions and a plan to delegate certain police responsibilities to other organizations. [143][144], The 2007 Asian Athletics Championships and more than one edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held in the city. [154], Aside from mainstream Arabic pop, there is a growing independent music scene in the city which includes many bands that have sizable audiences across the Arab world. [171] In August 2019, Omar wrote on Twitter in support of the Palestinian LGBT rights group Al Qaws after the Palestinian Authority banned Al Qaws's activities in the West Bank. Omar serves as whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and has advocated for a $15 minimum wage, universal healthcare, student loan debt forgiveness, the protection of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "[138] The Anti-Defamation League accused her of promoting an "ugly conspiracy theory" about putative Jewish influence in politics. Minnesota, District 5 [140] Peter Beinart, after tweeting that the controversy was about "policing the American debate over Israel",[141] thought Omar's statement inaccurate, wrong and irresponsible, but argued that her congressional critics were more "bigoted" on Israeli-Palestinian issues than Omar. [21], Ain Ghazal is well known for a set of small human statues found in 1983, when local archeologists stumbled upon the edge of a large pit containing them. [47] Her term began on January 3, 2017. "[174][175], In May 2020, Omar signed a letter backed by AIPAC calling for the continuation of the UN embargo against Iran,[176] with her office noting that it was a "narrow ask that we couldn't find anything wrong with." [105] A further 200,000 Palestinians arrived after their expulsion from Kuwait during the 1991 Gulf War. [75], Amman's position on the mountains near the Mediterranean climate zone places it under the semi-arid climate classification (Kppen climate: BSh borders on BSk). Who Is Ilhan Omar? "[95], Omar supports broader access to student loan forgiveness programs, as well as free tuition for college students whose family income is below $125,000. Muscat, the capital of Oman, has served as an integral trading link between the east and the west and still remains a . "[222] The Post was quoting a speech Omar had given at a recent Council on AmericanIslamic Relations (CAIR) meeting. The recent construction of a public transportation system and a national railway, and the expansion of roads, are intended to ease the traffic generated by the millions of annual visitors to the city. Taxis are the most common way to get around in Amman due their high availability and inexpensiveness. [55] The first Circassian settlers, who belonged to the Shapsug dialect group,[56] lived near Amman's Roman theater and incorporated its stones into the houses they built. "[225][226][227][228] Some Democratic representatives condemned Trump's retweet, predicting that it would incite violence and hatred. [100] The population of Amman has risen exponentially with the successive waves of immigrants and refugees arriving throughout the 20th century. [157] Venues for such cultural events often include the Roman and Odeon Theaters downtown, the Ras al Ain Hanger, King Hussein Business Park, Rainbow Theater and Shams Theater, the Royal Film Commission, Shoman libraries and Darat al Funun, and the Royal Cultural Center at Sports City. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023", "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria", "New liberals in Congress call Trump's Venezuela action 'a U.S. backed coup', "New Dem Rep. Omar: US shouldn't 'hand pick' leaders in Venezuela or support 'coup' attempt", "Posts Distort Democrats' Positions on Venezuela, China, Iran", "What Did Elliott Abrams Have to Do With the El Mozote Massacre? The strongest was mediation lawyer Antone Melton-Meaux, who raised $3.2 million in AprilJune 2020, compared to about $500,000 by Omar; much of Melton-Meaux's funding came from pro-Israel groups. Both routes meet at the Sports City intersection. The two main bus and taxi stations are Abdali (near the King Abdullah Mosque, the Parliament and Palace of Justice) and the Raghadan Central Bus Station near the Roman theater in the city center. "[221], On April 11, 2019, the front page of the New York Post carried an image of the World Trade Center burning following the September 11 terrorist attacks and a quotation from a speech Omar gave the previous month. The 87th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, enacted S.B. "[105] The Saudi Arabian government responded by having dozens of anonymous Twitter troll accounts it controlled post tweets critical of Omar. [77] Difference in elevation plays a major role in the different weather conditions experienced in the city: snow may accumulate in the western and northern parts of Amman (an average altitude of 1,000m (3,300ft) above sea level) while at the same time it could be raining at the city center (elevation of 700m (2,300ft). However, the mayor is appointed by the king and not through elections. "[36], In June 2019, Minnesota campaign finance officials ruled that Omar had to pay back $3,500 that she had spent on out-of-state travel and tax filing in violation of state law, plus a $500 fine. [251] Omar has said that she and Hirsi divorced within their faith tradition in 2008. The project is expected to be opened by 2025. [49][50] She authored 38 bills during the 20172018 legislative session. [178] Omar opposed the decision, saying, "We can support the people of Ukraine in their freedom struggle while also opposing violations of international law. Prosecutors also alleged that Hasson was in contact with an American neo-Nazi leader, stockpiled weapons, and compiled a hit list. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, List of African-American United States representatives, List of Muslim members of the United States Congress, Women in the United States House of Representatives, "#MyNameIs Ilham, I prefer Ilhan. Amman (English: / m n /; Arabic: , Ammn pronounced ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. Another BRT system under-construction will connect the city to nearby Zarqa. In response to the AP's request for comment, her campaign sent a statement saying, "all of Rep. Omar's tax filings are fully compliant with all applicable tax law. She sustained a concussion and was sent to the hospital. [101][102], Omar has criticized Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses and the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. [44], In 2016, Omar ran on the DemocraticFarmerLabor (DFL) ticket for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 60B, which includes part of northeast Minneapolis. [23] According to MinnPost, the day before the caucus, Minneapolis city council member Abdi Warsame had told Johnson to warn Omar not to attend the meeting. [250], In 2002, Omar became engaged to Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi (n Aden). When journalist Glenn Greenwald responded that it was remarkable "how much time U.S. political leaders spend defending a foreign nation even if it means attacking free speech rights of Americans", and tagged Omar for a comment, she replied with a quote from a hip hop song, "It's All About the Benjamins", alluding to a slang term for U.S. $100 bills. There are no official statistics about the proportion of people of Palestinian or Jordanian descent. This cemented the status of Circassians in the re-established city.[53]. The site contains some well-preserved mosaic floors, particularly the mosaic floor of the Church of Saint Stephen. [116] Ecclesiastical courts for matters of personal status are also located in Amman. [93] The airline is headquartered in Zahran district. With a population of 4,061,150 as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant region, the fifth-largest city in the Arab world, and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in . Adam As Sib Al Ashkharah Al Buraimi Al Hamra Al Jazer Al Madina A'Zarqa, formerly known as Blue City Al Suwaiq Bahla Barka Bidbid Bidiya Duqm Haima Ibra Ibri Izki Jabrin Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Khasab Mahooth Manah Masirah Matrah Mudhaybi Mudhaireb Muscat Nizwa Quriyat Raysut Rustaq Ruwi Saham The resolution "opposes unconstitutional legislative efforts to limit the use of boycotts to further civil rights at home and abroad", and "urges Congress, States, and civil rights leaders from all communities to endeavor to preserve the freedom of advocacy for all by opposing anti-boycott resolutions and legislation". [138] In 2009, there were 222 registered liquor stores in Amman. Hanun's brother, Shobi, was made king in his place, and became a loyal vassal of David (2 Samuel 17:27). [51][52] The Ottoman Empire annexed the region of Amman in 1516, but for much of the Ottoman period, al-Salt functioned as the virtual political center of Transjordan. [101] Amman had been abandoned for centuries until hundreds of Circassians settled it in the 19th century. [35] During the late Byzantine period in the seventh century, several bishops and churches were based in the city. Amman (English: /mn/; Arabic: , Ammn pronounced[aman])[5][6] is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. [129] The city's culinary scene has changed from its shawarma stands and falafel joints to embrace many popular international restaurants and fast-food outlets such as Asian fusion restaurants, French bistros and Italian trattorias. Population of Cities in Oman 2023. Amman's first municipal council was established in 1909. [146], Amman is home to a growing number of foreign sports such as skateboarding and rugby; the latter has two teams based in the city: Amman Citadel Rugby Club and Nomads Rugby Club. [187], In February 2019, Omar questioned whether Elliott Abrams, whom Trump appointed as Special Representative for Venezuela in January 2019, was the correct choice given his past support of right-wing authoritarian regimes in El Salvador and Guatemala, his initial doubts about the number of reported deaths in the El Mozote massacre in 1982, and his two 1991 misdemeanor convictions for withholding information from Congress about the IranContra affair, for which he was later pardoned by George H. W.
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