Amman, Jan 12 (Petra)- The Lower House Finance Committee on Monday praised the royal directives to increase the allocations for the University Student Fund to JD40 million, enabling students to complete their higher education.

In a statement released Monday, the committee affirmed that "this paternal gesture confirms His Majesty King Abdullah II's continued follow-up on the needs of the Jordanian family and the fulfillment of their basic requirements for Jordan's future and the path toward improving the quality of life for all Jordanians." //Petra// AF