MAAN —
His Majesty
King Abdullah on Wednesday directed the government to speed up the
implementation of capital projects allocated in the state budget to Maan
Governorate.
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At a meeting with a number of leading figures
and representatives from Maan, attended by His Royal Highness
Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah noted that supporting productive
factories in the governorate to provide job opportunities is a priority.
During the meeting, which is part of ongoing
public outreach, His Majesty said there is interest in investing in
Jordan—especially in mega-projects, food security, and agriculture—which will
enhance economic opportunities and alleviate poverty and unemployment.
The King reiterated that the Jordan National
Railway Project is a priority for the Kingdom and for Maan, citing interest in
investing in the land port among
Gulf Arab countries.
In addition, His Majesty stressed the need to
enhance tourism activities in the governorate, and to capitalize on the museum
and handicrafts center.
Turning to reform, the King said Jordan is
moving forward with political modernization without hesitation, stressing that
the draft political parties and election laws are with the House of
Representatives, in parallel to serious steps toward economic and
administrative reform.
His Majesty
highlighted the important role of society, especially youth and women, in the
upcoming period through participation in the municipal and governorate council
elections.
The King also discussed the ongoing
National Economic Workshop, which is organized by the Royal Hashemite Court and covers
several sectors to identify national priorities and recommend a roadmap for
improving quality of life and services for Jordanians.
On the northern borders, His Majesty stressed
that Jordan is in an open and daily confrontation against all smuggling and
infiltration attempts, stressing that the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army
personnel are safeguarding the country’s borders against all threats.
For their part, the
attendees expressed support for modernization and reform efforts, stressing
that combating rumors and misinformation entails moving forward with further
achievements.
The attendees also highlighted a number of
local community concerns and needs in Maan.
Speaking at the
meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Local Administration Minister
Tawfiq Kreishan said the projects listed in the 2022 budget for Maan include the
Maan-Shidiyeh road, constructing the healthcare building in Petra, expanding
Maan Public Hospital, increasing classrooms in a number of schools, and
revamping back roads and agricultural roads.
He said the
government is also working to complete a number of projects, such as the
rehabilitation of the King Abdullah I Palace, and constructing the Justice
Palace in Maan, as well as a military hospital, a school for boys in Al Taybah,
and the Maan Municipality building.
Royal Hashemite Court Chief
Yousef Issawihighlighted a number of Royal initiatives implemented in Maan, including
productive, service, healthcare, and tourism projects aimed at enhancing living
conditions and complementing the government’s work.
Issawi noted the
construction of 100 housing units for underprivileged families, pointing to
plans to build a factory to provide 200 to 400 job opportunities.
Adviser to His
Majesty for Tribal Affairs Atef Hajaya, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti, Public Security Directorate Director Maj. Gen. Hussein
Hawatmeh, and Maan Governor Firas Faour attended the outreach meeting.
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