AMMAN—
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday met with a number of local community
leaders in Umm Qais in the northern governorate of Irbid, according to a Royal
Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
During the
meeting, held at the location of the signing of the
Umm Qais Treaty 100 years
ago and attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II,
King Abdullah highlighted the need to capitalize on tourism attractions in the
area, in light of its historical and archaeological significance, to improve the
livelihoods of residents and alleviate poverty and unemployment.
Describing
Umm Qais as one of the most beautiful places in Jordan and the world, His
Majesty stressed the need to continue to address the impact of the COVID
pandemic on tourism, and to enhance public services, in a manner that reflects
positively on the area and its residents.
The King
called for developing a comprehensive plan to invest in the potential of Umm
Qais in tourism and agriculture.
For their
part, the attendees commended His Majesty’s efforts to reach out to citizens
across the Kingdom.
They
highlighted Umm Qais’ role in Jordanian history, as well as its richness in
archaeological sites and tourism attractions for visitors from Jordan and
abroad.
They also
called for capitalizing on the diverse tourism experiences offered by Umm Qais,
especially in heritage and agriculture.
Royal Hashemite Court
Chief Yousef Issawi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan,
Adviser to His Majesty for Tribal Affairs Atef Hajaya, and Irbid Governor
Radwan Otoum attended the meeting.
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