AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of
the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, on Monday visited the Public Security
Directorate (PSD) and observed a live broadcast of the Petra 2023 exercise
conducted by Civil Defence personnel, a Royal Court statement said.
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The exercise, which also involved the Royal Jordanian Air Force and
various PSD units, included a simulation of flood and evacuation scenarios at
the Petra archaeological site and was held in cooperation with the Petra
Development and Tourism Region Authority.
King Abdullah commended the professionalism and readiness of PSD and
civil defense personnel, and the cooperation of Petra’s local community,
underscoring the important role of citizens in making such exercises a success.
During the visit, His Majesty also inaugurated the new studios of the PSD radio channel,
and was briefed on the PSD’s plans for raising public awareness and offering
timely information.
The King noted the crucial role of the PSD’s communication team,
stressing the need to bolster engagement with the media.
For his part, PSD
Director Maj. Gen. Obaidallah Maaytah said the
directorate is committed to implementing His Majesty’s directives through a
security strategy that aims to serve the public and safeguard the nation’s
assets.
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