Royal Court chief opens community centres in Irbid, Ajloun, Mafraq

AMMAN — Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi, head of the follow-up committee for the implementation of Royal initiatives, opened a number of projects in Irbid, Ajloun and Mafraq, funded by the Arab Potash Company (APC) on Thursday. 

Funding the project fulfils His Majesty King Abdullah’s vision to improve living conditions and achieve sustainable growth across the Kingdom and the APC’s social responsibility initiatives, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. 

The inauguration ceremonies were attended by APC’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Jamal Sarayrah.

The projects seek to “embody the APC’s positive social interaction through cooperation with public and civil institutions to bolster its contributions in developing local communities and improving the quality of services”, according to Petra. 

In Irbid, Issawi inaugurated the “main amphitheatre” at Yarmouk University, which can host up to 500 people and has been equipped with “state-of-the-art” sound systems and digital screens during ongoing renovations, Petra said. 

Yarmouk University President Zeidan Kafafi expressed his gratitude to the APC for implementing the project, in cooperation with the Royal Court, noting that it will enhance the educational process at the university. 

Issawi also opened a football pitch in Irbid covering an area of two dunums “to enable the youth to play sports in a healthy environment that fosters their abilities”. 

Also in the northern governorate, the Royal court chief inaugurated a multi-purpose hall that includes lecture halls and two rooms for training courses.  

In Mafraq, Issawi opened the Mugayyir as-Sirhan Women’s Association, which comprises a sewing workshop, cosmetics workshop, four classrooms and an administrative room, as well as a bus to transport students, according to Petra. 

The association aims to support and develop civil society institutions that cater to women and children, fostering the enhancement of their capabilities as well as aiding their projects to improve their living conditions. 

In Ajloun, Issawi opened a preschool with four classrooms and an administrative room, as well as a bus to transport students.