King directs government to build new international football stadium

By JT - Jan 30,2025 - Last updated at Jan 30,2025

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah has directed the government to build a new international football stadium to serve the Kingdom's sports and youth sector.

His Majesty also directed the government to develop the sports facilities at Al Hussein Youth City, Jordan's first sports city, in addition to continuing to develop other sports facilities in the capital and other governorates, according to a Royal Court statement.

The directives come in line with Royal support for sports and youth and in recognition of the achievements of Jordanian athletes, as the King stressed that the Nashama (the brave ones), who have raised Jordan's flag high in various international forums, deserve the utmost support from the government, including through the provision of quality sports facilities, the statement said.

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