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AMMAN — Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Wednesday conducted a field tour in Ajloun Governorate to inaugurate and inspect several projects launched under Royal initiatives.
The projects follow His Majesty King Abdullah’s directives during his field visits and meetings with local residents, aimed at improving living standards and public services in Ajloun, some 70 kilometres northwest of Amman, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Issawi, who is also the head of the follow-up committee for the implementation of Royal initiatives, began his tour by inaugurating a multi-purpose hall in the Ousara area.
The facility is designed to serve the local community for social and cultural events, relieving residents of the financial burden of renting venues outside the area.
Issawi toured the hall, which is affiliated with Al Ayoun Municipality, and emphasised the importance of its sustainability.
In the same area, he inaugurated a five-a-side football pitch adjacent to the hall, established to serve the local youth and provide a safe environment for athletic talent.
Local residents expressed their gratitude to His Majesty King Abdullah, naming the facility Al Wafaa (Loyalty) Hall.
In Kufranjah, Issawi inspected the progress of a housing project for underprivileged families.
The project includes 17 housing units distributed across various areas of the governorate based on Ministry of Social Development priorities.
Issawi noted that completion rates have reached some 80 per cent, urging the acceleration of work to ensure timely delivery.
In 2022, a plan was announced to construct 1,300 new housing units across the Kingdom’s governorates and Badia regions, including 100 units in Ajloun to be implemented in phases.
Issawi concluded his tour in Anjara by inspecting the maintenance, rehabilitation, and furnishing of buildings belonging to Our Lady of the Mountain Church and the House of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Hope orphanage.
He listened to a briefing on the comprehensive maintenance work, stressing that Royal initiatives accord special attention to religious sites.
Our Lady of the Mountain Church is a globally recognised Christian pilgrimage site, reinforcing its position on the international religious tourism map while continuing its humanitarian role in serving orphans.
In press remarks, Issawi said that these projects are a direct response to citizens' needs identified during His Majesty’s outreach meetings.
He said that the initiatives aim to upgrade qualitative services through integrated coordination with national institutions.
Issawi underscored that Royal Initiatives remain ongoing, reflecting a vision that prioritises the Jordanian citizen and a field-based approach to ensure tangible impact on daily life.
