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AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Mazen Qadi said on Monday that Jordanian journalism has been, and remains, a key partner in the national development process.
His remarks came during a meeting held by the Lower House National Guidance, Media and Culture Committee to discuss the state of print journalism and the challenges it faces.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani, and the general managers of the Jordan Press Foundation (JPF), Ad-Dustour and Al Ghad dailies.
Qadi said print journalism has, over decades, contributed to conveying the Kingdom’s positions and issues to public opinion with professionalism and responsibility, while reflecting citizens’ concerns, aspirations, and daily realities, according to a Lower House statement.
He reiterated that His Majesty King Abdullah attaches great importance to national media and has consistently stressed the need to support and empower it, noting that the monitoring role of the press is a cornerstone of modern statehood.
He added that all public work must be subject to accountability and evaluation to enhance transparency and safeguard the national interest.
Committee chair MP Hussein Amoush said the meeting was held to review the reality of daily newspapers and listen to the main challenges they face.
Amoush also pointed to financial and administrative pressures and the need for practical solutions to ensure sustainability.
He added that journalists constitute the first line of defence in conveying citizens’ concerns to decision-makers, calling for a long-term strategic approach to address challenges facing the media sector amid rapid global changes.
Momani, who is also the government spokesperson, said that the press represents a responsible watchdog authority and a key partner in shaping public opinion and analysing events.
He added that journalists are partners in protecting the home front and defending the nation, stressing the government’s commitment to safeguarding media independence and providing an enabling environment for national media.
He said the ministry is ready to consider proposals that could help newspapers overcome current challenges.
Director-General of JPF, publisher of Al Rai and The Jordan Times, Hassan Jazazi said that the institution is pursuing a digital transformation strategy alongside its print operations.
He said that it now operates 14 social media platforms and advanced production studios, producing content in both Arabic and English.
He added that efforts are under way to convert written content into audio material, noting that government and municipal advertising remains a key challenge facing the sector.
