Khaberni - Emad Al-Nadaf, the acting head of the Greater Irbid Municipality Committee, said that the municipality is working on implementing practical solutions aimed at developing and improving the commercial center in the city, tailored to the needs and characteristics of each area.
Al-Nadaf explained during a meeting hosted by the Irbid Chamber of Commerce, which brought together representatives from the municipality and merchants from Al-Hashemi Street, King Abdullah II Street, and the Gold Market, in the presence of the chamber's head Mohammad Al-Shawabkeh, that these meetings allow for the exchange of opinions and viewpoints on the most pressing issues and provide a fundamental base for setting work priorities for the coming phase.
He noted that the city center represents the vibrant commercial heart of any city in the world, stating that the downtown area of Irbid should be an attractive hub for both city residents and visitors, emphasizing the committee's commitment to facilitate procedures for citizens and to make decisions based on realistic studies and field needs, away from any impulsive or random measures.
Al-Nadaf pointed out that previous meetings held by the municipality with various groups of merchants had resulted in tangible outcomes that were already implemented on the ground, noting that work in the commercial center will proceed according to a well-studied plan implemented by specialists.
On his part, the head of the Irbid Chamber of Commerce, Mohammad Al-Shawabkeh, praised the municipality's efforts and its responsiveness to the demands of the merchants, affirming that its prior initiatives have reflected a serious commitment to improving the commercial environment, encouraging merchants to boldly present their ideas and observations to ensure the development of effective solutions that benefit everyone.
Merchants from Al-Hashemi Street emphasized the need to activate the pre-paid parking system (Autopark) through a modern application to prevent the misuse of parking spaces, enhance street lighting, and remove electrical wires stretched above commercial premises, as well as finding final solutions for the spread of street vendors.
Merchants from King Abdullah II Street have asked for beautifying the street and central islands, maintaining sidewalks and standardizing their height, organizing advertisement signs, as well as activating Autopark and allowing the introduction of carts with a traditional character to display folk products, stressing the importance of addressing sewer odors at the beginning of the street.
Merchants also called for the re-routing of some bus lines, especially those of the University of Science and Technology, to the Sheikh Khalil complex to revive commercial activity and allow the use of building setbacks in a way that does not affect pedestrian movement.
In the same context, merchants from the Gold Market noted that their market is the oldest in the kingdom, highlighting the challenges they face, which include random vendors and blocked entrances, demanding the development of the Gold Market square and its transformation into a public space as attractive to visitors as the recently renovated municipal staircase.
