Khaberni - The chief of the Royal Hashemite Court, Yousef Al-Issawi, met on Thursday with about 200 figures from the sons and daughters of Karak governorate, following His Majesty King Abdullah II's visit to the governorate last Sunday, as per his directives.
During the meeting, which was held at the Royal Hashemite Court, in the presence of His Majesty's advisor for tribal affairs, Kunaian Al-Bluwi, and the governor of Karak, Qablan Al-Sharif, Al-Issawi conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to the people of the governorate.
Al-Issawi said, this meeting comes as a continuation of the royal approach of direct communication with the citizens, where His Majesty the King is keen to personally listen to his people, to learn about their priorities and demands, and to follow up on their implementation within the available resources.
Al-Issawi emphasized that the Jordanian human is the focus and goal of development, and that improving their living standards and preserving their dignity are top priorities for His Majesty the King, indicating that the comprehensive and balanced development His Majesty desires includes all governorates and areas.
He added that the King's last visit to Karak witnessed the announcement of a cable car project in the governorate, in addition to previous royal directives to preserve the Karak Castle, the city streets, and the heritage houses, as part of a plan to boost the city’s tourist and commercial activity and bring life back to it, which is being worked on under the supervision of a high committee formed for this purpose.
Al-Issawi mentioned that His Majesty the King continues his efforts in defending the just Arab causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, reaffirming that the interests of the nation and the Jordanian citizen remain at the forefront of his priorities, reflecting his belief that a strong Jordan is the true support for its nation and a sincere defender of its issues.
At the beginning of the attendees' speeches, notables and figures from the sons and daughters of Karak governorate emphasized the importance of the royal visit to the governorate last Sunday, and what it entailed of royal directives and developmental projects aimed at elevating the level of services, infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development.
They also stressed the importance of the contents of the royal throne speech delivered by His Majesty during the opening of the second ordinary session of the twentieth Parliament, which outlined the priorities and features of the upcoming phase, particularly in terms of reform and modernization, affirming their commitment to the royal approach of work and building within the framework of national duty that falls on every Jordanian man and woman.
In their speeches, they recalled what His Majesty the King said in the throne speech when he said "Indeed, the king worries but fears only Allah, and fears nothing as long as he has Jordanians behind him,” expressing to His Majesty by saying "We, the Jordanians, do not fear as long as our leadership is Hashemite and behind us His Majesty King Abdullah II”, affirming that Jordan is always first in dignity, prestige, presence, and global poise, thanks to the wise leadership of His Majesty the King.
During the meeting, the sons of Karak presented a set of demands and needs reflecting the priorities of the governorate in the fields of economy, development, and services. Foremost among these was the need to stimulate the local economy and provide employment opportunities for young people through supporting small and medium enterprises, establishing productive and investment projects that benefit the local community, attracting investments to Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Industrial City in Karak, and establishing a developmental fund for the governorate to support initiatives and pioneering projects.
The speakers also called for speeding up the revitalization plan of the old city of Karak, which suffers from commercial stagnation, and to activate tourism in it, thereby restoring its historical, touristic, and economic status it deserves.
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