Civil society institutions carry out interactive activities

Governorates, October 20 (Petra) - Institutions in a number of governorates on Tuesday carried out a number of activities, training workshops and sports competitions, with the aim of developing young people's skills, enhancing the spirit of leadership and promoting a culture of volunteer work in society.

In Ajloun, the Ajloun Chamber of Commerce called on holders of commercial registrations registered with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, who have ceased to practise their activities and have not issued professional licences, to verify the status of their registrations and the obligations arising from them with the Social Security Corporation.

The Chamber stressed the importance of not assuming that legal or financial obligations lapse merely by ceasing to practise commercial activity, noting that some registration holders may have incurred financial claims or accumulated fines as a result of not rectifying their status in accordance with approved procedures.

It called on holders of commercial registrations who no longer need them to review the competent authorities and inquire about their legal and social security status, verify the obligations arising from them, and take the initiative to take procedures to cancel them officially in accordance with the rules.

At the Abin Ablin Youth and Girls Centre, the activities of the English language skills enrichment programme, implemented by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with Al-Balqa Applied University, within the training programmes package at youth centres and the youth development project funded by the US Embassy in Amman, were launched.

The programme, presented by Dr. Mustafa Al-Aqaili, aims to enrich the English language skills of Jordanian youth and enhance their abilities in conversation, communication and life skills, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

At King Al-Nasser Basic School for Boys, the activities of the military training and national education programme for school students began, in the presence of the school principal Osama Bani Ata and trainer Abdul Salam Al-Abboud.

About 1,309 male and female students from 10 schools, 5 for males and 5 for females, are participating in the programme, which targets sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and continues until May 30 next year, while 120 students from King Al-Nasser Basic School for Boys are participating.

For his part, the Director of Education of Ajloun, Khaldoun Juwai'ed, sponsored the launch of the activities of the study programme for assistant scout and guide unit leaders for new trainees at Ajloun Comprehensive Secondary School for Girls, with the participation of 32 male and female teachers from the governorate's schools.

Juwai'ed stressed the importance of the programme in preparing and qualifying assistant scout and guide leaders, developing their scouting and volunteer skills, and raising their competence to enable them to lead scout and guide teams in schools in accordance with educational and scouting foundations.

For its part, the Directorate of Culture implemented an entertainment event entitled "A Day of Joy and Fun" for children at Bashair Umm Al-Qura School, within the framework of its efforts aimed at enhancing cultural and entertainment activities directed at children and bringing joy and happiness to their souls.

The event included a set of activities and games that contributed to providing an atmosphere of joy and interaction among students, enhancing the spirit of participation and cooperation among them, in addition to developing their talents and creative abilities.

Ain Al-Bustan Secondary School for Boys organised an awareness lecture for tenth grade students entitled "Cybercrimes", presented by Warrant Officer Wissam Freijat and Sergeant Moath Bani Khalaf from the personnel of Kafranja Security Centre, within the efforts of awareness and education in schools.

The lecture aimed to enhance students' awareness of the dangers of cybercrimes, introduce ways to prevent them, and consolidate the concepts of safe and responsible use of technology, in a way that contributes to protecting them from the risks associated with the digital space.

The Kafranja Model Youth and Girls Centre organised an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work, presented by the Award Ambassador Sawsan Al-Jabali to members of the Kafranja University Youth Commission, covering the Award's vision, mission, objectives, fields, candidacy conditions, application mechanism and evaluation stages.

The Ajloun Youth and Girls Centre implemented an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work at Al-Karama Basic Mixed School, with the participation of 15 female teachers and in the presence of the school principal Basma Al-Momani, with the aim of introducing the Award and the latest developments of its fourth cycle for 2026.

The session was presented by the Award Ambassadors Suhair Al-Qudah and Ra'ed Al-Momani, who reviewed the Award's vision, mission and objectives, and the most prominent developments of the fourth cycle, including the development of application and evaluation mechanisms, the enhancement of governance and the independence of arbitration, and the expansion of the scope of participation.

Award Ambassador Abeer Al-Momani reviewed for the supervisors of Al-Amal Centre for Persons with Disabilities and the Arabkom Foundation the Award's categories and fields of volunteer work, the conditions of candidacy, the application mechanism and the evaluation stages, in addition to clarifying the Award's role in motivating individuals to participate in volunteer work.

On another level, the personnel of the Joint Services Council implemented a comprehensive cleanliness campaign in a number of tourist and vital sites and roads in the governorate, in preparation for the winter season, within the efforts to preserve the environment and enhance public cleanliness.

The Vice Chairman of the Council, Kathib Al-Ghazawi, said that the daily field campaigns come within an intensive work programme targeting various areas of the governorate, to ensure the sustainability of cleaning work and reduce the accumulation of waste, especially in tourist sites and picnic areas.

He added that the campaign included the Ishtafina forests, Rasoun Street, Mahna Street, the Ishtafina tourist street and picnic squares, in addition to the Baoun–Ishtafina road, the Umm Al-Yanabee entrance, and the Irbid–Ajloun road up to the Ishtafina triangle.

The works included cleaning the sides of roads and public squares and picnic sites and removing waste from them, resulting in the collection of 400 bags of waste, which were transferred to the transfer station in preparation for dealing with them in accordance with approved procedures.

In Karak, the municipality celebrated the graduation of 16 male and female trainees from the local community in the programme "Training in the Restoration and Conservation of Architectural and Cultural Heritage", which falls within the (REBUILD) project to qualify cadres in the preservation of cultural heritage.

The graduation was sponsored by the Chairman of the Municipal Committee, Maysoun Mbeideen, and the President of the Engineers Association Branch, Engineer Wissam Al-Majali, in the presence of the Director of the Italian Forma del Foundation, Ms. Cristiana Bartolucci.

This programme comes in partnership between the Greater Karak Municipality and the Engineers Association - Karak Branch, and with the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation through the Forma del Foundation.

The training focused on the fundamentals of heritage conservation, site documentation and manifestations of stone damage, in addition to practical field application of conservation and restoration techniques inside Karak Castle, specifically in the Al-Nasir Castle.

The Mujib District Youth and Girls Centres, in cooperation with Mghir Secondary School for Girls, implemented an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work, with the aim of introducing female students to the Award's objectives, axes and conditions of participation, and encouraging them to engage in meaningful volunteer initiatives.

The session addressed the Award's role in consolidating the culture of volunteer work and enhancing the values of belonging, giving and community responsibility, and reviewed the fields of volunteering and the most prominent participation criteria and the mechanism of candidacy for the Award.

For its part, the Al-Taybeh Girls Centre affiliated with the Karak Youth Directorate implemented a specialised course on the rules of Tajweed, with the participation of 20 female students from Halima Al-Saadia Basic Mixed School, within its efforts aimed at enhancing awareness of Quranic sciences and developing the religious and cultural skills of the participants.

The course was presented by trainer Amna Al-Batoush, and addressed the basic rules of Tajweed, with a focus on practical applications that help female students recite the Holy Quran correctly in accordance with the rules of Tajweed.

In the Southern Mazar, the Directorate of Awqaf organised a workshop entitled "The Role of Preachers in Reducing Extremism and Hate Speech", in the Hall of the Shrines of the Venerable Companions in the Southern Mazar, with the participation of an elite of specialised officers.

Captain Badr Al-Manasir, First Lieutenant Jaafar Al-Hamaideh, Warrant Officer Jawad Ababneh and Sergeant Thabet Al-Lababneh participated in presenting the workshop.

The workshop addressed the importance of enhancing moderate religious discourse, consolidating the values of tolerance, moderation and centrism, in addition to highlighting the role of preachers in spreading community awareness and confronting extremist thought and hate speech.

The Directorate of Culture, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education of the Southern Mazar District and the Moab Municipality Library, launched a workshop in the field of creative writing, presented by the writer Hikmat Al-Nawaisa at Al-Mushairfeh Basic School.

The workshop aimed to develop the female students' linguistic and expressive skills and encourage them to employ imagination and ideas in producing creative texts that express their experiences and visions.

The Director of Culture, Arwa Al-Shamaileh, stressed that organising the workshop comes within the Directorate's plan aimed at enhancing institutional partnership with the education sector and discovering and refining young literary talents.

She pointed to the importance of activating the role of municipal libraries such as the Moab Library to be living platforms that attract students and motivate them to read and write, expressing her thanks to the writer Hikmat Al-Nawaisa and to the supporting bodies for the success of this initiative.

At the Karak Vocational Training Institute for Females, training in modern applications and artificial intelligence tools, dedicated to female trainees in the data entry specialisation, was launched in cooperation with the Dot Jordan organisation, for a period of 3 weeks, at 5 training hours per day.

The training aims to develop the trainees' skills in using artificial intelligence applications and tools, and enhance their abilities to employ modern technologies and artificial intelligence, in line with the requirements of the digital labour market, and open new horizons for them for job opportunities and professional and economic empowerment.

Also in Karak, the Al-Mihrab Charitable Society and the National Aid Fund signed a cooperation and community partnership agreement to enhance integration between official institutions and civil society institutions, and unify efforts to support underprivileged families and improve their living conditions.

The agreement was signed in the presence of the Society's President, Mizer Al-Qaisi, and Engineer Bashar Al-Habashneh, and the Fund was represented by the Director of the Karak Branch, Jaser Al-Kasasbeh.

Al-Qaisi stressed that the agreement comes in harmony with the Society's humanitarian and social mission and its keenness to meet the needs of underprivileged families and provide support to them according to available capabilities, valuing the Fund's cooperation and its keenness to enhance partnership with civil society institutions and develop humanitarian and development work.

For his part, Al-Kasasbeh stressed the importance of cooperation with charitable societies, noting that the integration of efforts contributes to reaching the most needy groups, enhancing social protection and improving the services provided to citizens.

The Al-Pine Charitable Society, in cooperation with the Creativity Club, concluded a specialised training workshop in sewing, which addressed a package of integrated practical and theoretical axes, including the basics of sewing and tailoring, getting to know sewing tools, types of fabrics, how to deal with modern machines, pattern drawing, cutting and clipping techniques, down to practical application and production.

The Directorate of Culture, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education of the Al-Qasr District, held an awareness lecture targeting students of Abdul Wahab Al-Majali Secondary School for Boys about the danger of the drug scourge and ways to prevent it.

The lecture was presented by Dr. Alaa Al-Majali, who addressed the health, social and psychological dimensions of drug use, highlighting community protection methods and the need for national efforts to be combined to immunise young people and youth against this dangerous scourge.

The Directorate of Education of the Southern Mazar District, at Al-Husseiniya Secondary School for Girls, organised a training workshop on the evaluation of (BTEC) tasks, with the aim of developing evaluation practices and enhancing teachers' skills in evaluating students' work in accordance with approved standards.

The Director of Education, Dr. Ali Al-Faqara, stressed the importance of these workshops in developing teachers' evaluation skills in line with the programme's international standards, noting that the Directorate continues to support initiatives that raise the quality of technical and vocational education, and to employ training outputs in the field to ensure the accuracy of evaluating students' performance and improving the outputs of the educational process.

In Tafila, the Chairman of the Busaira Municipal Committee, Dr. Asaad Al-Lasasmeh, inspected the project to rehabilitate the Wadi Gharandel channel, to see the progress of works and completion rates, and to ensure the implementation of the necessary procedures to enhance public safety and reduce the risks of torrents during the winter season.

Al-Lasasmeh stressed that the project comes within the municipality's plan to raise the readiness of infrastructure, and rehabilitate valley channels and rainwater drainage areas, in a way that contributes to protecting the lives and property of citizens and reducing the damage resulting from torrent flows during heavy rainy seasons.

He explained that the works included the construction of a box culvert in the valley channel at a cost of 30,000 dinars, and cement channels and pipe culverts for rainwater drainage at a cost of 10,000 dinars, with the aim of reducing soil erosion and water accumulation in areas adjacent to the valley, and enhancing the efficiency of rainwater drainage.

In the Busaira District, the activities of the five-a-side football championship for the male secondary stage, organised by the Educational Activities Division in the Directorate of Education of the Busaira District, within the school sports plan for the 2026/2027 academic year, concluded with the participation of a number of the district's schools and under the supervision of the Head of the Educational Activities Division, Ghazi Al-Na'an'ah, and the follow-up of the sports activity officer Abdullah Al-Musaideen, while the matches were refereed by Mahmoud Al-Qatishat and Yazan Al-Na'an'ah.

The championship resulted in Al-Qadisiyah Secondary School for Boys winning first place, while Abu Bakr Secondary School for Boys came second, amid an atmosphere that reflected the promising football abilities and skills that students possess.

The Director of the District Education Directorate, Dr. Imad Al-Safasfeh, stressed the importance of school championships in discovering the creative energies and talents of students in the field of football, and providing them with the opportunity to showcase their abilities and develop their skills.

The Al-Hasa District Administration, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in Tafila and Al-Jurf Basic School for Boys, implemented a cleanliness campaign targeting the back gate of the Al-Jurf schools for males and females, with the aim of improving the school environment and enhancing environmental awareness.

The campaign was sponsored by the District Administrator, Dr. Fahd Al-Omrou, with the participation of the Al-Hasa Municipality personnel, the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the Al-Hasa Security Centre, the Al-Hasa Directorate of Agriculture, in addition to the administration of Al-Jurf Basic School for Boys and the Parents' Council.

Al-Omrou stressed the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the school surroundings and public facilities, as a shared national responsibility that requires the integration of the efforts of official institutions and the local community, noting that such initiatives contribute to improving the urban landscape and enhancing positive environmental behaviour.

For his part, the Director of Al-Jurf Basic School for Boys, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rawashdeh, stressed the importance of these initiatives in enhancing cooperation between the school and local community institutions, and instilling the values of belonging and responsibility in students, in a way that contributes to creating a cleaner and more beautiful school environment.

In Mafraq, the Jordanian Mobile Children's Museum was opened at the Directorate of Education of the Al-Qasaba District in the sports hall.

The Director of Education, Iman Al-Khawaldeh, reviewed the contents of the museum and the variety of educational machines and games it contains, which provide students with information and knowledge in multiple fields.

Al-Khawaldeh called on schools to benefit from the educational contents of the exhibition by visiting it and benefiting from its contents and educational and interactive activities, stressing the importance of employing such initiatives in enriching students' experiences and developing their abilities and skills in various fields.

The Directorate said in a statement that the museum includes an art exhibition, in addition to activities dedicated to teaching Arabic calligraphy in all its forms, in a way that contributes to developing students' creative and artistic skills and enhancing their interest in the Arabic language and its arts.

It explained that the museum aims to convey information and knowledge to students through innovative educational methods based on fun, play and practical experience, which enhances their love of exploration and learning, and links theoretical knowledge with practical application.

The Mafraq Cooperatives Directorate organised an awareness lecture on breast cancer, which addressed the importance of early detection of breast cancer, prevention methods, and the importance of periodic examination, given its fundamental role in enhancing treatment opportunities and reducing the risks of the disease.

The Director of Cooperatives, Lamia Al-Shdaifat, said that organising this event comes from the Directorate's role in enhancing health awareness and community responsibility, noting that this event comes in affirmation of the Directorate's keenness to empower women and enhance their participation in awareness and community activities.

In Irbid, the personnel of the Shurahbil bin Hasana Municipality in the Northern Jordan Valley District, in cooperation with the Directorate of Agriculture, implemented a campaign to trim and prune tree branches and remove obstacles from lighting units and power lines that obstruct visibility in the streets to improve the level of lighting in streets and neighbourhoods, and reduce the risks that electrical networks may be exposed to.

The Director of Education of the Bani Kinana District, Huda Al-Shatnawi, opened a training workshop on inclusive education at Hartha Basic Mixed School, with the aim of enhancing the concepts of inclusive education and developing educational practices to ensure the provision of an inclusive educational environment that meets the needs of all students.

The Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar District organised the athletics championship for the upper basic and secondary stages for females at the Directorate level, whose activities were held at Hufa Al-Mazar Secondary School for Girls under the supervision of the Educational Activities Division.

The championship witnessed competitions in shot put, javelin throw, discus throw, high jump and long jump, in which students from various schools of the district participated.

The Director of Education of the Northern Mazar District, Omaima Al-Masri, during a meeting of the principals of schools that were visited by the Education Quality and Accountability Unit and its administrative supervisors, discussed the reports of the Education Quality and Accountability Unit for the two schools: Jahfiya Secondary School for Girls and Deir Yousef Comprehensive Mixed Secondary School.

Al-Masri stressed the distinguished role of the Unit in evaluating school performance and developing the educational process in accordance with specific standards and indicators for the effective school, which include the areas of teaching and learning, the student environment, climate and cultural context.

For his part, the Head of the Educational Supervision Division, Dr. Firas Maqadadi, reviewed the performance evaluation reports for the two schools.

The Fadaa Al-Khair Society in the Northern Jordan Valley, in cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Centre, organised an awareness lecture on breast cancer, targeting women from the local community, with the aim of enhancing health awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention of the disease.

Health educator Iman Haishan said that awareness of breast cancer contributes to enhancing knowledge of the disease, the risk factors associated with it and ways of prevention, stressing the importance of early detection in discovering the disease in its early stages, which increases the chances of treatment and recovery.

The team of the Directorate of Education of the Irbid Qasaba District for Females qualified for the Kingdom finals in basketball, after being crowned champion of the Northern Region, within the qualifiers of the Prince Faisal Olympic Tournament for the year 2026/2027.

The Director of Education of the District, Dr. Raed Al-Khasawneh, praised the performance of the players and their efforts in achieving the title, valuing the role of the team coach Mohammad Bakir, the team administrator Hanadi Abu Farah, and the Educational Activities Division.

The Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar District organised an awareness workshop on first aid and public safety for a number of students at Arhaba Comprehensive Secondary School for Boys, in cooperation with the Civil Defence – Barqash Branch, and under the supervision of the risk liaison officer Anis Qarqaz.

The Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Directorate of Education, Dr. Rania Al-Badawi, said that the lecture addressed the foundations of first aid and ways to deal with emergency cases, including cases of suffocation and wounds, in addition to introducing ways to extinguish fires and the proper procedures to be followed when they occur.

The Al-Taybeh District Girls Centre implemented an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work at Halima Al-Saadia School.

The session addressed the Award's vision, mission and objectives in consolidating the culture of volunteer work, enhancing the values of giving and community responsibility among young people, and encouraging them to launch volunteer initiatives that respond to the needs of society and contribute to creating a positive impact.

Award Ambassador Madleen Alawneh provided an explanation of the Award's categories and fields, the conditions of participation and the application mechanism, and the most prominent criteria adopted in evaluating volunteer initiatives.

The Kafr Al-Maa Integrated Youth and Girls Centre implemented an awareness workshop entitled "Traffic Monitoring", in cooperation with Ibn Manzur Modern Educational School, with the participation of 40 young men and women.

The workshop was presented by Captain Khaled Bani Abdul Rahman, reviewing the importance of enhancing traffic culture among young people, adhering to traffic rules and regulations, respecting traffic signals, adhering to specified speeds, and using seat belts, in a way that enhances the safety of drivers and pedestrians.

The Director of Educational Affairs at the Directorate of Education of the Bani Obeid District, Murad Obeidat, during a meeting with the Vocational Guidance Committee in the Directorate, discussed preparations for holding the awareness meeting on vocational and technical education "BTEC" and community communication, which will be held next Tuesday at Al-Sarih Basic School for Girls under the slogan "A Royal Vision Being Realised", within the second phase of the vocational guidance plan directed at parents of school students.

The Beit Ras Integrated Youth and Girls Centre, in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate and the Traffic Institute, implemented an awareness lecture to enhance traffic culture among young people, with the participation of 20 young men and women, with the aim of raising the level of awareness of traffic rules and public safety requirements.

The Directorate of Education of the Northern Jordan Valley District celebrated the graduation of students of the "Little Paramedic" course at Shurahbil bin Hasana School for Boys, in cooperation with the Community Police and Civil Defence.

The Director of Education, Dr. Basma Freijat, stressed the importance of these programmes in providing students with basic life skills and enhancing their ability to act properly in emergency situations, praising the efforts of the Public Security and Civil Defence in training students and spreading the culture of public safety.

The Irbid Youth Directorate held an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work in its fourth cycle for 2026, targeting members of the local council of the Bani Obeid District Security Centre, with the aim of introducing the Award and enhancing participation in meaningful volunteer initiatives.

The Beit Ras Integrated Youth and Girls Centre, at Beit Ras Basic School for Girls, participated in a dialogue on breast cancer, with the aim of enhancing awareness of breast cancer and emphasising the importance of early detection and its role in increasing the chances of treatment and recovery from the disease.

The Sheikh Hussein Integrated Youth Centre in the Northern Jordan Valley District, in cooperation with the Generous Hands Society, organised an awareness session entitled "Pink October", with the participation of 40 women from the Karima area, with the aim of enhancing women's health awareness and introducing the importance of prevention and early detection of breast cancer.

The session reviewed the importance of awareness of breast cancer, and the need to conduct periodic examinations and adhere to early detection procedures, given the importance of this in detecting the disease early and improving treatment opportunities.

The Northern Mazar District Administration, with the participation of the directors of government departments, implemented an environmental campaign in a number of areas of the district, within the executive programme of the cleanliness strategy and the reduction of random dumping.

The District Administrator, Dr. Mohammad Al-Rifai, said that the campaign targeted the areas surrounding the Northern Mazar Municipality, Khadija bint Khuwailid Basic Mixed School and the surrounding area, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education, the Municipality and the Directorate of Agriculture, the Northern Mazar Youth and Girls Centres, the Community Police, and official and service institutions.

In Jerash, at the headquarters of the Charitable Societies Union, an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work was held, organised by the Union and the Directorate of Youth, with the aim of introducing the Award, its objectives and mechanisms of participation, and encouraging individuals and institutions to launch volunteer initiatives.

The President of the Union, Zaid Zboun, stressed the importance of spreading the culture of volunteer work and enhancing the participation of civil society institutions in initiatives that contribute to serving citizens, noting the role of charitable societies in motivating young people to participate in volunteer activities and implement programmes and initiatives that meet the needs of the local community.

The Director of Youth, Abdul Ilah Al-Mashaqbeh, explained the importance of these meetings in introducing young people and relevant institutions to the opportunities for participation in the Award, and enhancing the culture of initiative and volunteer work, pointing to the role of young people in implementing activities and programmes that contribute to local development and consolidate the values of belonging and community responsibility.

The Jazaza Youth and Girls Centre implemented an introductory session on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work in its fourth cycle for 2026, at Al-Majdal Basic School for Girls, with the aim of introducing the Award and encouraging participation in meaningful volunteer initiatives.

Award Ambassador Mai Al-Zaghloul reviewed the Award's objectives and its importance in consolidating the culture of volunteer work and encouraging and developing volunteer initiatives, in addition to explaining the registration mechanism through the electronic platform, and answering the participants' inquiries about the conditions of participation and registration procedures.

In Balqa, the Al-Khader Street Forum for Culture and Arts in the city of Salt organised a dialogue meeting on religious harmony and enhancing the values of peace, tolerance and coexistence.

The meeting stressed the importance of the city of Salt, with its ancient historical, social and cultural heritage, and its distinguished model of fraternity, tolerance and coexistence among the various components of society, as a national model that reflects the values of love, mutual respect and coexistence.

In Madaba, the Youth Committee of the Jordanian Reform Party organised a dialogue seminar with young people in the hall of the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration, in the presence of the Party's Secretary-General, Hussam Al-Khasawneh, and a number of the Party's leaders.

The seminar aims to enhance political dialogue, introduce the role of parties in public life, and listen to the opinions and aspirations of citizens, especially young people.

The Secretary-General of the Reform Party, Hussam Al-Khasawneh, stressed that the Party adopts a national approach based on direct communication with citizens in various governorates of the Kingdom, listening to their opinions and observations, and identifying the most prominent challenges they face, in preparation for building on them within the Party's programmes and orientations.

The Head of the Party's Youth Committee, Yazan Al-Ma'aytah, said that this dialogue meeting comes in harmony with the path of political modernisation launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II, which opened wider horizons for young people to participate in political and partisan life and contribute to shaping the future of the homeland.

In Zarqa, the Russeifa Forum for Culture and Arts held a distinguished poetry evening dedicated to national unity within cultural activities, moderated by Mahmoud Al-Haj.

The President of the Forum, Mahmoud Al-Saleh, said that the cultural role is a pioneering role in building community awareness, enhancing national identity and consolidating authentic values, noting the importance of supporting poets and creators and providing opportunities for talents to participate in the cultural movement witnessed by the city of Russeifa.

The poet Shafiq Al-Atawnah presented a collection of diverse poems that addressed national and emotional themes, in addition to poems that expressed the city and the memories and human feelings it carries.

The poet Hussein Al-Turk also delivered a bouquet of his most beautiful poems, which varied between love of the homeland, flirtation and national unity, and the evening witnessed a poetic participation by the child Eileen Al-Qannah.

The Russeifa Municipality, in cooperation with the Community Police in the Russeifa District and in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, organised an introductory seminar on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work.

The seminar aimed to introduce the Award, its vision and objectives in consolidating the culture of volunteer work, enhancing the values of giving, belonging and community responsibility, in addition to clarifying the mechanisms of participation and candidacy, and highlighting the role of volunteer initiatives in serving the local community and achieving sustainable development.

The seminar addressed the importance of enhancing participation in volunteer initiatives, and encouraging young people, students and volunteer teams to present qualitative initiatives that make a positive impact on society, and contribute to developing the spirit of active citizenship and working in a spirit of one team.

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