Prime minister inspects Al Hussein Youth City, orders sports facility upgrades
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday inspects sports facilities and infrastructure at Al Hussein Youth City as part of efforts to upgrade them in line with Royal directives (Petra photo)
AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday inspected sports facilities and infrastructure at Al Hussein Youth City as part of efforts to upgrade them in line with Royal directives.
The prime minister instructed the Ministry of Youth to draft a detailed plan, in coordination with relevant ministries and authorities, outlining the necessary priorities for maintaining the city's facilities.
Hassan also said that the plan should align with available resources, ensuring that maintenance work is completed as swiftly as possible, he added, according to a Prime Ministry statement.
The targeted facilities include the Cultural Palace, Amman International Stadium, Prince Rashid Hall, Prince Hamzah Hall, and the Olympic Swimming Pool, with the goal of completing renovations within the current year and 2026.
The prime minister also underscored the need to sustain all facilities to ensure their sustainability and readiness to host local and international sports events in the best possible manner.
During the visit, the prime minister, accompanied by the minister of youth, toured the various facilities of Al Hussein Youth City.
At the end of January, His Majesty King Abdullah directed the government to establish a new international football stadium to support the sports sector while also enhancing the facilities of Al Hussein Youth City, Jordan's first sports city, alongside continued development of other sports infrastructure across the Kingdom.
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