Hassan Directs the Development of a Detailed Maintenance Plan for the Sports Facilities in King Hussein Youth City
The Prime Minister is briefed on the status of the sports facilities in King Hussein Youth City and directs the development of a detailed maintenance and development plan اضافة اعلان On Sunday, Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan was briefed on the status of the sports facilities and amenities in King Hussein Youth City, as part of preparations for their development in implementation of His Majesty the King's directives. The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Youth to prepare a detailed plan, in coordination with the relevant ministries and authorities, which includes the necessary priorities for the maintenance of the facilities in King Hussein Youth City, within the available resources. The maintenance work should be completed as soon as possible and should include the Cultural Palace, Amman International Stadium, Prince Rashid Hall, Prince Hamza Hall, and the Olympic Pool, with the goal of completing these tasks during the current year and 2026. The Prime Minister also emphasized the need to maintain the essential and regular maintenance for all facilities, including sports fields, halls, swimming pools, and recreational areas, ensuring the sustainability of their services to various groups and enabling them to host local and international sports and youth events in the best possible way. The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Minister of Youth, toured the different facilities of King Hussein Youth City. They also listened to a briefing presented by the Director of King Hussein Youth City Administration, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Jordanian Football Association, the Secretary General of the Olympic Committee, and the Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Youth, regarding the key needs and requirements for developing the city's sports facilities.
His Majesty King Abdullah II had directed the government at the end of January to establish a new international football stadium to serve the sports and youth sectors in the Kingdom, in addition to developing the sports facilities in King Hussein Youth City, one of the first sports cities in Jordan, and continuing to develop sports facilities in the capital and other governorates.
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