Ammon News - Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday reviewed the status of sports facilities in Al Hussein Youth City as part of efforts to develop them in line with royal directives.

Hassan instructed the Ministry of Youth to draft a comprehensive plan, in coordination with relevant ministries and authorities, outlining priority maintenance work for the city’s facilities. The plan will focus on the Cultural Palace, Amman International Stadium, Prince Rashid Hall, Prince Hamzah Hall, and the Olympic swimming pool, with completion expected by 2026, based on available resources.

He emphasized the importance of conducting regular maintenance for all facilities, including playgrounds, gyms, swimming pools, and recreational areas, to ensure their sustainability and readiness to host local and international sports events.

During his visit, the Prime Minister, accompanied by the Minister of Youth, toured various facilities and was briefed by the Director of Al Hussein Youth City on the key development needs. The visit was attended by the Secretary-General of the Jordan Football Association, the Secretary-General of the Olympic Committee, and the Acting Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth.

At the end of January, His Majesty King Abdullah II 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. Petra