Ammon News - Thursday marks the 78th birthday of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal.

For decades, and particularly over the past year, Prince El Hassan has been a steadfast advocate for a balanced approach to progress, emphasising the importance of peacebuilding, sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Regionally, he consistently championed integration between the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, leading initiatives that promote cooperation, resilience and shared prosperity.

Notable among his efforts are calls for the establishment of an Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to foster inclusive and equitable development, the creation of a Water and Energy Community to ensure sustainable management of vital resources and the formation of a Citizens' Council of the Levant to empower civil society in shaping the region's future.

At the core of the Prince's vision is the belief in collective responsibility among communities, groups and nations to foster protection and respect.

He firmly advocates for regional cooperation and sustainable development centered on human dignity, emphasising that this can be achieved by prioritising respect over divisive hatred and empowering individuals to actively engage in their communities.

He remains committed to encouraging participation in forging the region's future, reinforcing the idea that every individual plays a crucial role in the collective journey toward peace and prosperity.