Institutions organize community events and initiatives

Abu Al-Ghunim said that sites that experienced heavy rainfall or flash floods last season, and require improvement work beyond the capabilities of some municipalities and service entities, particularly the Directorates of Public Works and the Jordan Valley Authority, must be identified in preparation for submitting them to the relevant ministries to provide the necessary logistics and mechanisms, ensuring rapid response to any emergency.

This was during his chairmanship of a meeting attended by district governors, executive directors, municipal committee heads, and the Joint Services Council, to discuss preparations and readiness to handle weather conditions that may cause flash floods, rising water levels, landslides, and closures.

Abu Al-Ghunim stressed the importance of activating local civil defense committees, implementing executive plans, and ensuring the readiness of technical teams and emergency mechanisms, alongside conducting field inspections of the infrastructure of rainwater drains, bridges, and sewage networks, and ensuring their readiness to handle heavy rainfall.

The Jadad Forum for Culture and Development, the Adwa Al-Sharq Tourism Association, the Yarmouk River Development and Culture Association, and the Bayader Al-Kheir Association for Heritage Preservation organized an evening titled: "Readings in the Book of Thought and Knowledge" at the Artists' Club in Irbid last Saturday, by the writer and researcher Abdul Majeed Jaradat.

The evening was attended by the writers Samer Al-Maani, Dr. Walid Zaiter, Hasan Abu Haniya, and Rola Al-Amri, and was moderated by the writer Sahar Al-Maghayer.

The readings began with the book as a broad space for reflection on the relationship between thought and knowledge, and the questions it raises about humanity, culture, and society. Participants focused on issues and ideas raised by Jaradat, recalling his experience in writing and research, and highlighting the importance of his project in addressing intellectual and cultural issues, and attempting to connect knowledge with life and its evolving questions.

The "Irbid Reads" initiative honored the Director of Education for the Bani Obaid District, Nasrin Al-Bakar, in recognition of her outstanding efforts and pivotal role in the success of the cultural reading marathon held in the district's schools in conjunction with the National Reading Day under the slogan "Jordan Reads."

For her part, Al-Bakar confirmed that the directorate prioritizes promoting a reading culture and making it a daily habit among students and youth, due to its profound impact on building their thinking and cognitive abilities, and indicated the directorate's continued support for national initiatives that serve the educational and cultural journey in Jordan.

The Wasitiya Municipality intensified its preparations for the winter season by implementing works to clean rainwater drains and bridges, and ensuring their readiness and maintenance of water line drain covers and their suitability.

Municipality Committee Chairman Engineer Fathi Al-Khasawneh said that the municipality had started implementing a comprehensive field program that includes cleaning the bridges on the Sixty Street and rainwater drains, and ensuring their readiness, in addition to monitoring points that may witness water accumulation.

The Northern Shuna Charitable Association, in cooperation with the Directorate of Agriculture for the Northern Aghwar District, organized a lecture titled: "Agricultural and Plant Waste and How to Recycle and Benefit from It," targeting women in the region.

The lecture addressed types of agricultural and animal waste, methods of handling, recycling, and benefiting from them, contributing to reducing waste and utilizing plant and animal waste in various fields.

The Director of Education for the Koura District, Sahl Abbaidat, chaired the annual meeting for the liaison officers of the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work and the liaison officers of the Al-Hassan Award for Youth, to enhance the follow-up of the work of the two awards and the implementation of their requirements at the schools affiliated with the directorate.

Abbaidat emphasized the importance of the two awards in instilling a culture of volunteerism, initiative, and giving among students, and developing their sense of social responsibility and national belonging, stressing the need to activate the role of liaison officers in schools, and to follow up on students and motivate them to participate actively in voluntary and youth programs.

The Education Directorate for the Bani Obaid District celebrated World Teachers' Day at Alia Secondary School for Girls in recognition of the teacher's status and his great efforts in building the human being and shaping the future.

The Director of Education, Nasrin Al-Bakar, honored a number of outstanding female teachers in recognition of their contributions and efforts to improve the educational process, affirming that the celebration of Teachers' Day is a tribute to a noble mission whose title is giving without limits.

Al-Bakar expressed her pride in the teachers and educators who bear the responsibility of building minds and shaping values, indicating that the teacher is the builder of nations and the inspirer of generations, and that this celebration reflects the deep appreciation of the educational community for their role in raising a conscious, belonging, and educated generation.

The Director of the Aghwar Northern District Endowments, Dr. Omar Ahmed Bani Yassin, during a meeting with the imam inspectors, discussed preparations for the winter season and the follow-up of mosque readiness.

Bani Yassin emphasized the importance of the role of the imam inspectors in following up on mosque affairs, communicating with the workers, and reporting field observations and updates, noting the need to follow up on the implementation of the monthly royal initiative for Quran recitation and preaching and guidance lessons in the district's mosques.

The Director of Education for the Northern Mazar District, Umayya Al-Masri, visited the vocational education workshops at Zobia Secondary School for Boys and Irhab Secondary Comprehensive School for Girls.

Al-Masri met with BTEC vocational education students and listened to the main topics and challenges they face, promising to provide everything necessary to serve students and the educational process in general, and during the visit, she reviewed the reality of the educational process in the two schools and the regularity of the official schedule.

The Director of Education for the Taiba and Wasitiya Districts, Dr. Ziad Al-Jarrah, during a meeting with department heads, discussed administrative and educational issues aimed at developing educational work and raising the level of performance in the directorate's schools.

Al-Jarrah emphasized the importance of integrating efforts between departments to implement the Ministry of Education's plans and development programs, stressing the support and encouragement of schools to participate in the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, ensuring the stability of the educational process, organizing the distribution of students in educational tracks and fields, and controlling the procedures for transitioning between the vocational and academic tracks.

Al-Jarrah emphasized the importance of participating in the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, due to its role in promoting a culture of volunteerism and instilling active citizenship values among students.

This was during his follow-up of the "My School, My Home" initiative launched by Taiba Secondary School for Boys as part of its participation in the award, which aims to promote volunteerism and environmental work among students.

In Tafila, the Director of Education, Imran Al-Lassama, sponsored the opening of the cultural week activities of the "Wesam" magazine dedicated to children, in the presence of the Director of Culture, Mahmoud Al-Amaireh, and the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, Dr. Munir Al-Hour.

The activities included performances by student scouting groups, alongside an artistic segment presented by seventh-grade students, reflecting their talents and creative abilities, before the opening of the cultural exhibition, which included a variety of books, stories, and publications for children and young people.

The comprehensive and primary health centers organized awareness lectures and events about breast cancer, in cooperation with the Jordanian Breast Cancer Program at the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, as part of the activities of Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Pink October 2026," under the slogan "Be Well."

The Director of Health, Dr. Hussam Al-Rufaie, emphasized the importance of these activities in raising the health awareness of women, promoting a culture of health care and early detection, noting that early detection of breast cancer contributes to enhancing treatment and recovery opportunities.

Health educators from the Jordanian Breast Cancer Program provided awareness sessions on the importance of regular examinations and early detection, self-examination methods, the most prominent signs and symptoms that require a doctor's visit, in addition to identifying risk factors and the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

In Ajloun, activities continue at the Abein Ablin Mixed Youth and Ajloun Model Youth Centers for the English language program for job seekers, implemented by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with the AMIDEAST Foundation, as part of the training programs package in youth centers and the Youth Development Project, sponsored by the United States.

The program aims to enhance the English language skills of young people to help them prepare for the job market, through practical and interactive training that suits the needs of job seekers.

The Directorate of Local Development in Ajloun Municipality implemented the second phase of the "Generation Footprint" initiative at Al-Qal'a Basic School, aiming to enhance environmental awareness among students and to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and the importance of preserving the environment.

The initiative addressed topics related to climate change, its impact on the environment, alongside promoting positive behaviors among students and encouraging them to adopt practices that contribute to preserving the environment and its resources.

The Directorate of Development, Afaf Al-Samadi, confirmed that the implementation of the second phase of the initiative is a continuation of the awareness efforts launched by "Generation Footprint," and the municipality's keenness to strengthen the presence of environmental issues in schools and involve young volunteers in implementing community activities and initiatives.

Dr. Sufwan Al-Qudah, the Director of Endowments, during a meeting with imams and muezzins, discussed the necessary preparations for the winter season and ways to ensure the readiness of mosques and carry out necessary maintenance work, in cooperation with mosque committees.

Al-Qudah emphasized the importance of early preparation for the winter season, ensuring the readiness of mosque facilities, and carrying out necessary maintenance work in coordination with mosque committees, to ensure a suitable environment for worshipers, stressing the need to maintain mosque facilities and continuously monitor their needs.

Director of Education, Khaldoun Jawaidah, stated that the introduction of the sports specialization within the Professional and Technical Education Program (BTEC) represents a qualitative addition to the professional specializations in the province's schools, providing students with an opportunity to develop their sports and professional skills in a specialized training environment.

This came during Jawaidah's visit to King Abdullah II Comprehensive Secondary School for Boys to review the readiness of the newly established sports specialization workshop in the school, in the presence of a number of educational supervisors.

Jawaidah said that the introduction of the sports specialization comes within the framework of expanding vocational and technical education programs, and to enable students to acquire practical and professional skills that align with labor market requirements, alongside developing their physical and sports abilities.

The Ain Janna Community Health Committee honored the workers of the homeland working in the Ain Janna area, in appreciation of their efforts in maintaining public cleanliness, the environment, and promoting community health.

Dr. Muhammad Al-Ta'an, the Director of Health, during his patronage of the event, emphasized the importance of the role played by homeland workers in maintaining the cleanliness of areas and neighborhoods, and reducing phenomena that affect the environment and public health, noting that their field efforts form an essential part of the community and service work system.

For his part, the Director of the Ain Janna area, Engineer Sinan Al-Qudah, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, stressing the importance of cooperation and coordination between various parties to serve the region and enhance the level of cleanliness and public health.

The Municipality of Al-Junaid continued its early preparations for the winter season by implementing cleaning and maintenance works on the bridges in the Sakhra area, to ensure their readiness to receive rainwater and reduce water accumulation and drainage blockages.

The Chairman of the Municipality of Kthib Committee, Al-Ghazawi, said that the municipality continues to implement preventive maintenance works in various areas under its jurisdiction, as part of the winter preparedness plan, emphasizing the importance of addressing rainwater drainage sites in advance, to help reduce water accumulation and maintain the safety of roads and public facilities.

The President of the Branch of the Engineers' Syndicate for Agricultural Engineers, Engineer Mu'awiyah Anaab, inaugurated a training course titled "Food Safety Management System ISO 22000," targeting newly graduated engineers.

Anaab emphasized the importance of the course in enhancing the capabilities of participants and qualifying them to enter the labor market, by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the requirements of the food safety management system and apply them according to the latest international standards.

The course aims to introduce participants to the principles and requirements of the international standard, its implementation mechanisms in food establishments, alongside raising awareness of the importance of food safety systems and their role in ensuring product quality.

In Madaba, the Youth Body 'All of Us Jordan' launched a Train the Trainer (TOT) course, with the participation of 25 young men and women.

The Coordinator of the Body, Dr. Hassan Al-Shawabke, said that the course aims to enhance the skills of participants in the field of training, and provide them with the necessary knowledge and tools to prepare and deliver effective training content, to contribute to the development of their personal and professional abilities, and increase their readiness to participate in the implementation of youth programs and initiatives.

In Karak, the Director of Education, Nidal Al-Fata'inat, emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Department of Statistics and providing the necessary facilities for the population census teams, to contribute to the success of the national census campaign and provide accurate statistical data.

This came during his follow-up of the census campaign's progress, noting the readiness of the educational family and the directorate's schools to cooperate with the cadres of the Department of Statistics, facilitate their tasks, and provide the required information, to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the data.

Al-Fata'inat pointed to the importance of the population census outputs in supporting planning and decision-making processes, identifying developmental needs and priorities, and confirming the directorate's support for the national efforts made to succeed the campaign and enhance cooperation with various national institutions.

In Al-Qasr District, the activities of the 'Children's Diversity Carnival' were launched, as part of the Al-Qasr District Jordanian Cultural City 2026 program, with the presence of cultural and social figures, and the wide participation of children and their families, to provide a recreational and cultural space for children, and enhance their participation in community activities and programs.

Dr. Alaa Al-Majali, President of the Al-Qasr Youth Cultural Association, emphasized the importance of holding such events within the Al-Qasr District Jordanian Cultural City 2026 program, noting that the activities directed at children represent an important aspect of the cultural and community movement, and contribute to enhancing the presence of culture in the lives of children and families.

The Directorate of Culture, in cooperation with the Martyr Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Mubaideen Charitable Association and the Mubaideen Charitable Association, organized a specialized workshop in computer and e-commerce, as part of the activities of the Al-Qasr District Jordanian Cultural City 2026.

The workshop aims to develop the skills of the local community members in using computers and digital technologies, and enhance their knowledge in the field of e-commerce, to contribute to expanding the opportunities for benefiting from technology in practical life, and open new horizons for them to develop their future ideas and projects.

The Fuqus Model Girls' Center implemented a program on 'Enriching English Language Skills' with the participation of 10 girls, to enhance their English language skills and develop their communication and conversation abilities, to support their educational journey and prepare them for the labor market requirements.

The program aims to provide qualitative programs that contribute to developing the skills of young people and enhancing their educational and life abilities, and includes training and interactive activities focusing on developing listening, conversation, and vocabulary skills.

The Operations Room in Karak Municipality continued its intensive work to clean the bridges and rainwater drainage channels in various areas of the municipality, as part of its proactive plan to prepare the infrastructure and receive the winter season.

The municipal cadres started work in the Shahabiya area and the Hawiyah area, in addition to completing the work in the Karak River, to clean the water channels, remove debris to ensure the smooth flow of water and prevent any closures.

The Educational Development Council discussed the needs of schools and the challenges they face, to enhance their ability to perform their educational and pedagogical mission efficiently and effectively.

The meeting came out of the importance of educational development decisions being based on the reality of schools and their actual needs, and that the demands and challenges raised by the field be turned into priorities that can be addressed.

The Youth and Girls' Centers in A'i held an introductory session on the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work, with the participation of 20 members in the center's hall, to introduce the award and encourage young people to participate in its voluntary paths.

The session covered the different aspects of the award, its axes, the mechanism of participation and application for it, alongside urging the participants to submit ideas and voluntary initiatives that serve the homeland and society, and contribute to creating a positive and sustainable impact.

The session addressed the importance of volunteer work and its role in enhancing social responsibility, developing the spirit of initiative among young people, and encouraging them to engage in volunteer work that contributes to serving society and strengthening the values of giving and belonging.

In Jerash, the President of the Union of Charitable Associations, Zaid Al-Zu'bi, honored the Director of Education for the province, Wael Abu Azzam, and the Director of Anas bin Malik Basic School, Dr. Wisal Ayasarah, in appreciation of their efforts in serving the educational and pedagogical process on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

Al-Zu'bi said that this honor comes in appreciation of the efforts made by the educational cadres in serving the educational process and their role in building generations and enhancing educational and national values among students.

Abu Azzam appreciated this initiative and the kind gesture, which reflects the community's appreciation of the role of the teacher and his position, and confirms the importance of partnership between educational institutions and local community institutions.

In Mafraq, the Directorate of Education for the Qa'saba Mafraq District launched the 'Good Wallet' campaign for the current academic year, within the framework of promoting the culture of solidarity and community cohesion, and instilling the values of goodness and giving among students.

The Director of Education, Iman Al-Khawawdeh, emphasized the humanitarian role of the campaign in supporting cancer patients and contributing to alleviating the burdens associated with their treatment, stressing the need to entrench values of social solidarity, cooperation, and giving among students, and to strengthen partnership with the local community to support humanitarian and charitable initiatives.

The Head of the Educational Activities Section, Radi Al-Khawawdeh, highlighted the importance of the role played by the section and the liaison officer of the 'Hasalat Al-Khair' campaign in the directorate in promoting social responsibility among students and fostering a spirit of initiative and humanitarian work among them.