Memorial for colleague Sultan Al-Hattab at the National Library

Minister of Government Communication Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani said that the late Sultan Al-Hattab witnessed many events in the region and was present in public affairs, possessing a responsible position and voice, in addition to his interest in journalism, authorship, and his role in preserving and documenting national memory.

He added that Al-Hattab was a colleague and a friend, and his loss is not limited to his family but extends to the journalistic community.

For his part, the head of the Jordan Press Association, Tareq Al-Momani, said that Al-Hattab was an intellectual and journalistic figure, and a man of a career of work and giving that spanned decades, characterized by professional stances, boldness in presentation, depth of thought, and defense of the Jordanian state and its constants and the nation's issues, foremost among them the Palestinian cause.

He added that the late was a free voice, a political analyst, and a professional journalist known for exposing the practices of the Israeli occupation, noting that he was, before that, a human being who left a good impression on everyone who worked with him.

In turn, journalist Hamada Faraneh recalled Al-Hattab's journalistic and intellectual experience, noting that he authored 22 books, most notably the book "Identity of the Place," in which he documented the details of cities in Jordan and Palestine, in addition to his contributions to journalism, political analysis, and media.

He said that Al-Hattab was a voice for the truth in various forums, and that his experience was not fleeting, but extended for decades in multiple fields, leaving behind a media and cultural legacy that reflects his broad knowledge and depth of understanding.

Faraneh pointed to Al-Hattab's experience in the "Open Meeting" program on Jordanian Radio, through which he hosted public figures and intellectuals to discuss local and national issues, noting his extensive knowledge of the Palestinian cause and his interest in following its developments.

For his part, the Editor-in-Chief of Al-Rai daily newspaper, colleague Khaled Al-Shogran, said that Al-Hattab was encyclopedic in culture and knowledge, and that his work at the newspaper for 22 years gave his colleagues the opportunity to learn from his professional and intellectual experience.

He added that Al-Hattab's writings, especially his column articles, formed a platform for expressing his positions and opinions, and he left a clear mark on the newspaper since the beginning of his career, noting his emotional connection to Al-Rai newspaper, which represents a documented record of the events witnessed by Jordan and the region.

Al-Shogran pointed to the diversity of the late's experience between articles, analysis, media, and authorship, and his contributions to documenting cities and local memory, which reflects his broad culture and interest in various fields.

For her part, the late's widow, Dilshad Al-Hattab, expressed her thanks and appreciation to the attendees, recalling aspects of his human and family life.

She said that he was a kind-hearted, broad-minded, and calm husband and father who respected others, and continued to work until late hours of the night, affirming his love for Jordan and Palestine and his interest in thought, culture, and politics.

In turn, his eldest son, Tammam, recalled the nature of his father's life during their childhood, noting his constant preoccupation with writing and focus on work, and the prestige and dignity he enjoyed at home, which made family members careful not to disturb him while he was engrossed in writing.

The ceremony was attended by the Director General of the National Library Department, Dr. Firas Al-Darabseh, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Jordan, Eldar Salimov, in addition to members of the deceased's family, his friends, a number of members of the journalistic and media community, interested individuals, and representatives of local media outlets.

Al-Hattab passed away on July 25 at the age of 74, after a journalistic and media career that spanned more than three decades, during which he received honors from the late King Hussein bin Talal and the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in recognition of his contributions. He was also known for organizing and managing the "Political Salon" meetings in Amman for decades, believing in the importance of pluralism and respect for the other opinion.