AMMAN — Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Monday inspected a series of development projects in Karak and Aqaba governorates as part of ongoing field follow-up directed by His Majesty King Abdullah to ensure their timely implementation.

 

During the tour, Issawi, who also heads the committee overseeing the implementation of Royal Initiatives, reviewed progress on projects aimed at creating job opportunities, expanding green spaces, enhancing services for persons with disabilities, and upgrading youth infrastructure.

 

In Karak, Issawi visited the production branch of El Zay Ready Wear Manufacturing Company in the Mujib area, established under the Royal Initiatives in line with directives to set up production branches across the Kingdom’s governorates.

 

The initiative aims to create employment opportunities within local communities, reducing the need for residents to travel to cities and industrial zones while lowering transportation costs, according to a Royal Court statement.

 

Issawi reviewed operations at the factory, which was inaugurated during His Majesty’s visit to Karak Governorate last November. The facility currently employs 100 workers from the area and surrounding villages, with numbers expected to rise to 220 during its first year of operation.

 

More than 35 production branches have been established under the Royal Initiatives across the Kingdom, particularly in remote areas, creating over 10,000 jobs.

 

Issawi also inspected the “Roots” project in the Sunaynah area of Qasr District, launched in 2012 under Royal directives to expand green spaces and improve the environment.

 

He reviewed the fourth and final expansion phase, implemented in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Vision International, and Al Haq Foundation.

 

The expansion includes planting an additional 3,200 dunums with around 160,000 forest trees, 13,000 olive trees, and 10,000 prickly pear trees, the statement said.

 

Upon completion, the project will cover nearly 27,000 dunums and include more than one million forest and fruit trees, including 40,000 olive trees, 15,000 pomegranate trees, and 10,000 prickly pear trees. The project also includes four wells, irrigation reservoirs, road infrastructure, and a solar-powered energy system.

 

In Aqaba Governorate, Issawi inspected the construction of the Inclusive Day Services Centre for Persons with Disabilities in Wadi Araba.

 

The centre, built on a 4,000-square-metre site with a 900-square-metre building, includes nine classrooms, occupational and physical therapy rooms, an early intervention unit, a computer laboratory, a speech therapy room, a social worker’s office, administrative offices, a meeting room, and a reception area.

 

The project, which is 20 per cent complete, is designed to provide care and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities in accordance with the highest standards, the statement said.

 

Issawi concluded the tour by inspecting the rehabilitation and development project at Aqaba Youth City.

 

The project includes expanding spectator stands, constructing additional seating, upgrading changing rooms for players and referees, and carrying out electrical and maintenance works at the stadium. Construction has reached 30 per cent completion.

 

In a statement following the tour, Issawi said the inspections are part of ongoing field monitoring of Royal Initiative projects, reflecting His Majesty King Abdullah’s commitment to continuous on-the-ground follow-up.

 

He said that the implementation of these projects is guided by a comprehensive approach aimed at translating the King’s vision into tangible development outcomes that directly benefit citizens.

 

He stressed the importance of adhering to implementation schedules and quality standards, while ensuring close coordination among all relevant entities to accelerate project delivery.

 

Issawi added that the Royal Initiatives reflect the priorities of local communities and complement national development plans and programs aimed at improving public services.