Aqaba, July 21 (Petra) — Aqaba Governor Ayman Al-Awaisheh stressed
the importance of implementing His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al
Hussein bin Abdullah II’s vision in empowering youth and aligning
achievements with the Royal vision and directives.

Speaking during a meeting with participants in the “Towards Active
Youth” program, executed by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with
Al-Thoria Studies Center, Al-Awaisheh praised the ministry’s flagship
youth initiatives and the role of Aqaba’s Youth Directorate in
supporting youth-led activities, developing leadership and
decision-making skills, and promoting entrepreneurship, innovation,
volunteerism, and sustainable community impact.

The program brought together 50 young men and women from Aqaba’s
youth centers and was attended by Aqaba Assistant Governor for
Development Sultan Hassan, Aqaba Youth Directorate Director Ahmad
Al-Hassan, Al-Thoria Studies Center General Manager mohammad
aljribia, and representatives of the project’s supporting
organization.

Al-Awaisheh said young people are the driving force behind Jordan’s
future and a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development.

He stated youth make up the majority of Aqaba’s population and
represent the governorate’s strongest asset for achieving sustainable
development.

He also underscored the role of informed youth in combating
misinformation and protecting social cohesion by promoting factual
information.

“Investing in young people’s potential is a national responsibility
that reinforces Jordan’s position as a model of progress driven by
its citizens,” he pointed out.

In turn, Hassan highlighted the role of youth centers in preparing
future leaders and “institutionalizing sustainable” volunteer
programs that equip young people with practical and life skills,
while aligning with the Royal vision to expand youth participation in
national development.

Hassan reaffirmed the Ministry of Youth’s commitment to leadership
development and volunteerism, citing Youth Minister Raed Adwan’s
emphasis on sustaining youth programs, fostering entrepreneurship and
innovation, and strengthening the principles of sustainable community
impact.

Al-Thoria Center General Manager mohammad aljribia commended the
participants for their strong performance throughout the program.

Meanwhile, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Resident Representative Veronika
Ertl expressed appreciation for Aqaba Governorate’s support in
ensuring the program’s success.

Participants said the program enhanced their leadership skills,
strengthened their spirit of initiative and volunteerism, and
provided a valuable platform for exchanging experiences and
developing their capabilities.

They also called for expanding similar initiatives to better prepare
young people for the labor market and future careers.

//Petra// NQ