Police chief inspects Jerash Festival site ahead of opening

Amman, July 21 (Petra) — Director of the Public Security Directorate
(PSD) Major General Obaidullah Maaytah conducted an inspection on
Tuesday of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts site, reviewing
security, traffic, and operational plans designed to ensure a safe
and organized environment for festival visitors.

Maaytah emphasized the importance of integration and coordination
between the PSD, festival organizers, administrative governors, and
local partners. He stressed that security and organizational plans
must be executed with high efficiency and professionalism to
guarantee visitor safety and streamline entry and exit from event
venues.

The security strategy incorporates comprehensive operational,
preventive, and public service measures tailored to reflect the
festival’s cultural and tourism prominence, Maaytah stated.

He instructed participating personnel to maintain high vigilance and
discipline while prioritizing assistance and guidance for attendees
to reflect the country’s humanitarian approach to public service.

During the visit, the North Region Police Commander briefed Maaytah
on the implementation mechanisms of the security plan, highlighting
the deployment of personnel, modern technical capabilities, and field
support units stationed across the festival grounds.

//Petra// AF