IRBID, Aug. 8 (Petra) — The northern Jordanian hub of Irbid is
finalizing preparations to host the 2026 Irbid Shopping and
Entertainment Carnival, scheduled to run from August 11 to 15 at the
Permanent Exhibition for Rural Products in King Abdullah II Gardens.

The five-day commercial and cultural showcase will feature
approximately 50 exhibition booths representing national
manufacturing firms, industrial enterprises, local crafts, and
productive kitchens, alongside a comprehensive program of artistic
and cultural events.

Held under the patronage of Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply
Yarub Qudah, the initiative is structured as a public-private
partnership involving the Reconstruction Foundation of Irbid, the
Irbid Directorate of Culture, the Amman and Irbid Chambers of
Industry, the Irbid Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Irbid
Municipality, and the Bani Obaid Municipality.

The multi-sector collaboration aims to establish a high-impact
platform for commercial promotion, national product visibility, and
regional tourism stimulation.

Khaldoun Nusair, General Manager of Afaq Group for Organizing
Exhibitions and Conferences, stated during a press conference on
Saturday that the organizing committee has finalized all operational
logistics for the event, which is designed to merge retail, tourism,
culture, and heritage into a unified consumer destination.

Nusair emphasized that the exhibition provides a direct-to-consumer
marketplace enabling national factories and enterprises to engage
prospective buyers, market industrial goods, and drive immediate
sales.

Furthermore, the layout dedicates specialized display areas and
tables for artisans, home-based businesses, and productive kitchens
to market regional foodstuffs and heritage items characteristic of
northern Jordan, offering visitors an integrated commercial and
cultural experience.

Positioning the event as a strategic economic catalyst rather than a
conventional trade fair, Nusair noted that the carnival is projected
to invigorate Irbid’s commercial activity, drive foot traffic, and
deliver measurable revenue gains to local retail markets,
restaurants, cafes, and the broader service sector.

Admission to the exhibition and carnival grounds will be free of
charge, with doors opening daily to the public starting next Tuesday
from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

//Petra// AA