Amman, July 29 (Petra) -- Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Mohammad Khalaileh, said the ministry has pursued a sustainable development strategy to enhance and invest in waqf (Islamic endowment) properties through implementing flagship projects, rehabilitating numerous endowments and establishing effective partnerships with the private sector.
Speaking on Wednesday evening at the opening of the Hikma Schools Sports Complex, Khalaileh said the project represents a successful model of genuine cooperation between the Ministry of Awqaf, through the Endowment Funds Development Department (EFDD), and the private sector.
He said the partnership reflects the ministry's approach to strengthening the developmental role of waqf investments and directing them to serve the community, contributing to economic and social development while providing educational and sports facilities for future generations.
Khalaileh described the project as the first of a series of joint initiatives aimed at reinforcing the role of waqf in supporting education and serving society. He expressed appreciation to all partners who contributed to completing the project and voiced hope that it would become a model for future waqf-based development projects.
For his part, Hikma Schools Director General Ihab Bali said the new sports complex embodies the school's vision of developing well-rounded students who combine academic excellence, athletic achievement and strong values.
He said the project is the result of a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Awqaf, represented by the EFDD, which served as the principal supporter of the initiative.
Bali added that the complex marks another step in the school's development and provides an integrated sports environment that will help nurture students' abilities and develop their character, in line with Jordan's modernization agenda and the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II to prepare a generation that is rooted in its values, committed to the nation and equipped for the future.
Built on a seven-dunum waqf property opposite Independence Mall, the complex includes swimming pools built to high standards, modern football pitches and a range of integrated sports facilities designed to provide students with a safe and stimulating environment to develop their talents and skills while enriching their educational experience through the integration of quality education and professional-level sports infrastructure.
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