Maan, Aug 12 (Petra) -- Coinciding with His Majesty King Abdullah II’s visit to Maan Governorate on Wednesday, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi inaugurated the new headquarters of the Bait Al-Anbat Association/the Arab Forum for Cultural Interaction in the Wadi Musa area of Petra District.

The project, established under Royal Initiatives, aims to support the cultural movement, preserve the region's civilizational and cultural heritage, and enhance local community participation in these fields.

The construction of the headquarters implements royal directives issued during His Majesty King Abdullah's meeting with leading figures from Petra District in Wadi Musa to empower the organization to expand its programs and community services.

Issawi in the presence of Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh, Governor of Maan Khaled Al-Hajjaj, and Chief Commissioner of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) Adnan Al Sawair was briefed on the association's operations, current activities, and future goals.

The new facility features administrative offices, a dedicated workshop space for the "Bait Shaqila" traditional fashion and handicrafts initiative targeting tourists, a library, and service amenities designed to foster local heritage programs.

In press statements, Issawi reaffirmed that the project reflects continuous royal directives to support and empower local communities, transform cultural heritage into sustainable developmental opportunities, and promote local handicrafts to enrich the overall tourist experience in Petra.

//Petra// AF