Jerash, July 14 (Petra) -- The Governor of Jerash, Malik Khreisat, on Tuesday confirmed that all executive, security, and service agencies in the governorate are fully prepared to host the upcoming edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts.
Khreisat told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that direct coordination with the festival's management is ongoing to deliver an exceptional edition that reflects Jordan's cultural and tourism status on the global map.
The governorate has developed an integrated, rigorous plan supervised by specialized committees operating around the clock to ensure top-tier organization, safety, and comfort for local and international visitors.
Khreisat explained that local authorities have coordinated with the Public Security Directorate and the Traffic Department to implement a smart traffic plan aimed at preventing congestion around the Jerash Archaeological Site. The plan includes preparing spacious, secure, and free parking lots capable of accommodating thousands of vehicles, alongside deploying a fleet of free shuttle buses to transport visitors from external lots to the main gates. Alternative routes will also be designated for cargo trucks to maintain smooth traffic flow.
Additionally, the Greater Jerash Municipality, along with public works, water, electricity, and health directorates, has worked collaboratively to rehabilitate the archaeological site and its surroundings. They completed comprehensive maintenance on lighting networks, secured backup power generators, intensified cleanliness campaigns, and set up equipped medical points and mobile clinics operated by the Civil Defense and health directorates to handle emergencies.
To support the local community, the governorate has allocated free spaces in the main plaza of the site for charitable societies, local artisans, and productive kitchens to market their handmade crafts and traditional foods. Khreizat added that the festival will generate numerous temporary job opportunities for local youth in organizational, guiding, and supporting service roles.
//Petra// AF
