Karak, April 15 (Petra) – Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court, Yousef Issawi, head of the committee overseeing the implementation of Royal initiatives, on Wednesday inspected several development projects in Karak Governorate, implemented under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

The field tour is part of ongoing efforts to monitor project implementation, assess progress on the ground, and address challenges in coordination with relevant authorities to accelerate completion and maximize benefits to local communities.

Issawi began the visit with the Wadi Mujib Chalets Development Project, implemented in partnership with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, as part of initiatives to enhance ecotourism and adventure tourism infrastructure.

He was briefed on project progress, which has reached approximately 70 percent, and includes the construction of 20 new chalets, rehabilitation of six existing units, full furnishing and equipping, and development of a dry tourist trail, establishment of a visitor rest area, expansion of the dining facility, and upgrades to public spaces and pathways.

Issawi also inspected the Wadi Ibn Hammad development project, which aims to upgrade the access road to support tourism activity in the area. The project is being implemented in three phases, with the first phase (700 meters) nearing completion at 95 percent, while the second phase (3,100 meters) has reached 25 percent completion. The tender for the third phase, extending 1,500 meters, has been issued, with implementation set to begin shortly.

The works include road widening, paving, installation of safety barriers, signage, and lighting, with full completion expected by the end of August.

The projects fall within a broader framework of Royal directives to revitalize Karak’s heritage and tourism assets, including the rehabilitation of the old city, preservation of Karak Castle, and development of tourism infrastructure in Wadi Mujib and Wadi Ibn Hammad.

In the Southern Ghor, Issawi visited the al-Naq’a Women’s Charitable Society, where he reviewed its social and development programs, including childcare services, support for underprivileged families and university students, and income-generating initiatives through a production kitchen that employs around 36 women.

He commended the association’s role in community development and directed concerned authorities to assess its needs to enhance its service capacity.

In Madin area, Issawi inspected the Inclusive Day Services Center project, accompanied by Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa, where construction has reached 73 percent completion.

The center comprises nine classrooms, specialized halls for physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and training, in addition to integrated service facilities. It is designed to provide early intervention services for children with developmental delays, as well as educational, rehabilitation, and vocational training programs for persons with disabilities, including individuals with autism.

Issawi stressed the importance of such projects in advancing local development, improving service delivery, and expanding economic opportunities, calling for adherence to implementation timelines and the highest technical standards.

//Petra// AJ