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Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of Sports Infrastructure Renovation at Al Hussein Youth City

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Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan recently checked on the renovation progress at Al Hussein Youth City, a project initiated under Royal directives to upgrade the Kingdom's sports infrastructure. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for ongoing maintenance of sports facilities to ensure their readiness to serve athletes and youth, as well as host local and international sporting events. The complex, which receives around two million visitors annually, serves 53 sports federations and is a key hub for various athletic activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prime Minister visited Al Hussein Youth City to inspect the renovation progress, which is part of the Royal directives to upgrade the Kingdom's sports infrastructure.
  • The complex receives around two million visitors annually and serves 53 sports federations, emphasizing its importance in the country's sports landscape.
  • The renovation project includes the upgrading of various facilities, such as the Sports Palace, Prince Rashid Hall, Prince Hamzah Hall, the Olympic Swimming Pool, the Cultural Palace, Yarmouk Hall, Petra Stadium, and outdoor training fields.
  • The modernization scheme involves comprehensive renovation and maintenance works, including equipment supply for outdoor sports activities, full restoration of the Olympic Pool, and upgrades to the Sports Palace's lighting, flooring, and annexes.
  • Prince Rashid Hall and Yarmouk Hall have undergone similar upgrades, while Petra Stadium received full interior and exterior maintenance, including updated locker rooms.
  • Prince Hamzah Hall, which serves seven federations, was fully renovated with insulation, improved lighting, and repaired seating areas.
  • The Cultural Palace was renovated inside and out, with over 1,100 seats replaced in its grandstand, expected to be completed by the first quarter of next year.
  • The Prime Minister was briefed on the projects' progress by Al Hussein Youth City Director Raad Mirza and met with athletes and sports officials, who commend the upgrades for improving sports events, training programs, and tournaments.

Statistics:

  • The Al Hussein Youth City complex receives around two million visitors annually.
  • The complex serves 53 sports federations.
  • Over 1,100 seats have been replaced in the grandstand of the Cultural Palace.
  • The renovation work is expected to be completed by the first quarter of next year.

Sources:

  • (Jordan News Agency) "Prime Minister checks on facilities at Al Hussein Youth City" (13 Oct 2025)

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