Irbid:Official, academic, and industrial leaders from the Irbid governorate have expressed that His Majesty King Abdullah II's recent speech, delivered during the opening of the parliament's third ordinary session, has outlined Jordan's state priorities effectively. The speech was said to balance national security needs with a focus on citizen-centered economic development.
According to Jordan News Agency, local leaders emphasized that the king's address highlighted Jordan's internal strength against extremist ideologies while affirming strong support for the Palestinian cause and regional stability. Key figures such as Habes Al-Zaboun, President of Jadara University, and Atef Al-Shiyab, a professor of archaeology and anthropology, noted the speech's decisive message on Jordan's capability to combat terrorism and safeguard its national sovereignty.
Zuhair Al-Tahat, Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication at Yarmouk University, and former MP Fatima Abu Abtah highlighted the speech's emphasis on governance and institution building. They remarked on the monarch's call for administrative accountability and his assertion that the rule of law applies equally, serving as a foundation for social justice and civic trust.
Abdullah Bani Hani, Director General of the Mahafazati Volunteer Foundation, and Ali Al-Hawamdeh, Governor of Bani Obaid District, pointed out the importance of public awareness in countering extremist narratives, which in turn strengthens military and security efforts. Retired Brig. Gen. Pilot Adel Shunaq, Director General of the Hashemite Commission for Disabled Soldiers, added that the address provided strategic momentum for ongoing national modernization efforts.
On the economic front, Hani Abu Hassan, Chairman of the Irbid Chamber of Industry, Imad Al-Azzam, head of the Irbid Municipal Committee, and Nidal Al-Hasi, Secretary of the Al-Hassan Industrial Estate Investors Society, praised the royal directives for the government to expedite major strategic projects. They emphasized the importance of initiatives focusing on water security and economic reform, stressing that genuine development should lead to tangible improvements in living standards, healthcare, education, and investment opportunities.