Amman: Public Security Directorate (PSD) Director Maj. Gen. Obaidallah Maaytah on Sunday inaugurated the new Community Peace Center building in Amman's Shafa Badran district. The facility, which was established in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), aims to strengthen national efforts to promote social awareness, counter extremism, and reinforce the values of moderation and community cohesion.
According to Jordan News Agency, the inauguration ceremony was attended by German Ambassador to Jordan Bertram von Moltke, senior officers from Bavaria State Police, GIZ representatives, national and international partners, and senior PSD officials. During the opening ceremony, Maj. Gen. Maaytah emphasized that the new facility represents a significant achievement that reflects the PSD's comprehensive security strategy and its commitment to protecting individuals and society, while advancing modern and integrated concepts of security.
Maaytah highlighted that the project embodies an advanced security vision and a productive partnership with Germany, which has helped translate the directives and vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II. This vision is focused on strengthening security and stability, and building more resilient communities to address emerging challenges, particularly those linked to ideology and digital media spaces.
German Ambassador von Moltke commended the PSD's efforts to promote community peace and address modern security and intellectual challenges. He noted that the center reflects a proactive approach to prevention and public awareness, with Germany's support for the project stemming from a close partnership with Jordan and shared efforts to combat extremism, online recruitment, and threats to security and stability.
The Head of the Community Peace Center presented an overview of the project, detailing its strategic objectives and the role it will play in supporting initiatives focused on community awareness, preventing extremism and online recruitment, and strengthening effective community partnerships. The ceremony also featured a short film showcasing the center's mandate, facilities of the new building, and its modern capabilities designed to support awareness and training programs, further bolstering the center's role and national mission in promoting community peace, moderation, and social cohesion.