Amman: Youth are key to a new initiative directed by HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein to document Jordan's history deploying modern, evidence-based methods, Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani said Sunday. Momani, who is also the government's official spokesperson, stated young people are "essential" partners in building and sharing the national narrative.
According to Jordan News Agency, addressing a dialogue seminar Sunday at the University of Jordan, themed: "Jordanian Narrative: Youth, Identity and National Memory," he noted that establishing a "verified, research-backed" reference protects youth from fake news, fragmented narratives, and online misinformation, which would secure accurate facts from unverified digital content.
Beyond documenting history, the main challenge is adapting it into digital media that engages young audiences, he added, urging universities to take an "active" role in producing national history for new audiences. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Sanad Youth Work, will feature digital media, podcasts, visual storytelling, and documentary projects to engage young Jordanians.
Meanwhile, Senate Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee Chair Haifa Najjar said national identity is an "evolving, lived" experience rather than a static inheritance. She noted that cultural renewal, embracing digital content like podcasts and modern music, complements tradition rather than undermining it.
Echoing these goals, MP Mohammad Maharmeh, head of the Lower House Youth and Sports Committee, urged young people to take the lead in documenting local heritage, calling the investment in youth awareness "vital" to the Kingdom's unity and long-term stability.