Amman: Youth are a driving force for national development and a key source of pressure for Jordan's advancement," Jordan News Agency (Petra) Board Chairman Nabeel Ghishan said on Wednesday.
According to Jordan News Agency, Ghishan, speaking at an International Youth Day panel discussion, stated that youth empowerment is "central" to the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II and HRH Crown Prince Hussein. He emphasized the importance of moving education beyond "rote memorization" to foster critical thinking and practical skills aligned with market demands.
Ghishan urged Jordan's universities to connect curricula directly to national economic needs, calling for leveraging youth tech skills in AI and digital services to modernize government operations. He stressed, "Success relies on competence and skill," highlighting the need to transition from passive youth welfare to real empowerment by providing young people with tangible tools to lead within institutions.
Meanwhile, youth officials pointed to ongoing national initiatives, including the National Youth Strategy 2026-2030, aimed at integrating young Jordanians into political, economic, and administrative modernization efforts. The event, organized by the Madaba Youth Directorate at Prince Hashim bin Abdullah II Youth City, concluded with a QandA session and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding local youth innovators.