Madaba: The Madaba Directorate of Culture launched the Child Skills Development Festival on Sunday in cooperation with the Madaba and Dhiban District education directorates as part of the directorate's 2026 plan.
According to Jordan News Agency, the festival is held annually at Al-Jarwan Mixed Basic School in the Jabal Bani Hamida area of Dhiban District and features cultural activities such as team games, competitions, and story-reading sessions for children.
Head of the Madaba Directorate of Culture Mohammad Al-Rawahneh stated that the directorate is committed to including activities for students in remote and underprivileged schools in its annual plans. The aim is to develop children's skills, identify promising talents, and nurture them.
He further added that the festival's activities will continue at several schools in Dhiban District and Madaba through May 17. The participating schools include Al-Jarwan Mixed Basic School, Balouta Mixed Basic School, Mleih Basic School for Girls, Al-Hilaliyah Basic School, Granada Secondary School for Girls, and Salah Al-Din Basic School.