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Jordanian Prime Minister Opens Jerash Festival, Deputising for King Abdullah II
Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan inaugurated the 40th edition of the Jerash Festival, reflecting a regional trend in cultural diplomacy and tourism.
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jul 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Jordan's Prime Minister officially opened the Jerash Festival, reflecting a growing regional trend of leveraging culture for national branding. Find out what this means for the UAE. Read more.
The ancient Roman city of Jerash buzzed with anticipation on Wednesday, 22 July, as Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan officially inaugurated the 40th edition of the renowned Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, deputising for King Abdullah II.