Jordan Times
Friday, November 17, 2006
Swearing-in ceremony
His Majesty King Abdullah with Interior Ministry governors, who were recently
appointed in new posts. The six governors were sworn-in before the Monarch at
the Royal Court on Thursday. They are: Tafileh Governor Farouq Majali, Director
of the ministry’s Civil Society Institutions Department Zeid Zreiqat, Director
of the Local Community Development Department Ali Azzam, Aqaba Governor Samir
Mubaideen, Ajloun Governor Abdul Fattah Maaitah and Raed Adwan, who was
appointed governor at the ministry’s headquarters. Also on Thursday, King
Abdullah, Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, paid a visit to the
Public Security Department where he met with its director, Lt. General Mohammad
Aitan and discussed the services offered by the police to citizens. During
another visit to the Civil Defence Department (CDD) headquarters yesterday, the
King was acquainted with the video conferencing system the department recently
introduced to facilitate communication between CDD headquarters and commanders
in the field. The system is designed to enhance the ability to deal effectively
with major incidents.