The Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court, Yousef Hassan Al-Issawi, visited the Nazik Al-Hariri Center for Special Education on Wednesday, where he was received by Deputy Director General Mohammad Al-Sheikh, Executive Director Maisa Mahasneh, and the Director of Special Education at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Mohammad Al-Rahamhneh.
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Established in 1985, the center is a pioneering private institution specializing in the care, education, and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Over nearly four decades, it has evolved into one of Jordan’s leading national references in special education and vocational rehabilitation.
During his tour of the center’s various departments—including assessment and diagnosis, medical support services, vocational training, and educational divisions—Al-Issawi was briefed on the programs and services provided, particularly in evaluation, diagnosis, and special education.
He also visited the vocational education and training section, which includes specialized workshops that equip students with practical skills to help them secure sustainable employment and achieve social stability. The section features workshops in weaving, mosaic art, clay modeling, embroidery, accessories crafting, carpentry, and a computer lab, in addition to a display room for student-made products under the brand name “Nebras.” Students also presented a musical performance during the visit.
Al-Issawi praised the high-quality services offered at the center, emphasizing that its educational and humanitarian efforts reflect dedication and embody the Royal vision of building a just, compassionate society that embraces all its members without exception.
He expressed appreciation to the center’s staff for their exemplary work, which he described as a source of pride and a reflection of national awareness about the importance of empowering people with disabilities and providing them with a supportive environment for education, training, and social inclusion.
Al-Issawi highlighted His Majesty King Abdullah II’s continued care for persons with disabilities and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah’s dedication to education, childhood, and women’s empowerment programs—key pillars in promoting social justice and strengthening humanitarian solidarity within a consistent Royal approach that places people at the heart of national development.
The Nazik Al-Hariri Center offers an integrated system of services including assessment and diagnosis, educational programs, medical support, vocational rehabilitation, physical and speech therapy, as well as recreational and extracurricular activities designed to develop students’ social and life skills. The center also features a “Nebras” showroom, where students display and market their vocational training products.
Throughout its years of service, the center has supported hundreds of students and provided technical consultations to institutions both inside and outside Jordan.
At the end of the visit, Al-Issawi wrote a message in the guestbook, expressing his admiration for this humanitarian institution. Students presented him with a symbolic gift in appreciation of his visit, which left a positive impression on them.
For his part, Mohammad Al-Sheikh said that the Chief of the Royal Court’s visit reflects the deep Royal commitment of His Majesty King Abdullah II to supporting students with disabilities. He stressed the center’s dedication to realizing the Royal vision through building partnerships and networks with national and international institutions to ensure the best care and services possible.
Al-Sheikh noted that the center, founded in 1984 through the initiative of Mrs. Nazik Al-Hariri, has continuously evolved to meet the latest developments in comprehensive service provision. He added that the center currently hosts 150 students out of a capacity of 212, and that it continues to support its graduates by following up on their university studies, social integration, and entrepreneurship projects.
Dr. Mohammad Al-Rahamhneh, Director of Special Education at the Ministry of Education, emphasized the ministry’s role in ensuring access for persons with disabilities to educational institutions, supervising their services, and verifying that all educational, rehabilitative, and training programs meet the highest standards.
