Her Royal Highness Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein on Monday sponsored a celebration held by the Directorate of Military Women's Affairs to mark its 30th anniversary. The event took place at the Military Women’s Training Center, with the attendance of several senior officers from the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army.
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In her speech, the Director of Military Women’s Affairs expressed her pride in the outstanding achievements made by women in the armed forces across operational, training, and logistical fields. She emphasized that the celebration serves as a tribute to three decades of dedicated service and national contribution.
Nicholas Burniat, UN Women’s Representative in Jordan, highlighted Jordan’s pioneering role in empowering women within the Jordanian Armed Forces, including in special operations. He noted that male personnel in the military have not only accepted the presence of women but actively supported their participation.
He also reiterated the commitment to continue the partnership through the support of donor countries that have played a key role in this progress.
The celebration featured a variety of segments reflecting discipline, excellence, and professionalism, including silent drill performances showcasing precision and skill, a traditional folklore segment, weapon assembly and disassembly contests, tug-of-war, and fitness demonstrations.
Units such as the Rapid Intervention Brigade and the King Hussein Bin Ali Brigade performed military parades demonstrating high readiness and discipline. The Royal Military Police Command presented a live demonstration showcasing their field capabilities in emergency scenarios. Additionally, the Royal Engineering Corps showcased a "robotics" segment highlighting advancements in the use of modern technology in military tasks and duties.
The event concluded with a theatrical performance by students from Al-Hussein Secondary School for Girls and a musical performance by the Jordanian Armed Forces Band.
On the sidelines of the event, a Royal Jordanian Air Force helicopter flew over the venue carrying the Jordanian flag, symbolizing the continued celebrations of the Kingdom’s Independence Day.
Princess Aisha saluted the helicopter crew in a scene that reflected pride in the nation, its people, leadership, armed forces, and security services.
At the end of the event, the Director of Military Women’s Affairs honored Princess Aisha in recognition of her pioneering contributions and pivotal role in supporting and empowering women within the Jordanian Armed Forces.
It is worth noting that Her Royal Highness Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein served as Director of Military Women's Affairs from 1995 to 2009, playing a significant role in developing the directorate and expanding its vision and goals.
— (Petra)
