New Petra Region Commissioners took the oath of office on Sunday, 1 November 2026. These appointments were finalized following Royal approval of a Cabinet decision regarding the leadership of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority. The oath-taking ceremony for the new Petra Region Commissioners took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This formal event signifies the commencement of their official duties as they assume their respective positions within the regional authority. The appointments were made following Royal approval of a Cabinet decision, which solidified the selection of the new leadership team tasked with guiding the authority’s developmental and tourism-related initiatives.
Legal Basis for Appointments
Officials administered the oath of office in accordance with the regulatory framework governing the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority. Specifically, the appointments were executed under Article 7(c) of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority Law No. 15 of 2009 and its subsequent amendments. This legal provision establishes the mandate for the commissioners to fulfill their duties within the regional body. The oath was taken under Article 7(c) of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority Law No. 15 of 2009 and its amendments, ensuring that all procedural requirements were met in full compliance with the established statute. The legislative structure dictates the formal requirements for the leadership transition within the authority, ensuring that the transition of power remains aligned with the legal governance protocols defined by the law.
New Board Members Announced
Dr. Maram Maan Al-Freihat received the appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners. Dr. Maram Maan Al-Freihat was appointed as Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners. She joins the leadership team to oversee the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, acting in a senior capacity to support the governance of the regional body. Her role as Deputy Chairperson involves high-level administrative oversight and strategic planning to advance the mission of the authority.
Dr. Sami Ahmad Al-Hasanat assumes the role of Reserve Management Commissioner. Dr. Sami Ahmad Al-Hasanat was appointed as Reserve Management Commissioner. His responsibilities center on the oversight of the designated reserve areas within the authority’s jurisdiction, ensuring the administration of regional land and resource management protocols. By serving in this capacity, he will supervise the environmental and land-use policies that govern the protected zones under the authority's control.
Yousef Mahmoud Al-Awadat joins the leadership as a member of the Board of Commissioners. Yousef Mahmoud Al-Awadat was appointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners. His inclusion on the board completes the current round of appointments, bringing the new leadership team into effect alongside the previously announced members. Each of these officials will serve under the regulatory framework of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, contributing to the administrative and developmental objectives established by the board. Through their collective efforts, the board aims to fulfill the long-term goals mandated by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority Law No. 15 of 2009.
