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By Legal Advisor Walid Hiyasat

At Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, where creativity intersects with organisation, the name of Dr Malek Khreisat – Governor of Jerash – stood out as a genuine bridge between two worlds: local governance and administration on one hand, and culture and literature on the other.

Dr Khreisat was not just an official fulfilling his duties. Throughout the festival, he appeared as a cultured man who listens attentively, a poet who converses through words, and a respectful presence among people. He succeeded in creating a rare balance between administrative work and human connection — a friend to media and intellectuals, and a smiling face to guests and visitors, roaming the ancient city like someone who truly understands that a festival is a celebration of life, not just another event.

Through his daily presence and constant engagement, Khreisat embodied a modern concept of local administration — one based on partnership, not centralisation, and on serving people rather than simply overseeing them. His close cooperation with security bodies was clearly key in creating a safe, flexible, and welcoming environment that allowed everyone to enjoy the festival’s events without disruption.

Malek Khreisat — the poet who understands the impact of a verse, and the administrator who grasps the weight of a decision — was a vital part of the success of Jerash 39. His touch could be felt in many behind-the-scenes details that may escape the cameras but are reflected in the smoothness, organisation, and comfort experienced by visitors.

This is Jordan, where local governance and culture stand together in the same trench — defending beauty and affirming that glory continues.
Jerash 39…