Government commitments for Irbid Governorate come within a comprehensive development plan agreed upon during field cabinet sessions with MPs from the governorate and representatives of local and official community sectors. The plan spans the period between 2024 and 2026.

It includes around 140 projects with an estimated cost of nearly 700 million dinars, with a clear focus on the health, education, infrastructure, and investment sectors, in response to the growing needs of the most densely populated governorate in northern Jordan.

In the health sector, the plan includes operating the new Princess Basma Hospital as a main medical center serving the northern region, in addition to establishing a specialized cancer treatment center in cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Center.

It also includes upgrading primary healthcare centers in peripheral areas and converting some of them into 24-hour facilities, alongside improving services in existing medical institutions across several regions.

In infrastructure, the commitments focus on addressing traffic congestion through the phased completion of the Irbid Ring Road in partnership with the private sector, along with tendering the new central market in the city.

They also include expanding water and sewage networks, and rehabilitating the historic Tel Irbid area to transform it into an open public space while preserving its heritage character.

In the education sector, the plans involve constructing new schools to reduce overcrowding and the double-shift system, along with improving educational infrastructure in several areas.

As for employment, production branches in the districts are being supported to enhance job opportunities, in addition to projects aimed at revitalizing the tourism sector through the restoration of archaeological sites such as Umm Qais and the development of heritage facilities.

Official indicators suggest a shift from planning to implementation, as the new Princess Basma Hospital has already begun operating and receiving patients, easing pressure on the health sector in the north, while procedures continue for the establishment of the cancer treatment center in line with announced plans.

In education, eight schools have been completed and entered service, while construction continues on 12 additional schools expected to be finished soon, alongside maintenance work in several other schools. The permanent agricultural and rural products exhibition has also been launched, and the tender for the new central market has been issued to regulate commercial activity in the city center.

In the employment sector, approval has been granted to expand a garment factory in the Koura district to create more jobs, alongside an increased use of solar energy systems to reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability.

Despite these achievements, Irbid still faces structural challenges, most notably traffic congestion resulting from population growth and an outdated urban planning system, with the completion of the Irbid Ring Road remaining a key proposed solution despite funding and land acquisition challenges.

Pressure on water networks and infrastructure continues to grow due to population density and waves of displacement, requiring long-term investment. In the labor market, a persistent gap remains between education outcomes and actual market needs, calling for more specialized vocational training programs.

In tourism and heritage, balancing the preservation of historical sites with their development into sustainable attractions remains a key challenge.

Unemployment also remains a pressing concern affecting households across Irbid, particularly among young people.

Ultimately, the government’s ability to secure funding and accelerate implementation remains the decisive factor in turning these projects into tangible improvements in citizens’ daily lives across Irbid Governorate.