His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Wednesday attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the National Military Service programme for the year 2026.

During the ceremony, held at the National Military Service training centre, His Royal Highness delivered an address emphasising the importance of mobilising and investing in the potential of youth, highlighting the role of the National Military Service programme in building a stronger, self-reliant Jordan that keeps pace with change.

The Crown Prince underscored the importance of serving Jordan with honour across all fields of work, investing in technology, and committing to life-long education and development of skills, emphasising that Jordan’s strength and the unity of its people are integral to the strength of the wider Arab nation and its causes.

Upon arrival at the venue, the Crown Prince was received by a number of members of the Royal Family, heads of the three authorities, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, and senior officers and officials.

The ceremony included a parade of the graduates marching in formation, a silent drill and hand-to-hand combat demonstrations, reflecting the high level of physical fitness, discipline, and combat skills achieved during training.

His Royal Highness presented awards to the top-performing graduates in infantry and combat readiness during the ceremony.

The National Military Service programme is conducted over a period of three months, during which trainees engage in an intensive and balanced training programme that includes a field military track focusing on discipline, physical skills, and the use of light weapons, in addition to a theoretical track covering topics such as active citizenship, national awareness, financial literacy, and the realities of the job market.