November 2001

Construction was completed on the second phase of the Car Museum at al-Hussein National Park in Amman. Jafar Tukan and Partners designed the project, which will house the late King Hussein's car collection for the Municipality of Greater Amman.


Jordanian artist Mohammad Abu Zureiq completed a large public mural entitled Arabesque. The mural, which covers a wall area of 100 square meters, is located in Amman's al-Mahatta area, opposite the Amman Railroad Station. The station complex dates to the early twentieth century, and includes some of the city's oldest surviving modern buildings. The mural is part of the Municipality of Greater Amman's preparations for the Amman Arab Cultural Capital 2002 celebrations.


Preparations are underway for the opening of the Le Royale Jordan Hotel in Amman. The 31-story building contains two royal suites, 32 suites, and 255 hotel rooms, in addition to conference facilities, 14 restaurants, three cinemas and a shopping center. The 257 million JD (180 million $US) project is owned by the General Mediterranean Group.

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