Royal Court Chief Delivers Royal Condolences to Several Jordanian Families

Youssef Hassan Al-Issawi, the Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court, delivered condolences on behalf of King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II to several families across Jordan. These visits, conducted on November 11, 2026, involved multiple tribal and local families in the Balqa and Amman Governorates. The royal representative met with grieving families to honor the deceased members of the Al-Balawi, Al-Hayari, and Al-Shobaki clans.

Condolences for the Al-Balawi clan

The first official visit took place in the Al-Suwayma area of the South Shuna district within the Balqa Governorate. Youssef Hassan Al-Issawi met with the Al-Balawi clans to deliver royal condolences for Hammad Khalil Al-Dallam Al-Balawi. According to reports from media reports, Hammad Khalil Al-Dallam Al-Balawi died approximately two weeks prior to November 11, 2026. The death occurred after the individual was swept away by floods in the Al-Suwayma region. During these tribal visits, Kneian Al-Balawi, who serves as the Advisor to the King for Tribal Affairs, also delivered condolences to the various tribes.

Honoring military and judicial families

The Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court also traveled to Salt in the Balqa Governorate to visit the Al-Hayari family. The visit was intended to deliver condolences for the deceased retired Major General Jaafar Mahmoud Al-Hayari. The deceased military official was part of a prominent family of service members and legal professionals. Jaafar Mahmoud Al-Hayari was the brother of several notable individuals, including retired Major General Hani Al-Hayari, former judge Abdul Halim Al-Hayari, and retired Brigadier General Adel Al-Hayari. The presence of the Royal Court Chief underscored the state's recognition of the family's service to the nation.

Visits to the Al-Shobaki clan

The final segment of the condolence tour focused on the Al-Shobaki clan located in the Al-Ruqaim area of the Al-Quwaysimah district in the Amman Governorate. Youssef Hassan Al-Issawi visited the family to offer condolences for the deceased Sayta Abdul Rahman Al-Barakat. Sayta Abdul Rahman Al-Barakat was the widow of the late Haj Abdrabuh Salem Al-Shobaki. The deceased was also the mother of Assaf Al-Shobaki, who is a former Member of Parliament and a media personality. These visits represent the ongoing role of the Royal Court in maintaining connections with Jordanian families and tribal leaders during times of mourning.

Glossary

• Salt — Salt was a city and commercial center of Transjordan from the 18th century until the early years of the Emirate of Transjordan. It was located along the slopes of a conical hill and situated along the ridges of two deep abutting valleys.
• Amman Governorate — The Amman Governorate is a location in Jordan where Palestinians are overwhelmingly concentrated.