Al-Fuhais A rural Jordanian city located in Balqa Governorate, and represents the western gateway and green flank of the capital Amman. Its population exceeds 22,000 people, and its administrative area is 17 km2. It hosts many cultural and youth events throughout the year.

Al-Fuhais city is distinguished by its beautiful mountainous environment and its hills overlooking the west and north, and by the vitality of civil work in it through the presence of active civil, civil and youth institutions that date back to 1936 of the last century, working in the fields of youth and sports, women empowerment, environment, literature and culture, music, arts and heritage. In addition to exhibitions of fine arts and the Orthodox Church Museum.

 Al-Fuhais city is distinguished by its beautiful mountainous environment and its hills overlooking the west and north, and by the vitality of civil work in it through the presence of active civil, civil and youth institutions that date back to 1936 of the last century, Working in the fields of youth and sports, women empowerment, environment, literature and culture, music, arts and heritage. In addition to exhibitions of fine arts and the Orthodox Church Museum.

The first school in Fuhais was established in 1823 under the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, followed by the Latin Patriarchate School in 1881, and the Catholic School in 1936. Today, the town hosts several distinguished schools, including parochial, private, and public institutions.

The people of Al-Fuhais trace their roots back to the tribes of the Arab Christian Ghassanid Kingdom, which flourished and dominated the Levant within the borders of the Byzantine Empire since the first centuries AD. There are important ruins in the site of Khirbet Al-Deir, which overlooks the Holy Land, the Jordan Valley, the mountains of Jerusalem and Bethlehem in Palestine to the west, and the mountains of Ajloun and Jerash to Mount Hermon to the north. Its origins date back to 800 years BC.

Al-Fuhais Municipality It appears to you through its website, which has been sponsored by the Greater Amman Municipality, our beloved Jordanian capital. We hope that the site will be a window for communication and provide distinguished services to those here in Al-Fuhais and to all visitors to the site from the sons of the homeland and the vast human world.

Al-Fuhais City A dear part of the Jordanian homeland, small in size and population, but great in its giving, achievements and national presence. Open to the world and believing in noble human values, good citizenship, coexistence, acceptance of others and the rule of law. Its people represent, with their history and heritage rooted in the soil of our holy Arab Levant, an authentic component of our Jordanian society. At home and abroad, they believe that their city, perched on the Balqa Mountains, is 30 minutes away from “Bethany” The site of the baptism of Jesus Christ in Al-Maghtas, a national message and value that is confirmed day after day and more than ever before. They bear a national responsibility to root it, perpetuate it and enhance its permanent presence. This is done through diligent work and creative and innovative participatory initiatives, which are embodied in their activity and work in the fields of culture, arts, music, thought, heritage, sports, etc., and interactive institutional and youth civil work.

Al-Fuhais is famous for having a site Khirbet Al-Deir, The archaeological site dating back to the era of the ancient Ammonite Kingdom. Also, the buildings of the ancient Apostolic churches that embraced and nurtured the identity and spirit of the city for centuries and still do.

Al-Fuhais Municipality The city is twinned with several cities and towns in Jordan, Arab countries, and abroad, including: Umm al-Jimal and Jerash Jordanian, Beit Sahour In Palestine, and the city of Biscilia In Italy

Al-Fuhais Municipality hopes, through launching this window, to be more interactive and closer to the citizen, his issues, needs, challenges, opinions, aspirations, and awareness of the future and bright tomorrow for generations. All of which represent a goal, a great value, and a place of respect and appreciation for the Municipal Council and the Municipality Institution.

 We, the President and members of the Municipal Council, affirm our continuous efforts to advance our city, its structure, organization and distinction through work, planning and implementing programs that constantly advance society and the city.

Website  An initiative that provides the Municipal Council with an effective tool and an entry point to develop the work of our municipality towards the concept of smart municipality and interactive communication with the citizen, leading to applications. “Smart City” Green Which today represents a major fundamental challenge for the future of cities and societies.

With our sincere love and appreciation…

 Omar Akroush
Mayor of Fuheis