Her Majesty also met with female entrepreneurs who shared their stories, and experiences also detailing the financial independence and benefits that comes with managing their own businesses. 

Amongst the women the Queen consort met was Fatmeh Al Zo’bi, Um Muhammad. Fatmeh is the owner and manager of a traditional guesthouse. Her Majesty was given a tour of the guesthouse and introduced her to employees. Fatmeh informed Her Majesty that she employs local women, a number of whom run their own small businesses.

Her Majesty then attended a meeting with a group of active young Jordanians who gathered at Jordan Heritage Café in Al Salt, Her Majesty heard about their involvement in several local initiatives and contributions to their community and their efforts to boost tourism in the governorate by promoting Al Salt’s heritage and its picturesque destinations.

The Queen then walked along Al Khader Street and stopped by St. George Church, which was built in 1682 and renovated in 2004 by Al Salt’s Christian and Muslim communities.