Amman:The 31st edition of the Jordan Theatre Festival commenced in Amman on Friday, featuring participation from 14 Arab countries, including the State of Qatar. The festival's opening was attended by officials, theatre practitioners, and Arab artists.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, the festival's jury is chaired by Qatari theatre critic Dr. Hassan Rashid, emphasizing Qatar's involvement in Arab theatre forums and its role in supporting and evaluating artistic and theatrical work. The jury also includes notable artists such as Abdullah Al Turkmani from Kuwait, Essam Abu Al Qasim from Sudan, Sofiane Attia from Algeria, and Dr. Said Al Siyabi from the Sultanate of Oman.

The festival, which runs until November 14, will showcase ten theatrical performances, providing participants with opportunities to exchange experiences and artistic practices, thereby strengthening Arab cultural engagement.