Amman, November 06 (QNA) - The 31st edition of the Jordan Theatre Festival opened in Amman on Friday, with the participation of 14 Arab countries, including the State of Qatar. Officials, theatre practitioners and Arab artists attended the opening.

Qatari theatre critic Dr. Hassan Rashid chairs the festival's jury, which brings together prominent Arab theatre practitioners and critics. His participation highlights Qatar's presence at Arab theatre forums and its contribution to supporting and evaluating artistic and theatrical work.

The jury also includes artists Abdullah Al Turkmani from Kuwait, Essam Abu Al Qasim from Sudan and Sofiane Attia from Algeria, alongside Dr. Said Al Siyabi from the Sultanate of Oman.

Running until November 14, the festival will feature ten theatrical performances, offering participants opportunities to share experiences and artistic practices and strengthen Arab cultural engagement. (QNA)