His Majesty King Abdullah II Monday left Jordan to Abu Dhabi, the first leg in a three day visit to United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

The King is expected to meet with UAE`s President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nhayan, and Emir of Bahrain Sheik Hamad Bin Issa Al Khalifa.

Earlier, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hamza Bin Al-Hussein was sworn in as Regent .