King, Crown Prince receive cables on occasion of Hijri New Year
His Majesty King Abdullah II has received cables of well wishes on the occasion of the Hijri New Year from leaders of friendly countries, as well as senior officials and officers, and representatives of civil society organisations.
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King directs government to study producing food items locally to ensure sufficient strategic reserves, increase local production
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday directed the government to study producing food items locally, in coordination with local companies and factories, to ensure sufficient strategic reserves under all circumstances, and to increase local production.
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King directs government to study gradual resumption of operations across productive sectors
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday directed the government to examine the potential of gradually resuming operations across productive sectors, and exporting locally manufactured products that are increasingly in demand internationally, to support the economy.
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King, Queen thank Chinese businessman Jack Ma for donating 100,000 COVID-19 detection kits, other medical supplies to Jordan
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, in a phone call, expressed appreciation to Chinese philanthropist and businessman Jack Ma for donating medical supplies and equipment to support Jordan’s healthcare sector and the country’s efforts to combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Read More King, in phone call with European Council president, discusses countering humanitarian, economic impact of COVID-19
His Majesty King Abdullah and European Council President Charles Michel on Friday discussed cooperation and coordination to counter coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Read More Two Royal Decrees approve Shahahdeh’s resignation, assign Kharabsheh to administer agriculture ministry
A Royal Decree has been issued, approving the resignation of Ibrahim Shahahdeh from his position as minister of agriculture, as of 2 April 2020.
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King chairs meeting on government’s plans, measures to mitigate COVID-19 economic impact
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday directed the government to plan beyond the current period and set a clear timetable to protect and sustain the economy, while also devising an economic plan to overcome the current exceptional circumstances and taking every measure to prioritise the health and wellbeing of citizens.
Read More King co-authors Financial Times op-ed with presidents of Germany, Singapore, Ethiopia, and Ecuador
The Financial Times on Tuesday published an op-ed co-written by His Majesty King Abdullah with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Singapore President Halimah Yacob, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, and Ecuador President Lenín Moreno Garcés.
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King says PSD’s efforts, citizens’ cooperation will enable Jordan to overcome difficulties
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday said the efforts of Public Security Directorate (PSD) personnel, with citizens’ cooperation, will help overcome the current difficulties caused by coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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King visits army headquarters, commends efforts to safeguard homeland
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday reaffirmed pride in JAF personnel for their efforts to safeguard the homeland and ensure the wellbeing of citizens.
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King visits Irbid grain silos, calls for maintaining strategic food reserves in Kingdom
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday called for maintaining strategic food reserves in the Kingdom, and ensuring all basic commodities are available to citizens, especially under the current extraordinary conditions.
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King follows up on measures to counter COVID-19, safeguard citizens’ wellbeing
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday directed the government to secure citizens’ needs of basic commodities and monitor market prices, in line with his concern for the wellbeing of Jordanians and ensuring that officials, the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, and security agencies continue to prioritise the health and wellbeing of the public.
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King participates in virtual Extraordinary G20 Leaders’ Summit on COVID-19 response held by Saudi Arabia
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday, with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, participated in the virtual Extraordinary G20 Leaders’ Summit, held by Saudi Arabia and chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to advance a coordinated global response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its economic and healthcare implications.
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