King condoles Saudi monarch, crown prince over Aramco helicopter crash victims
His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing condolences over the deaths of the 14 Saudi passengers on board the Aramco helicopter that crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday.
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UN secretary general commends King’s peace efforts
United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon commended His Majesty King Abdullah’s efforts to kickstart peace talks and his "courageous" initiatives to achieve peace in the region.
Read More Reform steps to lead to parliamentary gov’t - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday said that 2012 should end with major reform achievements: a modern and highly representative elections law, national elections and a Lower House of Parliament with partisan orientations, leading to parliamentary governments.
Read More Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean congratulates King on 50th birthday
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received a cable from Fayez Tarawneh, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM).
Read More King inaugurates Citizens’ Services Department
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the Citizens’ Services Department, which covers medical fees for citizens not covered by health insurance, provides assistance to those in need and extends services to military retirees.
Read More Ceremony marks King’s 50th birthday
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday attended a flag-hoisting ceremony to mark His Majesty's 50th birthday in the courtyard of Raghadan Palace.
Read More King receives cables on 50th birthday
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received cables from leaders of several Arab and foreign countries on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
Read More King receives Qatari Crown prince, Hamas chief
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received Qatar's Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim Ben Hamad Al Thani who paid a brief visit to Jordan accompanied by Hamas leader Khaled Mishaal.
Read More King orders JD500,000 for PWD societies
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday directed concerned authorities to extend JD500,000 to 81 societies providing care for 7,810 persons with disabilities (PWD) on the occasion of his birthday.
Read More King holds talks with Palestinian president
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on efforts to bring about peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
Read More King Visits Military Credit Fund
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), visited on Wednesday the Military Credit Fund and listened to a briefing by its director, Mohammad Shehadeh, on its achievements and future plans.
Read More Endowments to support research into legacy of Islamic Scholars
Two Waqfs for integral chairs on the legacy of Imam Al Ghazali and Imam Fakhr Al Din Al Razi were launched on Tuesday at a Royal Court ceremony under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah and in the presence of Royal Family members, Islamic figures and Muslim scholars from various countries.
Read More King receives OIC secretary general
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday underlined that Jordan will continue its role in protecting Jerusalem and its holy sites.
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