King sends cable to Palestinian president on anniversary of declaration of Palestinian state’s independence
His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the 38th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the State of Palestine, in which he called on the international community to intensify its efforts to end Israel’s aggression, halt its plans to annex territory and expand settlements, and stop the forced displacement of Palestinians.
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King orders study of ex-servicemen’s situation
His Majesty King Abdullah said on Tuesday he directed concerned authorities to conduct a study on the living conditions of ex-servicemen, with a view to improving their situation.
Read More King to open parliament session
His Majesty King Abdullah will on Oct. 26 open Parliament’s second ordinary session with a Speech from the Throne outlining the reform process.
Read More Royal Decree appoints new senators
A Royal Decree was issued dissolving the 60-member Upper House of Parliament as of today, October 25, 2011.
Read More Royal Decree names Abu Karaki as Royal Court chief
A Royal Decree was issued on Tuesday appointing Riyad Abu Karaki as Royal Court chief, succeeding Khaled Karaki who submitted his resignation on Tuesday.
Read More Royal Decrees appoint Fakhoury as King’s Office director, Issawi as Royal Court secretary general
Two Royal Decrees were issued later on Tuesday appointing...
Read More King pays visit to Saudi Arabia
His Majesty King Abdullah paid a visit to Saudi Arabia Tuesday to extend his deepest sympathies and condolences to Saudi King Abdullah and the Saudi people upon the passing of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, who died early Saturday.
Read More King to Kuwaiti newspaper Al Rai: No return on reform
In an interview with Kuwaiti newspaper Al Rai, King Abdullah II on Tuesday affirmed that there will be no return on reform, revealing that preparations are under way to conduct municipal and parliamentary elections soon.
Read More King to The Washington Post: Political reform cannot be realised without economic reform
In an interview published in The Washington Post, His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said that political reform cannot be realised without economic reform.
Read More Royal Decree endorses new cabinet
A Royal Decree was issued on Monday endorsing a new cabinet headed by Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh.
Read More King reflects on regional developments in CNN interview
His Majesty King Abdullah discussed several local issues and the latest developments in the Middle East in an interview with CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
Read More King discusses cooperation, region with foreign officials
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday met with several foreign and Arab officials to examine means to foster political and economic cooperation.
Read More King attends signing of agreements
His Majesty King Abdullah attended on Sunday the signing of agreements between Jordan and the United States of America under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Lending Program to Jordanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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