King, Dutch PM discuss humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, during a phone call on Thursday, discussed ways to enhance relief efforts in response to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
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Public school students exempted from annual fees under Royal makruma
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday directed the government to exempt public school students from paying annual fees for the 2008-2009 academic year to mitigate the difficult economic conditions citizens are currently undergoing.
Read More Jordan marks Israa and Miraj
The Kingdom marked the anniversary of Al Israa wal Miraj on Monday in a ceremony attended by His Majesty King Abdullah.
Read More King meets with House of Lords president
His Majesty King Abdullah met on Wednesday with House of Lords Speaker Baroness Helen Valerie Hayman, who is currently on a visit to the Kingdom as part of a tour that took her to the Palestinian territories and Israel.
Read More King meets Salt officials, representatives
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said that he is currently working with the government to draw up plans designed to alleviate citizens' difficult living conditions, stressing that standing up to challenges facing the citizens is a top priority.
Read More King commends gov't measures to ease economic hardships
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday voiced support for government's efforts to relieve economic burdens on the limited and middle-income segments, brought about by the international hikes in prices of commodities.
Read More King meets Obama
His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed during talks this evening with US Senator Barack Obama (Democrat, Illinois) that ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land and achieving a just settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict tops the priorities of the people of the Middle East.
Read More Peace in the Middle East is achievable - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said the opportunity for achieving peace between Arabs and Israelis in the Middle East is present, adding that an agreement would pave way for regional prosperity and new levels of cooperation between the Arab world and the West.
Read More King, Queen leave for US
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania headed for the US Wednesday on a several-day private visit. The King will take part in an economic forum to be held in Idaho.
Read More King underlines Palestinian issue centrality
His Majesty King Abdullah on Friday said that what some are promoting about Jordan being the alternative to solve the Palestinian issue is rejected by both Jordanians and Palestinians.
Read More King meets camp youth, vows support
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said it is important to enhance services in the fields of education, health and the youth sector in Hittin refugee camp.
Read More King announces establishment of a fund to train journalists
His Majesty King Abdullah II announced today the establishment and financing of a fund for the purpose of training and supporting journalists.
Read More Mideast, Central Asia share pursuit of peace, modernity - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday arrived in Kazakhstan to participate along with other world leaders in the country's celebrations on the 10th anniversary for the establishment of the capital Astana.
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