Royal Decree prorogues Parliament’s ordinary session as of 18 May
A Royal Decree has been issued, proroguing the ordinary session of Parliament as of Sunday, 18 May 2025.
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New government sworn in
The new 27-member government headed by Nader Dahabi was sworn in before His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday and held its first Cabinet meeting later in the day.
Read More King, Olmert discuss Annapolis preparations
His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday said that this week's US-hosted Middle East peace meeting should help create a Palestinian state.
Read More Dahabi tasked with forming new government
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday named Nader Dahabi as the new prime minister, succeeding outgoing premier Marouf Bakhit.
Read More King holds summit with Mubarak, Abbas
Jordan and Egypt on Thursday renewed support for the Palestinian leadership's demands that final status issues be discussed during November 27 Annapolis peace meeting.
Read More Annapolis should tackle all peace tracks - King
His Majesty King Abdullah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and preparations for the international peace meeting.
Read More King receives call from Assad
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received a phone call from Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Read More King checks on polling procedures
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday visited the main election operations room at the Ministry of Interior and checked on the procedures taken by the ministry to facilitate the polling process.
Read More US support key to peace - King
His Majesty King Abdullah and French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments over a telephone call.
Read More King, Assad hold summit
His Majesty King Abdullah and Syrian President Bashar Assad on Sunday held talks that resulted in a Syrian decision to free a number of Jordanian prisoners and agreement on outstanding issues between the two countries.
Read More King receives Princess Astrid
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received Princess Astrid of Belgium, who is currently in the Kingdom to take part in the 8th Meeting of the States Parties (8MSP) to the Mine Ban Convention, which started on Saturday.
Read More Banning mines is top humanitarian priority-King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday described work to ban mines and eradicate their threat in the Middle East, where conflict has caused so much destruction, as a humanitarian imperative.
Read More King wants free elections
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday said he was keen on having free and fair elections that would enable citizens to exercise their constitutional right in selecting those most capable of representing and serving them.
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