King to start visit to Japan on Saturday, first stop on Asian working tour
His Majesty King Abdullah II is scheduled to begin a working visit to Japan on Saturday, the first stop on an Asian working tour that includes Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
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Extraordinary session scheduled for Sunday
A Royal Decree was issued on Wednesday requesting Parliament to convene for an extraordinary session as of next Sunday.
Read More Jordan supports Iraqi gov't efforts to restore law and order
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday renewed Jordan's support for efforts to realise security and stability in Iraq, impose the government's authority throughout the country and end all forms of violence and terrorism.
Read More Fitness rewarded
Winners of the King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness were honoured on Tuesday at a ceremony held at Al Hussein Sports City.
Read More 15-truck aid convoy heads to Palestinian territories today
Upon His Majesty King Abdullah's directives, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) will today dispatch a 15-truck convoy loaded with foodstuff and medical supplies to the West Bank and Gaza Strip. JHCO Secretary General Mohammad Aitan said the aid is part of Jordan's assistance to the Palestinian people.
Read More There are no concerns about Jordan future - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday urged the government to keep citizens abreast of all developments regarding issues of national concern.
Read More King meets US congressional delegation
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania on Monday met with a delegation of US congressional aides and reviewed the situation in the Middle East, efforts to push the peace process forward and bilateral cooperation.
Read More King: There are reasons for optimism and hope
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday called on people to hold on to optimism and hope, emphasising that the Kingdom is on the right track towards achievement and prosperity.
Read More King expresses full support for projects proposed by Madaba youth
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday expressed his full support for proposals and projects put forward by Madaba youth to overcome challenges facing the governorate.
Read More Jordan sends relief aid to quake-hit China
A plane carrying relief supplies left for China today upon directives by His Majesty King Abdullah II, to assist the victims of the devastating earthquake that rocked China's Sichuan Province last week.
Read More King, President Bush discuss peace process, bilateral relations
His Majesty King Abdullah II and US President George W. Bush held talks today in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm El Sheikh.
Read More King meets Israeli Foreign Minister
His Majesty King Abdullah II said Israel should shoulder its responsibilities in creating the proper conditions to push ahead with negotiations with the Palestinians along the two-state solution.
Read More Future of Middle East starts by lifting the shadow of catastrophe - King
His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed today that the future begins by "lifting the shadow of catastrophe" and that Israel's "celebrations of independence are hollow while lasting peace is still denied because of unhealed wrongs."
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