King expresses condolences to UAE vice president over passing of brother
His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum over the passing of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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Jordan, China sign nuclear energy deals
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday met with Head of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Jia Qinglin, and reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation.
Read More King urges international community to end Palestinian suffering
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday urged the international community to act immediately to end the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, warning that a humanitarian crisis with a devastating impact is looming in the enclave.
Read More King due in Qatar November 24
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania will start a two-day visit on Monday to Qatar upon an invitation by Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani.
Read More King briefed on housing project
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday urged the concerned agencies to implement the Decent Housing for Decent Living initiative, a nationwide, housing megaproject, “effectively and in accordance with a fixed time frame."
Read More Activists: King's statement a boost to NGOs working to safeguard human rights
Human rights activists on Monday welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah's "strong and clear" comments on safeguarding human rights in the Kingdom, particularly of women and children.
Read More Jordan, Algeria to reactivate stalled cooperation agreements
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday concluded a several-hour visit to Algeria, where he held talks with President Abdulaziz Bouteflika on political developments in the Arab and regional arenas, efforts to push the peace process forward and bilateral ties in different fields.
Read More Ball is in media court after King's assurances
With the press now assured by His Majesty King Abdullah that the detentions of journalists for charges related to their profession would cease, the “ball is now in the media court” to adhere to professional ethics and protect society and individuals from defamation, sector leaders said.
Read More Detention of journalists prohibited - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday reaffirmed keenness to safeguard human rights, particularly of women and children, also stressing that he is fully against the imprisonment of journalists.
Read More King to start three-leg tour
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday will start an official trip that includes working visits to Algeria, the US and the UK.
Read More His Majesty Sends Cable to Obama
His Majesty King Abdullah II today congratulated US President-Elect Barack Obama on his historic victory in the American presidential elections on Tuesday.
Read More King meets UNESCO Director General
His Majesty King Abdullah emphasised on Monday that Jordan will exert all possible efforts to protect the holy sites in Jerusalem in line with its historic role in overseeing and safeguarding these sacred places.
Read More King receives Prince Sultan
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received Prince Sultan Ben Salman Ben Abdul Aziz, secretary general of Saudi Arabia's General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.
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