King receives UK FM
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper.
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King warns Israeli military operations in Gaza aggravate Palestinian suffering
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday warned that continued Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip will aggravate the suffering of Palestinians and add to the escalation and tension in the region.
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Jordan may set up more special economic zones in future — King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said Jordan might set up more special economic zones in the future, after the successes achieved by the five-year-old Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ).
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King, Alliot-Marie talk Mideast issues, ties
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday held talks with French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie on regional developments and means to enhance bilateral ties.
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King, Queen leave for Britain on several-day visit
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania arrived in London today on a several-day visit, during which they will be received by Queen Elizabeth II, while King Abdullah was to hold talks with Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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Beslan students stage musical performance at King's Academy
Schoolchildren from the Russian town of Beslan on Sunday thanked His Majesty King Abdullah for their visit to Jordan, saying the experience opened their eyes to the similarities between the two cultures.
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King says Arab Peace Initiative offers comprehensive settlement
His Majesty King Abdullah reiterated that there cannot be lasting peace until injustice against Palestinians is corrected.
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European Muslims should be active in public life - King
Muslims living in Europe should take an active role in society, King Abdullah said Tuesday.
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King urges more efforts to advance Mideast peace
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday urged the international community to press Israel and the Palestinians to return to the negotiating table and forge a lasting Middle East peace.
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King, Queen on Netherlands state visit
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania on Sunday left for the Netherlands on a three-day state visit. The King and the Queen were expected to meet with Queen Beatrix.
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King invites 90 Beslan schoolchildren for visit
Ninety children from the Beslan school, which was targeted by a terrorist attack two years ago, will arrive in Amman to spend their autumn holiday in the country upon an invitation from His Majesty King Abdullah.
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Solution to Palestinian issue must for stability - King
His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday reiterated that the Middle East will not enjoy peace and stability unless a solution to the Palestinian problem is found — the core regional conflict as far as Arabs and Muslims are concerned.
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Sharia judges thank King for land allocation
His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday received a cable from Chief Islamic Justice Ahmad Hilayel, who thanked him for allocating plots of land to the country's 134 Sharia judges.
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