Their Majesties King Abdullah II, and Queen Rania Al Abdullah inaugurated on Monday premises of the King Hussein Club which was established in 1958 and renovated recently.



His Majesty accepted the honorary presidency of the club where
the politicians, intellectuals and educated of Jordan have been meeting
for long years.


The club, which was linked to the name of His Majesty the late
King Hussein bin Talal, is one of the oldest clubs in the Arab region.
It played an important role in enhancing the cultural march as well
as social ties.


Their Majesties toured facilities of the club which still maintains
its historical type that fully conforms with the surrounding area
in Jabal Amman.


King Abdullah visited the club last year and ordered a relevant
renovation of the club to be a witness for the cultural and social
development in Jordan.


The King and the Queen also watched a TV show on stages of the
club's establishment and the facilities that have been added to the
it.


President of the club and President of the Senate, Zeid Rifai
said that the Club, which was named after the great leader His Majesty
the late King Hussein bin Talal, has a great history and passed through
various stages since its establishment in 1958.


In a statement to Jordan News Agency, Rifai said that the club
which was a meeting place for Jordanians from the public and private
sector, is an important cultural place on the level of the region.


The opening ceremony was attended by a number of ministers and
high ranking officials.