His Majesty King Abdullah departed for Saudi Arabia on Sunday to participate in the 29th Arab Summit, which takes place in the city of Dhahran.

King Abdullah, as president of the 28th Arab Summit hosted by Jordan in March 2017, is scheduled to deliver the 29th Summit’s opening address, and head the Jordanian delegation.

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.