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King, Abu Dhabi crown prince witness laying of foundation stone for Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway project
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Monday witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for the Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway project, which is one of Jordan’s key transport mega projects.
King, Queen visit Aqaba school to mark World Teachers’ Day
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the Aisha bint Abu Bakr Mixed Primary School in Aqaba on Sunday, to mark World Teachers’ Day, which falls on Monday.
King sends cable to Iraq president on national day
His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to Iraq President Nizar Amidi on the occasion of his country’s national day, expressing congratulations to the people of Iraq, and wishing them continued progress and prosperity.
King, US secretary of state discuss de-escalation efforts
His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a phone call on Friday with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
King receives call from Netherlands monarch
His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call from King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on Wednesday, during which they discussed recent regional developments.
King receives UK national security adviser
His Majesty King Abdullah II received the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday.
Royal Decree summons Parliament to convene for ordinary session on 2 November
A Royal Decree has been issued, postponing the start of Parliament’s ordinary session to 2 November 2026.
Crown Prince meets with leaders of tech companies in New York
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, during meetings in New York on Tuesday with leaders of technology companies, explored opportunities for cooperation and partnership with Jordan focusing on the development of artificial intelligence systems and models.
King reviews government progress in gas sector, plans to reinforce energy security
His Majesty King Abdullah II chaired a meeting on Tuesday to review government progress in the gas sector, and its strategic plans to reinforce energy security and boost national economic competitiveness.
King receives Patriarch of All Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received Patriarch Daniil, the Patriarch of All Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, at Al Husseiniya Palace.