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King receives US National Security Council Mideast coordinator
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk at Al Husseiniya Palace.
King visits Petra, urges developing city’s infrastructure, diversifying tourism product
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday highlighted the importance of further developing the city of Petra, and diversifying its tourism product, as well as capitalising on it being one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
King sends cable to Oman sultan on accession anniversary
His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, expressing well wishes to him, and wishing the people of Oman further progress and prosperity.
King briefed on plans for establishing new city
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday was briefed on plans for establishing the new city, to be located nearly 40km from Amman’s centre and 31km from Zarqa city, in line with economic and administrative modernisation efforts.
King meets textile industry representatives, stresses sector’s importance to national economy
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday stressed the importance of the textile industry and its key contribution to the national economy and job creation.
King receives delegation from Business Executives for American National Security Group
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received a delegation from the Business Executives for American National Security Group (BENS) at Al Husseiniya Palace.
King visits agricultural project, women’s cooperative association in Al Disi
His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on Sunday visited an agricultural project and the Women’s Cooperative Association in Al Disi, located in the Southern Badia region.
King urges implementation of Wadi Rum development masterplan
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday stressed the importance of implementing the Wadi Rum development masterplan, drafted by a technical committee formed in November and headed by the tourism minister.
King departs for Abu Dhabi
His Majesty King Abdullah departed for Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a short working visit.
King, UAE president hold meeting in Abu Dhabi
His Majesty King Abdullah and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday held a meeting in Abu Dhabi, covering the deep-rooted bilateral relations and regional developments.