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King condoles Oman sultan over cyclone victims
His Majesty King Abdullah, in a phone call on Tuesday with Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, expressed condolences over the victims of tropical cyclone Shaheen and reiterated Jordan’s support for Oman in its efforts to mitigate its impact.

Statement from the Royal Hashemite Court
The Royal Hashemite Court has been following recently published media reports on properties owned by His Majesty King Abdullah II abroad, which included inaccuracies and distorted and exaggerated the facts.

King visits Central Badia, says Jordan will remain strong
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed that Jordan is greatly respected and supported among neighbouring and friendly countries, and has a strong and influential role in the regional and international arenas.

King visits factories in Al Qastal
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday visited the factories of Philadelphia Solar LTD, Al Ameed Coffee, and the Saudi Jordanian Industrial Development Company (Jordina) in Al Qastal area in southern Amman.

King congratulates Qatar emir on conducting legislative elections
His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the occasion of conducting the first legislative elections for the Shura Council.

King receives report of Royal Committee to Modernise Political System
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday reiterated that the democratic model Jordanians seek is an embodiment of the political will and national interest.

King receives call from Syrian president
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received a phone call from Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, which covered bilateral ties and means of enhancing cooperation.

King receives World Bank Group president
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received World Bank Group President David Malpass at Basman Palace.

King directs government to look into special pardon for those convicted of lèse-majesté
His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday directed the government to look into all cases related to lèse-majesté, which violate article 195 of the Penal Code and in which final rulings have been issued, in order to grant a special pardon to those convicted in such cases.

King sends cable to Iraqi president on national day
His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Iraq President Barham Salih on the occasion of his country’s national day, expressing best wishes to him and to the people of Iraq.
