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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.
King condoles Moroccan monarch over passing of Princess Lalla Malika
His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressing condolences over the passing of Princess Lalla Malika.
Statement from the Royal Hashemite Court
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday evening, after undergoing the routine examination implemented as part of the regulations followed at the Royal Hashemite Court.
King visits Abdali project, stresses importance of attracting investments to create jobs
His Majesty King Abdullah, during a visit to the Abdali project on Sunday, met with a number of Jordanian and Arab investors in the health, tourism, banking, and trade sectors.
King visits Abdali Hospital, reaffirms good standing of medical sector
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday called for maintaining the good reputation of Jordan’s medical sector by stepping up its competitiveness.
King congratulates Canada PM on parliamentary election win
His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, expressing congratulations on his parliamentary election win.
King urges coordinated global pandemic response
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday participated in the Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better hosted by US President Joe Biden.
King sends cable to Saudi monarch on national day
His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of his country’s national day.
Royal Decree summons Parliament to convene for ordinary session
A Royal Decree has been issued, postponing the start of Parliament’s ordinary session to 15 November 2021.