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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.
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.