His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday bestowed Royal medals upon a number of distinguished Jordanian individuals and leading national institutions in recognition of their significant contributions and services to the nation and its people.

The investiture ceremony, held at Al Husseiniya Palace to mark the 79th anniversary of Jordan’s independence, was attended by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, as well as a number of Royal family members, and senior officials and officers.

The ceremony highlighted the achievements of Jordanians who have distinguished themselves in different sectors, including filmmaking, media, economics, vocational training, literature, education, technology, culture, medicine, science, and sports.