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King briefed on progress in implementing public sector modernisation
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday was briefed on progress in implementing the executive programme for public sector modernisation, and stressed the need for recruitment in the public sector to be transparent and merit-based.
King receives Vatican secretary for relations with states
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday received Holy See Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, at Al Husseiniya Palace.
King, Bahrain monarch stress need to prevent escalations at Al Aqsa
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in a phone call on Monday, discussed the dangerous developments in Gaza.
King, Egypt president stress importance of imposing calm in Gaza
His Majesty King Abdullah II received a call on Monday from Egypt President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, which covered the importance of imposing calm in Gaza to enable the flow of more aid into all parts of the Strip.
King, Crown Prince receive cables on occasion of Ramadan
His Majesty King Abdullah II has received cables from leaders of Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of Ramadan, as well as from senior officials and officers, and representatives of civil society organisations in the Kingdom.
King bestows Order of Al Nahda on Queen in appreciation of her distinguished service
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday bestowed the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, in appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society, and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields.
King, Queen express best wishes to Jordanian women on International Women’s Day
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, while receiving Jordanian women from across the Kingdom on Wednesday, expressed best wishes to them on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
King receives delegation from United Arab List in Knesset
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday stressed the need to end violations by Israel and unilateral Israeli measures in Jerusalem, which impact freedom of worshippers at Al Aqsa Mosque, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Crown Prince says Jordan vibrant example of interfaith harmony
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday said Jordan is a vibrant example of interfaith harmony.
King commends development witnessed by Irbid over past years
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday praised the development Irbid has witnessed over the past years, as evidenced by major water, energy and infrastructure projects, as well as the enhancement of education and health services.