Saudi Arabia

King of Saudi Arabia releases statement on Afghan ceasefire during Eid Al-Fitr and hopes for renewal

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30th June 2018
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia released a statement regarding the Afghan ceasefire and reconciliation a few days ago. The Saudi Royal Court stated that the King followed the truce with great interest during those few days. In the statement, His Majesty welcomed the ceasefire during Eid Al-Fitr by the Taliban and the Afghan government. He added that he hopes the truce and…
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Jordan

King and Queen of Jordan to make another trip to the White House

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23rd June 2018
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania are to make another trip to the White House to meet with United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania in a few days time. Their Majesties will travel to the White House on 25 June. In a press release, the White House Press Secretary said, “Trump looks forward to reaffirming the strong bonds of friendship between the United States…
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Jordan

King of Jordan dismisses Prime Minister in midst of protests

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6th June 2018
King Abdullah II of Jordan has dismissed Prime Minister Hani Mulki’s over some of the biggest protests the country has seen in years. People have been protesting for four days over International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms that have affected the poor. The government planned to raise taxes in the country, which in turn brought thousands of people onto the streets of Jordan’s capital…
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Jordan

Jordanian Royal Family celebrate Jordan's independence day

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25th May 2018
His Majesty King Abdullah attended the official national celebration marking Jordan’s 72nd Independence Day, on Thursday 24. The King, along with Her Majesty Queen Rania, Princess Muna, Crown Prince Hussein, and Princess Salma, were greeted by the national anthem as they…
Jordan

Princess Salma of Jordan graduates from high school

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24th May 2018
Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, 17, graduated from high school at the International Amman Academy (IAA) on Tuesday, 22 May. Her older brother, Crown Prince Hussein handed her, her diploma after doing a sibling secret handshake and a hug. IAA is a bilingual school…
Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan visits Al Aytam Society

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23rd May 2018
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Al Aytam Society on 21 May to support the Nashmi Centre Project for Orphan Care. She was welcomed upon her arrival by Director of the Society, Zuhrieh Al Salman, and Founder of Nashmi Center, Ala’ Al Bashiti. The was also there to learn about a new volunteer initiative of the centre. The Nashmi Centre Project for Youth Empowerment…
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