President of the Republic Demetris Christofias arrived in Amman Wednesday afternoon for a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Abdullah. This is the first time a Cyprus President is visiting Jordan. According to an official announcement, upon arrival at Amman airport, President Christofias who is accompanied by Minister of Commerce, Industry and […]
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Jordan condemns Sinai attack, King Abdullah condoles President Mursi
August 7, 2012 
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AMMAN — Jordan’s King Abdullah on Monday offered his deepest sympathies to Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi over the loss of lives in the attack that targeted a number of Egyptian soldiers on the border area in Sinai on Sunday. In a cable sent to Mursi, King Abdullah strongly condemned the attack, which he described […]
Read moreJordan’s Crown Prince visits army brigade
July 7, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN (THE JORDAN TIMES) — HRH Crown Prince Hussein visited the King Hussein Bin Talal 40th Armoured Brigade and the Prince Hussein Ben Abdullah II First Mechanised Battalion on Thursday. The Prince was briefed by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben on the brigade’s role in preserving the Kingdom’s security and […]
Read moreJordan’s King Abdullah entrusts Fayez Tarawneh to form new government
April 26, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN - His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday entrusted Senator Fayez Tarawneh to form a new government replacing the Cabinet led by Awn Khasawneh, whose resignation was accepted by the King earlier in the day, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Tarawneh served as prime minister between 1998 and 1999. he also served as a […]
Read moreJordan’s prime minister Khasawneh resigns
April 26, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordan’s Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh resigned on Thursday after barely six months in office, state media said, following growing criticism of a draft election law his governmentwas preparing. Khasawneh, 62, was asked to form a government last October by King Abdullah after protests calling for faster political reforms in the kingdom. But his proposed election law drew criticism, including from tribal […]
Read moreJordania : Feb. 15 to be declared Veterans Day
March 22, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday directed the government to announce February 15th as national Veterans Day in recognition of retired servicemen of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) who fought in battles to defend the nation. His Majesty, the Supreme Commander of the JAF, also attended the army’s celebration of the 44th anniversary […]
Read moreJordan’s King Abdullah meets 13 former prime ministers
January 9, 2012 Comments Off
AMMAN — Jordan is capable of turning challenges facing it into opportunities, with the main challenge facing the country at present being the proper and swift implementation of political and economic reforms, His Majesty King Abdullah said on Sunday. At a meeting with former prime ministers who led the country’s governments consecutively since 1971, the […]
Read morePhotostream : Queen Elizabeth meets King Abdullah II of Jordan
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Jordan King Abdullah II congratulates Prince Salman
November 6, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN - His Majesty King Abdullah II on Saturday sent a cable to Prince Salman Ben Abdul Aziz congratulating him on his appointment as the Saudi defence minister. Also yesterday, the King sent another cable to Prince Sattam Ben Abdul Aziz congratulating him on his appointment as Riyadh governor. (*) SOURCE : Jordan […]
Read moreJordanians celebrate Eid Al Adha
November 6, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN/MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — Jordanians mark Eid Al Adha today along with Muslims around the world by sacrificing sheep and cattle and exchanging visits with family members and friends. The Kingdom is observing a week-long holiday to mark the occasion, which many young Jordanians are planning to enjoy at home without spending […]
Read moreJordanian PM resigns over unsatisfied government performance
October 17, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN — Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit resigned on Monday amid criticism of the government’s performance and repeated calls for sacking the cabinet, a senior official told Xinhua. King Abdullah II of Jordan has accepted Bakhit’s resignation and Awn Khaswaneh, a judge of the International Court of Justice, is tipped to head a new […]
Read moreQueen Rania visits Anjara school, charity society
September 28, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN, September 28, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM /JORDAN TIMES) - Her Majesty Queen Rania on Tuesday paid a visit to a local school and a charity society in the town of Anjara in Ajloun Governorate, Jordan Times reported on Wednesday. During a visit to Aysha Al Baounieh Elementary School for Girls, Her Majesty met with teachers who […]
Read moreFrance provides Jordan with 600m euro financial assistance package
July 28, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN, July 18, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / Jordan TIMES) — Jordan and France on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), under which France will provide the Kingdom with 600 million euros ($900 million) to finance development projects for the period 2011-2013. The memo, signed by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Jafar Hassan and […]
Read morePhotostream : French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets Jordan’s King Abdullah II
July 28, 2011 Comments Off
Jordan’s PM reshuffles Cabinet
July 2, 2011 Comments Off
AMMAN, Jordan, July 2, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM /AP) — A top government official says Jordan’s prime minister is reshuffling his Cabinet, The Associated Press reported on Saturday. The official says seven Cabinet members will go as part of Saturday’s reshuffle of the 27-member government. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not allowed to release […]
Read moreKremlin : Meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan
April 7, 2011 Comments Off
RUSSIA, April 7, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / KREMLIN.RU) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and King Abdullah II reviewed the prospects for bilateral relations and current international issues, in particular ways to resolve the crisis in North Africa and the Middle East. * * * PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Your Majesty, it is a great […]
Read moreJordan’s New PM Begins Talks on Forming Cabinet
February 3, 2011 Comments Off
Feb 2 (KATAKAMI.COM / VOA) — Jordan’s prime minister-designate began consultations on forming a new government Wednesday, a day after being appointed by King Abdullah. Marouf al-Bakhit has met with Senate President Taher Masri. Jordan’s Petra news agency says the two men discussed a need for government reforms. The news agency says Mr. Bakhit pledged to […]
Read moreRussia’s Medvedev to visit Jordan, Palestinian Territory next week – Kremlin
January 16, 2011 Comments Off
Moscow, Jan 16 (KATAKAMI.COM / RIA NOVOSTI / KREMLIN.RU) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will make an official visit to Jordan and the Palestinian Territory on January 18-19, the Kremlin press service announced on Saturday. Medvedev earlier had plans of visiting Israel […]
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