On December 2, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held an audience with the Section for Relations with States Roman Curia (Vatican), Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman.
Discussions focused on “…ways to boost relations between Jordan and the Vatican to help in consolidating the values of tolerance, love and coexistence among all nations…” according to Petra News.
On Saturday, November 30, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in Muscat, Oman, for a brief visit. Upon his arrival at the airport His Majesty was warmly greeted by various Omani government officials as well as by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman.
Thereafter, His Majesty King Abdullah II and Sultan Qaboos held a meeting at Bait Al Baraka (the royal palace) where discussions focused on the latest developments in the Middle East, the Syrian crisis, and ways to achieve prosperity as well as continuing to straighten bilateral ties between Jordan and Oman.
On November 28, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held an audience at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres.
According to Petra News, during the meeting His Majesty and Mr. Guterres “…discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Jordan the Commission in respect of services provided by the Kingdom for Syrian refugees…”
On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan arrived at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Ibrid to officially open the new Lecture Hall Complex.
Upon her arrival, Her Majesty was warmly welcomed by hundreds of students, professors, and JUST administrators. After unveiling a plaque, Her Majesty was given a tour of the new Lecture Hall Complex, which, according to the official website for JUST:
“…comprises of two buildings, each consisting of three floors. In addition to new study halls, the complex includes administration offices, parking spaces, gardens, and agricultural plots, along with other facilities.”
Her Majesty Queen Rania also visited the university’s library and held a meeting with several professors.
On November 26, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held a audience with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Børge Brende, in Amman. Discussions focused on ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Norway and Jordan and the Syrian crisis.
In the afternoon, His Majesty accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint Al Hassn arrived at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology in Amman to open the new King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering. After the opening His Majesty unveiled a new plaque, toured the campus, and was informed about the university’s various programs.
And, finally, yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan held an audience with representatives from the SOS Children’s Villages and the Chairperson from SOS Jordan at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman.
On the evening Thursday, November 21, 2013, Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan accompanied by their youngest son, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, welcomed home the Jordan National Football Team at Amman-Marka International Airport.
The Jordanian team recently played against Uruguay National Football Team in Montevideo.
On November 20, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan held an audience with representatives from SADAQA.
According to Petra News, the SADAQA is a “…campaign launched in 2011 which seeks to promote friendlier working environments for women through the provision of daycare centers to enable women to lead successful lives in the workplace.”
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