On March 13, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan visited the Civil Defense Department in Amman.  During his visit His Majesty was “…briefed on the CDD’s services in various fields.”

His Majesty also attended the inauguration of the new Public Security Department complex in the suburb of Muqableen.  After the opening His Majesty “…toured the facilities of the new complex which houses most of the PSD’s management and services department.  He also inspected the PSD’s high tech main operations room…”

And, finally, His Majesty King Abdullah II held an audience with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Antonio Guterres in Amman.  During the meeting, Mr. Guterres “…voiced [his] appreciation of services provided by Jordan to the [Syrian] refugees and urged the international bodies to support the Kingdom to enable it to continue its humanitarian aid to the displaced Syrians.”  

His Majesty visiting the Civil Defense Department

On March 12, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan received an invitation from His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani to participate in an “…Arab Summit in Doha on March 26-27, 2013…”

And, finally, His Majesty accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited an “…enterprise conference…” in Amman according to the Jordan News Agency.  During the conference His Majesty:

“…remarked that Jordan and the United Kingdom enjoy historical bonds, laid by the late King Hussein bin Talal and these bonds developed into a true partnership. [His Majesty also] appreciated the United Kingdom’s support for Jordanian innovation and entrepreneurship…”

On the morning of March 11, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan received credentials from ambassadors from Italy, Ecuador, Finland, Indonesia, and Greece at the Basman Palace.

Afterwards, His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, and the new six ambassadors visited the tombs of the “…late King Abdullah I and King Talal.  During the ceremony wreaths were placed at the tombs.”

His Majesty also held an audience with the Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Murray McCully, in Amman.  His Majesty and Mr. McCully discussed “…bilateral ties and the latest developments in the Middle East and Syria.  His Majesty also highlighted  the need to forge closer cooperation between Jordan and New Zealand, mainly in the economic and investment fields…” according to various sources.

On March 9, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan officially opened the 2013 Jordan-U.S. Business Forum held at the King Hussein Business Park in Amman.

According to the official website for the Jordan-U.S. Business Forum the event was established to:

“…unite key private and public sector leaders from both countries to promote and advance mutually-beneficial business opportunities in Jordan that serve the country and the greater Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.  It also aims to enable U.S. companies, through Jordan, to expand their businesses in the Levant and wider MENA regions.

The 2013 Forum features both plenary and industry-specific sessions specifically designed to provide valuable insight into the unique competitive advantages that Jordan has to offer for regional businesses in view of the Arab Spring.”

For more information about today’s opening as well as to view a photo please click here.

In other news, His Majesty has entrusted Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour this afternoon “…after canvassing members of a new parliament elected in January…”  Click here for more information.

On March 7, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan attended the closing session of the 2013 MENA ICT Forum, under the theme Arab ICT Spring: Realizing Potential, held at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea.

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In other news, His Majesty will officially open the 2013 Jordan-U.S. Business Forum on Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Amman, Jordan.  Per the Jordan News Agency:

“The Forum aims to enhance bilateral partnerships, as well as explore and seize mutually beneficial business opportunities in Jordan and the region.  

Over three-days Jordanian and U.S. companies and business decision-makers will discuss and identify the potential opened by the Arab Spring in key sectors, as regional countries in transition seek to energize their economies.  

This year’s event will feature plenary and industry-specific sessions tailored to provide first-hand insights into the unique competitive advantages that Jordan offers to regional business.  

Panel discussions led by regional and international experts will focus on crosscutting themes that are vital to regional expansion into fast-growing sectors such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Energy, Water and Environment, Manufacturing, Basic Industries and Related Services, Healthcare and Education, and Infrastructure…”