On January 23, 2013, the Jordanian royal court released a statement regarding His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan’s recent participation in the 3rd Arab Economic and Social Development Summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Click here to read an article from the Jordan Times.
And, finally, the Petra News Agency is reporting that His Majesty spoke with French President, Mr. François Hollande, today regarding “… bilateral ties as well as regional developments.”
On January 21, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan “.. met with beneficiaries of scholarships offered by various international universities…” in Amman. Please click here for more information about today’s meeting from the Jordan Times.
Meanwhile, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 3rd Arab Economic and Social Development Summit began this morning. His Majesty King Abdullah is expected to participate in this two-day event along with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai as well as important officials from Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan held an audience with ambassadors of the European Union in Amman on January 16, 2013. Click here for more information about today’s meeting from Jordan News Agency.
It was announced by Jordanian royal court that His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan will attend the 2013 Arab Economic and Social Development Summit on January 21, 2013 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
According to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs website the upcoming summit is:
“… within the Arab League’s framework to develop joint Arab effort and to support developmental issues in economic and social fields which were neglected due to the intense focus on political issues and crises. This summit is also an extension of the joint Arab work on developing social and economic fields as well as enhancing and improving means of cooperation between Arab countries.”
On Monday, His Majesty held a meeting with “… a delegation from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee…” in Amman. Please click here to read an article from the Jordan Times.
Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan gave a keynote speech during the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual World Future Energy Summit during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
In her speech Her Majesty, “… highlighted the importance of long-term sustainable solutions and addressed energy needs and powering sustainable development globally.”
Please click here, here, here, and here to learn more about today’s event.
On January 13, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan held a meeting with “… female academics from the University of Jordan…” in Amman. Please click here to read an article as well as to view a photo from Ammon News.
And, finally, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan recently sat down for an interview with the French newspaper, Le Nouvel Observateur. Please click here to read the interview (in English)
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan held an audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain in Amman on January 10, 2013. Please click here to read an article from Petra News for more information.
Also on Thursday His Majesty “…received a phone call from Egyptian President, Mr. Mohammad Morsi, in which they discussed Egypt’s efforts to support inter-Palastinian reconciliation…” Again, please click here to read an article from Petra News.
And, finally, it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan will give a keynote speech during the “… inaugural Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual World Future Energy Summit and 1st International Water Summit…” on January 15, 2013.
According to a press release the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will take place on January 13-17 and is the:
“… largest gathering on sustainability in the history of the Middle East and will address the interconnected challenges that affect the global adoption of renewable energy, water security and sustainable development.
Her Majesty’s participation at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week underscores the growing commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development by Jordan and other countries throughout the Middle East.”
The Royal Correspondent 