Press Room
His Majesty King Abdullah announced today the construction of a fifth minaret for the holy Al Aqsa Mosque and interior restoration, preservation and maintenance of the mosque. At a meeting at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, King Abdullah also announced a competition for the design of a fifth minaret at Al Aqsa Mosque that reflects the Islamic significance and sanctity of the mosque. He told the Al Aqsa and Dome of the Rock Committee that the care of sacred Islamic places, especially Al Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock, will always remain a priority for the Hashemites. He added that preserving holy sites is a personal trust that he would continue to support in the footsteps of his ancestors.
09 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday met with a delegation of US and Israeli businessmen, including former Israeli premier Ehud Barak, who chairs a US-based consultation company.
09 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah and French President Jacques Chirac on Sunday…
08 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday reviewed regional developments and efforts to bring about security and stability in the Middle East with a delegation from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS).
08 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday directed the government to establish the “We are All Jordan” Youth Commission to enhance young people's role in socio-economic and political plans targeting them.
05 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday received a phone call from Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi.
05 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah sent a cable to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday, offering condolences for the victims of floods that swept through parts of the country.
05 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid Ben Ahmad Al Khalifa, who made a stop-over in Jordan en route to the Palestinian territories to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
04 October 2006
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday issued directives to disburse JD100 each to serving and retired Jordan Armed Forces, security forces and civil service personnel on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
04 October 2006
Senior citizens residing in the Golden Age Home were thrilled to receive a visit from Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania on Tuesday, saying it filled their hearts with happiness.
03 October 2006
