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Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein [a] (born 30 January 1962) is King of Jordan, having ascended the throne on 7 February 1999. He is a member of the Hashemite dynasty, who have been the reigning royal family of Jordan since 1921, and is considered a 41st-generation direct descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. [1]
Jun 18, 2024 · Abdullah II, member of the Hashemite dynasty who became king of Jordan in 1999. During his reign, Jordan was forced to face a number of regional issues, including the Iraq War, the Arab Spring, and the rise of ISIL.
The king of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ( Arabic: ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية) is the monarchical head of state of Jordan. He serves as the head of the Jordanian monarchy—the Hashemite dynasty. The king is addressed as His Majesty ( صاحب الجلالة ). Jordan is a constitutional monarchy.
Feb 13, 2024 · Jordan’s King Abdullah criticized Hamas’s October 7 terror onslaught in southern Israel, declaring that the massacre should be unacceptable to all Muslims, while also calling for a...
Oct 8, 2023 · King Abdullah II of Jordan has called for intensifying international efforts to stop the escalation of the latest violence between the Palestinians and Israel.
Apr 4, 2021 · Divided Kingdom: Jordan Shaken by Split Between King and Ex-Crown Prince. A royal rift laid bare. Key figures arrested. Rumors of a failed coup attempt. An intense bout of palace intrigue has ...
Apr 7, 2021 · Jordan's King Abdullah has expressed "shock, pain and anger" over an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom.
