King Abdullah II of Jordan: His Reign and Contributions
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Subject: Social Studies
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Abdullah the second is currently the king of Jordan, born on the 30
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of January 1962 reigning from the 7
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of February 1999, and is a
member of the Hashimite dynasty, the royal family in Jordan since
1921, and is considered a 41
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generation direct descendant of
Prophet Muhammad.
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Since ascending the Throne in 1999, King Abdullah II has been focused on economic development.
Through His Majesty’s efforts, many programs have borne fruit and enhanced Jordanians’ living
conditions.
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The King has identified several pillars to fulfil this vision, including liberalizing and modernizing the
economy, improving the living standards of all Jordanians, reducing debt, narrowing the budget
deficit, joining the global economy, enhancing economic ties with Arab states and other major global
markets as well as combating poverty and unemployment.
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Jordan has developed a successful partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) — thanks to
economic, political and social reforms led by His Majesty — turning the Kingdom into a forward-
looking model in the region.
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The King’s keenness to ensure Jordan participates in the WEF has enabled the country to assume
an advanced status within the Forum’s circles, paving the way for a strong partnership that has
turned Jordan into a second home for this international platform. King Abdullah II sees this
gathering as the right venue to address political, economic and intellectual leaders, along with the
millions of people they serve around the world.
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His Majesty has also issued directives to prepare programs to enhance the living conditions of
citizens with limited incomes by providing a social security safety net, building housing units for
targeted social segments, implementing empowerment programs through training and qualifying
people in poverty pockets as well as supporting underprivileged families through the Jordan
Hashemite Charity Organization distribution of food and aid parcels.
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King Abdullah II is the eldest
son of His Majesty the late King
Al Hussein Bin Talal and Her
Royal Highness Princess Muna
Al Hussein. His Majesty has four
brothers and six sisters.
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His Majesty is married to Her
Majesty Queen Rania Al
Abdullah. They have four
children—two sons, Their Royal
Highnesses Crown Prince Al
Hussein and Prince Hashem,
and two daughters, Their Royal
Highnesses Princess Iman and
Princess Salma.
King Abdullah II of Jordan, a member of the Hashimite dynasty, has focused on economic development since ascending the throne in 1999. His efforts have led to significant improvements in living conditions for Jordanians through various initiatives, partnerships, and social reforms. Learn more about his vision, accomplishments, and family in this insightful overview.
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Abdullah the Second Abdullah the Second By: Jena Halteh / 5E Subject: Social Studies
Who is Abdullah the Second? Who is Abdullah the Second? Abdullah the second is currently the king of Jordan, born on the 30th of January 1962 reigning from the 7thof February 1999, and is a member of the Hashimite dynasty, the royal family in Jordan since 1921, and is considered a 41stgeneration direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
What did he do? What did he do? Since ascending the Throne in 1999, King Abdullah II has been focused on economic development. Through His Majesty s efforts, many programs have borne fruit and enhanced Jordanians living conditions. The King has identified several pillars to fulfil this vision, including liberalizing and modernizing the economy, improving the living standards of all Jordanians, reducing debt, narrowing the budget deficit, joining the global economy, enhancing economic ties with Arab states and other major global markets as well as combating poverty and unemployment. Jordan has developed a successful partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) thanks to economic, political and social reforms led by His Majesty turning the Kingdom into a forward- looking model in the region. The King s keenness to ensure Jordan participates in the WEF has enabled the country to assume an advanced status within the Forum s circles, paving the way for a strong partnership that has turned Jordan into a second home for this international platform. King Abdullah II sees this gathering as the right venue to address political, economic and intellectual leaders, along with the millions of people they serve around the world. His Majesty has also issued directives to prepare programs to enhance the living conditions of citizens with limited incomes by providing a social security safety net, building housing units for targeted social segments, implementing empowerment programs through training and qualifying people in poverty pockets as well as supporting underprivileged families through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization distribution of food and aid parcels.
Family Family King Abdullah II is the eldest son of His Majesty the late King Al Hussein Bin Talal and Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein. His Majesty has four brothers and six sisters. His Majesty is married to Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah. They have four children two sons, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein and Prince Hashem, and two daughters, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Iman and Princess Salma.
