The airdrop took place on February 6. The kingdom has conducted 11 airdrops, with two involving French and Dutch air forces. The king has a scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden in Washington on February 12. State-owned Al Mamlaka broadcaster reported on Sunday that King Abdullah of Jordan participated in an airdrop of humanitarian … Read more
The country’s Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a Pakistan-bound container ship in the Red Sea on Tuesday, as well as a drone attack on Israel. The attack on MSC Mediterranean Shipping’s ship, the United VIII, en route from King Abdullah Port in Saudi Arabia to Karachi, caused no injuries to … Read more
King Abdullah emphasizes the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The King issues a dire warning about the catastrophic effects. Jordan opposes the forced relocation of Palestinians. King Abdullah of Jordan emphasized the necessity for the international community to press for a rapid ceasefire in Gaza and the protection of civilians during a meeting … Read more
Olaf Scholz to visit Israel, showing solidarity in addressing Middle East conflict. Ongoing tensions due to Hamas infiltration and Israeli airstrikes. Diplomatic challenges with foreign departures and Gaza aid. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit Israel on Tuesday, according to reports from the German news agency and various other media outlets. This visit … Read more
Jordan’s Prince Faisal bin al-Hussain was sworn in as King Abdullah II of Jordan’s deputy. He has filled the role of regent during his brother’s absences overseas. Since 2003, he has served as the president of the Jordan Olympic Committee. Jordan’s Prince Faisal bin Al Hussain was sworn in as his brother King Abdullah II … Read more
Israel’s fractious governing coalition faced a new split on Sunday when Arab-Israeli party Raam “suspended” its membership, after violence around a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site that wounded 170 people over the weekend. The government — an ideologically disparate mix of left-wing, hardline Jewish nationalist and religious parties, as well as Raam — had already lost … Read more
RIYADH: Venture capital impact investment in Saudi Arabia reached a new high in 2021 in both total number of transactions and capital deployed, Arab News quoted a report produced by MAGNiTT and Saudi Aramco. Impact investments are those aimed at generating a measurable social and environmental benefit alongside a financial return. Impact funding in the kingdom up … Read more
Prince Hamzah bin Hussein of Jordan swore allegiance to King Abdullah after mediation by the royal family, the prince was accused of destabilizing the country and was placed under house arrest for two days. According to the reports, after a meeting between King Abdullah’s uncle Prince Hassan and other princes, Prince Hamzah signed a letter … Read more
Security forces of Jordan have arrested prominent figures of the royal family and warned Prince Hamzah bin Hussein to cease all activities that could threaten Jordan’s national stability. According to the media reports, the officials put Prince Hamzah bin Hussein under house arrest as part of an ongoing investigation. The security forces made the arrests … Read more
