King Abdullah II heads to Saudi Arabia for Arab–Islamic Extraordinary Summit

His Majesty King Abdullah II departed for Saudi Arabia on Monday to head Jordan’s delegation at the Arab–Islamic Extraordinary Summit held in Riyadh.

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.

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On Monday, delegations from Arab and Islamic nations are arriving in Riyadh for an emergency summit convened by Saudi Arabia to discuss the escalating situations in Gaza and Lebanon.

This summit follows the joint Arab-Islamic summit held in Riyadh on Nov. 11, 2023, and comes in line with directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz, with continued coordination efforts from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia emphasized that the summit is a response to the ongoing Israeli Occupation aggression against Gaza and the volatile situation on the Lebanon front, signaling a continued commitment to addressing these regional crises.