Daily Archives: October 6, 2008
King Abdullah Opens Jordanian Parliament
On Sunday, the King of Jordan opened the second session of the country's 15th parliament.
There, King Abdullah made an emphasis that the kingdom had to focus on its economy and job creations.
"The economy still tops our priorities, especially its social dimension, due to the economic challenges that resulted from international rising prices,'' the monarch said.
"At the top of national priorities there stands, in the medium range, economic reform and the completion of a strong national economy Read more [...]
Prince Albert, Crown Prince Felipe Attend Conservation Congress
The heir to the Spanish throne welcomed the ruler of Monaco to the World Nature Congress being held in Barcelona over the course of 10 days.
Prince Albert and Crown Prince Felipe greeted each other during the inauguration of the Conservation Congress. The Crown Prince also gave a speech during the Congress' opening.
They, along with about 8,000 ministers, UN officials, NGOs, scientists and business chiefs have gathered in Barcelona to brainstorm on how to slow the rate of species extinction and Read more [...]
