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 Hashemites , 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 day ago · His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein,...

1 day ago · Jordan’s King Abdullah II has become the first Arab leader to meet Donald Trump in the White House since the United States president’s second term began on January 20.. Tuesday’s sit-down ...

Jan 27, 2025 · 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. At home, he implemented a number of reforms in an attempt to modernize Jordan and develop its economy.

2 days ago · Jordan’s King Abdullah II will visit Washington on February 11, marking the first official trip by an Arab leader to the United States during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions, particularly over Trump’s proposal to relocate Gazans to Jordan—an idea the king has firmly rejected as ...

2 days ago · In July 2021, the first time that King Abdullah II of Jordan met with President Joseph R. Biden Jr., he was greeted warmly as a reliable American partner whose country is a bulwark for security in ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today. The Secretary and King Abdullah discussed implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the release of hostages, and creating a pathway for security and stability in the region.

As the 41st generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, King Abdullah II has taken the lead in advancing harmony and peace both within Islam and among the world’s great religions. In 2004, he launched the “Amman Message,” the first major initiative by a Muslim leader to affirm that terrorism and violence have no place in Islam.

Feb 6, 2025 · Official Website of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with his vision, news, speeches, initiatives, photo gallery & social media activities.

2 days ago · King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday rebuffed President Trump’s proposal for his country to absorb Palestinians living in Gaza, saying that he remained opposed to a plan Mr. Trump has laid out ...