Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein
King Abdullah II of Jordan, born in 1962, ascended the throne in 1999 following the death of his father, King Hussein. He has a military background, having served in the Jordanian Armed Forces and commanded the country's Special Forces. An advocate for regional stability, Abdullah has been vocal about the displacement of Palestinians, recently rejecting US President Donald Trump's resettlement plan. He is known for his interests in adventure sports, including motorcycling and skydiving, and has made appearances in popular culture, including a cameo in a Star Trek episode.
Born on Jan 30, 1962 (63 years old)
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United Arab Emirates:
King Abdullah II of Jordan stated that his country will not send troops to Gaza.
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Mauritania:
He is the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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United Arab Emirates:
He is the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and received a message from the UAE President.
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United Arab Emirates:
Abdullah II bin Al Hussein is mentioned as one of the notable alumni of Georgetown University.
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United Arab Emirates:
Abdullah II bin Al Hussein participated in the meeting to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Pakistan:
PM Shehbaz lauded King Abdullah II’s steadfast leadership on the Palestinian cause during their meeting.
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Iraq:
Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein is the King of Jordan who has historical custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
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Mauritania:
He is the King of Jordan and holds historical guardianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
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Saudi Arabia:
Abdullah II is the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan who discussed the Israeli aggression on Qatar's sovereignty in a phone call.
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United Arab Emirates:
He met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed to discuss cooperation between their countries.
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