Royal updates and government actions dominate busy week
Over the past week, Jordan experienced a wave of political, royal, and governmental activity. Most notably, King Abdullah II delivered a speech before the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the Palestinian issue, developments in Gaza and the West Bank, and Jordan's security and borders. The events also included diplomatic meetings and contacts in New York, highlighted by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah's discussions with international officials. Queen Rania participated in a session addressing the conditions of Palestinian children in detention. During the week, government decisions were made, including the appointment of new governors and administrative changes, along with security campaigns aimed at combatting drug trafficking and water violations. Globally, attention was directed toward the meetings between Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as UN speeches calling for a de-escalation in the Middle East amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. On the economic front, the Central Bank increased interest rates, and the prices of gold and oil rose.
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