Jordan’s king arrives in UAE for ‘fraternal’ visit

AMMAN, Jordan /ISTANBUL

Jordan’s King Abdullah II arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday for a “fraternal” visit, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported.

Abdullah was greeted by Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan upon arrival at Al-Bateen Airport, WAM said.

No details were provided about the agenda of the Jordanian monarch during his visit to the Gulf nation.

Jordan’s royal court also did not specify the duration of the king’s visit to the UAE.