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Jordan’s crown prince meets Bahrain, Kurdistan leaders in Davos

Jordan’s crown prince meets Bahrain, Kurdistan leaders in Davos
Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (R) met with Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, head of Bahrain's delegation. (Petra)
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Updated 23 January 2025

Jordan’s crown prince meets Bahrain, Kurdistan leaders in Davos

Jordan’s crown prince meets Bahrain, Kurdistan leaders in Davos
  • Crown Prince Hussein seeks to boost cooperation in the region
  • Joins session on artificial intelligence, global skills development

DUBAI: Representing King Abdullah at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah held meetings recently with regional leaders to reinforce Jordan’s commitment to fostering cooperation and addressing pressing challenges in the region.

The crown prince met with Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, head of Bahrain’s delegation, to discuss ties between the two nations, according to reports.

Their talks focused on enhancing economic and technological cooperation and advancing training programs to help young people prepare for the workplace.

In addition, they reviewed regional developments, stressing the importance of sustaining the Gaza ceasefire and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.

In a separate meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the discussions focused on relations between Jordan and Iraq.

The officials also spoke about boosting collaboration, especially in economic and technology fields, and addressing key regional issues.

The crown prince also participated in a session on enhancing the skills and productivity of people in the age of artificial intelligence.

The session addressed the WEF’s 2020 initiative to train 1 billion people globally by 2030, which is aimed at closing skill gaps and preparing workers for rapid technological advancements.

The participants at the 55th WEF, held under the theme “Cooperation for the Smart Age,” include heads of state, global CEOs and entrepreneurs, who have gathered to discuss strategies for growth, investing in people, and managing challenges in the energy sector and beyond.

The crown prince was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Ambassador to Switzerland Nawaf Al-Tal, and Director of the Office of the Crown Prince Dr. Zaid Al-Baqain.


Israeli forces arrest 442 Palestinians in West Bank in October

Israeli forces arrest 442 Palestinians in West Bank in October
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Israeli forces arrest 442 Palestinians in West Bank in October

Israeli forces arrest 442 Palestinians in West Bank in October
  • Israeli raids and arrests were accompanied by widespread field interrogations in various parts of the West Bank, according to Palestinian prisoners’ organizations
  • Most detentions occurred in the Bethlehem governorate, south of the West Bank, including 3 women and 33 children

LONDON: In October, Israeli forces detained 442 Palestinians throughout the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem, according to Palestinian prisoners’ organizations.

Most detentions occurred in the Bethlehem governorate, south of the West Bank, including three women and 33 children.

The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, and Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association reported that widespread field interrogations in various parts of the West Bank accompanied Israeli raids and arrests.

The organizations reported last week that over 9,250 prisoners and detainees are in Israeli occupation prisons, mostly held without charge or trial under administrative detention or pending investigation.

The figure does not include detainees arrested from the Gaza Strip and held in detention camps, including the infamous Sde Teiman site.

The exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages and bodies was one of the primary terms for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in October. Prominent Palestinian political and military figures have passed through the gates of Israeli prisons since 1967, including former Hamas chief militant Yahya Sinwar and Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh.