Warm welcome for Jordan's King

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Majesty King Abdullah sharing a light moment.	His Majesty and the Jordanian King with HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah. Photos: Rudolf Portillo and Infofoto
His Majesty and the King of Jordan getting into a car to head to the Empire Hotel and Country Club.	Arrival at the Empire Hotel and Country Club.
The arrival of His Majesty King Abdullah.
The Jordanian King's plane arriving at Brunei International Airport.

His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan arrived in Brunei Darussalam yesterday for a two-day visit, RTB reported. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was present at Brunei International Airport to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah.

Also present to welcome the Jordanian King at the airport was His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah.

The Jordanian royal delegation includes His Excellency Dato Laila Utama Walid Al Kurdi, RTB reported.

From the airport, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Majesty King Abdullah made a visit to the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong, where Their Majesties were welcomed by the Hotel's Board of Directors. Also joining Their Majesties was HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah.

The Empire Hotel and Country Club was officially opened in 2000 and 49 per cent of its labour force of more than 800 employees are locals.

Among the awards the hotel has received are for best new resort in Asia Pacific in 2001 and best marketing effort as an individual city hotel, RTB reported.

Relations between Brunei and Jordan are cordial and both countries are members of several international organisations including the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Conference.

Their Majesties then went to the Empire Hotel's Country Club. Among the facilities there are bowling arena, golf course and health centre.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin