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'Development requires teamwork, transparency'

His Majesty King Abdullah speaks to senators during a meeting on Wednesday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah speaks to senators during a meeting on Wednesday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday underlined the significant role of the Senate in driving the development process forward to overcome economic challenges, a Royal Court statement said.

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