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Prosperous Arab future cannot be wished into being - King

His Majesty King Abdullah addresses the opening session of the World Economic Forum held on the shores of the Dead Sea on Saturday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah addresses the opening session of the World Economic Forum held on the shores of the Dead Sea on Saturday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday said the region stands at the gates of future, emphasising that dignity, opportunity, democracy, and peace and justice are four crucial areas that must be taken into consideration when planning the future of the Arab world.

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    Of great concern

    His Majesty King Abdullah opened yesterday the special meeting of the World Economic Forum, on the shores of the Dead Sea, stressing the need to address issues of serious concern to the country - indeed the world - particularly human dignity, economy, the democratic march and the absolutely indispensable presence of peace and justice.
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