Abdullah II of Jordan met Jordanian expatriate Manal Al-Dhahir in California after a video interview featuring her gained widespread attention on social media.
In the interview, Al-Dhahir expressed her deep longing for Jordan and her desire to return after spending 25 years living abroad in the United States.
During the meeting, King Abdullah II extended a personal invitation to Al-Dhahir to visit Jordan, offering to cover the expenses of her trip himself.
Al-Dhahir expressed her great happiness at meeting the King and receiving the invitation, praising his commitment to staying connected with Jordanians living overseas.
The meeting took place during the King’s visit to California and highlighted his outreach to members of the Jordanian community abroad.