King Abdullah II in Bahrain and Oman

Reuters/Youssef Allan

Yesterday, Jordan’s King Abdullah II arrived in Manama, Bahrain to be a spectator in the Bahrain International Air Show. The country was the first of the King’s brief trips to two gulf states, Oman being the other.

At the Air Show, Abdullah was one of several world leaders and diplomats watching the Bahraini military planes, but only he was allowed to sit alongside of King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa. About 40 companies from around the world took part in the show.

Later, the two men discussed bilateral issues and common interests.

Today, King Abdullah traveled to Oman for a three day visit. He was greeted in Muscat by Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed, whom he also discussed bilateral ties with.

Accompanying the King is his son and heir, Crown Prince Hussein.