HM Jordanian king dissolves Parliament ahead of elections

Amman, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan has issued a decree dissolving the House of Representatives effective today, Thursday, marking the end of the members' term in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections on 10 September. In April, His Majesty had issued a decree calling for the elections, which are held every four years as per the Jordanian constitution. The parliamentary elections in Jordan will take place on 10 September, where voters will elect their representatives for the 20th House of Representatives under a new electoral law. This law has increased the number of seats from 130 to 138, with 41 seats allocated to political parties. Source: Bahrain News Agency