"We ask to establish a special fund to serve as the institutional umbrella that contributes to supporting efforts at all levels; developmental, social and educational. This fund is to stimulate comprehensive development through projects that tie together our people's potentials, direct them towards productivity and creativity, while providing this Fund with capable expertise to manage it efficiently and ensure its success in serving the noble goals it is meant to achieve."

His Majesty Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

December 6th, 2001

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King Abdullah II Fund for Development Raises Stake to 51% in Dead Sea Tourism Company

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) announced its decision to increase its stake in the Dead Sea Tourism and Real Estate Investment Company, acquiring a controlling 51 percent share in the firm, which owns and manages prominent assets including the King Hussein Convention Palace, the Hilton Hotel at the Dead Sea, Samara Tourist Resort, and Samara Mall.

King Abdullah II Fund Launches "Skills," "Riyada" Programs to Boost Economic Growth

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched the "Skills" (Maharat) and "Riyada" programs, designed to support citizens through initiatives aimed at stimulating economic growth, enhancing human capital, and expanding the base of productive projects across the Kingdom’s governorates, ultimately contributing to local development and improving living standards.

KAFD supports 19 projects for political empowerment nationwide

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) announced its support for 19 civil society organizations to implement political empowerment initiatives nationwide through the "Tamkeen" project.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Announces Support for Six Student Projects

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has announced financial and technical support for six student projects as part of the 20th cycle of the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Support Project (RISP), implemented in partnership with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB).

KAFD launches second cycle of 'Tamkeen' project to support political projects

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched the second cycle of the "Tamkeen" project to support political projects, reinforcing its role as a national institution that backs the state’s efforts to promote active political participation in line with the political modernization trajectory.

Royal Decree names new KAFD board

A Royal Decree has been issued, naming the new members of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development’s board of trustees for the next two years, as of 27 November 2024.

Applications Now Open for the 20th Cycle of KAFD’s Undergraduate Research & Innovation Support Project

In a bid to invest in youth as a driving force for society development and advancement of applicable scientific solutions, the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has announced the launch of the 20th cycle of the Undergraduate Research & Innovation Support Project (RISP).

Ninth cycle of ‘Tariqi’ Project Launched to Enhance Job Market Competitiveness

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched the ninth cycle of the Tariqi project, which aims to provide practical and technical training opportunities to increase the competitiveness of Jordanian youth seeking to enter the job market through programs designed to facilitate the acquisition of life, professional, and technical skills,