Weather: Temperature higher than annual averageKing meets Bahrain monarch

RAMALLAH: Weather on Thursday is expected to partly cloudy to clear, while temperatures are expected to rise slightly, becoming four degrees Celsius abovethe annual average., according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Wind is southwesterly to northwesterly, and moderate. Sea waves are meduim. Friday's weather is expected to be partially cloudy as temperature drops and becomes lower than its annual average. Scattered rain showers are expected on some areas. Weather on Saturday is expected to be partially cloudy to cloudy with a slight rise in temperature. Partially cloudy conditions are expected to prevail on Sunday with a drop in temperature. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA Al Sakhir: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday met with Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Al Sakhir Palace in Manama. The two leaders discussed the deep-rooted bilateral relations between the two countries and peoples, stressing keenness on expanding cooperation in various fields. The meeting also covered regional developments, especially the dangerous developments in Gaza, with the two sides stressing the need the need for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the protection of civilians, and the uninterrupted delivery of aid to the Strip. The two leaders reiterated the need to step up efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution, guaranteeing stability and security for all, whereby Palestinians can gain their just and legitimate rights. Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Jordan's Ambassador to Bahrain Rami Wreikat attended the meeting. Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini monar ch's personal representative, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini monarch's representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs, and Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president, as well as a number of senior Bahraini officials also attended the meeting. Earlier on Thursday, His Majesty was received at Sakhir Air Base by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and a number of senior officials, who were also there to bid the King farewell. Source: Jordan News Agency