King meets House speaker, parliamentary bloc leaders By JT - Feb 09,2021 - Last updated at Feb 09,2021 His Majesty King Abdullah meets with House Speaker Abdul Monem Odat and leaders of parliamentary blocs at Al Husseiniya Palace on Monday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday stressed the key role of the House of Representatives in oversight and legislation, expressing confidence in the House's sense of responsibility in undertaking its mandate to enhance public trust in Parliament. At a meeting with House Speaker Abdul Monem Odat and leaders of parliamentary blocs at Al Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah commended ongoing cooperation between the legislative and executive branches, urging continued coordination among state institutions, according to a Royal Court statement.