"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 Launches “Khatawat Internship Project” to Empower Recent Graduates and Enhance Their Readiness for the Labour Market

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched the Khatawat Internship Project, as part of its ongoing efforts to invest in Jordanian youth and strengthen their professional capabilities. The project aims to provide recent graduates with practical internship opportunities within the KAFD’s development companies

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Launches Children's Program in Coding, Game Development, and Robotics.

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), through the Jordan Gaming Lab initiative, has launched the Kids Club, a summer training program targeting children aged 9 to 14.

Jordan Kuwait Bank Renews Strategic Partnership with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development to Strengthen Jordan's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in 2026–2027

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has signed a new cooperation agreement with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), renewing the strategic partnership between the two parties for the second consecutive year. The agreement reflects the Bank's continued commitment to supporting and advancing Jordan's national entrepreneurship ecosystem by further developing the REYADEH Program—the Fund's flagship platform through which it delivers integrated support to young Jordanians—into a comprehensive and scalable national model across all governorates during the 2026–2027 period.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Launches a New Cycle of the “Tariqi” Project

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched a new cycle of its Tariqi project, which aims to enhance the competitiveness and employability of Jordanian youth across diverse and promising sectors aligned with labour market needs. The project achieves this by developing participants’ life, employability, and technical skills, while providing on-the-job training opportunities within host companies that ultimately lead to employment.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Launches the 7th Cycle of the Parliamentary Fellowship Program (PFP)

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched the seventh cycle of the Parliamentary Fellowship Program (PFP), implemented in partnership with the Parliament of Jordan, with the aim of politically empowering Jordanian youth and enhancing their participation in public life by providing them with practical experience that enables them to gain a deeper understanding of parliamentary work.

Jordan Gaming Lab Concludes “Nashama Game Jam” with the Participation of 157 Young Men and Women and the Development of 40 Video Games.

The Jordan Gaming Lab, an initiative of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), concluded the Nashama Game Jam, held from 23 to 28 June 2026, with the participation of 157 young men and women from across Jordan’s governorates.

KAFD announces support for 20 projects under 3rd 'Tamkeen'

Within national efforts to support the political modernisation process, the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has announced the names of 20 projects selected for funding under the third edition of the "Tamkeen" project.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Announces Expansion of the Jordan Gaming Lab into an Emerging Technologies Hub

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has commenced the implementation of a development plan for the Jordan Gaming Lab as part of a strategic vision to transform it into a specialized lab for emerging technologies and game development. The initiative aims to equip Jordanian youth with advanced technological skills and prepare them for the jobs of the future.