His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday expressed satisfaction with recent and ongoing development projects in Amman, saying citizens would soon feel the benefit of these projects.

Addressing over 1,000 of Amman's community leaders, the King emphasised the need for serious and coordinated efforts to ensure continued achievements in the capital and across the Kingdom.

King Abdullah called Tuesday's meeting the first step in a dialogue between community leaders, the government and all public entities aimed at developing the capital and enhancing the living conditions of its residents.

The King, who was briefed on the ongoing and upcoming projects and programmes in Amman, pledged to follow up on the implementation of these projects in line with a specific time frame to be agreed upon soon, adding that he will soon inaugurate several projects in the capital.

During a lunch banquet, King Abdullah and the community leaders discussed the capital's main needs in education, health and other fields.