Amman, May 10 (Petra) -- Royal Jordanian today signed a partnership agreement with UNICEF to help improve the situation of children and adolescents in Jordan and support UNICEF's programs and initiatives in Jordan.

The agreement was signed by RJ President/ Chief Executive Officer Hussein Dabbas and UNICEF's Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Shahida Azfar.

Dabbas commended this partnership with the leading international children's organization.

Azfar thanked Royal Jordanian and stressed that only through partnerships with the private and public sectors gains for children can be achieved.

Royal Jordanian will encourage members of its frequent flyer program (Royal Plus) to donate points from their personal accounts to UNICEF. These points will be valid for a two-year period.

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