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His Majesty King Abdullah and US President Barack Obama held talks on Tuesday at the Oval Office in the White House. The two leaders discussed about a comprehensive peace in the Middle East and resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution. King Abdullah and Obama underlined the need to continue coordination and consultation at the highest levels to support efforts to move forward towards peace with … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Bilateral Relations, President Obama, United States of America, Working Visit | 1 CommentQueen Rania launches the Global Action Week
On Tuesday, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan officially launched the April 20-26 Global Action Week which is organised by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) to fight illiteracy worldwide with 75 million children currently out of school. The event took place at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. The Queen called on millions around the world, including teachers, children, campaigners, adult learners and parents to take part in … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Children, Education, Patronage, Queen Rania, United States of America, Working Visit | Leave a commentJordanian King’s Motorcycle Trip & Restaurant Stop
King Abdullah II from Jordan and over ten diplomats stopped by the Country Cafe in Harper’s Ferry on Saturday morning. Cafe Owner, Lisa Edel said she was notified that the King would stop by a few days before it took place. “We had a table for ten set up for them and they just sort of had some drinks, coffees and teas and some bagels and they just talked among … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, United States of America, Working Visit | Leave a commentDubai Ruler talks about Rumours & Crisis while Answering Questions
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler, responded to questions from the people and media which he also talked about the financial crisis and reports of his illness. For a few months there have been rumours that Sheikh Mohammed has fallen ill and some that he had been shot though there were tons of pictures and news of the ruler in the papers around the time. Is the Sheikh really … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Media, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentJordanian Royals start Working Visit to the U.S.
His Majesty King Abdullah II meet with representatives of Arab and Muslim American organizations in the US capital. King Abdullah and the representatives discussed current efforts to relaunch of the Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations within the frame work of efforts to reach comprehensive Mideast settlement. King Abdullah also met with representative of the Jewish-American organizations. A few future events: Queen Rania is expected to attened the Global Philanthropy Forum’s 8th Annual … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, President Obama, Queen Rania, United States of America, Working Visit | Leave a commentSultan of Brunei State Visit to Kuwait and Oman
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei began a three day statevisit to Kuwait on April 13 which he held talks with Emir of Kuwait. The leaders underlined the warm and friendly relations between the two countries and expressed commitment to further promote bilateral ties. After the meeting, the Emir hosted banquet in honour of the monarch’s visit. On April 16, His Majesty visited Oman. Arriving at the … Continue reading
Posted in Kuwaiti Royals, Oman Royals | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed, State Visit, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan Qaboos | 1 CommentRania launches Phase II of Madrasati
On Monday , Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah announced the launch of Madrasati’s Phase II which aims to renovate and upgrade additional 100 schools in Jerash, Ajloun, Balqa and Madaba. Addressing major corporations, NGOs, media personalities and teachers and children from 100 schools, Rania said “Education is today’s most valuable investment. By striving to achieve the best for our children today, we ensure they become a positive force of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Education, Madrasati Initiative, Patronage, Queen Rania | Leave a commentDubai ruler to answer citizens and media via internet
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai will answer questions from the media and people on April 18. Questions from the citizens, Arab and foreign journalists will be answered directly by Sheikh Mohammed. The question page will open today and last till April 18 and that when all questions will be answered. This step comes as a result … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Internet, Media, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentHamdan attends son’s graduation from Sandhurst
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister on Thursday attended his son, Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan graduation from The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the UK. Sheikh Hamdan and the guests were received by Rt Hon John Hutton, UK Secretary of State for Defence, and the Representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the ceremony, and the Commander of the Royal Military … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, England, Military Training, Sandhurst (RMAS), Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan | Leave a commentQatar Royals To Visit Bulgaria
Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned have accepted an invitation of Bulgaria’s president Georgi Parvanov. The visit is scheduled for next week. The royal couples will meet with President Georgi Parvanov, Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev and Georgi Pirinski, Chairman of Bulgaria’s Parliament. Its is also expected that Bulgaria’s First Lady Zorka Parvanova and Sheikha Mozah will visit the … Continue reading
Posted in Qatar Royals | Tagged Bulgaria, Official Visit, President Parvanov, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser | Leave a commentQueen & Bollywood actor watch a cricket match
Queen Rania of Jordan has accepted an invitation from Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty to watch a cricket match between South Africa and Australia while Queen Rania was in South Africa last month. “While at the hotel I was staying in at Johannesburg, I got to know that Her Highness Queen Rania of Jordan was staying there too. I invited her for a match. Queen Rania was kind enough to accept … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Celebrities, Queen Rania, South Africa, Sport | Leave a commentSheikh Mohammed opens an investigation on his own horses
During routine post-competition last week, two of Sheikh Mohammed’s horses, one which was ridden by the Sheikh, tested positive to banned substances during competition. A statement issued last night on behalf HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the ruler of Dubai had offered the “highest level of cooperation to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI)”. The statement also said that: “His highness immediately requested his representative contact … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Horse Racing, Legal Matters, Princess Haya, Scandal, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentSheikha Mozah to participate in Alliance Forum on April 6
HH Sheikha Mozah Nasser al-Misnad, member of the High Level Group of the UN Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), will participate in the Second Forum of the Alliance in Istanbul on April 6. The alliance’s broad mission is to advance intercultural understanding. “HH Sheikha Mozah is committed since she was invited to serve at the UNAOC High Level Group in 2005, to enhance the role of Qatar in support of the … Continue reading
Posted in Qatar Royals | Tagged Culture, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, Turkey, United Nations | Leave a commentJordan’s King to visit Slovakia on Tuesday
King Abdullah II of Jordan will begin on Tuesday a one-day official visit to Slovakia at the invitation of President Ivan Gasparovic, reported the Slovak President’s Office on Friday. On his visit, The King will meet Gasparovic, Premier Robert Fico and Parliamentary Chairman Pavol Paska. This is the first visit for King Abdullah to Slovakia. King Abdullah’s 1-day official visit to Slovakia thread can be found here
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Official Visit, President Gašparovič, Slovakia | Leave a commentSaudi King and President Obama meet in London
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and US President Barack Obama held talks on Thursday on the sidelines of a G-20 summit. Reuters reports that the two leaders”reaffirmed the long-standing, strong relationship between the two countries” and they also talked about “international cooperation regarding the global economy, regional political and security issues, and cooperation against terrorism,” the White House said, according to Reuters.
Posted in Saudi Royals | Tagged Bilateral Relations, England, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, President Obama, United States of America | Leave a commentDubai’s Ruler aiming to win Kentucky Derby
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has decided to participate in the kentucy derby after two of his three-year-old colts dominated the UAE races. Regal Ransom and Desert Party who finished about 15 lengths ahead of their closest rivals in the US$2 million race are both owned by the sheikh’s powerful Godolphin Racing stable. The colts next race could be the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Horse Racing, Horses, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, United States of America | 1 CommentMohammed’s 2-day visit to Moscow
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was in Moscow on a 2-day visit which came by invitation of Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin. Sheikh Mohammed met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. They discussed on expanding base of cooperation to increase the trade exchange in line with growing friendship relations, described by the Russian President as historic. Sheikh Mohammed … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals, Uncategorized | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Official Visit, President Medvedev, Prime Minister Putin, Russia, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentPrince Nayef named Second Deputy PM
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minster Prince Nayef has been appointed as second Deputy Prime Minister, third in the political hierarchy after King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and his brother and Defence Minister Prince Sultan. Prince Sultan was then named first Deputy Prime Minister. King Abdullah, who is in his mid-eighties, is also the Prime Minister. Prince Nayef has been elevated to the post which has been open since the death of death … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Nayef, Crown Prince Sultan, Government, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz | Leave a commentDubai ruler’s two day visit to Moscow starts Monday
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will leave Monday morning for Moscow, heading a UAE delegation on a two-day visit to Russia in honour of an official invitation from Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin. During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed will hold talks with Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, on bilateral relations between the UAE and Russia and discuss new … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Dubai, Official Visit, President Medvedev, Russia, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentGulf Royals at $6 million Dubai World Cup
The Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, watched the 14th edition of the horse racing Dubai World Cup which was launched at Nad al-Sheba racecourse on Saturday. H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum presented, the owner of the winner horse Well Armed horse and owners of Kentucky’s WinStar Farms with the 2009 Dubai World Cup in presence … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sport | Leave a comment


