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Surrounded by his family and senior government officials, Jordan’s Prince Ali bin Al Hussein announced on Wednesday that he will run for the presidency of FIFA for a second time, running against current President, Michel Platini. The Prince expressed his decision duuring a press conference held in Amman today and said, “I was the only person who dared to challenge Blatter, I ran because I believe that FIFA needs change.” He added “This … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged FIFA, Football, Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan, Sport | 1 CommentJordan’s Crown Prince Opens Global Forum on Youth, Peace and Security
Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan launched on Friday the Global Forum on Youth, Peace and Security, which takes place between 21-22 August 2015 at King’s Academy school in Madaba. The Crown Prince addressed the audience at the opening session of the forum and said that youth are a strategic asset and the real wealth. He added, “Jordan will work through its membership in the United Nations Security … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Patronage | Leave a commentPrince Saud Al Faisal Passes Away
Saudi Prince and former Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal bin Abdul Aziz died on Thursday in the United States after long illness. Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was born in 1940 as the son of the late King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia. He graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. View image | gettyimages.com Before his retirement earlier this year, … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia | Tagged Death, Prince Saud bin Faisal of Saudi Arabia | 3 CommentsBaby Boy for Prince Hashem and Princess Fahdah of Jordan
Prince Hashem bin Al Hussein of Jordan and his wife Princess Fahdah welcomed on Monday a baby boy named Al Hussein Haidara bin Hashem. The birth of the new prince was announced through an official statement released by the Royal Hashemite Court this evening. Baby Prince Al Hussein Haidara is the couples’s forth child following his three elder sisters, Princesses Halat Al Noor, Raiyat Al Noor and Fatima A Alia. Prince … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Birth, Prince Al Hussein Haidara of Jordan, Prince Hashim bin Hussein of Jordan, Princess Fahdah Al Hashim of Jordan | 1 CommentJordan’s Royals Celebrate 69th Independence Anniversary
The Royal Family of Jordan gathered this Monday to attended the official celebration marking Jordan’s 69th Independence Day which took place at the royal palaces in Amman. The cremony was patronized by King Abdullah II, who was joined by his wife, Queen Rania, and their children, Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Salma. It was also attended by Princess Muna, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein and his wife Princess Zeina, along with number of Jordanian princes … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Independence Day, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Zeina al-Faisal of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 2 CommentsJordan’s King Abdullah II Opens the World Economic Forum
Accompanied by his wife Queen Rania and their eldest son, Crown Prince Hussein, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan opened on Friday the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa at the Dead Sea, 22 May 2015. The King addressed the audience during the opening session and said that Jordan has a track record of surmounting challenges. “It is a sign of ongoing strength. This is also the message of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, World Economic Forum | Leave a commentJordan’s Crown Prince Chairs the United Nations Security Council
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan has become on Thursday the youngest person ever to chair a Security Council meeting at the United Nations. The young Crown Prince, who is 20 years old, led an open session discussing the role of youth in countering violent extremism and promoting peace. While addressing the audience, he said that the world is facing a formidable challenge; terrorism and extremism, which may … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Ban Ki-Moon, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, United Nations | 1 CommentSaudi King Abdullah Passes Away
The Royal Saudi Court announced earlier this morning the death of His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The late monarch, who was 90 years old, passed away this morning at 1:00am local time (10:00pm GMT) after a long battle of illnesses. He was addmitted to hospital weeks ago for medical checks after suffering from a lung … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia | Tagged Death, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia | 3 CommentsJordan’s Prince Ali to Run for FIFA Presidency
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan announced today his intentions to stand for the FIFA Presidency in elections to be held in May against the association’s long-serving leader Sepp Blatter. The 39-year-old Prince released a statement through his official Facebook saying, “This was not an easy decision, it came after careful consideration and many discussions with respected FIFA colleagues over the last few months.” He added, “The message I … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged FIFA, Football, Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan, Sport | 2 CommentsQueen Rania Visits The UAE
Queen Rania of Jordan paid a short visit to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, where she participated in the “Investing In the Future” conference (IIF MENA) which was held for refugee children in the MENA region. The Queen addressed the audience during the opening ceremony and highlighted the problems facing the refugees and their hosting communities. Her Majesty noted that “the year 2014 has witnessed the largest human displacement; one disaster … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Children, Conference, Education, Emirate of Dubai, Emirate of Sharjah, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Refugees, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Working Visit | 1 CommentA Second Daughter For Prince Hamzah And Princess Basmah
Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein of Jordan & his Canadian born wife, Princess Basmah welcomed on Saturday, July 5 their second child together, a baby girl named princess Noor bint Hamzah. The new-born princess holds the name of her paternal grandmother queen Noor of Jordan. She has two elder sisters, Princess Haya & Princess Zein. Prince Hamzah who is 35 years old married former chief pilot Princess Basmah (nee bani … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Birth, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein of Jordan, Princess Basma Al Hamzah of Jordan, Princess Noor bint Hamzah of Jordan | Leave a commentThe Crown Prince of Jordan Turns Twenty
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah celebrates his 20th birthday this Saturday. Prince Hussein was born in Ammam on June 28, 1994 as the eldest child of the-then Prince Abdullah bin Al-Hussein and Princess Rania, now the King and Queen of Jordan. He was named after his paternal grandfather, the late King Hussein bin Talal. The young prince was appointed heir to the throne by a Royal Decree issued on July … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Birthday, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan | 1 CommentSaudi Monarch Visits Egypt
On his way back home, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud paid a quick visit to the Egyptian capital of Cairo, where he met with the newly elected President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. According to the Saudi Royal Court and press reports, the King’s visit aimed to confirm Saudi Arabia’s strong support for Eygpt and its new government. The talks also covered the importance of the two nations working … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Egypt, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, President Al-Sisi of Egypt, Working Visit | 1 CommentPrince Zeid Selected As New UN Human Rights Chief
The United Nations General Assembly elected on June 16 Prince Zeid bin Raad Al-Hussein of Jordan as the new High Commissioner for Human Rights. Prince Zeid, who will succeed South African Navi Pillay next September, was nominated for this position by the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, ealier this month. He has previously served as Jordan’s ambassador to the United States and Mexico. The prince was also a political affairs … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Ban Ki-Moon, Human Rights, Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad of Iraq, United Nations | Leave a commentAbdullah & Rania of Jordan Attend Daughter’s Graduation
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan celebrated today the graduation of their elder daughter, Princess Iman bint Abdullah, from high school in Amman. The King and Queen proudly ascended the platform and handed over the high school completion diplomas to Princess Iman and her classmates during a lavish ceremony held at the International Academy of Amman (IAA) school campus. The graduation ceremony was also attended by the Princess’s … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Education, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 1 CommentJordanian Royals Recieve Pope Francis
Upon his arrival to the Jordanian capital of Amman, the first step in his Holy Land pilgrimage, His Holiness Pope Francis was welcomed at the airport by Prince Ghazi bin Mohamad, the King’s special envoy and Senior Advisor for Religious and Cultural Affairs, as well as representatives of churches, dozens of journalists and Jordanian citizens. At Al Husseiniyeh Palace, Pope Francis was greeted by 21-gun salute and guards of honour in … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Official Visit, Pope Francis, Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed of Jordan, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Religion | Leave a commentPrincess Ayah Weds Mohamad Halawani
The Hashemite Royal Family of Jordan gathered on Thursday to celebrate the marriage of Princess Ayah bint Feisal bin Al Hussein and her fiance, Mohamad Halawani. The couple, who were engaged last June, tied the knot in a lavish wedding reception held at Zahran Palace in Amman. According to Petra News Agency, the ceremony was attended by a number of princess and princesses, including the bride’s parents Prince Feisal bin … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Mohammad Halawani, Princess Ayah bint Faisal of Jordan, Wedding | 2 CommentsQueen Rania Launches Edrak Initiative
As part of Her Majesty’s efforts supporting education in the Arab world, Queen Rania of Jordan launched yesterday a non-profit Arabic platform for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) named Edrak. The platform is the first of its kind in the region and aims to provide Arab learners with great access opportunities to many of the online courses taught at leading universities worldwide such as Harvard and MIT. Edrak, which means realization, … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Education, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania Foundation, Technology | 1 CommentPrince Muqrin Appointed Deputy Crown Prince
In a televised royal decree aired earlier today, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud appointed his brother, Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, as deputy Crown Prince. This announcement officially placed Prince Muqrin, who is 70 years old, as second in line to the kingdom’s throne following his elder brother, Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz. According to the royal court the decree cannot be altered “in any way or by any … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia | Tagged King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Succession | Leave a commentFalse Reports On Emergency Landing For King Abdullah II’s Helicopter
The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan has denied press reports which had spread yesterday regarding an emergency landing for a helicopter carring King Abdullah II of Jordan during his visit to Mexico. The court stated through Petra news agency and on the official twitter accout that there was no emergency landing. The statement also said that the King’s helicopter had changed its direction on Friday due to bad weather conditions … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Mexico, Working Visit | 1 Comment