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This Friday marks the 15th death anniversary of the late King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan, who passed away on February 7th, 1999. The late Jordanian monarch was born in Amman on November 14th, 1935 as the eldest child of Crown Prince Talal bin Abdullah and Princess Zein Al Sharaf of Jordan (later the King and Queen). He inherited the throne at the age of 16 after the abdication of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Anniversary, Biography, Death, King Hussein of Jordan | Leave a commentCrown Prince of Jordan Joins Instagram
Following in the footsteps of his socially active mother, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan launched his own official page on Instagram last week. The young prince started his updates with several personal photos. Among them, two photos posted on January 30th, marking the birthday of his father, King Abdullah II, and younger brother, Prince Hashem. Prince Hussein born in 1994 as the eldest child of King … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Social Media | Leave a commentJordan’s King & Queen Visit King Hussein Cancer Centre
Accompanied by his wife, Queen Rania, King Abdullah II of Jordan spent part of his birthday, which was marked yesterday, visiting young patients at King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), in Amman. The royal couple toured the centre’s several divisions including the Intensive Care Unit where Their Majesties checked on the condition of the children being treated there. During the visit, King Abdullah II ordered that the best available health care … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Cancer, Children, Health, Hospital, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentThird Marriage For Prince Feisal Of Jordan
His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan tied the knot for the third time on Saturday to Jordanian radio presenter, Miss Zina Lubbadeh. Prince Feisal who is 50 years old is the second son of the late King Hussein and younger brother of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. He was married twice previously and has four children from his first marriage to Princess Alia Tabbaa … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Zeina al-Faisal of Jordan | 1 CommentJordan’s Royal Family Enjoys Lunch Outside
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan were seen last Saturday enjoying a family lunch meal at a local restaurant in Amman city. The royal couple, who were accompanied by their eldest son Crown Prince Hussein and daughters Princesses Iman and Salma, ordered grills and humos dishes (a local middle eastern dish) as per the Queen’s twitter. Queen Rania shared a few photos of the royal lunch outside the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Social Media | 1 CommentQueen Rania Joins Instagram
In addition to Her Majesty’s Twitter, Facebook & Youtube, Queen Rania of Jordan launched this week her official Instagram account. The Queen, who is one of the world’s most influential leaders on social media, published on her Instagram page a few photos of her latest appearance attending the memorial service of former South African President Nelson Mandela that took place yesterday in Soweto city. Queen Rania is using social media … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Internet, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Social Media | Leave a commentAbdullah & Rania Mark Late King’s Birthday
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania visited on Thursday the tomb of the late King Hussein bin Talal on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of his birth. During the visit, the king and queen were accompanied by their children, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem. Upon his arrival to the Royal Mausoleums, King Abdullah reviewed the honor guard who recieved him. After that, King Abdullah and his family moved … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Anniversary, King Hussein 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 | 1 CommentJordan Royals Support Their National Football Team
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan joined thousands of their citizens yesterday, attending part of the Jordanian national football match against Uruguay that took place in Amman International Stadium. The King and Queen were accompanied by their daughter Princess Iman and son Prince Hashem. They arrived to the stadium at the begining of the second half. The match was the first leg qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, FIFA, Football, Patronage, Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Sport | 1 CommentQueen Rania’s Exclusive Interview With AlArabiya
AlArabiya broadcast aired last Sunday and Monday an exclusive interview with Queen Rania of Jordan. The interview, which is the first of its kind with an Arabic television, was presented by AlArabiya’s famous Jordanian journalist, Montaha Alramahi. During the first part, Queen Rania expressed her vision for education in the Arab world. Her Majesty talked about the urgent need for what she called “education revolution”, women empowerment, polarization and youth unemployment … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Interview, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Television | 3 CommentsPrince Faisal, Head of Jordanian Olympic Committee for the Third Time
Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan was elected yesterday as head of the Jordanian Olympic Committee (JOC) for the third time in row. During the event which took place at Al Hussein Youth City and after the announcement of the elections result, Prince Faisal addressed the audience and said that he looks forward to work and serve the Jordanian sports for the next three years. The Prince, who is … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Olympic Games, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Sport | Leave a commentJordan’s King Abdullah II To Visit Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah II of Jordan will pay a short visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on today. During the visit, the King will hold talks with the Saudi monarch, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, covering the latest developments in the region as Petra News Agency reported. The news agency statement did not reveal any further details regarding the visit. King Abdullah II has visited Saudi Arabia several times … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, Saudi Arabia | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Bilateral Relations, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Working Visit | Leave a commentJordanian Royals Celebrate Eid Al Adha
Accompanied by his brother, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, King Abdullah II of Jordan attended the Eid Al Adha prayer which was purfomed this morning to celebrate the happy occasion. The ceremony took place at Al Sharif Al Hussein bin Ali Mosque in Aqaba City and was attended by crowds of worshippers, including senior government and military officials. On this happy occasion, Petra News Agency announced yesterday cables of good … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Religion | Leave a commentQueen Rania in New York
As UNICEF’s first eminent advocate for children and also a member of the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Panel (HLP), Queen Rania accompanied her husband King Abdullah II of Jordan during his visit to New York City last week to attend the 2013 UN General Assembly. The Queen’s first appearance was on September 23rd, when she attended the “Education Cannot Wait” conference which was organized to support the UN Secretary General’s … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Awards, Children, Education, Humanitarian Efforts, Patronage, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, UNICEF, United Nations, United States of America, Working Visit | 2 CommentsPrincess Ayah of Jordan Engaged to Mohammad Halawani
The Royal Hashemite Court announced on June 8th the engagement of Princess Ayah bint Faisal bin Al Hussein, niece of King Abdullah II, to Mr Mohammad Talal Halawani. According to the statement, the ceremony took place at the bride’s father’s house in Amman and was attended by her uncle, royal family members as well as Halawani’s family. Princess Ayah was born on February 11th, 1990 as the eldest child of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Engagement, Mohammad Halawani, Princess Ayah bint Faisal of Jordan | Leave a commentJordanian Royals Celebrate 67th Independence Day
Accompanied by his elegant wife and children, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan attended on Saturday the official celebration marking his kingdom’s 67th Independence Day. As in previous years, the ceremony took place at Raghdan Palace, the Royal Court, and was attended by royal family members and senior officials. During the ceremony, the King granted medals to several citizens with distinguished track records and remarkable achievements, as Petra News … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Independence Day, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 2 CommentsJordan’s King Abdullah II Opens WEF 2013
King Abdullah II opened on Saturday the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa which was held at the King Hussein Convention Center, in the Dead Sea. The ceremony was attended by the King’s wife, Queen Rania, and their son, Crown Prince Hussein, as well as royal family members, government officials and participants from all over the world. In his remarks to the audience during the opening … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, World Economic Forum | 3 CommentsPrincess Iman Weds Zaid Mirza
The Royal Court in Jordan announced on Friday the marriage of HRH Princess Iman bint Al Hussein to her fiance, Mr Zaid Azmi Mirza. The couple, who got engaged last December, tied the knot in a private ceremony (Nikah) held at the Bab Al-Salam Palace in Amman. It was followed by a wedding reception which was attended by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, the bride’s mother Queen Noor, along … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Princess Iman bint Hussein of Jordan, Wedding, Zaid Mirza | 1 CommentPrince Sattam Al Saud Passes Away
The Royal Saudi Court announced on Tuesday the death of HRH Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz al Saud, the Governor of Riyadh. According to the statement, the late prince’s funeral will take place at the Emam Turki’s mosque in Riyadh City this Wednesday. Prince Sattam was born in 1941 as the son of King Abdulaziz al Saud and Princess Mudhi Al Sudairi. He was educated at the University of San Diego, … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia | Tagged Death, Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia | 2 CommentsJordan’s King Opens New Parliament Session
King Abdullah II of Jordan delivered yesterday his speech from the throne opening the 17th non-ordinary session of the Jordanian parliament. The King addressed the newly-elected lower house members and urged them to shoulder their responsibility towards the success of this historic transformation towards parliamentary government and its development. Upon his arrival to the parliament, the King was welcomed by the prime minister and senior officials. The ceremony was attended … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Parliament, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentPrincess Iman of Jordan Engaged to Zaid Mirza
The Royal Hashemite Court announced on Thursday the engagement of Princess Iman bint al Hussein of Jordan to Mr Zaid Azmi Mirza. According to the official statement, the Fatiha ceremony was held in presence of King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Queen Noor, and took place at Bab Al-Salam Palace, the residence of the Princess’s parents, the late King Hussein and Queen Noor. It was attended by Hashemite royal family … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Engagement, Princess Iman bint Hussein of Jordan, Zaid Mirza | 4 Comments