King Abdullah and Queen Rania Current Events 2: September 2004-March 2005

[abir]

ah, the camera ... my bump!

 

[cut1me]

ah, the camera ... my bump!

LMAO i was thinking the same thing when i saw that picture LOL

 

[abir]

I read in the forum she wears black and long coats to hide her pregnancy. I would image women are happy to show their pregnancy not the opposite. But maybe she does because it's the fourth child not the first, or because black in winter is warmer

 

[Humera]

actually, lots of women wear black during their pregnancy, ie. Catherine Zeta Jones, Julia Roberts etc. Its more slimming.

 

[Lyonnaise]

Polfoto 01-12-2004 In this picture released by the Royal Palace King Abdullah II of Jordan, left, shakes hands with Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, right, in Amman, Jordan Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004.

 

[sol_anglada]

black dresses

I think it doesn't matter the colour of her clothes, withe, red or black she always looks very elegant and beautiful.

Sol

 

[Humera]

a couple of more pictures

 

[kinneret5764]

KA doing some good. Please read below:

Winter Coat Campaign kicks off in Madaba

His Majesty King Abdullah launched the 'Winter Coat Campaign' on Thursday during a visit to the Ghernata Basic School for Boys in Madaba Governorate, 30 kilometres south of Amman. The campaign, which is expected to last for ten days, will cover around 2,000 schools. A total of 186,000 coats will be distributed to first to sixth grade state school students. During the visit, the King ordered officials to make sure no school student is left out without a coat this winter. Accompanying the King on the visit were his special adviser, Yousef Dalabih, and Royal Court Minister Samir Rifai (Photo by Yousef Allan)

Royal decree bestows title of maali on Malkawi

AMMAN (Petra) — A Royal Decree was issued on Thursday granting Mohammad Yousef Malkawi, currently an advisor at the Royal Court, the title of maali as of Dec. 3.

What does "maali" mean?

 

[Safaa Batin]

Royal decree bestows title of maali on Malkawi

AMMAN (Petra) — A Royal Decree was issued on Thursday granting Mohammad Yousef Malkawi, currently an advisor at the Royal Court, the title of maali as of Dec. 3.

What does "maali" mean?

Maali is a title one get when become a minister, or in the level of minister.

 

[Safaa Batin]

King Launches "Winter Coat" Campaign for School Students

King Launches "Winter Coat" Campaign for School Students
Madaba, Dec. 2 (Petra)--Within the attention given by His Majesty King Abdullah II to school students and his continuous keeness to inspect their conditions, His Majesty launched today "the Winter Coat campaign" that includes the distribution of 182,000 coats to public and military culture schools in various parts of the Kingdom at His Majesty's own expense.
The campaign started at the Ghirnatah school in the Madaba governorate where the King distributed coats to its students to protect them against winter.
King Abdullah's endowment, which comes as a personal donation from His Majesty to school students, will include, over ten days about 2000 schools for boys and girls from the 1st grade to the 6the grade in remote areas.
His Majesty, who was accompanied by his personal advisor Yousef Dalabeeh, Minister of the Hashemite Royal Court Sameer Rifai and Minister of Education r. Khaled Touqan, listened to the needs and demands of some students.
Minister of education for his part thanked His Majesty for his endowment, oting that it reflects the care and attention given by the King to students.

 

[Humera]

King Abdullah didnt have so much grey hair a year ago...or maybe he has just stopped dyeing it. It makes him look older.

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

King Abdullah didnt have so much grey hair a year ago...or maybe he has just stopped dyeing it. It makes him look older.

LOL el ordonieh Shayaboo... Us (jordanians)made him look older than he really is. u know the responisibility and all.

 

[kinneret5764]

I think he looks good with the grey hair. To me he would look strange if he were to dye his hair.

 

[cut1me]

King Starts a Four-Nation Tour

Amman, Dec. 5 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II left Amman on Sunday heading for Libya on a few-hour visit during which he will meet with Libyan President Muammar Ghadafi at the outset of a tour that will include the United States, Japan and Singapore.

The tour comes within the active move and intensive efforts led by His Majesty to revive the peace process and put it back on its proper track, and support efforts that aim at restoring security and stability to Iraq.

King Abdullah's summit with US President George Bush on Monday will focus on these issues in addition to political developments in the Middle East and Jordanian-US ties.

His Majesty will also meet in Washington with a number of US administration officials and will deliver a speech at the World Affairs Council of North California and the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco.

In Japan, His Majesty will meet with Emperor Akihito and will discuss with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura Jordanian-Japanese ties and horizons of developing them in the economic and investment fields.
Jordan and Japan celebrated this year the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between them.King Abdullah will also meet in Japan with parliamentary and economic figures as well as members of the Japanese business
community.

During his visit to Singapore, His Majesty will hold talks with Singaporean President Sellapan Rama and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on bilateral ties and means of developing them in the various fields.

Talks will also cover regional and international developments, especially developments in the region.King Abdullah is accompanied by an official delegation that includes Prime Minister Faisal Fayez, the King's Advisor for Security Affairs and Director of the Intelligence Department, General Saad Kheir, the King's Advisor Akil Beltaji, Foreign Minister Dr. Hani Mulki and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Basim Awadallah.

His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein was sworn as Regent in the presence of cabinet ministers.

i guess QR didnt go with KA, i think it would be too much for her

 

[Lyonnaise]

Photos: 1& 2:RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) talks to Saudi Arabia's de facto leader Crown Prince Abdullah in Riyadh, 04 December 2004. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and Iraq, as well as the prospects of enhancing bi-lateral cooperation. King Abdullah arrived in Riyadh earlier today, accompanied by Jordanian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Fayez

Photos 3 & 4: TRIPOLI, LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA: Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (R) welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II in Tripoli, 05 December 2004. Abdullah II stoped briefly in Tripoli for talks with Kadhafi and he headed to the United States to meet US President George W. Bush

 

[Safaa Batin]

King meets U.S. President
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[Humera]

King Abdullah is on CNN's Wolf Blitzer right now. He's going to be talking about Prince Hamzah's dismissal

A screen capture of the King from the interview

 

[karolinabraganza]

I also saw the interivew on CNN last night: yes, predictable. made it very clear again that there is no corwn prince now but that there are regulations in place that put one of his brothers in charge, the most capable one, in case soemthing happens to him.
he showned himself optimistic as to an arrangement between syria and israel and says he is looking forward to meeting barash soon in jordan to discuss details.
as always he stressed that bush wants to push the peace process and said that it had to happen sooner rather than later.

on him personally: first time i heard him speak, my impression: very well spoken, polite, unless speech learnt by heart and intelligent man. very pleasent.
does anyone know more? has anyone seen him unprepared for certain questions and seen him struggle?
he was not as relaxed when he answered the questions on hamza. he didnt give a straight answer as to whether hamza is happy about the change. he spoke of a challenge.

 

[salma]

Queen Rania Visits Family Protection Department

Amman/Dec.8(Petra) - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah on

Wednesday underlined the need to safeguard the security and well
being of the family underlining that any violation of the dignity of
its members would be a breach of basic human rights.
Queen Rania's comments came during a visit to the Family Protection
Department (FPD) in Wadi Al Seer, where she met Director of the
Public Security Directorate (PSD) Major General Mohammad Majed
Al-Eitan, Assistant to PSD Director for Criminal Investigation Major
General Bashir Majali and Head of the FPD Colonel Fadel Hmoud.
During the meeting, Queen Rania underlined the need to
institutionalize services provided to citizens, while facilitating
accessibility and procedures. She also noted the importance of
having qualified staff, know-how and continued training to be able
to continue to raise the level of existing services.
As Jordan and the world prepare to mark Human Rights Day on Dec.
10, Queen Rania met with FPD staff, highlighting the importance of
national commitment to human rights and underlining that public
awareness and inter-agency cooperation are key to safeguarding
family rights and empowering its members which would enable them to
become active citizens in all sectors of society.
Colonel Hmoud and FPD staff briefed Queen Rania on the Family
Protection Department's efforts and work which encompasses a wide
range of specialized consultants to deal with all kinds of cases.
Colonel Hmoud noted the number of reported cases had risen from 631
in 2000 to 1330 last month mainly due to more cases reported after
the opening of such centers in four governorates - Irbid, Salt,
Zarqa and Aqaba. ​

Queen Rania, who in a speech last year had said "the right to human
dignity is non-negotiable" is an advocate of human rights, and is
honorary chairperson of the Royal Commission for Human Rights which
resulted in the establishment of National Center for Human Rights
that aims to foster and deepen greater awareness and understanding
of human rights to an elevated level that would affect policy making
in accordance with international standards.
In her capacity as president of the National Council for Family
Affairs (NCFA), Queen Rania has been outspoken on the need to
develop effective policies to ensure family protection and unity,
and has worked hard to identify and implement mechanisms for
increased coordination between public institutions and civil society
organizations working in family affairs.
Jordan's Family Protection Project Management Team (PMT) were
chosen as recipients of the 2003 UN Prize for Human Rights as part
of the UN General Assembly's commemoration of Human Rights Day, for
having "helped lift the taboo on the subject of domestic violence
and promote open debate on issues of human rights, equity and
gender." PMT representatives from participating institutions
presented the award to Queen Rania for her leading and inspiring
role in preventing domestic violence and abuse in Jordan.
The project that became a model for addressing domestic violence
issues in the region and gained remarkable international respect,
was commended by Queen Rania who said choosing PMT was a recognition
and great honor for the country and a renewed impetus for further
progress. She underlined that "lifting the taboo on issues related
to domestic violence and its damaging consequences on society is
vitally important as we strive to safeguard the rights and dignity
of our most vulnerable citizens." The Family Protection Project,
spearheaded by a local team of representatives from all the
concerning stakeholder institutions in the Kingdom, is a
groundbreaking Jordanian initiative that combats the universal
problem of those caught in domestic violence and provides protection
for them.
Since its inception four years ago, Queen Rania has been the
project's key supporter and advocate, leading it to success, with
representatives of the Public Security Directorate, officials from
the ministries of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Information, Education,
Justice, the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) and NCFA working with
decision makers and experts to provide specialized preventative,
therapeutic and rehabilitative services and support to abused women
and children.
Highlighting the national agenda focusing on empowering all members
of society, the NCFA this year marked the 10the International Year
of the Family as it works with other partners on improving the
quality of life of all Jordanian families by ensuring the right
policy environment to support the development of family protection
and unity, and to identify and implement mechanisms for increased
coordination between Jordanian public institutions and civil society
organizations working in the field of family affairs.
Last year, Queen Rania marked Human Rights Day with 1.4 million
students in the Kingdom's schools where she joined students at
Al-Kamalieh Girls' High School in Sweileh to read and discuss the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by a UN
General Assembly resolution on December 10, 1948 and commemorated as
Human Rights Day starting in 1950.​

 

[kittencrews]

I was just watching KA on Hardball on MSNBC... he is soooo cute when he speaks... he would say something and start smile... aww...

 

[maryshawn]

KA and QR Provide Style, Charisma to get Message Across....

I agree with your conclusions about "glamour" selling. It does; and if KA and QR with their glamour and charisma bring attention to Jordan, that's great for all concerned! People at a relatively boring, incredibly hot and uncomfortable conference in Switzerland sat and waited for their arrival and were "transfixed" as KA and QR came down the aisle to give their speeches. "Wearing a lovely black suit, her long, slim legs carrying herself gracefully and hair flowing, QR was the focus of all eyes as she made her way to the podium to give her talk....." VF quote. "She knew her subject well and gave a short but eloquent speech. People were transfixed." Yes! Politics is image, style.....look at the Kennedy's and the enigmatic, beautiful Mrs. Kennedy. When a couple radiates charm like this, it gives them power and presence.....and the ability to serve a higher good by getting out a message to help those in need......Do I agree with KA and QR all the time? No. But this assessment is very much on target!

 

[abir]

When a couple radiates charm like this, it gives them power and presence.....and the ability to serve a higher good by getting out a message to help those in need......Do I agree with KA and QR all the time? No. But this assessment is very much on target!

I agree with you maryshawn. I also beleive when this couple see admiration and appreciation in people eyes, they get more selfesteem and energy. Till here nothing is bad, but JR selfesteem comes also from the ultimate power they have.

 

[Lyonnaise]

King meets Jordanian Community in San Francisco
from Petra

TOKYO, JAPAN: Visiting Jordanian King Abdullah II smiles upon his arrival at the Tokyo International Airport, 12 December 2004. King Abdullah II arrived here for a three-day visit and is expected to meet Japanese Emperor Akihito and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

 

[Lyonnaise]

TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 14: Jordan's King Abdullah II meets with Japanese business leaders at a Tokyo hotel December 14, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. The king is in Japan for a three-day working visit.

 

[sol_anglada]

Great Queen, great job

I'm proud peple recognise and award the Queen for her marvellous job. Don't feel tired,Majesty!!
Sol

 

[Lyonnaise]

1-2. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, left, talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday Dec. 15, 2004 in Singapore at the Istana (Singapore's presidential palace). Abdullah is in the city-state on an official three-day visit starting Tuesday.

3-4 --TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 14: Jordan's King Abdullah II boards an aeroplane upon leaving Tokyo's International Airport in Haneda on December 14, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. The King has not completed his three-day working visit.

5-6 --SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE: Singapore's acting President Abdullah Tarmugi (R) welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at the Istana presidential palace in Singapore, 15 December 2004. King abdullah II is in Singapore for a two-day visit and expected to talk on the two nation's growing economic links.

 

[Humera]

December 15, 2004

 

[Lyonnaise]

1. AMMAN, JORDAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) welcomes Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi in Amman, 22 December 2004. Allawi held talks with the king on his country's January 30 elections, officials said. The Jordanian monarch said earlier this month that the participation of Iraq's Sunni Muslim minority was key for the success of the elections.

2-3. AMMAN, JORDAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) receives World Bank president James Wolfensohn in Amman 22 December 2004. Wolfensohn arrived in Jordan today after a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

4-6. AMMAN, JORDAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) greets Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Ehud Olmert in Amman 23 December 2004. Jordan and Israel signed a deal today aimed at promoting exports to the European Union of goods produced in joint industrial zones, 10 years after the neighbouring countries sealed a peace treaty.

 

[Safaa Batin]

King Receives Heads of the Council of the Churches in Jordan and Palestine

King Receives Heads of the Council of the Churches in Jordan and Palestine
Amman, Dec. 25 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II received
on Saturday, at the Royal Hashemite Court, the Council of the Heads
of Churches in Jordan and Palestine and congratulated them on the
occasion of the Christmas.

The King expressed, during the meeting which was attended by
Minister of the Royal Court Sameer Rifai, a number of King's
advisors and members of the Jordanian Center for Interfaith
Research, his congratulations for all Christians on this occasion,
affirming that this occasion embodies the values of love, tolerance
and peace.

For their part, Heads of the Council of the Churches expressed
their appreciation for the Hashemite leadership and its keenness to
embody values of coexistence between Muslims and Christians, hailing
the efforts of His Majesty the King to restore just and
comprehensive peace in the region.

 

[abir]

100 Most Powerful Women 2004

Forbes 2004 rank of 100 most powerful women, shows Queen Rania is ranked 13, and Queen Noor 83.


Queen Rania Al-Abdullah

Queen of Jordan
Age: 34
Country: Jordan

Charity work and a common touch have led many to compare Queen Rania, wife of Jordan's King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, with other famous women leaders, including Princess Diana or Eva Peron. Queen Rania, who comes from a Palestinian family, has been a key speaker at the World Economic Forum, where she pleaded for peace and for a concerted effort to improve the economic lives of the poor. Queen Rania is also making her mark by being outspoken on issues often taboo in Jordanian society, including championing an organization that publicizes and stops child abuse, one of the first of its kind in the Arab world, as well as spearheading a large non-profit that helps women become better business executives.-E.M.

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