King Abdullah & Queen Rania: Current Events Part 22

[LeoMama]

Originally Posted by madonna23

While it is an interesting article, I think it is important to question the motives of the author and the individuals taking an interest in the Jordananian economy. If I were a confidante of King Abdullah, I would advise him to observe the developmental patterns of his neighboring countries and notice that even in those countries receiving exorbitant amounts of FDI (i.e. Egypt), a serious economic problem still exists among the majority of the population that has been unable to reap the so-called benefits of globalization. There is already unrest within Jordan; adopting a developmental pattern similar to Egypt or the Gulf countries will only exacerbate this problem and create difficulties for the monarchy in the near future. It would be better for King Abdullah to adopt policies that will benefit the poor majority in his kingdom, rather than the elite who is most likely to benefit most from multinational corporations.

I agree with you madonna23 , i worked with the poor people on jordan the king and the queen should try their best to help these people , any by the way i heard that p Haya is helping those people alots .

[polysciir]

Originally Posted by LeoMama

I agree with you madonna23 , i worked with the poor people on jordan the king and the queen should try their best to help these people , any by the way i heard that p Haya is helping those people alots .

I agree with both of you, in this situation and the monarchy can be very much in jeoporary or it can open up towards a democratic system, enabling people to express their views and empowering themselves. The economy is a way of developing a country and allows for many to establish a workforce and the ability for microfinance, giving many jobs to support themselves. Proverty is everywhere including the U.S., and some argue why do we give foreign aid to other countries when there is proverty in the U.S.

Even the biggest countries are always trying to connect the economies to be stronger, for governmental reason, perfect example was Germany in 1933. However, we can't say much as of now until these developments have been stable and people become to live or work those spaces.

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[salma]

King Receives Condoleezza Rice
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Amman, Feb. 20 (Petra) - His Majesty King Abdullah II today said it was imperative to ensure sustained engagement of the international community, especially the US
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[asturiana]

Originally Posted by salma

King Receives Condoleezza Rice

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And I have to agree, your avatar is beautiful.

[madonna23]

salma! i love your avator - do you have a bigger version of the same pic? :)

[Aurora810]

Originally Posted by madonna23

salma! i love your avator - do you have a bigger version of the same pic? :)

I've been wondering the same thing...bigger version anywhere?

[salma]

Originally Posted by madonna23

salma! i love your avator - do you have a bigger version of the same pic? :)

Thank´s!. The avatar is old, and I can´t remember If I have bigger pic.

[madonna23]

awww...too bad~ i think this is one of my fave rania pics :)

[Joumana]

http://pdf.lahamag.com/pages/02-2007/335People01.pdf
http://pdf.lahamag.com/pages/02-2007/335People02.pdf

[salma]

Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA: Queen Rania of Jordan speaks during the Jeddah Economic Forum in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, 25 February 2007. The annual event which bills itself as the "Think Tank of the Middle East" was started in 1999 and features keynote speeches and panel discussions by Saudi and world politicians as well as business and civic leaders. AFP PHOTO

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[asturiana]

Jordan queen urges Muslims to reject extremism

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - Jordan's Queen Rania said Muslims must recognise that much of the terror in recent years has been committed in the name of Islam, if they want to be taken seriously by the West. (yahoo!news)

[asturiana]

Jordan's King Abdullah leaves Cairo after talks: 2nd Roundup

Cairo - Jordan's King Abdullah left Cairo Sunday afternoon following talks with President Hosni Mubarak as part of a fresh round of diplomacy aimed at bringing the Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table. (earthtimes.org)

[salma]

Queen Rania addresses Jeddah Economic Forum, urges global community to plant seeds of acceptance, dialogue, peace
Jeddah, Feb. 25 (Petra)-- During a special address at the Jeddah Economic Forum (JEF), on Sunday, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah urged the global community to plant the seeds of acceptance, dialogue and peace for future generations

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Queen Rania performs Umrah

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Mecca, Feb. 25 (Petra) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on Sunday performed Umrah (smaller pilgrimage) at the holy places in Mecca

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King, Mubarak Hold Summit Meeting
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Cairo, Feb. 25 (Petra)—His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks with Egyptian President Mohamad Husni Mubarak in Cairo today

[reeda2000]

King Abdullah will visit Saudi Arabia UK and US this week

[asturiana]

Originally Posted by reeda2000

King Abdullah will visit Saudi Arabia UK and US this week

King Abdullah II of Jordan to Address Joint Meeting of Congress

His Majesty King Abdullah is scheduled to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on March 7, 2007.
During the visit, King Abdullah is also expected to hold talks with U.S. President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
On his way to the U.S., the King will stop in the United Kingdom on Wednesday for talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
According to the Royal Court source, the talks in London will follow visits to Egypt and Saudi Arabia. yahoo!news

[salma]

Saudi King Abdullah (R) greets Jordan's King Abdullah upon his arrival at Riyadh airport February 26, 2007.

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[reeda2000]

Jordan's King calls on Iraqi president in hospital
People's Daily Online -- Jordan's King calls on Iraqi president in hospital

[jordan]

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[asturiana]

King Starts Visit to UK and United States

Amman, Feb. 27 (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah II left Amman on a several-day working visit to the United Kingdom and the United States. Petra