King Abdullah and Queen Rania Current Events Part 35: September 2014 - May 2016


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Rossina said:
Salma,
The pic you posyed above belongs to the King`s meeting with Sheikh Abdullah Bin Issa Al Khalifah of Bahrain.
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Yes this happens when you post something quickly. I cropped the correct info. Thanks Rossina.
 
King returns home following Brussels trip

Amman, March 17 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday returned home following a working visit to Brussels, during which he held talks with senior EU officials on ways to bolster ties between Jordan and the union as well as the latest developments at the regional and international arenas.
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Queen Rania`s Instagram:
March 18,2016
Really enjoyed stopping by Wild Jordan earlier today. Everything made deliciously with local produce gives it a special Jordanian touch!
#Jordan #LoveJO
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March 17,2016
Busy day at the office, always enjoy spending time with the team!
#Jordan #LoveJO
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King condoles Saudi monarch
Amman, March 18 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah on Friday sent a cable of condolences to Saudi Monarch Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud over the passing away of Prince Bandar Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who died on Thursday.

In the cable, the King expressed his deepest sympathies to the king and people of Saudi Arabia.
 
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King extends condolences to Russia over deadly plane crash

Amman, Mar 19 (Petra) –– His Majesty King Abdullah II Saturday sent condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the crash of a FlyDubai passenger plane in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don that took many lives.

The Boeing 737-800 passenger jet, operated by the FlyDubai airline, crashed at the airport while attempting to land in the southern Russian city early in the day.

King, Crown Prince receive cables on Al Karama battle anniversary

Amman, March 20 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, received cables of congratulation from senior civic and military officials on the 48th anniversary of the Al Karama Battle.
 
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March 21- Queen Rania visits children at Dar Al Aman on Mother’s Day

Amman, March 21(Petra)--On the occasion of Mother’s Day, on Monday, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited children currently residing at Dar Al Aman, the Jordan River Foundation’s (JRF) Child Safety Center.
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King and Queen meet with the team of the Jordanian film “Theeb”

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Meeting with the High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy in the European Union (EU) Federica Mogherini.
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King and Queen meet with the team of the Jordanian film “Theeb”

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King voices pride in Theeb's global success
Amman, March 22 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, voiced pride in the global success the Jordanian film "Theeb" has achieved and hailed the movie as "a creative work of art."

During a meeting with the cast and crew members of the film, in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, the King said this accomplishment constitutes a remarkable success story at the hands of creative Jordanians, among other accomplishments Jordanians should be proud of.
Meeting with the High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy in the European Union (EU) Federica Mogherini.
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King receives EU foreign policy chief
Amman, March 22 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, received European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, to follow up on the discussions the King had with top EU officials in Brussels last week.

During the talks, held at al Husseiniyeh Palace and were attended by her Majesty Queen Rania, King Abdullah said he appreciated the support he felt from the various EU leaders and institutions during the Brussels trip, which reflects the deep and advanced strategic partnership between Jordan and the bloc.
 
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King voices pride in Theeb's global success
Amman, March 22 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, voiced pride in the global success the Jordanian film "Theeb" has achieved and hailed the movie as "a creative work of art."

During a meeting with the cast and crew members of the film, in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, the King said this accomplishment constitutes a remarkable success story at the hands of creative Jordanians, among other accomplishments Jordanians should be proud of.


King receives EU foreign policy chief
Amman, March 22 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, received European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, to follow up on the discussions the King had with top EU officials in Brussels last week.

During the talks, held at al Husseiniyeh Palace and were attended by her Majesty Queen Rania, King Abdullah said he appreciated the support he felt from the various EU leaders and institutions during the Brussels trip, which reflects the deep and advanced strategic partnership between Jordan and the bloc.
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March 21- Queen Rania visits children at Dar Al Aman on Mother’s Day

Amman, March 21(Petra)--On the occasion of Mother’s Day, on Monday, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited children currently residing at Dar Al Aman, the Jordan River Foundation’s (JRF) Child Safety Center.
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King patronizes ceremony of King Abdullah II Center for Excellence
Amman, March (23) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Wednesday, patronized the ceremony of the 2014/2015 winners of the King Abdullah awards for excellence from public, private, business associations sectors and non-profit organizations, organized by the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence (KACE).
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Queen visits Syrian refugees at IRC centers in Ramtha
Amman, March 23 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the northern border city of Ramtha on Wednesday, where she met with Syrian refugees and heads of local charity organizations working in the area.

She began her visit at the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Center, run by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). In a meeting with IRC staff, Country Director Wendy Taeuber briefed Her Majesty on the services the organization provides, and how it deals with gender-based violence emergencies among female Syrian refugees.

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March 23- Queen Rania while visiting the IRC Women’s Protection and Empowerment Center in Ramtha.

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March 27th,2016
His Majesty King Abdullah II meets with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu
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Queen Rania meets with Turkish PM’s spouse Mrs. Sare Davutoglu.

Sare Davutoğlu, Kraliçe Rania ile buluştu

Queen Rania Greeting UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon before joining His Majesty in a meeting with His Excellency and World Bank President Dr. Jim Yong Kim
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Royal court photos:
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His Majesty King Abdullah II meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crndak.
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King condoles Pakistan President over victims of Lahore terrorist explosion
Amman, March 27 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, sent a cable to the President of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain, condoling him over the victims of the terrorist explosion that struck a park on the western side of Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore, earlier today.

In his cable, the King voiced strong condemnation of the attack and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

King, UN Chief, World Bank President discuss Syrian refugee crisis

Amman, March 27 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, discussed with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, ways to boost Jordan's capabilities to face the increasing burdens being borne by the Kingdom due to the Syrian refugees crisis.

King, Turkish PM discuss Syrian crisis, war on terror
Amman, March 27 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, held talks with Turkish Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, on a number of Middle East issues, namely the Syrian issue and prospects for finding a political solution to the crisis as well as alleviating the impact of the refugee crisis.

King meets with Bosnian foreign minister
Amman, March 27 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, met with the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crnadak, and discussed with him ways to cement ties between the two countries in various spheres, especially in the economic domain.

Queen Rania meets with Turkish PM’s spouse
Amman, March 27 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met Sunday with the wife of Turkish Prime Minister, Mrs. Sare Davutoglu.

During the meeting, Queen Rania and Mrs. Davutoglu discussed a number of matters and areas of mutual interest, including issues of particular importance to Her Majesty, such as education advancement, child rights, and community empowerment in Jordan.

The meeting took place during Turkish Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu’s working visit to the Kingdom.
 
King to take part in Nuclear Security Summit in Washington this week
Amman, March 28 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, will take part in the fourth Nuclear Security Summit, slated to be held later this week in Washington, DC.

On the sidelines of the summit, King Abdullah will meet a number of international political figures, including Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, and Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, to discuss regional and international developments.

King Abdullah had participated in the previous three Nuclear Security Summits. The first was hosted by Washington in 2010, the second by the Korean capital Seoul in 2012 and the third by the Hague in the Netherlands in 2014.

The Nuclear Security Summit is a world summit, aimed at improving nuclear security around the globe and promoting regional and international institutions to curb the spread of nuclear materials.
 
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@queenrania: Caught making a quick call yesterday between meetings.
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Queen Rania chairs QRF board meeting
Amman, March 28 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah chaired, on Monday, a board meeting for the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development (QRF). The meeting discussed shortcomings in Jordan’s educational system, and identified new strategies to strengthen the development of educational programs.
 
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King leaves for US visit
Amman, March 29 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah left on Tuesday for Washington on a working visit during which he will participate in the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit to be hosted in Washington this week.

His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein was sworn in as regent in the presence of Cabinet members.
 
Rossina said:
March 27th,2016
His Majesty King Abdullah II meets with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu
https://www.facebook.com/RHCJO/photos/a.393170040732782.82254.383533738363079/953058244743956/?type=3&theater

Queen Rania meets with Turkish PM’s spouse Mrs. Sare Davutoglu.

Sare Davutoğlu, Kraliçe Rania ile buluştu

Queen Rania Greeting UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon before joining His Majesty in a meeting with His Excellency and World Bank President Dr. Jim Yong Kim
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Royal court photos:
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His Majesty King Abdullah II meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crndak.
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Queen Rania meets with Turkish PM’s spouse Mrs. Sare Davutoglu.
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March 30, 2016 - Queen Rania while visiting the Amman Design Week venue

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Queen visits Amman Design Week venue in Downtown Amman
Amman, March 30 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah explored on Wednesday the venue where Amman Design Week will be held in downtown Amman in September.

Supported by the Queen, Amman Design Week is an annual event that will bring together local, regional, and international designers to showcase their latest work, share ideas, and promote design and innovation.

Event co-directors Abeer Seikaly and Rana Beiruti briefed Her Majesty on the planned project’s progress. Seikaly said the event aims to capitalize on Amman’s diverse demographics to build a citywide platform based on forward design thinking and innovation, as key components of Jordanian society and economy.

Seikaly added that the week-long event will feature a series of engaging activities that will host keynote speakers and interactive workshops to highlight the importance of design in everyday life.
 
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Queen visits Amman Design Week venue in Downtown Amman
Amman, March 30 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah explored on Wednesday the venue where Amman Design Week will be held in downtown Amman in September.

Supported by the Queen, Amman Design Week is an annual event that will bring together local, regional, and international designers to showcase their latest work, share ideas, and promote design and innovation.

Event co-directors Abeer Seikaly and Rana Beiruti briefed Her Majesty on the planned project’s progress. Seikaly said the event aims to capitalize on Amman’s diverse demographics to build a citywide platform based on forward design thinking and innovation, as key components of Jordanian society and economy.

Seikaly added that the week-long event will feature a series of engaging activities that will host keynote speakers and interactive workshops to highlight the importance of design in everyday life.
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King sends congratulations on establishment of Islamic Republic of Iran.
Amman, April 1 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday sent cables of congratulations to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.


King: We will contribute to countering nuclear smuggling with 39 co-sponsors
Washington, April 1 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday attended a dinner banquet, hosted by US President Barack Obama in honour of heads of states and delegations attending the 4th Nuclear Security Summit.

During the event, King Abdullah delivered a speech in which he praised the US president for taking the initiative and hosting such a key summit. Further, the King voiced hope this important process will continue in a sustainable manner and "build an enduring architecture to further our achievements and the good work that is being done".
 
King takes part in closing session of Nuclear Safety Summit.

Washington, April 2 (Petra) – His Majesty King Abdullah II late Friday attended the closing session of the Nuclear Safety Summit, which discussed policies to counter smuggling of nuclear materials.

Participants in the session, which was also attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II, reiterated that nuclear threats posed by terrorist organizations remain at the top of threats to global security.

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King takes part in Nuclear Safety Summit
Washington, April 1 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II attended in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II, the Nuclear Safety Summit, which kicked off in Washington on Friday.

The summit will discuss international measures to enhance nuclear safety in the world, as well as means to curb the spread of nuclear and radioactive materials that could be used by terrorist organizations.

King meets Thai prime minister
Washington, April 1 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday, met on the sidelines of his participation in the Nuclear Safety Summit in Washington, with the Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Talks during the meeting dealt with means to forge closer ties between Jordan and Thailand, mainly in the trade and investment fields, the latest developments in the Middle East, and international efforts to address challenges facing the region , particularly terrorism and extremism.

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King issues royal benefaction to restore Jesus’ Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Amman, April 10 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II has issued a Royal Benefaction (makruma) to provide for the restoration of Jesus’ Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, at His Majesty’s personal expense.

The Royal Hashemite Court informed the Jerusalem Patriarchate of His Majesty’s makruma in a letter sent to His Beatitude Kyrios Kyrios Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine and Jordan.

King urges better services to citizens of the capital
Amman, Apr 10 (Petra) –– His Majesty King Abdullah urged Amman municipal officials to continue providing better services to citizens in the capital through adoption of plans that give due consideration to service and developmental needs.
The King told Amman Mayor Aqel Beltaji and executive directors during a visit to the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to place the emphasis on the "comprehensive and organizational dimension in the various projects underway in the capital, and in the various sectors that directly affect the various' life".
 
King meets with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince
Aqaba, April 11 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Monday, received Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud, and discussed with him Jordanian-Saudi relations and a number of regional issues, according to a statement issued following the meeting.
 
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