King Abdullah & Queen Rania- Current News & Photos X

[Humera]

Originally Posted by Little_star

"Briefs: River City Brass to play D.C. benefit.......
Among the people expected at the black-tie event are Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Jean-David Levitte, the ambassador of France. "

Just thought I'd add a little more info. about this benefit:

"The River City Brass Band will perform Nov. 16 at a Washington, D.C., reception and dinner to benefit the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in the nation's capital.

The concert will raise money for the Legacy Fund,. which supports inter-religious inquiry, inter-cultural dialogue and education that promotes human rights, justice and peace."

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-.../s_387768.html

So hopefully we'll be seeing Queen Rania in Washington on November 16.

[Humera]

YAL - Jordan Chapter officially launched

AMMAN (JT) — Her Majesty Queen Rania on Tuesday participated in the official launch of the Young Arab Leaders (YAL) — Jordan Chapter, a network seeking to contribute to the prosperity of the Arab world by creating the necessary environment for future leaders to grow and develop across all sectors of society.
http://www.jordantimes.com/thu/homenews/homenews2.htm

Pictures of Queen Rania from the event:
http://www.petranews.gov.jo/nepras/2...t/26/1698I.htm
http://www.petranews.gov.jo/nepras/2...t/26/1700I.htm

[Humera]

Queen Rania on October 3, 2005, when she was appointed Hans Christian Anderson ambassador. Picture from Lahamag.

[maryshawn]

This looks to be a cover shot for a magazine. Was there a story included where Queen Rania talks more about the appointment? I would love to read it!

Originally Posted by ~*~Humera~*~

Queen Rania on October 3, 2005, when she was appointed Hans Christian Anderson ambassador. Picture from Lahamag.

[houri]

Originally Posted by maryshawn

This looks to be a cover shot for a magazine. Was there a story included where Queen Rania talks more about the appointment? I would love to read it!

I know the question not for me but I would like to tell you it wasn't a cover this was just an artical about one of the activities of the queen :)

Laha Magazine always have a pictures for Rania

this is the artical : http://pdf.lahamag.com/pages/10-2005/265People01.pdf

it will not work if you not have acrobat reader .

[Little_star]

King condoles Nigerian President</FONT></STRONG>

Pet0759 4 0115 King condoles Nigerian President For newspapers only Amman/ Oct. 26/ (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in which he expressed deep regret over the passing away of the President's wife Mrs. Stella Obasanjo. "Her Majesty Queen Rania joins me in extending our condolences and sympathies to Your Excellency and your family for your great loss," said the King in his cable. Injadat/Petra 262201 Local OCT 2005 
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/26/28420100.htm

[Little_star]

Late Wednesday, Gates flew to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania at a conference hall on the shores of the Dead Sea.

Abdullah, an information technology enthusiast who is seeking to have computer learning introduced in all Jordanian schools, briefed Gates on the kingdom's IT industry plans, the king's office said.

Microsoft opened an office in Jordan in 2001. Two years later, it concluded a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate Jordan's IT development
http://news.tmcnet.com/news/2005/oct/1197906.htm

[Little_star]

King Abdullah II receives Iraqi Prime Minster</FONT></STRONG>

Pet0414 4 0568 King Abdullah II receives Iraqi Prime Minster Amman, Oct. 27 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday said that Iraq's sovereignty , independence and territorial integrity are a Jordanian interest as they Iraq's . Upon receiving the visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari, King Abdullah II renewed Jordan's support to Iraqi brethren to build their future and keep Iraq's people and territorial integrity. He stressed Jordan's condemnation to all terrorist actions that target innocent civilians and aim at destabilizing Iraq. The King and the Prime Minister reiterated the special relations that bind the two countries. They expressed mutual keenness on developing relations of bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries in all fields , particularly economic and trade. His Majesty pointed out that support of Iraqi people's majority to the constitution, through the referendum last week, is an important step on the way to build new Iraq. He urged all Iraqi sectors to be involved in the political process and to reconcile in order to keep Iraq's security and stability. Iraqi Prime Minister expressed appreciation on Jordan's efforts , under His Majesty's leadership, to rally international support to restore stability and help Iraqis overcome the difficulties they are passing through. He stressed his country's keenness on further cementing relations with Jordan in all fields. We look forward to build firm and solid relations with Jordan that would benefit both of our peoples, Jaafari said. He pointed out that he is going to discuss with his Jordanian counterpart the formation of a higher ministerial committee to follow up all topics regarding bilateral relations. To embody its belief in building a new and integrate Iraq, Jordan supports the reconstruction process and building the institutions in Iraq, where it trained several Iraqi police teams, whose number reached 23 thousand officers and individuals, in addition to other 3 thousand who are being trained currently , within a plan to train 32 thousand . Petra 271741 Local OCT 2005 
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/27/28430300.htm
Hasn't there been a similar visit before?

[Little_star]

King of Jordan backs “new, democratic Iraq”by Jihad IssaThe Iraqi Prime Minister visits Amman, meets religious leaders and pledges to safeguard minority rights.


Amman (AsiaNews) – King Abdallah II of Jordan has expressed his country’s full support for Iraq after the positive outcome of the referendum on the new Iraqi constitution, an important step ahead for the re-establishment of peace and the re-birth of a new, more democratic Iraq. The king said this while meeting the Iraqi Prime Minister, Ibrahim El Jaafari, who has embarked on an official visit in Jordan, following an invitation from his Jordanian counterpart Adnan Badran.


http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=4479

[Little_star]

Lavrov Hails King's Regional Role</FONT></STRONG>

Pet0470 4 0196 Lavrov Hails King's Regional Role Amman, Oct. 27(Petra)-- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hailed the role of His Majesty King Abdullah II in achieving regional peace and explaining the Amman Message. The Russian official conveyed, during his meeting on Thursday in Amman with Foreign Minister Farouq Qasrawi, a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to His Majesty King Abdullah II. Qasrawi valued the Russian role, within the Quartet Committee, in pushing the peace process forward. The two sides also reviewed the peace process as well as developments in Gaza Strip, stressing the importance of the implementation of the Roadmap peace plan. The two officials also discussed bilateral ties and means to promote them in all fields. //Petra// 271936 Local OCT 2005 

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/27/28431500.htm

[Little_star]

King Congratulates Czech President</FONT></STRONG>

Pet0587 4 0098 King Congratulates Czech President For papers use... Amman, Oct. 27(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to Czech President Vaclav Claus congratulating him in his name and on behalf of Jordan's people and government on the occasion of his country's National Day. The King wished the Czech President continued good health and happiness and the Czech people further progress and prosperity. //Petra// 272239 Local OCT 2005

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/27/28433500.htm

[Little_star]

Pictures of Jaafari's visit to Jordan.

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/28/1757I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/28/1759I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/28/1761I.htm

[maryshawn]

Gates has been very frustrated with the fact the west are not turning out enough good IT engineers. He has said he could hire hundreds immediately. This seems to be a good partnership, with an upside for both Mr. Gates and the Jordanian people!

Originally Posted by Little_star

Late Wednesday, Gates flew to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania at a conference hall on the shores of the Dead Sea.

Abdullah, an information technology enthusiast who is seeking to have computer learning introduced in all Jordanian schools, briefed Gates on the kingdom's IT industry plans, the king's office said.

Microsoft opened an office in Jordan in 2001. Two years later, it concluded a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate Jordan's IT development
http://news.tmcnet.com/news/2005/oct/1197906.htm

[Humera]

King, Queen arrive in Madina Munawarah
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah arrived in Madina Munawarah on Sunday where they visited Prophet Mohammad Grand Mosque and performed the night prayer there. The King and the Queen arrived in Madina after they had performed Umrah (smaller pilgrimage) in Mecca earlier on the day.
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/30/28468700.htm

In the pictures I also see Prince Feisal, Princess Alia al Feisal and their son, Prince Hashem, Prince Hussein, Princess Alia al Hussein.
From Petra:


King , Custodian of Holy Mosques Open Talks

His Majesty King Abdullah II and King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Sunday reviewed the bilateral relations a and means of boosting them in various domains. The talks, that attended by Saudi Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz and other Royal Prices, touched upon the developments in the Palestinian territories and assiduous efforts to stop acceleration between Palestinians and Israelis and go back to the peace process.

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/30/28467500.htm

Pictures:
http://www.petranews.gov.jo/nepras/2...t/30/1849I.jpg
http://www.petranews.gov.jo/nepras/2...t/30/1851I.jpg

[Little_star]

King, Queen Back Home After Visit to Saudi Arabia</STRONG></FONT>

Pet0024 4 0113 King, Queen Back Home After Visit to Saudi Arabia Amman, Oct. 31 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah returned home on Monday dawn following a visit to Saudi Arabia in which they performed Umra and visited the shrine of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in Madina Al Monawara. King also held talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Ben Abdul Aziz on the bilateral relations and regional situations. //Petra// 310857 Local OCT 2005 
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/28470000.htm

[Little_star]

Jordinvest sponsors 2nd Jordan Economic Forum

[Sunday, October 30, 2005 10:42:00 am]

Jordan Investment Trust PLC (Jordinvest) takes a leading role in Jordan’s economic development as platinum sponsors of the 2nd Jordan Economic Forum which will be organised by Iktissad wa Amal group in Amman on the 27th and 28th of November 2005 under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II.
http://www.strategiy.com/inews.asp?id=20051030014216

[Little_star]

King to Patronize the meeting of 1st annual anniversary of Amman Message</STRONG></FONT>

Pet0606 4 0242 King to Patronize the meeting of 1st annual anniversary of Amman Message amman/Oct.30(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday will patronize a meeting organized by Jordan Centre for Religious Coexistence Research on the occasion of the first annual anniversary of Amman Message. Delegations and religious and academician figures from Arab, the US, and Europe countries are expected to participate in the meeting that will discuss what Amman Message has achieved at int'l arena as one of a great Hashemite stance in spreading peace culture between peoples and followers of monotheistic religions.. the int'l meeting will be an podium for summiteers to call for rejecting terrorism, all forms of bigotry, and violence, and to call for and boost mutual respect and dialogue. Father Nabil Hadad, the Executive Director of the Center said a number of Arab and European ambassadors are expected to attend the meeting as representatives of their countries. Wardat/Petra 302054 Local OCT 2005

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/30/28468300.htm

[Humera]

Bundling up
Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania on Monday gather with Zyoud Basic School for Girls students. King Abdullah and Queen Rania visited the Zyoud Basic School for Boys in Wadi Al Seer, where they distributed coats to schoolchildren in the first to sixth grades. The event started off a campaign to distribute 700,000 coats to children at public, military and UNRWA schools. The King also donated furniture to the schools. The Ministry of Education, meanwhile, will distribute 4,000-5,000 heaters this year to schools around the country. `I am very glad because the King gave us coats as a gift. I like the dark-blue with the Jordanian flag,' sixth grader Issam Harayzeh told The Jordan Times. Boys were given blue coats and girls red.
http://www.jordantimes.com/tue/index.htm

Pictures:
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1882I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1884I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1886I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1888I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1890I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1892I.htm

The winter coat campaigns are an annual event I believe. I remember seeing similar pictures on Petra last year.

[Humera]

King,Queen hold iftar banquet for over 1000 orphans:


Pictures
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1900I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1902I.htm


King calls on authorities to invest in orphans' talents

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday said that orphans leaving care organisations should either complete their higher education or learn vocational skills to secure them a decent life as grown-ups.
In statements to the press on the sidelines of the annual iftar hosted by the King for about 1,000 orphans from 24 orphanages, Minister of Social Development Abdullah Oweidat said King Abdullah had instructed concerned authorities to place more focus on exploring and investing in the talents of orphan students in these centres.
http://www.jordantimes.com/tue/homenews/homenews4.htm

[purple_platinum]

Originally Posted by ~*~Humera~*~

King,Queen hold iftar banquet for over 1000 orphans:


Pictures
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1900I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Oct/31/1902I.htm

Polfoto 31-10-2005 Jordan's King Abdullah II, center, and Queen Rania, right, meet with Jordanian orphans as they attends an Iftar buffet for 1,500 Jordanian orphan children in Amman on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005.