King Abdullah & Queen Rania- Current News & Photos XI

[Little_star]

ICC debates aid to victims of war crimes

Tuesday 29 November 2005 03:30.
Nov 28, 2005 (THE HAGUE) — Rules on allocating funds for victims of war crimes were under discussion by the 100-nation governing body of the International Criminal Court, which opened a six-day meeting on Monday..........

Board members include South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former French Health Minister Simone Veil and Jordan’s Queen Rania."
http://www.sudantribune.com/article.php3?id_article=12790

 

[Little_star]

European film festival to start December 4th.</STRONG>

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Pet0193 4 0558 European film festival to start December 4th. Amman, Nov. 29 (Petra)--Under the Patronage of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, the British Council and the European Commission, in collaboration with the embassies of the participating European Union member states, will be hosting the 17th EU Film Festival in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at Cine Le Royal from 4-17 December 2005. A total of thirteen films will be screened during the festival, representing thirteen of the European Union member states. All films will be shown free of charge, and for each film there will be two screenings - at 8pm in the evening, and again at 5.30pm the following day. The event, which is held annually, aims to show snapshots of European life and give Jordanians a sense of the culture and diversity of the European states. The films take the viewer on a ride across Europe, offering a glimpse of its different faces and of the human aspirations of their heroes, which, at the end of the day, are very similar to those from everywhere else in the world. Through this brief look into the lives of modern-day Europeans, the festival seeks to create deeper cultural understanding between Europe and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This year's films have been selected by the participating embassies with Jordanian audiences in mind. All films are shown in their original language, with subtitles in English. As the United Kingdom currently holds the presidency of the European Union, the festival will commence with a reception for invited guests hosted by the British Council on Sunday, December 4th 2005. This will be followed by the screening of the British film, 'Dear Frankie'. On consecutive days up to the close of the festival on December 17th, the following countries will show their entries. These are :- From Austria, "On the Other Side of the Bridge", Sweden "A Song for Martin, Germany "In July", Greece "Playing Parts", Hungary "The Bridgeman", Netherlands "With Great Joy", Italy "I am Emma", France "the Russian Dolls", Poland "Vabank", Spain "The Good Life", Belgium "The Son" and the Czech Republic "Zelary". Petra 291300 Local NOV 2005 
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/29128900.htm​

 

[Little_star]

King Launches First Phase of Housing Project</STRONG>

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Pet0746 4 0240 King Launches First Phase of Housing Project Mafraq, Nov. 29 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday laid the corner stone for a housing project for poor people in the Governorate of Mafraq, launching the first phase of King Abdullah's Project for Housing Poor Families. King Abdullah, who donated JD5 millions for this project, announced that the year 2006 will witness a new phase of providing suitable houses for the poor class in Jordan, calling all officials in all the Kingdom's governorates to prepare a detailed plan counting the number of poor families and their needs of houses. His Majesty also issued directives to form a committee, headed by Chief of the Royal Court and comprising the concerned ministries with a view to start implementing this initiative. The idea of this project is based on building housing complexes for the poor families, each one including 33 to 188 units according to the need of each area. //Petra// 291715 Local NOV 200
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http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/29138400.htm​

 

[hilal]

King Launches First Phase of Housing Project

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/3457I.htm

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/3455I.htm

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/3453I.htm

 

[Little_star]

King Meets US Senator</STRONG>

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Pet0864 4 0106 King Meets US Senator Amman/Nov.29(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday met with US Republican Senator Cheek Heigl, who is on a visit to the Kingdom. King Abdullah and Senator Heigle, in the presence of Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdul Ilah Khatib discussed the bilateral relations as well as the latest regional developments, particularly the peace process and the situation in Iraq. Wardat/Petra 291805 Local NOV 2005
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/29140100.htm​

 

[hilal]

King Meets US Senator

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/29140100.htm

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/3451I.htm</STRONG>

 

[Humera]

European film festival to start December 4th.

Pet0193 4 0558 European film festival to start December 4th. Amman, Nov. 29 (Petra)--Under the Patronage of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, the British Council and the European Commission, in collaboration with the embassies of the participating European Union member states, will be hosting the 17th EU Film Festival in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at Cine Le Royal from 4-17 December 2005.
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/29/29128900.htm
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thank you for this article.
I wonder if there will be an opening gala?
I certainly hope so. We haven't seen any pictures from a formal event in quite a while.
QR is supposed to be speaking in Dubai for the Young Arab Leaders Forum that same morning.
I hope she shows up at both events.

 

[Little_star]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]King Abdulla II receives Sudanese message [/FONT]

date: 30 11, 2005

Amman, Nov. 30, (BNA) Jordanian Monarch, king Abdullah II, received in Amman, on Wednesday, Sudanese special Envoy and Advisor to Sudan's President, Mustapha Ismail, who handed him a message from President Omar Al Besheer.
The message dealt with bilateral relations and latest developments in the region. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Iraq in the light of the recent encounter of Iraq's groups in Cairo.
http://english.bna.bh/?ID=38254

 

[Alexandria]

I have moved posts regarding today's opening of Parliament session to this thread as per ~*~Humera~*~'s suggestion.

If I've missed moving a post in this thread or another thread in the Jordanian forum, please send me a PM and I will move it to the proper thread.

Alexandria

 

[Little_star]

King Abdullah II to Address CAIR Banquet by Video</STRONG>

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Pet0621 4 0132 King Abdullah II to Address CAIR Banquet by Video Amman, Dec. 1st(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II will address the 11th Annual Banquet of Council on American- Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Saturday by video. '' Proceeds of the activity will go to support CAIR's activities in the next year,'' CAIR said in a statement. Since its establishment in 1994, CAIR has worked to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America and empower the American Muslim community and encourage their participation in political and social activism. //Petra// 012000 Local DEC 2005 
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/01/29179300.htm​

 

[Little_star]

King Congratulates UAE President</STRONG>

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Pet0608 4 0101 King Congratulates UAE President For papers use... Amman, Dec. 1st(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II sent a cable to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Bin Sultan 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 Sheikh Kalifeh continued good health and happiness and his people further progress and prosperity. //Petra// 011853 Local DEC 2005 
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/01/29179000.htm​

 

[lil Monkey]

There was an interview with QR in Al-Arabiya , did u guys watch it?
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3657I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3659I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3663I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3665I.htm (With Haya and Sheikh Mohammad)

 

[polop]

There was an interview with QR in Al-Arabiya , did u guys watch it?
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3657I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3659I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3663I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3665I.htm (With Haya and Sheikh Mohammad)

Haya is soooo beautiful!!

 

[lil Monkey]

Haya is soooo beautiful!!

Yea mashallah..she's beautiful...

 

[Humera]

Young Arab Leaders Forum

Queen Rania calls for a new perception of youth

Dubai, Dec. 4 (Petra)-- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, on Sunday, called for a new perception of, and an action-driven approach to, youth as a fourth and leading sector in the Arab world, highlighting the urgency of reaching out to, unifying and empowering, them and, in that spirit, witnessed the signing of a partnership between the Young Arab Leaders and INJAZ program. Her Majesty's comments came during a two-day working visit to Dubai, where she participated in the Annual Meeting of the Forum of Young Arab Leaders (YAL). In a special address, delivered during one of the main discussion sessions, Queen Rania said: "I meet with you, today, as I, together with the people of Jordan, recover from the criminal acts that struck our beloved country on November 9th."
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/29205000.htm

Article part 2: http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/29209300.htm


Rest of the Petra pics from the Young Arab Leaders Forum in Dubai:

 

[Humera]

Queen Rania of Jordan receives the Young Arab Leaders Award

Dubai, Dec. 4, 2005 (WAM) -- General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defence Minister, presented the first-ever Young Arab Leaders (YAL) Awards at a glittering ceremony held at the end of the YAL Forum on Sunday.

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan received The Young Arab Leader Award for ongoing support of Non-Government Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship in the Arab World.
http://wam.org.ae/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=WAM%2FWamLocEnews%2FW-T-LEN-FullNews&c=WamLocEnews&cid=1133596439434&p=1041492777827

another picture from BNA

 

[Humera]

Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Queen Rania of Jordan receives an honorary award from Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al-Maktum 04 December 2005 during the Young Arab Leaders Forum, held as part of Leaders in Dubai International Conference. AFP PHOTO/STR (AFP/Getty Images)

 

[suria]

There was an interview with QR in Al-Arabiya , did u guys watch it?
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3657I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3659I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3663I.htm
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/04/3665I.htm (With Haya and Sheikh Mohammad)

Haya looks great , natrual and real princess , i really like her a lot , she is so beautiful as all QAlia's family , they are stunners

 

[Little_star]

Isn't that Saad Hariri next to Rania in the photos from the Young Arab Leaders Forum?

 

[Little_star]

Jordanian king to visit Japan on Dec. 8-10 POL-JAPAN-JORDAN
Jordanian king to visit Japan on Dec. 8-10
TOKYO, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Jordanian King Abdullah II will make a three-day visit to Japan from Thursday for talks with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on wide-ranging issues, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Monday.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=793805

 

[Rossina]

yes.........he is

 

[houri]

Isn't that Saad Hariri next to Rania in the photos from the Young Arab Leaders Forum?

if you mean the man who wear the black suit , yes he is Saad Al-Hariri but the other man who next her is prince Bandar bin Khaled .

 

[Little_star]

[SIZE=+1]Bush supports Jordan efforts to face terrorism
[/SIZE]Jordan-USA, Politics, 12/3/2005
In a telephone call with the Jordanian King Abdullah II on Friday, the US President George W. Bush expressed support for Jordan's efforts against terrorism. The White House said talks dealt with the situation in Iraq and fighting "radical Islam."
http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/051203/2005120316.html

 

[fanletizia]

Jordan-Italy-Diplomacy

from anp

 

[purple_platinum]

Jordan-Italy-Diplomacy

from anp

i won't post photos from polfoto (coz they're the same), but here's a longer caption :

King Abdullah II of Jordan, left, receives Italy's Foreign Minister Gianfranco Fini, right, in Amman, Monday, Dec. 5, 2005. Abdullah reaffirmed to Fini the importance of "continuing international efforts to help both the Palestinians and the Israelis press ahead with the peace process and overcome the obstacles until they achieve lasting peace.

 

[Humera]

Crown Prince of Dubai and United Arab Emirates Defence Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum (L) and Queen Rania of Jordan applaud during the Arab and World media conference in Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai December 5, 2005. The chief of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, urged journalists to stand up to the lies spread by Western media that sully the image of Arabs and link Islam to terrorism. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

 

[Humera]

Queen Rania attends opening session of Fourth Arab Thought Conference in Dubai

Dubai, Dec 5 (Petra)-- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah joined leading journalists and media executives from around the world at the Fourth Conference of the Arab Thought in Dubai, on Monday, affirming her confidence in the key role of the media in the region. Queen Rania, together with His Highness Skeikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Minister of Defense, UAE, attended the opening session of the conference, which included remarks by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal, President, Arab Thought Foundation, and His Excellency Amr Mousa, Secretary General, League of Arab States.
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Dec/05/29236700.htm

Pictures from Petra and WAM

 

[Little_star]

It seems as though Rania is one of the only women attending this conference.

 

[Little_star]

Jordanian king calls for continued efforts to promote peace in Mideastwww.chinaview.cn 2005-12-06 13:20:50

AMMAN, Dec. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- The international community should continue to help Israel and the Palestinians push forward the Middle East peace process, eliminate all obstacles and achieve permanent peace in the region, Jordanian King Abdullah II said here on Monday.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-12/06/content_3883209.htm

 

[Little_star]

Jordan: Islamists who propagate militant ideology will be prosecuted

By SHAFIKA MATTAR (Associated Press Writer)
Associated Press
12/06/2005


AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan will prosecute Islamists disseminating militant ideology, the religious affairs minister revealed Tuesday, signaling tightened measures against Muslim fanatics in the wake of last month's triple Amman hotel blasts. .......................

Jordan's King Abdullah II has declared an all-out battle on militants, urging his new prime minister for a "relentless war on all the Takfiri schools," referring to the ideology of Muslim militants who regard all Muslims who disagree with their doctrine as infidels.
http://www.cjp.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=168209