Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (and Queen Saleha) Current Events 1: July 2005-

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HM the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is on his 3-day official visit to Germany (June 8-10, 2011).

The Sultan was greeted by president Wulff on June 8th.
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The Sultan met Chancellor Angela Merkel on June 9th.
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65th Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
On July 15, 1946, at the Istana Darussalam in Brunei, the eldest son of His Majesty, Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, then the Sultan of Brunei, was born.

Commemorative Stamps To Mark Sultan's 65th Birthday | Local News
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Celebrations at Brunei Darussalam on July 15th, 2011
Nation greets the ruler

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HM the Sultan consented to officiate the Sovereign's Parade Ceremony for the 5th Intake of Officer Cadets at the Parade Square of the RBAF Officer Cadet School in Sungai Akar Camp on July 27th, 2011.
This year, a total of 24 Officer Cadets have successfully completed 42 weeks of military training. [...]
After receiving the Royal Salute, His Majesty inspected the Sovereign Parade that comprised 18 male and 6 female Officer Cadets of the 5th Intake.[...]
The prestigious Sword of Honour bestowed by HM went to 19491 Officer Cadet (U) Awang Muhammad Adib bin Haji Hashim.
The monarch then met the 24 Officer Cadets and their families personally before moving on to sign the Royal Parchment and a 'Book of Journey'. - Source

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HM Queen Saleha consented to grant an audience to the wife of the outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Germany, Mrs Maria Fernanda Bruns.
The audience took place at the Istana Nurul Iman.

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"What else are we waiting for?" His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, posed the question with regard to the establishment of Islamic Criminal Law during a meeting with the Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB), Syariah officials and the Attorney General's Chambers Monday.

Islamic Criminal Law in Brunei: Don't delay | The Jakarta Post

Implement Islamic criminal law now, urges Brunei sultan

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HM the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei during APEC summit at Hawaii, November 13th, 2011.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Bandar Seri Begawan
During their talks, Wen said the China-Brunei relationship is an example of harmonious coexistence and common development between big and small countries.
Since China and Brunei established diplomatic ties 20 years ago, the two countries have respected each other, treated each other as equals and had friendly exchanges, injecting impetus to bilateral ties, Wen said.

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HM the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has consented to inaugurate a new ship for Brunei Royal Navy on December 12th, 2011.

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The Sultan of Brunei Comes to Los Angeles - The Hollywood Reporter
The Southeast Asian royal and billionaire is said to be visiting his Los Angeles properties including the Beverly Hills and Bel-Air hotels. He might also be finding time to pay Mickey Mouse a visit.

[jude1237]

wow so they are going to Disney world !!!:)

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Originally Posted by jude1237

wow so they are going to Disney world !!!:)

The newspaper is not sure, it's just speculations.

[jude1237]

Originally Posted by Kasumi

The newspaper is not sure, it's just speculations.

Your right it could be a rumor !!:)

[cicimeem]

can i follow?

[jude1237]

Originally Posted by cicimeem

can i follow?

what do you mean ???

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HM the Queen Saleha has granted a private audience to the wife of Brunei Armed Forces generals due to the Armed Forces Day celebrations. The audience was held on January 30th, 2012 at Istana Nurul.

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I like Her Majesty's colourful outfit. And observe the little Princess Ameerah's photo on the table (pic#3). I believe that the Queen loves ex-Princess Azrinaz children like her own ones.

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VietNamNet - Brunei, Vietnam look towards strengthening ties | Brunei, Vietnam look towards strengthening ties

Brunei sultan agrees to free fishermen - Social Issues - VietNam News
Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has decided to free nine Vietnamese fishermen, who have been detained for fishing in Brunei's territorial waters since January 20. The decision was made promptly after talks between the Sultan and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in Brunei.
During their meeting, the Sultan acknowledged the important achievements of the Vietnamese people in their doi moi (renewal) process and expressed his appreciation for the multi-faceted friendship between the two countries, noting that the two sides needed to enhance co-operation in the coming time for mutual benefit.