HRH Princess Basma and Family: News and Picture Thread

[Reina]

This is from The jordan times. There are also pics in Petra

'Women's political participation must be established at the grassroots level'

HRH Princess Basma delivers the opening address at the National Conference on the `Future of Jordanian Women' on Thursday in Salt (Petra photo)SALT (Petra) — HRH Princess Basma on Thursday said women's political participation, which is at the heart of socio-economic transformation, must be established at the grassroots level.

At the opening of the National Conference on the “Future of Jordanian Women,” the Princess said the event was timely and in parallel with a growing national debate over the future of Jordanian women.

Highlighting milestones in women's integration in public life throughout the history of Jordan, Princess Basma said one of the most remarkable achievements has been the winning of seats by women in municipal councils during the 1990s. Such accomplishments, she said, heralded women's entry into Parliament.

The Princess also highlighted the problems faced by Jordanian women, most urgent of which are the issues of globalisation and other influences, which necessitate that society as a whole, and particularly the youth, arm themselves with knowledge, determination and a strong sense of belonging to the nation.

She acknowledged that young Jordanians had indeed been up to the challenge and shown a deep sense of responsibility, leading to high expectations from them.

Senator Mai Abu Samen, who heads the conference's higher committee, highlighted the support women receive from the Hashemite leadership and the Princess.

She said Jordanian women adhere to the Kingdom's constants and the sovereignty of the Constitution and work for the security and stability of the country.

Addressing the gathering, Balqa Applied University President Omar Rimawi highlighted efforts to bolster women's participation alongside men in implementation of His Majesty King Abdullah's vision for development, especially in the field of human resources and women's empowerment.

The participants discussed several working papers addressing the issue of women's participation in public life, and focused on legislation pertaining to women, their role in economic, social and political thought and future decision making, as well as women's achievements in the fields of public administration, judiciary, local community leadership and voluntary work.

Friday-Saturday, July 1-2, 2005

[Reina]

here is a pci from alrai of Princess Basma. I don't know the event. It's in the sports section. Also next to her is Princess Alia and also Princess Zein is there. I understood that much from the article.
http://www.alrai.com/image.php?id=24657

[Reina]

From Al Ra'i

[rchainho]

http://www.jordantimes.com/wed/homenews/homenews5.htm

Princess Basma visits goodwill campaign beneficiaries

[Humera]

I wonder if Princess Basma is going to attend the birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Brunei today and over the next few days as she has in previous years.

[farah]

I noticed that the question about Princess Basma's husband has not been answered, her husband's name is Waleed Kurdi he has no relation to the jordanian royal family, his family, however, is very known in Jordan, and it's also considered a very wealthy family.

[Humera]

Princess Basma's at the birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Brunei:
I dont want to post duplicate pics so here's the link
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...078#post244078

[shelley]

Originally Posted by farah

I noticed that the question about Princess Basma's husband has not been answered, her husband's name is Waleed Kurdi he has no relation to the jordanian royal family, his family, however, is very known in Jordan, and it's also considered a very wealthy family.

Hey Farah ? The Kurdis as such have richer and poorer family members within the family, but I remember very clearly the time when P. Basma married Waleed Kurdi. Although no big deal in many parts of the world, eyebrows were raised in Jordan because he was in fact the son of the late King Talal's chauffeur, and as such came from a humble background. Waleed Kurdi and his brothers and sisters had gone up in the world, and at the time of his marriage to P. Basma ( second for both of them ) he was a moderately succesful businessman in Jordan. He is now hugely rich, and extremely well contected, especially in Asia. P. Basma's first husband came from an old, well known and highly placed family of Iraqi origin. A former military man, he is now Jordan's Ambassador to London.

[Reina]

Guess what her website is back up.
http://www.princessbasma.jo/

[Roshanah]

Just translating it now for you! are you studying alfusha' your arabic is very good particular the bit where you recognised the no. 5 which was written in it's masculin form (but usually in feminine form) because it has a number revers agrement. Where did you begin to learn Arabic? keep the good work!:)

Originally Posted by Reina

Here is a pic from the 15th. For now my arabic is limited, so the only thing I could get from the arabic waws that princess basma...25 female students (taliba) from the college..of ahlia (or alia)

http://207.228.233.96/nepras/2005/Jun/15/4477I.htm

[Roshanah]

Originally Posted by Reina

Here is a pic from the 15th. For now my arabic is limited, so the only thing I could get from the arabic waws that princess basma...25 female students (taliba) from the college..of ahlia (or alia)

http://207.228.233.96/nepras/2005/Jun/15/4477I.htm

Honoured Princess Basma looks fatigued/ailed in the attending the Graduation group gathering 1025 female students of the Blue College of.....

The word I couldn't translate, I looked up in Hans Wehr Arabic dictionary and still couldn't translate it soz people. But at least you know what the picture is about. Hope it helps:)

[Reina]

I'm learning Arabic at university. Thank you. I've got so much more to learn though.

Originally Posted by Roshanah

Just translating it now for you! are you studying alfusha' your arabic is very good particular the bit where you recognised the no. 5 which was written in it's masculin form (but usually in feminine form) because it has a number revers agrement. Where did you begin to learn Arabic? keep the good work!:)

[Roshanah]

You're welcome. Me too! I'm a second year student. Which text book do you use, Al-Kitab fii ta'alum al-arabia al-juz al-owl? Have you decided where you decided where you will spend your Arabic year abroad? Have you any more text with Princess Basma, it was fun (though hard work) to translate. Good luck in your studies.:)

Originally Posted by Reina

I'm learning Arabic at university. Thank you. I've got so much more to learn though.

[Roshanah]

The text when I accessed the picture, didn't come with it lol or was lost. COuld you copy the text and I can I you like translate it? Thanks again:) It's fun translating Arabic:)

Originally Posted by Reina

here is a pci from alrai of Princess Basma. I don't know the event. It's in the sports section. Also next to her is Princess Alia and also Princess Zein is there. I understood that much from the article.
http://www.alrai.com/image.php?id=24657

[rchainho]

http://www.jordantimes.com/wed/homenews/homenews3.htm

Princess calls for greater partnership to tackle poverty

AMMAN (JT) — HRH Princess Basma on Tuesday urged for stronger partnership between civil society organisations and industrial investors to create jobs and alleviate poverty.

[rchainho]

Princess Basma reaffirms Jordan's commitment to global principles


http://www.jordantimes.com/wed/homenews/homenews4.htm

[rchainho]

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Aug/30/27217100.htm

Chinese President Receives Princess Basma

[Little_star]

I like Princess Basma alot, but does anyone else think she looks like Shirley Bassey?

[Letiiziia]

thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you

[Little_star]

[img]http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=Shirley+Bassey/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=12imhksmg/EXP=1125676042/*-http%3A//www.blackpresence.co.uk/images/entertainment/bassey.jpg[/img][img]http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=Princess+Basma/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=12i7rgspi/EXP=1125676206/*-http%3A//www.un.org/chinese/events/Advocates/photo_sm/basma.jpeg[/img]

http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/image...ent/bassey.jpg
http://www.un.org/chinese/events/Adv..._sm/basma.jpeg