Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath: News and Picture Thread, Part 1

[lovy_bear]

P.S. The last time I checked, Islam demolished the caste system since everyone is considered to be equal regardless of gender, ethnicity, culture, race, status or class etc. (among a few things). Due to this fact, I find the alleged behaviour on the part of the supposed vast Jordanian populace spoken about in my prior post, as pretty disappointing (not to say that everyone whose of Jordanian descent and/or lives in the country is Muslim, or that any other religion doesn't believe in some or all of the same factors that I mentioned above as well. I could also say the same for individuals of any other ethnicity, culture and/or religion and live in any other country, who also discriminate a person through that fashion.

[elizahawthorne]

El Hassan Bin Talal Award winners honoured

By Mohammad Ghazal

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath present the first prize of the El Hassan Bin Talal Award for Academic Excellence to Director of the Centre for Excellence in Education Fathi Jarwan at the Royal Cultural Centre on Sunday (Petra photo)AMMAN — The Jubilee School received the first prize of the El Hassan Bin Talal Award for Academic Excellence for its “King Hussein Science Garden” project during a ceremony yesterday.

Fathi Jarwan director of the Centre for Excellence in Education, received the JD5,000 prize on behalf of the school for its entry, an interactive approach that complements the different fields of sciences, frees the students and teachers from the limitations of the classroom and closed laboratories, and presents scientific concepts and laws in a fun-filled environment that encourages inquisitiveness and exploration.

The second place prize of JD3,000, was shared between Al Jubeiha High School for Girls and Al Dur Al Manthour School.

The winning entry from Al Jubeiha High School for Girls, “At Risk Children — Children between Dropout and Beggars,” a field research that examines the reasons behind the issue of school dropouts and ways to remedy the problem.

The students conducting the project also established a charitable fund for underprivileged students to help them stay in school.

Principal Maryam Lawzi was presented with the award.

Al Dur Al Manthour School's entry, which tied for second place, comprises several curricular and extracurricular educational programmes. Called “The School That We Want,” the project sought to achieve the Kingdom's vision for quality education in schools. Principal Alesar Obeid received the award.

The JD2,000 third place prize was split between the Islamic Scientific College for its project, “Students' Curriculum for Success and Excellence,” and the Baqaa High School for Girls project, “Book Binding and School Garden.” Principals Mohammad Idris of the Islamic Scientific College and Intesar Khlail of the Baqaa High School received the prizes.

Addressing the audience at the Royal Cultural Centre in the presence of HRH Princess Sarvath, HRH Prince Hassan, Chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), said, “Creativity can be individual or institutional, but in the case of this award it's both.”

He went on to underscore the importance of training and qualifying teachers to improve education in Jordan.

The committee of judges for the award reviewed 20 projects submitted by 16 institutions.

The award, created in 1995 to encourage academic, scientific and technological activities, is granted annually to winners in one of three categories: Institutions of general education, institutions of higher education, and institutions of vocational and technical education.

Monday, April 11, 2005

link:
http://www.jordantimes.com/mon/homenews/homenews8.htm

[shelley]

"It's strange to me that P. Sarvath isn't mentioned in Petra's caption, even though she is just as visible in this photograph as P. Hassan. Anyway, it is always nice to see them out and about."

She doesn't look her best so may she won't mind not being identified ! :p Either the lightening was wrong or she had a fright in the night.

[Humera]

I think I've found a pic of Princess Sarvath's father

The Pakistan High Commisioner M. Ikramullah and five year old Khalid Osman, son of an attache, at a reception to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Pakistani Independence.
August 14, 1955 - London

[papillon]

Originally Posted by shelley

She doesn't look her best so may she won't mind not being identified ! :p Either the lightening was wrong or she had a fright in the night.

Then maybe she used her clout with the local press to have her name suppressed from the caption. Actually, I think she looks just fine. The lighting is not optimal, but that is not her fault. And those photographers just randomly snap away at events like that. . .it's difficult for anyone to look her best in every frame.

[elizahawthorne]

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012Prince Hassan Patronizes Opening of Plastic Art Gallery in Berlin
Berlin, April 11 (Petra)-- His Royal Highness Prince Hassan
Ben Talal on Monday patronized the opening of the Gallery of
Jordanian Plastic Artist Rasem Badran.
In the presence of the German Minister of State for Foreign
Affairs, Jordan Ambassador to Germany Dr. Saleh Irshidat, and a
number of Arab and foreign Ambassadors, the gallery, which included
wonderful works of art, got the appreciation of all attendants.
The Embassy of Jordan in Berlin held a reception on this
occasion in cooperation with the German Foreign Ministry.

//Petra//

111733 Local APR 2005

link:
http://207.228.233.96/nepras/2005/Apr/11/24800900.htm

[shelley]

I have just finished reading the book recommended by Veram, 'A History of Jordan' by Robins and I have to say I am disappointed in it. Apart from the the extracts that were quoted here, around the succession issue, there is absolutely no mention of Prince Hassan or his part in the building of the modern Jordan. :(

[papillon]

Originally Posted by shelley

I have just finished reading the book recommended by Veram, 'A History of Jordan' by Robins and I have to say I am disappointed in it. Apart from the the extracts that were quoted here, around the succession issue, there is absolutely no mention of Prince Hassan or his part in the building of the modern Jordan. :(

That is bad news for us P. Hassan admirers. But, other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?! Is it a good primer for people whose knowledge of Jordan is strictly modern? I ordered my copy online two weeks ago, and it still hasn't arrived. :(

[maryshawn]

My poor scanning skills show again but I found this a charming study of Prince Hassan and most of his family.

[maryshawn]

I have really enjoyed reading through this entire thread and have learned a great deal. Thank you to all who have posted such informative--illuminating, actually--information on Prince Hassan, Princess Sarvath and the complex world (politically speaking) in which they live. The way they've conducted themselves since Hussein's letter to his brother removing him as Crown Prince speaks volumes about their dignity and character. Their devotion to family is also marvelous to see. As one whose first real exposure to Hassan and Sarvath was the Dominick Dunne article, I have to admit I was none too keen on them for a long time but have changed my mind with time and increased exposure to other points of view. Suffice to say, I now think it was a great loss to Jordan, and the rest of the world, that Hassan was passed over in favor of Abdullah. Hassan and Sarvath are remarkable people, great students of their country and the political climate worldwide, and act based on "big picture" thinking and only after careful deliberation. The lovely, mutually supportive homelife they managed to create for their family tells one a lot about their priorities. I respect them both--very much.

When I look at the JRF, I see such a tangled, angst-ridden, and needlessly complicated mess. Instead of working together and building upon one another's strengths, there is such brutal intrigue and "spin" going on 24/7. No one seems to trust anyone else within this family. I honestly don't know how much to attribute to the people of Jordan who enjoy the gossip, the media who play into various members' PR ploys, the "handlers" of various JRF members or the JRF itself. But it is incredibly sad that some very decent people deep down--and I have to believe that even when I look at the members whose actions I find personally distasteful--have gotten caught up in this vortex in what seems to be an "every man for himself" free-for-all. Prince Hassan, Princess Sarvath, Queen Noor, Prince Hamzah, Princess Haya, Prince Ali,......the list is endless of all the people who have been on top only to join the parade of those disparaged and dissected mercilessly. I don't think anyone in the JRF has the stranglehold on being "the best," "the kindest," "the most intelligent," etc. What I do see is it requires an incredible amount of tenacity to survive in the JRF. And I admire those--like Hassan and Sarvath--who handle all the "slings and arrows" with dignity and grace--and, ultimately, persevere to do what they can for the good of their country. I hope they continue for a long, long time.

[papillon]

Originally Posted by maryshawn

The way they've conducted themselves since Hussein's letter to his brother removing him as Crown Prince speaks volumes about their dignity and character. Their devotion to family is also marvelous to see.

They do seem to be extremely solid, centered people. I admire them for their strength of character and for managing to keep their priorities straight throughout it all.

Suffice to say, I now think it was a great loss to Jordan, and the rest of the world, that Hassan was passed over in favor of Abdullah.

I think it would be a different situation altogether in the Middle East had the succession not been changed. P. Hassan probably would've been further down the road to true democracy and reform in Jordan (because he saw that it was key not only to the needs of Jordanians, but also to maintaining the monarchy in Jordan), and the situation would probably be less tenuous than it is now with KA at the helm.

I don't think anyone in the JRF has the stranglehold on being "the best," "the kindest," "the most intelligent," etc.

I think everyone is part sinner and part saint but, within that, I still think some members of the family have behaved more honorably than others.

[Lyonnaise]

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