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← Older postsJordan’s King Abdullah II Mourns His Late Primary School Teacher
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan has expressed his deepest sadness over the passing of his former Jordanian teacher, Mrs. Omayma Arafat Rifai, who died earlier last month. The King published an impressive tweet on his official account on Sunday describing his late beloved teacher as the “mentor of generations, who graduated thousands of sons and daughters of the homeland”. His Majesty added that she had never hesitated to carry … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan | 3 CommentsPrince Hamzah and Princess Basma Welcome Fourth Daughter Together
On Wednesday February 7th, Jordan’s Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein and his second wife Princess Basma welcomed their fourth child together, a daughter named Nafisa. “God have mercy on you, my dear father, and thank God who gave me today my daughter Nafisa,” the new father posted on his Twitter account this morning. The baby was born on the anniversary of her paternal grandfather, King Hussein’s, death. Queen Noor also posted … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Birth, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein of Jordan, Princess Basma Al Hamzah of Jordan, Princess Nafisa bint Hamzah of Jordan | Leave a commentJordanian Royals To Attend WEF in Davos
Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein are expected to participate in the World Economic Forum annual meeting that will take place in Davos, Switzerland between January 23-26. According to a Royal Court statement, King Abdullah II is to meet with leaders and representatives of the participating countries, including King Felipe VI of Spain and King Philippe of Belgium, as well as the Presidents of France and Poland, and the German Chancellor. The … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Switzerland, World Economic Forum | Leave a commentAbu Dhabi, Jordanian Crown Princes Attend World Future Energy Summit Opening
The Crown Princes of Abu Dhabi and Jordan were present for the opening of this year’s World Future Energy Summit at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Monday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan delivered a speech at the Summit, which is being held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. “The future can not be discussed in isolation from ensuring an active role for youth and investing in the development of their … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Awards, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Patronage, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Summit Meeting, Sustainability, Working Visit | Leave a commentA Visit To The Northern Military Zone By King Abdullah
King Abdullah II of Jordan paid a visit to the Northern Military Zone on Monday January 15, where he met with the 2nd Border Guards Brigade. He was informed of new projects that have been implemented to “improve the conditions of personnel”, and was given briefings on what duties and programs are run by army units within the Zone. The King, who is the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Military | Leave a commentJordan’s Prince Ali Retires From Army
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan has been officially referred for retirement from the Jordanian Armed Forces after twenty three years of military service. The Prince published the news on his official social media accounts, along with a letter addressed to his former colleagues at the JAF, in which he thanked them and expressed his pride in the years he spent with them in military service. Prince Ali, who turned … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Military, Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan | 1 CommentQueen Rania Visits Saudi Arabia for Misk Global Forum
Jordan’s Queen Rania arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to participate in the second session of Misk Global Forum (MGF), which takes place in the Saudi capital Riyadh between November 15 and 17. It is held under the theme of “Meeting the Challenge of Change”. The Queen delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the forum and highlighted the “hope gap” experienced by the disadvantaged, both within the Arab … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Conference, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Working Visit | 2 CommentsJordanian Royals Mark The Opening of Parliament
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has inaugurated on Sunday the eighteenth Parliament session and delivered a speech from the throne. Upon his arrival to the parliament complex in the capital Amman, the King was accompanied by his eldest son, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. Following the official welcoming ceremony, His Majesty moved to the Parliament Hall where he addressed senators, representatives and the government, urging them to be self-reliant. His Majesty added, … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Parliament, Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 1 CommentFlashback Friday: Queen Noor In South Africa
November 3, 1995: Attending the 1995 annual congress of the United World Colleges, held in Johannesburg, Queen Noor of Jordan is seen speaking with South Africa’s President, Nelson Mandela. The Queen has been President of the United World Colleges – “a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future” – since 1995, a position President Mandela also held from 1995 … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Education, Nelson Mandela, Patronage, Queen Noor al-Hussein of Jordan, South Africa | Leave a commentQueen Rania On Visit To Al-Bayoudha Village
On Monday, Queen Rania of Jordan paid a visit to the village of Al-Bayoudha for meetings with members of the local community who have worked tirelessly to promote community development programs to benefit those who live there. Her meetings focused around the Abdulrahman Bin Awf Charitable Society and the Al Balqa’ Institute for Innovation, both of which had developed various programs to encourage the local villagers to make the most of the natural resources … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentKing Abdullah And Queen Rania Open A Cancer Hospital Extension
His Majesty King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania inaugurated the new buildings of the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) today in Amman, Jordan. King Abdullah and Queen Rania who were accompanied by Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Centre, toured the facilities along with two children Dalal and Abdullah, who are currently receiving treatment at the KHCC. During the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 3 CommentsKing and Queen of Jordan To Pay State Visit To The Netherlands
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania will be paying a state visit to The Netherlands this coming November, it has been announced this morning. The couple have been invited by King Willem-Alexander to “confirm the excellent bilateral relations” between the two countries, with the aim of the visit to “widen and intensify economic cooperation”. King Abdullah and Queen Rania previously paid a state visit to The Netherlands back in … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The Netherlands | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, State Visit | Leave a commentJordan’s Crown Prince Graduates from Sandhurst
Proud parents King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan attended on Friday the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst. The couple witnessed the graduation parade of their eldest son, Crown Prince Hussein, who officially completed a year of intensive military training at the prestegious Academy. Prince Hussein, 23, is currently holding the rank of first lieutenant in the Jordanian Armed Forces. He graduated last year from … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, England, Military Training, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Sandhurst (RMAS) | 2 CommentsCrown Prince Hussein’s Special Guest At Sandhurst
Jordan’s Crown Prince is currently undergoing military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, and he posted a photo on his social media accounts this morning of a special guest who paid him a visit this week. “HH Prince Salman bin Hamad, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, surprised me with a visit to my room at Sandhurst yesterday,” Crown Prince Hussein captioned a photograph of himself, … Continue reading
Posted in Bahrain, Jordan | Tagged Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain, England, Military Training, Sandhurst (RMAS), Social Media | Leave a commentLadies Day at Royal Ascot
On June 22, it was the fourth day of Royal Ascot – and also Ladies Day! Those who attended were Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Princess Royal, Tim Laurence, the Countess of Wessex and Zara and Mike Tindall. Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Princess Haya as well as their daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila, were also there. Sheikh Al Jalila accepted a trophy from Princess … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Horses, Mike Tindall, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Zara Tindall | 1 CommentBack To Ascot: Large Windsor Contingent On Hand For Royal Ascot Day One
A large number of royal Windsors were on hand for the opening day of the 2017 Royal Ascot meet at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire on Tuesday. Queen Elizabeth – in lime green Stewart Parvin – was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and Lord Vestey in the first carriage of the royal procession on to the course ahead of the afternoon’s races. The Prince of Wales, the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Horses, In-Laws, Lady Gabriella Windsor, Lady Jane Fellowes, Michael Middleton, Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Princess Michael of Kent, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, The Countess of Snowdon, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Earl of Snowdon, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Zara Tindall | Leave a commentKing Abdullah Visits France For Meeting With Macron
The King of Jordan was in Paris on Monday for bilateral talks with the new French President, Emmanuel Macron, at Élysées Palace. The two leaders discussed the “importance of continuing coordination and consultation between Jordan and France on issues of mutual interest”. One of the major topic of discussion was sharing of intelligence and cooperation between the two countries to combat terrorism and extremism. King Abdullah and President Macron both reiterated the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Bilateral Relations, France, Official Visit, President Macron of France, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentJordanian Monarch Assists In Putting Out Fire Near Amman
Arab social media activists have circulated a video this Sunday showing Jordan’s King Abdullah II helping the Jordanian Army and civil defence teams as they put out a fire that broke out in Kamaliyeh, near the Royal Palace in Amman. The King appeared in the video carrying a fire extinguisher on his shoulder and passing it to the fire brigade onsite. He later Tweeted and thanked various participants for all the efforts they had made to … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Social Media | Leave a commentA New Granddaughter for Princess Basma bint Talal
Jordan’s Princess Basma bint Talal has become a grandmother for the sixth time, announcing on social media her younger son has welcomed his first child. “My son Saad and his wife Zeina were blessed today by the arrival of their daughter, Basma. As her grandmother, I am completely overjoyed,” the Princess said in the announcement, which featured a photo of herself with her new granddaughter. The infant was born on Saturday. She … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Birth, Princess Basma bint Talal of Jordan, Saad Walid Al Kurdi | Leave a commentAbdullah and Rania Celebrate 24 Years of Marriage
Saturday June 10th marks the twenty-fourth wedding anniversary of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. The couple were married in a lavish ceremony held at Zahran Palace in 1993. On February 7, 1999 King Abdullah II ascended the throne following the death of his father, the late King Hussein. He named his wife Rania as Queen in a Royal Decree issued in March the same year. The couple have … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Wedding Annniversary | 2 Comments