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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos: January 24-28, 2007

I thought the King and Queen were meant to be attendng the WEF in Davos. Any news of this?
 
chelsea said:
I thought the King and Queen were meant to be attendng the WEF in Davos. Any news of this?

it starts today, so they might be flying in early morning or early afternoon
 
King Abdullah to participate in WEF annual meeting

(MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN (JT) — His Majesty King Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2007 in Davos, Switzerland, which this year will focus on the need to increase cooperation to mitigate global risks posed by climate change and international terrorism.

Under the theme "The Shifting Power Equation," the January 24-28 forum, will bring together over 2,000 leaders from business, politics, academia and civil society to debate the key "elements that will shape the global agenda in 2007." MENAFN

Livni and Abbas to meet at Davos

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet on Thursday on the sidelines of a high-profile conference in Switzerland to explore ways to resume long-stalled peacemaking, an Abbas aide said. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Regev confirmed the two would meet, but did not specify when. Livni is also to meet with King Abdullah II of Jordan, who has been involved in mediation efforts. Jerusalem Post
 
Videos/Live webcasts

  • Queen Rania will be participating in a session called "Wisdom of Youth" on January 26. The live webcast can be seen here
  • King Abdullah will be talking to Charlie Rose in "A Conversation with H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan," also on January 26. The webcast can be seen here
 
King Takes Part in Davos Forum and Meets with President Mahmoud Abbas

Davos, Jan. 25 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah today started a working visit for the Swiss city of Davos to take part in the World Economic Forum WEF.

At the beginning of his visit program, His Majesty met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and discussed with him the development of the Palestinian issue and efforts being exerted to reach settlement within the roadmap and Arab peace initiative to establish the Palestinian estate. Petra

Petra pictures:
Queen Rania meets with YGLs

Davos, Jan. 25 (Petra) -- Within Queen Rania Al Abdullah's participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Her Majesty met with Young Global Leaders (YGLs).

The discussion focused on the YGLs' role in using their expertise and experience in helping their local communities as well as the global community.

One project recently launched by the YGLs is the Dignity Project. Its mission is to raise global awareness of the universal right of every human being to lead a dignified life, and compel people around the globe to move to action in implementing these rights. Petra

Petra pictures (Also pictured with the Queen, CP Haakon of Norway):
 
Queen Rania in Davos

more pictures from ANP, search for Rania.
 
Humera said:
  • Queen Rania will be participating in a session called "Wisdom of Youth" on January 26. The live webcast can be seen here
  • King Abdullah will be talking to Charlie Rose in "A Conversation with H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan," also on January 26. The webcast can be seen here


I've just finished watching the first video, which is very interesting. The queen seems so much smarter than when she talks on shows like Good morning america. It's a pleasure to see that...
 
Queen Rania of Jordan addresses a news conference after becoming UNICEF's first ever Eminent Advocate for Children, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 26, 2007. Pictures from yahoo
 
Congrats to Queen Rania on such an excellent position. She must be very happy.

Thanks for all the video clips everyone, I haven't had the chance to look them over but will be sure to do so over the next few days.
 
Queen Rania Takes Part in Panel Discussion

Davos, Jan. 26 (Petra) -- It is not every day that youth take center stage amidst leaders at the World Economic Forum. Friday, they did just that as five youth joined Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Chancellor Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom in a frank panel discussion where they voiced their concerns about the state of the world and challenged the leaders to set up a Global Education Fund.

The youth identified two pressing challenges in today's world: the need for collective action to ensure quality global education, and the need for active global citizens who strive for unity and diversity.

Her Majesty welcomed the youth, who partook in the youngest panel discussion to take place at the forum. "We have to look at young persons not just as persons in the making, but as active agents, as people who we have to bring into the conversation…increase their participation, recognize their voices and include them in the decision making process," said Queen Rania. Petra


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Queen Rania Becomes UNICEF’s First Eminent Advocate for Children at WEF

Davos, Jan. 26 (Petra) -- UNICEF and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah signed an agreement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Friday, naming Queen Rania as UNICEF's first ever Eminent Advocate for Children.​

After signing the agreement, Queen Rania said, "It is a fancy title, but I see it as a fundamental job: To do all I can on behalf of child survival and education around the globe." Petra

Queen Rania brings passion and experience to new role as Eminent Advocate for Children - Article & Video


Petra & Polfoto pictures:
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King Abdullah's activities today

King Meets Israeli Officials

Davos, Jan. 26 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday met with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni in Davos. Petra
King Meets Swiss President and President WEF

Davos, Jan. 26 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday met with President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline Calmy-Rey and discussed with her the bilateral ties and the regional developments. Petra
King Abdullah calls for new vision for Middle East

Davos, Jan. 26 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday challenged delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos to use their insights, tools and strategies to articulate a new vision for the Middle East.

The King said that such a vision should be one “of ordinary life where people can go to shop or work without fear … where ambulances don’t face checkpoints to get the sick to hospitals … where young people are able to build families and plan long careers … where the first-grade students of 2017, Israeli and Palestinian, can look back as adults, and have no memory of the conflict years.” Petra
 
King Meets Young Global, Arab leaders in Davos</STRONG>

Davos, Jan. 27 (Petra)—His Majesty King Abdullah II met last night representatives of young global and Arab leaders on the sidelines of his participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

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Queen Rania takes part in WEF session on supporting global education initiative</STRONG>

Davos, Jan. 27 (Petra) Four years after launching the Jordan Education Initiative (JEI) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, and two years after taking the initiative, global government and business leaders gathered in Davos.​


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Thanks guys for the pictures...Rania looks very smart and is very dedicated to each one of her causes and any event which means representing her country. :flowers:
 
Young ask leaders to fund schools (Article from BBC News)
A group of young delegates told UK Chancellor Gordon Brown and Queen Rania of Jordan at the meeting in Davos that education had to be the top priority.

Video from CNN.com
CNN's Becky Anderson talks with Queen Rania about Jordan's future.

Queen takes part in meeting of WEF board of directors (Petra)
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah has taken part in the meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Board of Directors in Davos. Queen Rania is the only Arab member in WEF Board of Directors.

King and Queen return home (Petra)
 
Queen Rania is truly in a fantastic position, and she definately takes advantage of it, which is excellent. More people should do like her.
 
I agree with you misssaga she works hard , also in all the pictures she looks tired , will she came back to jordan she has to reast for days.

I wonder does the king and the queen write their own speeches or they get help from their staff!!!!!!!
 
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Rania looks so lovely! I love how she does so much.
 
LeoMama said:
I wonder does the king and the queen write their own speeches or they get help from their staff!!!!!!!

They have people who write it just like other royals. They might say what they would like to include in the speech and people write it up, or 2 or 3 speeches are written up and they choose which the prefer to read.
 
dazzling said:
They have people who write it just like other royals. They might say what they would like to include in the speech and people write it up, or 2 or 3 speeches are written up and they choose which the prefer to read.

Are you sure about that? We have no proof of it.
 
dazzling said:
They have people who write it just like other royals. They might say what they would like to include in the speech and people write it up, or 2 or 3 speeches are written up and they choose which the prefer to read.



Thanks , i think what you said is true thats why the king and the queen has advisers.
 
New pictures.....

PRINCE HAAKON AND QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN AT THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM IN DAVOS

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, H.M. Queen Rania of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum, captured at the Seehof Hotel during the Annual Meeting 2007 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 25, 2007.
Queen Rania of Jordan signs on to become UNICEF 's first ever Eminent Advocate for Children, before a news conference at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 26, 2007. As Eminante Advocate, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah will work together with UNICEF and other partners to mobilize resources and develop policy to improve the lives of children. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener (SWITZERLAND)
Profimedia has some great pictures of the Queen at the WEF, search for SWITZERLAND-WEF-DAVOS-QUEEN RANIA
 
Video for Queen Rania

Queen Rania speaks of her new role

Jan. 26 - Queen Rania of Jordan is one of the world's most beautiful royals. As of today she also has another title: the UN's first Eminent Advocate for Children...
 
World Economic Forum Annual Session, Davos: January 23-27, 2008

Queen Rania will be the World Economic Forum in Davos, 23-27 January 2008

Geneva, Switzerland, 16 January 2008 - The World Economic Forum today unveiled the programme for its Annual Meeting in Davos, including the key participants, themes and goals. The overarching theme of the meeting, which will take place from 23 to 27 January, is “The Power of Collaborative Innovation”.

Over the course of the five-day meeting, more than 2,500 participants from 88 countries will convene in Davos, Switzerland, including 27 heads of state or government, 113 cabinet ministers, along with religious leaders, media leaders and heads of non-governmental organizations.......

Among the heads of state or government participating in the Annual Meeting:.......Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Davos08 World Leaders Consider Power Of Collaborative Innovation at Paulo Coelho’s Blog

Other world leaders particpating include, Gordon Brown (UK PM), Israeli President Shimon Peres and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, to name a few.
 
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