King Abdullah and Queen Rania Current Events Part 35: September 2014 - May 2016


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Queen Rania publishes cartoon in response to Charlie Hebdo's

Jordan News Agency (Petra) |Queen Rania publishes cartoon in response to Charlie Hebdo's

https://www.facebook.com/QueenRania/photos/pcb.10153190749680826/10153190661990826/?type=3&theater
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Brilliant idea. I hope all ME newspapers will publish this drowing. Hajjaj is one of the famous and well-known Cartoonist in the region.
May GOD rest Aylan`s soul in peace.

Queen Rania publishes cartoon in response to Charlie Hebdo's

Amman, Jan. 15 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on Friday evening published a cartoon she had developed on her official Twitter and Facebook accounts.

The cartoon was in response to French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's latest depiction of Aylan Kurdi, a three year old Syrian refugee, whose body washed up on Turkish shores last September after a desperate attempt to reach Greece by boat.

http://gulfnews.com/news/mena/jordan/jordan-s-queen-rania-sketches-her-own-aylan-cartoon-in-response-to-charlie-hebdo-1.1654491
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3402458/Jordan-queen-hits-cartoon-drowned-Syria-boy.html
 
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Great answer of Queen Rania!
 
A great and royal response indeed to an IMHO tasteless cartoon of CH. A brilliant idea indeed.
 
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Queen Rania`s twitter :
@queenrania:Aylan could've been a doctor, a teacher, a loving parent...

Thanks @osamacartoons for sketching my thoughts
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Queen Rania meets with Jordanian women entrepreneurs
Amman, Jan 17 (Petra) –– Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met Sunday with a group of twelve Jordanian female entrepreneurs at the King Hussein Business Park, and commended them on their achievements.

The entrepreneurs own small and medium-sized enterprises in a number of fields, including; information and communication technology, healthcare, clean technologies, creative industries and social media.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BApF4NUBri2/
Twitter:
@queenrania: A wonderful morning with accomplished Jordanian female entrepreneurs. Great to see such leadership in our youth! https://t.co/j9NlY7k70d
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Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTbFJbEMvuU
 
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King, UN official discuss refugee issue

Amman, Jan. 18 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Monday, expressed Jordan's desire to boost cooperation with the UN refugee Agency to prompt the international community to play a bigger role towards Syrian refugee crisis, in light of the growing burden borne by the Kingdom due to hosting a large number of refugees.

King discusses with US delegation strategic ties between Jordan and US

Amman, Jan. 18 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday, discussed at Al Husseiniya Palace with a delegation representing the US House of Representatives, the strategic ties and friendship between Jordan and the United States, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East.
 
On February 23 Queen Rania will attend the Global Women’s Forum Dubai.
 
Supreme Commander oversees naval military drill

Aqaba, Jan 23 (Petra) –– His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces- Arab Army, Saturday attended a joint naval military drill in Aqaba, carried out by personnel of the Royal Naval Force and Joint Special Operations forces, backed up by helicopter gunships.
 
Queen Rania meets with QRAEE board members

Amman, Jan. 25 (Petra)--Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah discussed with board members of the Queen Rania Award for Excellence in Education (QRAEE) the results of the award’s performance evaluation study for 2015.

King stresses importance of restoring momentum to peace process

Amman, Jan. 25 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed the need to create an appropriate climate to restore momentum to Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, and revive peace negotiations that address all final status issues in line with the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions.

King meets defense minister of Kazakhstan

Amman, Jan. 25 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday, met with Defense Minister of Kazakhstan Imangali Tasmagambetov, and discussed with him cooperation between the two countries, mainly in the defense field.
 
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Queen Rania meets with QRAEE board members

Amman, Jan. 25 (Petra)--Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah discussed with board members of the Queen Rania Award for Excellence in Education (QRAEE) the results of the award’s performance evaluation study for 2015.

King stresses importance of restoring momentum to peace process

Amman, Jan. 25 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed the need to create an appropriate climate to restore momentum to Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, and revive peace negotiations that address all final status issues in line with the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions.

King meets defense minister of Kazakhstan

Amman, Jan. 25 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday, met with Defense Minister of Kazakhstan Imangali Tasmagambetov, and discussed with him cooperation between the two countries, mainly in the defense field.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BA9rqNchrit/?taken-by=queenrania
 
King, Spanish counterpart discuss Mideast, London donor meeting

Amman, Jan. 28 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday discussed over the phone with the Spanish monarch Felipe VI the latest regional and international developments, at the top of which efforts to fight terrorism.

King meets EU, JICA, ILO top officials and the repercussions of the Syrian crisis.
Amman, Jan. 28 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday said that Jordan was keen to develop its ties with the European Union (EU), within the Kingdom's advanced status with the bloc.

King congratulates Emir of Kuwait

Amman, Jan. 28 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Thursday, sent a cable to Emir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah on the tenth anniversary of assumption of his constitutional powers.

The King wished Sheikh Sabah continued good health and happiness and the people of Kuwait further progress and prosperity.
 
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King says youths have key role in addressing challenges

Amman, Jan. 31 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, said he is confident of the promise of Jordanian youths and of their ability to help address the various challenges Jordan is going through.

This came in a meeting at Al-Husseiniya Palace with representatives of the youth sector where her Majesty Queen Rania al-Abdullah was in attendance. During the meeting, His Majesty emphasized that Jordan's young men and women can play a key role in political, economic and social issues.

King commends Jordanian mountaineer's achievements

Amman, Jan 31 (Petra) –– His Majesty King Abdullah II Sunday received Jordanian mountaineer Mustafa Salameh and hailed his achievements in the sport, the latest of which was reaching the farthest point in the Antarctic. Salameh is one of 235 people in the world and the first Arab to scale the seven summits, the highest mountains on all seven continents, including the South and North Poles.
 
King to meet Obama on Feb. 24

Amman 8 February 2016 – His Majesty King Abdullah II is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama at the White House on Feb. 24.

Talks between both leaders are expected to cover the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States, especially in light of the Kingdom’s important role in the region, including its generosity in hosting Syrian refugees.
 
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King to meet Obama on Feb. 24

Amman 8 February 2016 – His Majesty King Abdullah II is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama at the White House on Feb. 24.

Talks between both leaders are expected to cover the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States, especially in light of the Kingdom’s important role in the region, including its generosity in hosting Syrian refugees.
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/02/08/statement-press-secretary-visit-his-majesty-king-abdullah-ii-jordan
 
Queen Rania attends 6th Jordan Volunteers Forum

Amman, Feb. 10 (Petra)--Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah said that the good citizenship, loyalty and kindness of Jordanians are among the most important factors in bringing about positive change in their communities. She made these statements while attending the launch of the ‘6th Jordan Volunteers Forum’ on Wednesday at the Royal Cultural Center. The forum highlighted the accomplishments of ‘Jordan Volunteers’ over the past year as well as the group’s online and offline initiatives, which are reaching a wider network of volunteers and beneficiaries.
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King meets Mafraq leading figures

Amman, Feb.10 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday met with notables, tribal and leading figures from Maraq governorate at the Royal Hashemite Court.

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Queen Rania attends 6th Jordan Volunteers Forum

Amman, Feb. 10 (Petra)--Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah said that the good citizenship, loyalty and kindness of Jordanians are among the most important factors in bringing about positive change in their communities. She made these statements while attending the launch of the ‘6th Jordan Volunteers Forum’ on Wednesday at the Royal Cultural Center. The forum highlighted the accomplishments of ‘Jordan Volunteers’ over the past year as well as the group’s online and offline initiatives, which are reaching a wider network of volunteers and beneficiaries.
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King departs for Germany to take part in Munich Security Conference

Amman, Feb. 11 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday left for Germany to take part in the 52nd Munich Security Conference that kicks off on Friday with the participation of world leaders, defense ministers as well as international figures.

His Majesty will deliver a keynote address at the opening session that will focus on Jordan's stance on current issues, security challenges facing the Middle East, as well as ways of addressing these challenges.
 
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