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Queen Rania Honoured At Fashion For Relief Gala

  May 21, 2017 at 6:05 pm by

The Queen of Jordan was honoured for her humanitarian efforts at the 2017 Fashion for Relief gala in Cannes, France on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Queen Rania said that it was incredibly important for people around the world to continue to support the plight of refugees, which is a forefront concern for Jordan as they host over 2.5million refugees, approximately 1.3million of those being from Syria. “The global community is fragile … Continue reading →

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia Begin Two-Day Visit to the Canary Islands

  April 24, 2017 at 4:43 pm by

The King and Queen of Spain embarked on a two-day visit to the Canary Islands on Monday, where they will visit a number of organisations that are important to the Islands’ economic, social, cultural and scientific initiatives. They began at Casa de Colón in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for a presentation on Spain’s nomination for UNESCO World Heritage listing in 2018, the Risco Caido and the sacred mountains of Gran … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya Talks Hunger and Poverty

  February 14, 2017 at 11:45 pm by

HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein gave a speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai where she spoke about ending hunger and poverty. “The poor and the hungry do not think about anything but how to gain their daily bread,” said Princess Haya. She went on saying, “If we don’t move on that then we lose our humanity, something that is worse than the disaster itself.” HRH Princess Haya … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya Honours Mother’s Memory With Charity Donation

  February 10, 2017 at 7:10 am by

On the fortieth anniversary of her mother’s death, Princess Haya of Jordan, Sheika of Dubai announced a donation of 28million Jordanian Dinars ($USD39.5million) to the Tkiyet Um Ali, a charity whose aim is to end hunger and poverty in Jordan. “There is no more fitting way to celebrate their lives and continue their legacies by doing something they would have done themselves,” the Princess said in a statement, referencing both her … Continue reading →

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Charles and Camilla Joined By Princess Haya On Third Day in the UAE

  November 8, 2016 at 7:24 pm by

Dubai’s Princess Haya has joined the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on several engagements on the couple’s third day in the United Arab Emirates. The royal trio first visited the International Humanitarian City located in Dubai, a large centre built specifically to store and distribute humanitarian aid to areas in crisis. Charles, Camilla and Haya met with charity workers from the over 40 non-government organisations that operate out of … Continue reading →

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A First For Both Parties: Queen Noor Speaks at Judson University

  April 19, 2016 at 7:49 am by

Queen Noor of Jordan attended Judson University’s sixth annual World Leaders Forum in Elgin, Illinois, on Monday. King Hussein’s widow is the first leader from the Middle East to speak at Judson’s forum. Her Majesty was the keynote speaker and in her hour-long speech focused on topics including refugees and her work to support humanitarianism. Queen Noor, who is on the board of RefugeesInternational, reminded the auditorium that refugees constitute a third … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania’s Busy Day In Northern Badiya

  April 18, 2016 at 11:30 pm by

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited Al Koum Al Ahmar village in Al Mafraq Governorate today. During the visit, Queen Rania met with residents and locals, toured a school and visited Al Koum Al Ahmar Chartable Society. The busy day needed by visiting a home of an underprivileged elderly woman. Queen Rania listened to her needs and offered support. Queen Rania’s visit comes as part of her community outreach … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania In Washington D.C

  April 15, 2016 at 5:30 pm by

Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan has started a working visit to Washington D.C. The first event of her visit on April 14 was attending and participating in the screening of Salam Neighbor, a film on Syrian refugees. The event was held at the Gaston Hall at Georgetown University. After the screening of the film, Queen Rania made remarks on the situation. Also making remarks were the filmmakers Chris Temple … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day For Queen Máxima

  March 14, 2016 at 11:00 pm by

This morning, Monday March 14, Her Majesty Queen Máxima attended the launch of the sixth edition of Money Week at the De Twaalfruiter elementary school in Vleuten. The motto of this year’s edition is “Learned when young is done when old.” During the event, the Queen participated in a few lectures and she taught children how to deal with money. Money Week 2016 started today and will last till March 18. It is an initiative … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Speaks At The Global Citizen Festival In New York

  September 27, 2015 at 4:56 pm by

Her Majesty Queen Rania has spoken at the Global Citizen Festival in New York. The event aims to get people aware and more active in helping reduce poverty and inequality around the world. Her Majesty said “We extend the hand of humanity to those who are risking their lives in search of peace, safety, and security”. She added “We call on leaders to honor their obligations towards refugees and to … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya Opens Humanitarian Conference

  March 26, 2015 at 1:30 pm by

Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain opened the 12th Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD). The conference talks about poverty and how to reduce poverty and suffering around the world. Princess Haya gave a short speech at the opening. The conference was also attended by Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan. Prince Hassan also spoke at the conference.

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Queen Noor Receives Woodrow Wilson Award

  February 23, 2015 at 8:07 am by

Queen Noor of Jordan received during Alumni Day on Saturday February 21, the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton University. Her Majesty, a member of the Class of 1973, was selected for this award for her humanitarian work around the world. Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson Award is given annually to an alumnus or alumna who embody the ideals of the former University President. During her speech, Her Majesty recalled her time at … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya Receives ‘Legion of Honour’ From France

  September 7, 2014 at 10:52 pm by

Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was honoured with the National Order of the Legion of Honour. The Legion of Honour is France’s highest decoration. Princess Haya, FEI President, received it in recognition of her efforts of the equestrian sport. Princess Haya received the award from Laurent Fabius, French Minister of … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya Donates To Refugees

  July 11, 2014 at 6:08 am by

The wife of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, as UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) has made a generous donation to support the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ efforts in emergency nutrition and food security for South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia’s Gambella region. Princess Haya donated $500,000 (Dh1.83 million). Princess Haya … Continue reading →

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Queen Sofia of Spain Visits Guatemala

  March 19, 2014 at 7:43 pm by

March 19th, 2014 Queen Sofia of Spain is currently on a three-day cooperation visit to the Republic of Guatemala. The Spanish Queen Consort arrived in Guatemala City accompanied by the Spanish Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Latin America on March 18th. Shortly after arriving in Guatemala City, the Queen met with the President at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura. Following this meeting, Queen Sofia accompanied by the First … Continue reading →

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Crown Prince Haakon In Zambia With UNDP

  November 1, 2013 at 12:54 pm by

In his capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Crown Prince Haakon visited Zambia from October 28th-31th, 2013. During his visit, he put special focus on the UN Millennium Development Goals. His program of activities was centered around health, the environment, education and youth leadership. Together with the First Lady of Zambia, Dr. Christine Kaseba, he visited Chongwe District Hospital. Crown Prince Haakon said: “I am very … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania in New York

  September 28, 2013 at 9:25 pm by

As UNICEF’s first eminent advocate for children and also a member of the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Panel (HLP), Queen Rania accompanied her husband King Abdullah II of Jordan during his visit to New York City last week to attend the 2013 UN General Assembly. The Queen’s first appearance was on September 23rd, when she attended the “Education Cannot Wait” conference which was organized to support the UN Secretary General’s … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah Receives The George Bush Award

  September 21, 2013 at 3:00 pm by

Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser received the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service. Sheikha Mozah accepted the award in Washington DC by the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation on Thursday. The Award was presented to Sheikha Mozah by former President George Bush and Barbara Bush at the University of New England (UNE). The award was awarded to Her Highness for her “devoted promotion of peace and human … Continue reading →

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Queen Noor Visits Azerbaijan

  May 10, 2013 at 8:49 am by

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, the widow of the King Hussein, visited Azerbaijan on 6th May, 2013 to participate in the First South Caucasus Forum. The Queen attended an official reception hosted by the President of Azerbaijan in honor of the participants of the Forum. She was also received by the Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliyev, at the Presidential Palace in Baku. During the meeting they noted the significance of … Continue reading →

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Queen Sofia’s Visit to Bolivia

  October 24, 2012 at 9:08 pm by

October 15th-19th, 2012 Her Majesty Queen Sofia embarked on a four-day visit to the Republic of Bolivia from October 15th until October 19th. Queen Sofia was accompanied on this visit by the Spanish Secretary of State for International Cooperation and for Latin America, Jesus Gracia. The aim of the visit was to reaffirm that Bolivia will remain a priority for aid by the Spanish Government, despite the dire economic climate … Continue reading →

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