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King Abdullah II of Jordan addresses UN General Assembly

King Abdullah II of Jordan spoke to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City. The King’s speech focused on the challenges facing the world today – including the issue regarding Palestine and Israel and the two-state solution. He also called on countries to pull together to get the peace process between Israel and Palestine “back on track.” The…
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Queen Rania delivers keynote address of the XIN Philanthropy Conference

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan delivered the keynote address of the XIN Philanthropy Conference on Wednesday, 5 September in Hangzhou, China. In her remarks at the Alibaba Group’s conference, she called for a global response to the education crisis. The Queen also spoke about the importance of charity, stressing that generosity is vital to the survival of humankind.
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Queen Rania visits Al Kifah Cooperative Society

Yesterday, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Al Kifah Cooperative Society in Ajloun to see the projects they have been carrying out. While there, Her Majesty was able to meet and speak to the women who are beneficiaries of the projects in an effort to learn…
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Before they were royal: The life of Queen Rania of Jordan

Continuing our summer series on the lives of those who married into the royal families of the world and their lives pre-marriage, this edition takes a look back at the pre-royal life of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan or Rania Al-Yassin as she was known prior to her marriage to the now King Abdullah II of Jordan. Rania Al-Yassin was born on 31 August 1970 to Palestinian…
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King and Queen of Jordan to make another trip to the White House

Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania are to make another trip to the White House to meet with United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania in a few days time. Their Majesties will travel to the White House on 25 June. In a press release, the White House Press Secretary said, “Trump looks forward to reaffirming the strong bonds of friendship between the United States…
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