UAE

Dubai's "missing Princess" is pictured in Paris with UN Human Rights High Commissioner - but many still question her freedom

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22nd February 2022
After many months of absence from the public eye, Princess Latifa, daughter of the Ruler of Dubai, has reappeared in public.  On 18 February, the UN Human Rights Council posted a picture on its Twitter account depicting Princess Latifa next to UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet.  The picture was taken in Paris, although its timing was put in question since Christmas lights…
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Environment takes centre stage during Prince William's first UAE visit

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11th February 2022
The Duke of Cambridge made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates where the future King highlighted the environment and his passionate work surrounding wildlife conservation and climate change. Speaking to an audience at the World’s Fair in Dubai, also known as Expo 2020, the Duke showcased The Earthshot Prize, a global award the Duke founded to highlight and scale solutions to…
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Jordan

Jordan's Queen Rania begins 2022 with visit to Al Salt

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11th January 2022
Queen Rania of Jordan has begun her official engagements of 2022 with a visit to Al Salt. The Queen of Jordan met with founders of youth-led initiatives and received a tour of Al Khader Street. In addition, she met representatives from Al Khader Center, Darbk Salek, Handrah Program, and the Balqawi Wedding Experience. Queen Rania learned about what the founders do to preserve the cultural…
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Queen Rania shares new family photo with holiday wishes

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17th December 2021
Queen Rania of Jordan has shared a new family photo on social media while expressing warm wishes for the new year. The image features Queen Rania and King Abdullah II with their four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem. On social media, the Queen wrote, “May the threads of happiness, hope and good health weave together your New…
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