Middle East

Monarchist party formed in Israel

The Republic of Israel has seen the formation of its first-ever royalist political party. The Royalist Party of Israel was created in Jerusalem in July 2019. On its website, the party says that they want to restore a moral authority upon the State of Israel, allowing harmony between modern vision and ancient views. Samuel Abucaya, in the newly formed party, says to Royal Central’s Senior…
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Jordan

Jordan's former Queen dies at the age of 89

Jordan’s former Queen, Dina bint Abdul-Hamid, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the age of 89. Dina was the first wife of the late King Hussein and like many children of Arab aristocratic families, she was sent to a boarding school in England. She…
Middle East

Emir of Kuwait recovers from health setback

The Emir of Kuwait, 90-year-old Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah, has recovered from his recent health setback according to the state news agency KUNA in Kuwait. They reported that he is “in a good condition now.” KUNA cited Kuwait’s acting Emir, Diwan Minister Mohammad Dhaifallah Sharar for the information that said Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad underwent a health checkup…
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FeaturesJordan

A look at the Jordanian line of succession

Continuing our summer series on the lines of succession to the world’s monarchies, we are looking at the line of succession to the Jordanian throne, which operates under agnatic primogeniture. Specifically, the line of succession is governed by Article 28 of…
International royalsMiddle East

Princess Haya seeks 'forced marriage protection order' in English court

Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, the wife of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has applied for a “forced marriage protection order” in England’s High Court. This protection order helps if someone is being forced into marriage or has already been forced into marriage. Princess Haya requested the order for one of her children. She also applied for a…
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi King's older brother dies

King Salman of Saudi Arabia’s older half-brother, Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud died yesterday evening in Jeddah at the age of 96, the Saudi Press Agency confirmed late Sunday quoting the Saudi Royal Court. Prayers will be held today after the Isha prayers at…
Jordan

Sheikh Mohammed and Princess Haya say court case concerns their children, not divorce

The court battle between Princess Haya of Jordan, 45, and her 70-year-old multimillion-dollar husband, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – the Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai is regarding their children. After international publicity over a rumoured divorce and Haya fleeing Dubai to seek asylum in the UK, the couple released a statement through the high court on Thursday…
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