Saudi Arabia

US makes controversial decision on Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

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19th November 2022
The United States has made a controversial decision regarding Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The U.S. has said the controversial heir to the Saudi throne and Prime Minister is immune in the case brought by slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée, Hatice Cengiz. President Joe Biden’s administration has determined that the Crown Prince should be immune in the…
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Jordan

Queen Rania: "Our world is off-balance"

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14th November 2022
Queen Rania of Jordan recently spoke at the Paris Peace Forum and stressed that the world must change how it responds to crises. “Our world is off-balance; simply trying to keep things steady is not enough,” Her Majesty told the audience. She said there must be four realignments to the challenges of humanity and how it tackles challenges. “Renewing our faith in truth…
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Jordan

The monarch's role in Jordan

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12th November 2022
The country of Jordan has been a monarchy for just over 100 years. In 1921, the monarchy was set up as a result of the Arab Revolt and World War I. Abdullah I was the first ruler, and he oversaw many changes during his time as leader. Jordan began as a British…
Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia cancels trip on doctor advice

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26th October 2022
The powerful and controversial Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has cancelled a trip to Algeria on his doctor’s advice. The Royal Court in Saudi Arabia confirmed the cancellation after several media organisations reported the news. The President of Algeria said the 37-year-old Saudi heir to the throne and de facto leader of Saudia Arabia had cancelled his visit; a few hours later, the…
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Jordan

Queen Rania wants "to be a fun grandma"

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26th September 2022
Queen Rania of Jordan has said her goal is to be a “fun grandma.” The Queen of Jordan made the remarks in an interview with Good Morning America while discussing the upcoming weddings of two of her children. Her eldest child, Crown Prince Hussein, is engaged to Saudi-born Rajwa Al Saif; her elder daughter, Princess Iman, is engaged to Venezuelan-born Jameel Thermiotis. Queen…
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