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A meeting of monarchs in Madrid ahead of major conference

King Abdullah, Queen Rania and Prince Hashem travelled to Spain to attend the Aqaba Process meeting in Córdoba, and were welcomed by King Felipe and Queen Letizia.  King Abdullah and Queen Rania landed in Madrid on Monday, 19th June, and they immediately got on with their agendas, with the Queen of Jordan joining Queen Letizia in a visit to the Workshop Schools and Employment Workshops hosted…
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Queen Rania in Saudi Arabia for art and pilgrimage

Queen Rania of Jordan travelled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the opening of two exhibitions connected to Islamic traditions and culture.  On the evening of 27 March, Her Majesty arrived at the Jeddah Superdome for her first event, the opening of Bisat Al Reeh’s 22nd annual exhibition. This event spans six days and is organised by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in connection with…
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King Abdullah visits crucial Army force

King Abdullah of Jordan made an important military visit, as he met with one of the most crucial brigades in the Army.  On Monday, 13 February, His Majesty arrived at the headquarters of the Quick Reaction Force, accompanied by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…
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Queen Rania heads south to visit important female multiproject facility

Queen Rania of Jordan has paid a visit to the House of Roses Ladies Association in Aqaba, which works towards creating a community for women entrepreneurs in the area. On Monday, 16 January, Her Majesty arrived in Aqaba, a tourist hub in the southwest of the country, close to the border with Israel. There, she was welcomed by Rania Na’seh, President of the Association.  The two…
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Jordanian royals out in full force to attend World Cup opening amid global controversies in Qatar

King Abdullah, Crown Prince Hussein and Prince Ali of Jordan were among the authorities present for the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The royals also watched the first half of the opening match, which was played between host Qatar and Ecuador’s team.  Before the events, the King and Crown Prince were welcomed at Al Bayt Stadium by Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin…
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