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His Majesty performing the first dua'a prayer to his second grand daughter Amina

 On the early mornings of Sunday February 16th, The Hashemite Royal Household annonced that Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis were blessed with a baby daughter called Amina.

Her Royal Highness delivered the infant at Aqaba's Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II hospital.

I am expressing my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Princess Iman and Mr. Jameel, as well as Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on this joyous occasion.

 On Wednesday March 27th 2024, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met with Save the Children International CEO Inger Ashing, who highlighted the catastrophic conditions of children in Gaza. 

The situation is unprecedented, with children dying from starvation and disease at the highest rate since records began. The meeting also discussed ways to alleviate the war's destructive impact on children's lives, calling for an immediate ceasefire and increased aid access. Save the Children International urges effective implementation of provisional measures from the International Court of Justice.

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 His Majesty King Abdullah took part in a one-on-one panel discussion with Al-Monitor President Andrew Parasiliti on Wednesday at the Middle East Global Summit, which was hosted by the Al-Monitor and Semafor media organisations and attended by worldwide political and media personalities.

The conversation, which was attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, covered the latest developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Jordan's efforts towards peace and regional integration, as well as pressure on the Kingdom as a result of hosting refugees and Syria's developments.

In response to a query on going forward with the peace process, King Abdullah stated that there are "two elephants in the room."

"One is Palestinian transition and the future for the younger generation of leaders," His Majesty said, adding that "part of the challenge is that we Jordanians, Arabs, Israelis, and Americans do not know who the younger generation of Palestinians are" and that it is critical to be able to reach out to these young voices.

The second elephant in the room, according to the King, is where Israel is going and "how can we have an understanding of a political horizon."

His Majesty emphasised the significance of investing in regional initiatives to break down boundaries, benefit all parties, and pave the road for peace efforts.

In response to the United States' efforts to broker peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel, the King stated that such a step "brings us through a new horizon," but that "part of the challenge is with the Israeli government." This assumption, shared by some in the region, that you can parachute over Palestine, deal with the Arabs, and then work your way back is incorrect. That isn't going to work."

"There is something Saudi Arabia wants, something Israel wants, something Americans want; what you have to add to that component is what do the Palestinians get out of it?" "And what does the region get out of it, because we're all in this together," His Majesty continued.

The King urged people to think strategically rather than tactically.

His Majesty also addressed the waning international attention and support for the refugee issue, warning that "this is a problem that's going to come back and haunt all of us" as a result of the insecurity in south Syria.

The King emphasised Jordan's efforts to help refugees with health and education services, as well as job possibilities, stating that "we're getting nothing compared to what we as a government are trying to put into support."

"That can only get worse with the challenges we have in the region, if there is another wave of refugees," His Majesty cautioned.

Concerning Jordan's efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, the King discussed the trilateral framework with Egypt and Iraq, as well as opportunities for regional projects in water and energy conveyance, railway infrastructure, and logistical bases to benefit the three countries and the region as a whole.

His Majesty finished the discussion by emphasising the region's immense opportunities, emphasising that the opportunity for economic development is what breaks down borders "because, at the end of the day, most people will vote for peace, if they can put food on the table for themselves, for their loved ones."

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Her Majest was wearing her JW ANDERSON Double-breasted wool-blend twill blazer and JW ANDERSON Grain de poudre wool wide-leg pants. She paired it with her Christian Dior Songe Perspex-Heel Blue Pumps, Chaumet JOSÉPHINE AIGRETTE RING White gold and LOEWE EXCLUSIVE Small Leather Puzzle Edge Top-Handle Bag

 On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met with a group of young Jordanian entrepreneurs and startup owners at The Office in Jabal Amman, a business centre and co-working space.

The entrepreneurs discussed their various business ideas with Her Majesty, which ranged from arts and crafts to health and fitness, as well as projects in nutrition, app development, mental health services, jewelry-making, marketing, tourism, design, and more.  

Her Majesty also addressed with them the concept of The Office as a co-working environment, as well as the solutions it provides entrepreneurs for lowering initial expenses caused by high rent and utilities bills. The Office provides its clients with short-term leasing agreements and tailored solutions for all of their business needs, with three floors of private offices, meeting spaces, and dedicated work areas.

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For today's event, Her Majesty wore a white Bite Studios Short sleeve organic cotton poplin shirt and blue JOSEPH Ade pleated wool-blend midi skirt. Paired with her ELLEME Madeleine Bag - Green, Apple Watch Ultra [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smart Watch w/Rugged Titanium Case & Brown Ocean Band, LOEWE Green Leather L Buckle Belt, Oliver Peoples x brunello Cucinelli Luisella Sunglasses in Vintage Grey Fade/Silver, Chaumet JOSÉPHINE AIGRETTE RING White gold, pearls, diamonds and her go to JIMMY CHOO Off-White Romy 100 Heels

 In the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Wijdan bint Fawaz Al-Hashemi and other members of the Royal Family, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah inaugurated the Wijdan Art Space building at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts (JNGFA) Park in Jabal Al Weibdeh on Tuesday May 2nd.

The Wijdan Art Space, which is named after Princess Wijdan, president of the Royal Society of Fine Arts (RSFA), includes studios and places for guided courses and workshops in drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, printing, graphic design, and art appreciation. These training opportunities, which will be promoted on all JNGFA social media platforms, will be open to all ages of students, young artists, and hobbyists.

Outdoor places for cultural, artistic, and musical evenings are also available at the Wijdan Art Space, as is a café feeding trainees and guests.

The original building housing the JNGFA was also named after Princess Wijdan during the occasion, a decision made by the RSFA Board of Trustees to recognise Her Royal Highness' involvement in supporting art and artists over the last 44 years.

"A dream was born here, in what was a single-story house with a collection of 77 artworks," said JNGFA Director General Dr. Khaled Khreis. "Princess Wijdan's passion for art led her to establish the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in this very building."

"This monument to art and culture, which now includes four buildings and a park, serves not only as a platform for artists from Jordan and the Arab World, but also as a bridge between cultures and civilizations conveying the message of coexistence, love, and peace through art," Khreis continued.

Princess Wijdan decided to devote herself to the promotion of art in Jordan and the creation of an accessible space for Arab art in 1979, resulting in the establishment of the RSFA and, a year later, the JNGFA in a rented villa furnished with dozens of pieces of art, the majority of which came from her private collection.

The gallery now has 3,000 works in its permanent collection and has grown into a dynamic institution with four buildings, a park, and various projects such as its Touring Museum and The Factory Platform, which aims to involve the local community in all aspects of the creative process.

Following the creation of the JNGFA, Her Royal Highness was inspired to pursue her education by researching regional art trends. In 1993, she earned a doctorate in Islamic Art from the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and she has subsequently published and edited several volumes on the history of Islamic art.

 His Majesty King Abdullah met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Washington, DC, on Tuesday January 31st, followed by an expanded discussion with House leadership.

During a bilateral meeting attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah congratulated McCarthy on his election, expressing Jordan's gratitude for the US and its Congress' ongoing assistance.

McCarthy, for his part, emphasized Jordan and the United States' deep connection, emphasizing his desire to improve relations between the two countries and expressing delight that His Majesty is the first leader he welcomes in Congress after being elected House Speaker.

Furthermore, McCarthy emphasized Jordan's role in promoting peace in the Middle East under the King's leadership, noting the longstanding friendship and cooperation with the Kingdom, which remains constant with the election of new House leadership, as Jordan continues to hold the respect of members of Congress.

His Majesty thanked Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on their new posts at the expanded meeting with House leadership.

The King emphasized the Palestinian cause's significance in the Middle East, asking for a renewal of the peace process based on the two-state solution, and underlining the US' key role in calling for calm and de-escalation.

His Majesty reiterated that a just and comprehensive peace must result in the establishment of an independent, viable, and sovereign state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, coexisting with Israel, and reaffirmed his rejection of unilateral measures that jeopardize peace prospects.

The King referred to a series of discussions among Arab leaders held in recent weeks with the goal of stepping up efforts to find a way to stop the escalation in the West Bank as soon as feasible.

His Majesty warned of the dangerous security consequences of prolonging the present quo, which will result in more deaths, particularly as the holy month of Ramadan approaches.

The King reiterated the need of including Palestinians in all economic growth prospects in the area, stressing that his meeting with US President Joe Biden on Thursday will discuss the Palestinian cause as well as major regional concerns.

US House leaders from both the Republican and Democratic parties praised Jordan's efforts in supporting peace, emphasizing the significance of the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

They also praised the Kingdom's efforts to host refugees and provide them with humanitarian, educational, and health services.

The sessions were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of His Majesty's Office Jafar Hassan, and Jordan's Ambassador in Washington, DC, Dina Kawar.

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