Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al Abdullah were presented with the 2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on Saturday February 26th.
The medal was bestowed during a ceremony at Abu Dhabi's Founders Memorial in recognition of Their Majesties' efforts to promote human brotherhood, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.
FOKAL, a Haitian humanitarian organization, was also honored with the prize.
Grand Imam of Al Azhar Sheikh Ahmad Al Tayyib greeted Their Majesties, citing them as role models for fraternity and tolerance in a recorded video message broadcast at the occasion.
He expressed gratitude for His Majesty's ongoing efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and protect Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem, as well as his support for the Palestinian people, and praised Jordan and the Jordanian people for their efforts in hosting refugees.
He also praised Her Majesty's strong involvement in caring for women, children, and the impoverished, as well as in encouraging brotherhood and love among people.
Pope Francis lauded Their Majesties' dedication to promoting the ideals of cooperation and communication across different religious traditions, fighting prejudice, and empowering young people and women in another recorded message.
"By promoting human fraternity ideals, you have helped to make Jordan an example of tolerance and coexistence," the Pope stated.
"The prize that is being awarded to you today is a recognition that also belongs to all Jordanians who, despite many obstacles, pursue the road of peace, moderation, and the rejection of violence with determination and bravery," he added.
Their Majesties have contributed the award money to pay off the financial obligations of impoverished Jordanian women who are unable to repay debts they took to sustain their families.
The event was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, and members of the award's judging committee.
Look Details:
She wore a white sharp white shirt with red floral embroidery. The design was from Salim-Azzam Embroidered Peace Flower and Doves shirt according to the Lebanese born designer "The birds on this piece embody the values they celebrate: tolerance, goodwill, and an unwavering commitment to world peace. She wore it with her repeated Emilia Wickstead - Ruth Wool-Crepe Midi Skirt - Red
She paired her outfit with Salvatore Ferragamo Giglio pumps in the Nude colour and CHLOÉ Mily medium leather shoulder bag. She also wore custom one of a kind star constellation earrings from HRH Princess Nejla Bint Asem jewelry collection
