Queen Rania's Closet ستايل الملكة رانيا: Jordan River Foundation

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met with Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden in Amman on Wednesday, in the attendance of Their Royal Highnesses Princess Rym Ali and Princess Majda Raad.

During the meeting, Their Majesties and Royal Highnesses discussed various issues of common interest.

25th Annual Jordan River Handicrafts Exhibition:

Later in the after Her Majesty went to launch the 25th Jordan River Designs handicrafts exhibition, inaugurating a new collection of items handcrafted by women from local communities across the country.

Accompanied by JRF’s Director General Enaam Barrishi, Director of Social Enterprises Mahfouz Said, and Senior Designer Faridon Abida, Her Majesty toured the exhibition, viewing this year’s selection of traditional home and office accessories, gift items, wall hangings, tapestries, rugs, and cushions. A visual adventure celebrating Jordan’s rich heritage, the exhibition boasts a number of themed collections titled “Excursions,” “Wonderlands,” and “Roots.”

This year's exhibition was inspired by Jordan’s striking land and water scenery, rural folklore, and the festive spirit of nomadic culture, each collection employs a wide range of techniques, including needlework, embroidery, photography, printmaking, metalwork, and banana leaf and halfa basketry.

The Queen concluded her tour of the exhibit with a brief visit to JRF’s restaurant, Daimeh, where she mingled with the rest of the attendees. Among them were JRF’s Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Amin Khleifat, as well as ambassadors and a group of the foundation’s partners and donors.

Spanning three floors at the Jordan River Designs showroom in Amman, the exhibition features a wide range of handmade items under the title “Playgrounds,” celebrating the traditional and contemporary arts of rural and nomadic Jordan.

To date, JRF’s social enterprise projects have empowered thousands of women and their families, granting them year-round technical and entrepreneurial training through Bani Hamidah Designs, Al Karma Embroidery, and Wadi Al Rayan Designs.

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For the day, Her Majesty wore Silvia Tcherassi Crista Striped Cotton Midi Shirt Dress paired with her Gabriela Hearst Nina Bag Cognac Calf Leather Limited Edition with Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Ivory Satin Pointy Toe Pumps

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On Tuesday May 24th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a visit to the Jordan River Designs Showroom, where she met with the Jordan River Foundation's (JRF) director general and executive staff members to discuss the foundation's social enterprises, including the latest Jordan River Designs and Al Karma Kitchen projects.

During her meeting with JRF Director General Enaam Barrishi and other staff members, Her Majesty was briefed on Jordan River Designs and Al Karma Kitchen's achievements and future plans, including efforts to begin exporting food items to regional markets abroad and increase the number of female beneficiaries employed by these projects.

The Queen also met with women from Al Karma Kitchen, an empowerment initiative that produces and sells food prepared by local community women. The Queen praised the women's efforts as they shared their success stories and the challenges they faced along the way.

"It makes me so happy to hear that your food is just as good as homemade food, if not better," Her Majesty told the ladies. "That just goes to show how much heart you put into your work!" She continued.

The Queen also stated that each beneficiary is an example of a successful and hardworking Jordanian woman who supports her family and insists on being a productive member of society.

"I want you to be proud of yourselves as much as I am of you and everything you do for your families," Her Majesty said. "Your success paves the way for many other women in Jordan to be empowered," she said.

The Jordan River Foundation hopes to revive traditional cooking and Bedouin-inspired arts and crafts through its network of social enterprises. The foundation currently provides livelihoods and a stable source of income to thousands of Jordanian women, and in 2021 alone, it managed to create over 660 job opportunities through initiatives such as Al Karma Kitchen and Jordan River Designs.

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On Tuesday she wore Silvia Tcherassi Manrola Striped 3/4-Sleeve Shirt, LOEWE Leather Cropped Wide-Leg Trousers. And she was holding her Bottega Veneta Arco 56 Large Top-Handle Bag and Jimmy Choo 85mm Love Croc Embossed Leather Pumps.

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On Monday May 9th, Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al Abdullah received the Path to Peace Award in New York from the Path to Peace Foundation, which is linked with the Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations.

Their Majesties received the prize in honor of Jordan's humanitarian efforts to accommodate refugees, as well as their involvement in encouraging religious cooperation and dialogue and increasing chances for peace.

"Our road on the route to peace must pass via Jerusalem," King Abdullah remarked during the prize ceremony.

"Billions of people throughout the world cherish that Holy City." It is the place of our prayers and our hopes," His Majesty added.

According to the King, Jerusalem is critical to the future of peace and stability that everyone seeks.

"As Custodian of its Muslim and Christian Holy Sites," His Majesty added, "I tell to you all, my friends, that maintaining the historical and legal status quo at these holy places is crucial for peace, harmony, and freedom of religion."

The King went on to say that Jerusalem is home to numerous Arab Christians, who are part of the world's oldest Christian community, and that it is critical for everyone to safeguard their presence in the Holy City.

"Jerusalem should be an anchor for peace and harmony, not for fear and bloodshed," His Majesty remarked, warning that altering the Holy City's legal and historical status quo will only exacerbate tensions and resentment.

The King urged the international community to assist Palestinians and Israelis in resuming work toward a just and lasting peace that can provide a future of hope for both parties, based on the two-state solution, leading to the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.

His Majesty accepted the award on behalf of all Jordanians who "uphold the historic values and noble heritage of our land, by living and working in mutual respect, by sustaining Jordan as an oasis of peace, and by reaching out in compassion to those in need, and offering refuge to millions of refugees over the years."

The King also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in harnessing political, technological, and economic tools to address the challenges of food insecurity, COVID implications, and climate change, while working to eliminate poverty and despair, end occupation and injustice, assist refugees everywhere in returning home, ready to rebuild shattered communities, and renew the hope that young people everywhere so desperately need.

Speaking during the event, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations and head of the Path to Peace Foundation, praised His Majesty's efforts to promote peace in the area and across the world.

"Your interactions with religious leaders and participation in the process that resulted in the Amman Message reflect your dedication not just to religious tolerance but also to interfaith dialogue, with the goal of finding 'A Common Word Between Us and You.'" This culminated in your initiative, which was endorsed by the UN General Assembly, to establish an annual World Interfaith Harmony Week," he remarked, addressing His Majesty.

"Your recent recommitment to conserving the Holy Land's hallowed sites demonstrates that you view Christians as a vital component of the Arab world's and the Middle East's historical and cultural fabric." Furthermore, in the international arena, you are unwavering in your advocacy for long-term solutions to conflict resolution and peace in the region," Archbishop Caccia stated.

He also complimented Her Majesty's "passion for issues of education, connection, and cross-cultural discourse, as well as sustainability, the environment, and migration," while putting young people at the center of solutions and instilling optimism in all endeavors.

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She was wearing Daneh signature draped maxi dress from Daneh's RESORT 2019 collection while holding her Bottega Veneta Knot Intrecciato Satin And Python Black Clutch

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Her Majesty Queen Rania paid a visit to Al Mafraq's Sarhan District on Tuesday November 2nd, where she met with local entrepreneurs and civil society organizations working on projects, including those funded by the Royal Hashemite Court's community-based grant scheme.

Her Majesty praised a group of small business owners and civil society organization leaders for their dedicated efforts to uplift their community, describing their enthusiasm and willpower as unafraid of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her Majesty delivered these remarks at Sama Al Sarhan Sports Club, where she was greeted by Al Mafraq Governor Salman Najada, club director Abdullah Sarhan, and Jordan River Foundation (JRF) Director General Enaam Al Barrishi.

Her Majesty commended civil society organizations that collaborate with JRF to carry out initiatives in the region for creating a true and practical difference in people's lives, emphasizing their critical role in spreading awareness about health and safety measures.

"We cannot minimize the hazards of the coronavirus, and I appreciate your efforts to educate the public and encourage them to acquire the vaccination to protect themselves and their families," she added.

The Queen was briefed on the status of a community-based grant scheme supported by the Royal Hashemite Court during the gathering (RHC). The RHC-supported scheme, implemented by JRF in collaboration with 36 civil society organizations, provides beneficiaries in Al Mafraq with financing and business training.

According to Barrishi, over the last two years, 200 families have received loans through the scheme, and more than 70 permanent jobs have been created in the governorate.

During her visit to Sarhan District, Her Majesty stopped at the Al Tawasol Association for Family and Child Development, where she was greeted by the president of the organization, Ms. Hajar Tweiresh.

Al Tawasol, which was founded in 2007, aims to strengthen the social fabric of the Sarhan community as well as to empower residents by building their capacities and providing them with economic opportunities.

During a tour of the facilities, Queen Rania observed a COVID-19 awareness session and the importance of coronavirus vaccination. She also visited UNICEF's My Space facility, which is a safe space for engaging children aged 6 to 18 and promoting their participation and socioemotional well-being.

During her visit, Her Majesty also attended a number of other activities at the association, including a session for mothers on early childhood development, a robotics training course for adolescents, and a tutoring session for schoolchildren.

She also went to a dairy shop owned by Mr. Shifa Sarhan, a young beneficiary who received a local grant to help finance his small business, which he is now looking to expand into a factory.

JRF provides beneficiaries of the royal grant with the necessary training and guidance on how to develop their own income-generating projects.

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