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On Monday, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a visit to the Dar Ne'meh gift shop and café at the Amman Citadel, a project run by the Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training (PTI) that serves as a platform for marketing locally made products by women from across the kingdom.

When Queen Rania arrived at the Citadel, she was greeted by PTI Chairwoman Her Royal Highness Princess Taghrid Muhammad, President Mrs. Zein Majali, and Director Mrs. Aghadeer Jweihan, who accompanied Her Majesty on a tour of the facility

Dar Ne'meh, which translates as "The House of Bliss," is a multipurpose facility that includes a gift shop, café, and traditional restaurant that sells Jordanian food, handicrafts, and souvenirs made by women from all over the country. It is located at the Amman Citadel and offers visitors an experience of contemporary Jordanian culture by introducing them to high quality handmade products and allowing them to enjoy traditional dishes and beverages in the heart of one of Amman's most scenic spots.

Her Royal Highness briefed the queen on the project, emphasizing its significance in supporting Jordan's tourism sector by marketing local handcrafted items made by skilled local beneficiaries.

Her Majesty met with some of PTI's beneficiaries after touring the shop and the café to learn about how Dar Ne'meh provides them with employment and personal growth.

Dar Ne'meh, which has a second location in Jabal Al Weibdeh, also sells its wares at local bazaars and on online marketplaces. Over 40 youth and women are employed by the project, which supports over 150 vendors across the country.

Queen Rania also met with some of the graduates of the PTI aftercare program, which is funded by His Majesty King Abdullah through a royal initiative.

PTI is a local NGO that was founded to address the ongoing struggles of orphans and abandoned youth after the age of 16, by empowering them through training, skilling, and opportunities, with the goal of integrating them into their communities and alleviating social stigma. PTI has also recently launched female empowerment initiatives, which provide professional and vocational training as well as employment opportunities to women in order to help them financially.

The institute, which receives international support from foreign organizations and donors, operates centers in eight other locations throughout Jordan to provide its services.

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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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Her Majesty Queen Rania as one of the founding council members of Earthshot Prize met with the Top 15 finalists of the 1st edition of the Earthshot Prize Awards via webcam right before the awards which was held at Alexandra Palace on Sunday October 17th.

The EarthShot Prize was created by His Royal Highness Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge through the Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Inspired by the late American President John F. Kennedy's moonshot

Her Majesty spoke with Hello! UK Magazine saying she was "When it comes to saving our planet, giving up is simply not an option," adding she is "humbled and honoured" to be a part of "William's visionary Earthshot Prize. Adding that she was “humbled and honoured” by the opportunity to help in the decision-making process for the prestigious award.

"Prince William's visionary Earthshot Prize, which I am humbled and honoured to be part of, is a launching pad for groundbreaking green ideas. It will invest in the activists and innovators seeking to restore nature, clean our air, revive our oceans, reduce waste and repair our climate. It will connect environmental leaders with business leaders, providing the capital and platform they need to maximise their impact and bring solutions to scale."

Speaking about the climate condition in the Middle East, Her Majesty said this, "In the Middle East, the last few years have seen more than their share of emergencies: conflicts, a refugee crisis and a global pandemic, to name a few. And this summer, our long-simmering climate emergency seemed to reach its boiling point. Many Middle Eastern countries are experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, punishing droughts, tropical cyclones and unprecedented forest fires. The region is warming at twice the global average, with scientists predicting 4 ̊C rise in average temperatures by 2050."

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While saying this about the situation in Jordan, "For me, climate change hits close to home. My country, Jordan, is one of the four driest nations in the world, and we share our limited water supplies with a significant refugee population. With rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns, scientists predict Jordan will receive even less rain in the years to come. Already, local crops are suffering, dams are running dry, and the Dead Sea is shrinking.

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On Monday October 11th, Her Majesty Queen Rania was in Jabal, Amman where she visited the Turquoise Mountain showroom and met with a group of local artisans who have benefited from the organization’s training and employment services.

Turquoise Mountain is an international non-profit organization launched by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, which aims to strengthen global links to cultural heritage by developing traditional skills, providing local employment opportunities, and reviving historical cultural sites.

On arrival, Queen Rania was welcomed to Turquoise Mountain’s showroom on Rainbow Street by Country Director Richard Dwerryhouse, who gave Her Majesty a tour of the facilities. She stopped by the organization’s design studio to observe a jewelry-making workshop before proceeding to a meeting with a group of the organization’s artisans.

The young artisans explained to Her Majesty how they have benefited from Turquoise Mountain’s various learning opportunities, which include jewelry-making, woodworking, and design workshops. These programs also facilitate cultural exchange among Jordanian and Syrian beneficiaries, thereby enriching the local crafts market.

Turquoise Mountain launched its Jordanian operations in 2018, and currently employs around 70 people. It offers workshops, training courses, and supported apprenticeships to young Jordanians and Syrian refugees, while also operating a heritage-led restoration project at Umm Qais.

Additionally, the organization hosts a cultural heritage program for children between the ages of six and 16, educating local youth on Islamic geometric design, traditional embroidery, and micro-mosaics. It also recently cooperated with the Jordan River Foundation on a re-engagement program for out-of-school children, preparing them to rejoin the formal education system.