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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.

 Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a visit to the governorate of Ajloun on Wednesday May 18th, where she met with members of the Ajloun Ladies Charity Association's board of directors and beneficiaries.

During her visit, the Queen visited an income-generating enterprise as part of a financial empowerment initiative for low-income families developed with the Jordan River Foundation's (JRF) support and funded by a Royal Hashemite Court (RHC) revolving fund.

After being welcomed by the association's President, Nadia Al Rabadi, board members updated the Queen on their activities, issues, and future goals. Through activities aimed at fostering a safe and healthy environment in the governorate, the association aspires to financially empower Ajloun's women and girls while also raising awareness about environmental and health concerns.

Her Majesty met over breakfast at Al Bayt Al Reefi with beneficiaries, including those funded by the RHC revolving fund, at the association.

The RHC revolving fund has sponsored the creation of a financial empowerment programme for low-income families operated by the Ajloun Ladies Charity Association through JRF.

Through financing and training, the initiative intends to improve the financial and living situations of low-income families with the help of local civic groups. The initiative also assists families in establishing and improving their own money-generating projects in order to provide a more sustainable source of income.

The project's financing will be managed by ten civil society groups. The groups were given a JOD 59,500 revolving fund and were trained to administer it on their behalf of recipients communities.

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She is wearing Brunelloo Cucinelli Garment-dyed pleated chino trousers in stretch cotton drill with shiny loop detail in warm beige. Paired with her JIMMY CHOO Billie 85 Suede Pumps in Beige

While holding her Fendi Mon Tresor buckle bag with Fendi nude neutrals Strap You Shoulder Strap, her Saint Laurent Eyewear Clear Oversized Square Sunglasses, Apple Watch “Series 7” Starlight Aluminum Case with Olive Sport Loop in 41mm

 On Tuesday May 17th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met with His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Aziz bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Open University (AOU) and President of the Arab Gulf Program for Development, in Amman (AGFUND).

Discussions focussed on themes of shared interest and developing collaboration during the meeting, which was attended by AOU President Professor Mohammad Al Zakari and AGFUND Executive Director Nasser Al Kahtani.

 On Monday, May 16th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited Abu Dhabi where she paid her respects following the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the late President of the United Arab Emirates. Their Royal Highnesses Princess Alia bint Al Hussein and Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein, as well as Her Highness Princess Zeina Al Feisal, accompanied Her Majesty.

During her brief visit, Queen Rania expressed her heartfelt condolences to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation. Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, the late Sheikh's wife, also received her condolences.

 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

 Her Majesty made her remarks on April 28th while participating through a pre-recorded speech in the Foreign Policy Virtual Climate Summit, a two-day online summit titled “The Transition to Net Zero: Making Good on COP26 Commitments,” aiming to advance scalable and inclusive strategies to combat climate change. 

In her speech, she called on climate leaders to resist pessimism and embrace “urgent optimism” on the climate crisis, so that they may inspire others and serve “as the spark that ignites collective action and drives transformation.” 

She continued by describing the “alarming” threat to our planet posed by feedback loops that accelerate global warming, such as record-high atmospheric methane levels caused by increased tropical rainfall.

“But there’s another kind of feedback loop that also deserves our attention—one that I believe will make or break our climate future,” Her Majesty said. “They’re not chemical or physical. They’re in our heads and in our hearts. These feedback loops are human.”

Citing a recent global survey of children and young adults, Queen Rania stated that “young people around the world are worried” about the future of the planet. “If people don’t believe anything can be done, it’s easy to simply do nothing. Paralysis makes our problems worse, which leads to even greater despair,” Her Majesty explained. 

“But here’s the good news,” she asserted. “We’re not there yet.”

Calling on the audience to harness “hope into headway” and “shift the frame from ‘doom’ to ‘opportunity,’” the Queen relayed a number of recent positive global developments, such as the falling prices of solar panels and electric batteries worldwide.  

“We’ve read the reports. We’ve seen groundbreaking innovation with our own eyes. And we know there are positive tipping points within reach,” Her Majesty emphasized.

Queen Rania also spoke about her experiences as a council member of the Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, two years ago as a global environmental financial award and platform. The prize aims to discover, accelerate, and scale groundbreaking eco-innovations in order to repair and regenerate the planet, and help put it firmly on a trajectory towards a stable climate by 2030.

“When we’re determined to succeed, that’s when game-changing creativity kicks in… You see that spirit in every one of the other Earthshot finalists and winners,” she said. “Relative to the scale of the problem, their efforts may be small. But that doesn’t stop them, because they, like you, see themselves as part of a generational project.”

Reaffirming the power of hope in the climate battle, the Queen commended those who strive to contribute meaningfully to combatting climate change.

“By making a difference in whatever way they can, they aim to inspire others to act,” she said. “In this way, climate leaders like these are creating a feedback loop we can celebrate. One that runs on urgent optimism, a sense of possibility, and the faith that, together, we can make things better – which is why we have to try.”

These was the second annual Foreign Policy Virtual Climate Summit aims to advance the global climate conversation and further global environmental commitments. Streamed online free of charge, the virtual event features a diverse lineup of leaders included New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, experts, and environmental activists from around the world.

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For the video Her Majesty was wearing a repeated Roksanda pleated shoulder blouse with her custom one of a kind star constellation earrings from HRH Princess Nejla Bint Asem jewelry collection

 On Wednesday April 27th, Her Majesty hosted a group of local women for Iftar at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

Her Majesty was welcome by HRH Princess Wijdan Al- Hashemi who is the National Gallery of Fine Arts' patron and was accompanied by HRH Princess Ghida Talal who sits on the Board of Trustee.

She was accompanied by some other female members of the royal family notably, HRH Princess Rym Al Ali, HRH Princess Basma bint Ali, HRH Princess Nejla bint Asem and HRH Princess Sima Abbas.

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For the event, Her Majesty was wearing Muzungu Sister Alia waven trim Burgundy Velvet Tunic Dress, with her Jimmy Choo Laria 100 Bordeaux Velvet Round Toe Pumps With Chunky Heel

 On Tuesday April 26th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah hosted at the Jordan University for Science and Technology, a group of local women over Iftar where she commended the attendees for their contributions to local society.

Held in the governorate of Irbid, the Iftar brought together a number of women from Irbid who are active in education, media, culture, social welfare, and volunteer work.

Before breaking fast, the Queen expressed her admiration for the warmth and pleasant company of the people of Irbid, as well as its natural scenery. “I am happy to be with you today. Thank you for your warm welcome,” Her Majesty said. “Irbid is known for its beauty in the spring. I love coming here,” she added. 

Speaking to the women after Iftar, Her Majesty applauded their accomplishments and substantial contributions to local efforts in educational and social development.

“Your hard work is a reflection of your excellence and altruism,” she said.

In turn, the Governor of Irbid, Radwan Outoum thanked Queen Rania for her kind invitation, stating that this occasion reflects the deep bond between Jordan’s leadership and its people.

He also noted that Her Majesty’s pride in Irbid’s women provides a great incentive for them to do more for their country and people.

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Her Majesty is wearing her Nikos Koulis "V" white gold earrings with white diamonds and rubies with her Gianvito Rossi Suede 105 Pumps in Electric Blue