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 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein accompanied by his fiancee Ms. Rajwa Al Saif undertook their first joint engagement since their engagement in August 2022.

The future Crown Prince Couple joint His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan where they visited the Royal Covenant to see the Jordan's Hashemite History Exhibition at the Royal Hashemite Court.

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For her first official events, Ms. Rajwa wore a Sara Soka 3/4 Sleeved Poplin Body with a black Alexander McQueen Women's Gathered Midi Skirt she accessoried with a necklace with both hers and the Crown Prince's first letter of the names. Paired with her Alexander McQueen Double Belt in Black, GUCCI GG Marmont leather belt bag with GUCCI Floral silk scarf and Manolo Blahnik Golpeso Linen Slingback Mules

 On Wednesday October 12th, Her Majesty Queen Rania paid a visit to the Al Abdali Boulevard offices of the Makesy mobile application, which supports regional designers, embroiderers, seamstresses, and makers of clothing by connecting them to e-commerce opportunities in the domestic and global fashion industry.

Her Majesty heard from Saeed Omar, the founder of Makesy, during the meeting about the ideas that went into creating the app, which will go live in 2021. By offering designs that are carried out by talented local tailors, the startup hopes to lessen people's reliance on fast fashion and give customers the ability to customize their orders. Customers can do this by uploading images and sketches of their proposed design concepts to the app, where Makesy will then track and monitor the production process carried out by neighborhood artisans and seamstresses.

The program currently collaborates with over 650 talented artisans from all over the nation who are certified in a variety of crafts, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, beading, weaving, and more. Additionally, Makesy makes sure that the right artisans are chosen to complete each order by taking into account the order's budget, the artisan's level of expertise, and the client's location.

Makesy currently collaborates with 115 fashion designers, retailers, and business owners across 3 continents. The startup has also been successful in securing employment opportunities for 45 women who have received certification from the Bayt Al Khayt academy, an artisanal educational project started in 2010 to support local artisans by improving their economic circumstances and skill sets. The school offers diploma programs in seven different disciplines, including design, crocheting, embroidery, macramé, and home-based business.

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For the day, Her Majesty was wearing Silvia Tcherassi Exclusive Eleonor Embroidered Drill Midi Skirt with a red bolero and a white shirt. Paired with Apple Watch Watch Starlight Aluminum Case with Braided Solo Loop, Nikos Koulis "V" white gold earrings with white diamonds and rubies, Bottega Veneta White Teen Jodie Shoulder Bag and Dior High-Heeled Shoe In Red Suede Calfskin

 On Sunday, October 9th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a visit to Al Jandaweel Secondary School for Girls, where she learned about Road2Code, a digital skills program developed by the nonprofit organizations INJAZ and the US-based Code.org.

The Queen also took part in an activity organized by the Hour of Code initiative, which is a global ed-tech initiative aimed at familiarizing students with the fundamentals of programming and teaching them coding concepts in simple and enjoyable ways.

Her Majesty received a brief overview of the Road2Code program, which employs innovative methods to improve students' programming skills and equip them with essential digital skills, during a meeting with INJAZ CEO Deema Bibi.

The Queen also attended a training session for teachers on the basics of coding and the use of specialized educational resources to facilitate student access to coding-related learning opportunities led by Code.org Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi, where she spoke with teachers about their experiences with Code.org. Leonardo Ortiz Villacorta, Vice President of International Partnerships at Code.org, and Sawsan Al Qassas, Principal at the school, also attended the session.

Her Majesty then joined a group of eighth-grade students for an Arabic-language lesson on coding principles developed by Code.org in collaboration with Edraak to teach students the fundamentals of computer science, internet safety practices, and game and mobile app building and design.

Her Majesty concluded her visit by meeting with entrepreneurs supported by INJAZ's incubator, mySTARTUP, to learn about the importance of developing digital competencies and coding skills in order to create market-demanding products and services.

Created by Code.org, Hour of Code currently reaches tens of millions of students in more than 180 countries, and Code.org has so far created over 500 one-hour tutorials in over 45 languages.

Established in 2013, Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit based in the United States, dedicated to the vision that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. The organization expands access to computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from underrepresented groups. So far, the non-profit has reached 2 million teachers and over 70 million students, the vast majority of whom are from groups historically underrepresented in computer science. In Jordan, Code.org has collaborated with INJAZ and Edraak in Jordan to offer its services to local school students.

Founded in 1999, as a project under international charitable organization Save the Children, INJAZ became an independent Jordanian nonprofit in 2001. It aims to inspire and prepare youth to become productive members of society and accelerate the development of the national economy by contributing to the advancement of education and entrepreneurship. INJAZ currently reaches over 750,000 youth per year with its career-oriented capacity-building programs, and has benefited almost three million youth to date.

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She wore her ALEXANDER WANG Cinched Poplin Button-Down Shirt and her repeated Proenza Schouler Casual pants and black pumps as well as her Stone Fine Jewelry Swing Geometric Yellow 18K Gold earrings

 On Wednesday October 5th, His Majesty King Abdullah accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein on their day 2 visit to the Sultanate of Oman visited and toured the Oman National Museum and House of Musical Arts at Royal Opera House in Muscat.

Their Majesties and Crown Prince Al Hussein were briefed on the museum’s collections and artefacts, which reflect Oman’s heritage, history, and culture.

At the Royal Opera House’s House of Musical Arts, Their Majesties and the Crown Prince were briefed on its facilities and equipment used for hosting and organising international musical performances.

Their Majesties and His Royal Highness also attended a special performance by the Royal Guard of Oman band.

After their visit to the Musuem and Royal Opera House, they returned to Al Aman Palace where they were received by the Sultan and The Honorable Lady before departing for the airport to return to Amman, Jordan.

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For the day, Her Majesty wore a new Johanna Ortiz Lucid Dream Top and the Johanna Ortiz Musical Mode Midi Skirt. With her trusted Gabriela Hearst Nina Bag Cognac Calf Leather, her Black Jennifer Chamandi Lorenzo 105 Suede & Elaphe Pumps, Stone Fine Jewelry Yellow Gold Swing Geometric Hoop Earrings and Bottega Veneta Angle Tortoiseshell-Acetate and Gold Tone Sunglasses

 On Tuesday October 4th, His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, departed Amman for Muscat, for a two-day official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. 

On arrival His Majesty King Abdullah, Her Majesty Queen Rania and HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was received by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and The Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Al Busaidi, spouse of the sultan and their son HH Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said of Oman at the private airport in Muscat. 

The monarchs then travelled to Muscat's Al Alam Palace, where they were met by the Royal Guard of Oman. Sultan Haitham escorted King Abdullah to a stage and cannons were fired 21 times in his honour.

A number of senior Omani officials were also present to receive Their Majesties and His Royal Highness, in addition to Jordan’s Ambassador to Oman Amjad Quhaiwi, and embassy staff.

Her Highness the Honorable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, welcomed Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah to Al Alam Palace in Muscat.

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His Majesty Sultan Haitham later in the evening hosted a dinner banquet in honour of His Majesty.

Crown Prince Al Hussein and Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, the accompanying Jordanian delegation, Oman royal family members, and senior Omani officials attended the banquet.

During the banquet, His Majesty King Abdullah bestowed the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, in recognition of his efforts to enhance the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Oman, and marking King Abdullah’s official visit to Oman.

The Bejewelled Order of Al Nahda is granted to kings, princes, and heads of states.

Whilst His Majesty Sultan Haitham bestowed the Oman Civil Order of the First Class on His Majesty, one of the highest medals in Oman, in appreciation of His Majesty, and in recognition of the deep-rooted ties between the two countries.

The exchange of medals took place at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, and the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Al Busaidi, spouse of the sultan.

While Her Highness also hosted a dinner banquet in Her Majesty’s honor. The dinner was attended by a number of senior female Omani officials.

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During the day Her Majesty wore Giambattista Valli floral-embroidered polka-dot midi dress with her BOTTEGA VENETA Mini Intrecciato Napa Top-Handle Bag CHANEL Metal & Calfskin ROUND SUNGLASSES in black with Gray Lenses and Jimmy Choo Romy 100 White Patent Leather Pumps

In the evening Her Majesty wore a modified version of belted dressed from Amanda Wakeley's Fall 2019 collection, with her repeated Dior Tribal Promenade Pouch Bag and Dior D-Stiletto Patent Calfskin Pumps

 On Wednesday September 28th, Her Majesty Queen Rania visited the Tafila’s Skills’ Development Center to learn about its training and skill-development programs targeting youth in the Tafila governorate.

On arrival to the center, she was welcomed by its coordinator, Ahmad Mrayyat, and met with IT company Estarta’s executive staff and CEO, Mutaz Nabulsi, as well as a group of trainees attending one of its core courses.

Supported by the office of Her Majesty, the Tafila’s Skills’ Development Center prepares Tafila’s youth for the job market, and empowers them through skill-specific training sessions, ranging from courses in marketing and online advertising to workplace safety and computer literacy.

Through its partnership with the center, and its programs across Jordan’s remote areas, Estarta aims to hone and nurture the professional skills of fresh graduates, as well as identify and recruit top talent and job-ready candidates into its workforce.

Harnessing the digital and workplace transformations following the pandemic, the company also creates remote and non-remote employment opportunities to computer science graduates who cannot find jobs in their field where they reside, according to Nabulsi. 

Her Majesty wrapped up her tour of the center by dropping in at a cyber-security training session before meeting with a group of the center’s graduates. The youth had trained to international standards, and in various fields of their own choosing.

In a 2019 visit to the center, the Queen met with some of its members, who voiced their concerns over the myriad challenges and barriers they faced as fresh graduates entering Jordan’s labor market. With the support of Her Majesty’s office, the center was later moved into refurbished spaces at the Tafila Youth Center.

Since its inception, the Tafila’s Skills’ Development Center has benefited over 500 college graduates from Tafila through more than 20 skill-specific training sessions and development programs. It has also partnered with a leading Jordanian software company with branches abroad to create employment opportunities for the center’s qualified engineering and computer science graduates.

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