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MOFA: Visit to Japan of His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Top > Regional Affairs > Middle East > Jordan > Visit to Japan of His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Visit to Japan of His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (Announcement by the Press Secretary) (November 5, 1999) Visit to Japan of His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah www.mofa.go.jp /region/middle_e/jordan/kv9911/index.html

Queen Rania of Jordan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, formerly Rania Al-Yasin (born 31 August 1970) is the queen consort of Jordan. Prince Abdullah married the then Rania Al-Yasin on June 10, 1993. The Queen was born in Kuwait on August 31, 1970 to a notable Jordanian family of Palestinian origin. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queen_Rania_of_Jordan

Jordan's Queen Rania gets military rank Jordan's King Abdullah II granted his wife, Queen Rania, the honorary military rank of full colonel in the armed forces Thursday, the official Petra news agency reported. Abdullah also appointed his Palestinian-born wife as the head of Higher Council of Queen Rania al-Abdullah Society for the Support of the Military and their Families. Queen Rania is also the honorary chairwoman of the Arab Army Officers Wives Club since its establishment in 2002. en.ce.cn /World/Middleeast/t20040611_1051129.shtml

Rania of Jordan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (born Rania Al-Yasin on August 31, 1970), is the Queen of Jordan and wife of King Abdullah II. H.M. Queen Rania was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents. In 2004, H.M. Queen Rania chaired the nomination committee for the newly founded Forum of Young Global Leaders, associated with the World Economic Forum. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queen_Rania

Book Report on "Rania al-Abdullah: Not Just Another Pretty Face". The impact of Jordanian Queen, Rania al-Abdullah, on the Middle East. The impact of Jordanian Queen, Rania al-Abdullah, on the Middle East. While superficially the beautiful Queen Rania seems to fit the profile as one who never expected to become queen but did so gracefully, the comparison hardly does the queen of Jordan justice. Book Report on "Rania al-Abdullah: Not Just Another Pretty Face". www.newessay.com /database/Rania_alAbdullah_Not_Just_A-139994.html

HM Queen Rania To Be Royal Patron Their Majesties King Abdullah Bin Al-Hussein and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah were married on June 10, 1993. In 1997 Queen Rania launched the Jordan River Children Program (JRC), which is the Foundation's arm that focuses on children's issues, and in creating healthy generations of young Jordanians through protective and preventative interventions. In 1995, Queen Rania established the Jordan River Foundation (JRF), a non-profit, non-governmental institution encompassing several projects that aim at improving the quality of life and providing a better future for all Jordanians. www.iipt.org /newsletter/January2003.html

Release Born in Kuwait to a notable Jordanian family of Palestinian origin, Queen Rania is married to His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. Hartford, CT, March 22, 2001 -- Trinity College President Evan S. Dobelle and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, Queen of Jordan, will join together on Friday, March 30, in recognizing three imprisoned Burmese educators with the first Trinity College Human Rights Award. Her Majesty Queen Rania, First Lady of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is known for her commitment to human rights issues, especially those affecting women and children. www.trincoll.edu /pub/press%20releases/Human%20Rights%20Awards.htm

Queen Rania of Jordan visits ICRC On Thursday 3 October Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan visited the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross, where she was received by ICRC vice-president Jacques Forster. Geneva (ICRC) - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan was received at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today by ICRC vice-president Jacques Forster. Queen Rania being greeted on her arrival at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum by Roger Mayou, the Museum's director. www.icrc.org /Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/5EKEN3

Release Born in Kuwait to a notable Jordanian family of Palestinian origin, Queen Rania is married to His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. Hartford, CT, March 22, 2001 -- Trinity College President Evan S. Dobelle and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, Queen of Jordan, will join together on Friday, March 30, in recognizing three imprisoned Burmese educators with the first Trinity College Human Rights Award. Her Majesty Queen Rania, First Lady of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is known for her commitment to human rights issues, especially those affecting women and children. www.trincoll.edu /pub/press%20releases/Human%20Rights%20Awards.htm

Queen Rania of Jordan Gives Laura Bush a Shawl Decorated With Swastikas Jordan's Queen Rania (L), Jordan King Abdullah II (2nd L), U. President George W. Bush, and U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) pose after Bush and King Abdullah spoke to the press following a meeting at the presidential retreat, Camp David, Maryland, September 18, 2003. Plus King Abdullah has clearly said that while he is a friend of Israel's and supports her right to defend herself, he does not support Israeli sovereignty over Haram Al-Sharif and/or the West Bank. Jordan, once known as Trans-Jordan, is the part of Palistine that was assigned to the Arabs under British administration. www.freerepublic.com /focus/fr/988550/posts

The Online Edition of the STARS Magazine Born in 1970 in Kuwait to a middle class Palestinian family, HM Queen Rania herself knew what it was to be a refugee unable to return to your homeland. With her model-girl beauty, a warm and compassionate personality and a down-to-earth touch which many likened to Princess Diana's; HM Queen Rania has already won the hearts of many of those in her own country and around the world. And the support of his wife, HM Queen Rania, has been invaluable in making the difficult transition in lifestyle slightly easier. www.stars.com /profile/queen_1.htm

Phenomenal Woman: Queen works to help her country. When, at age 22, Rania Al-Yasin married Prince Abdullah of Jordan — King Hussein's eldest son by a wife he had divorced years before — her new husband was simply one prince among many. Two years later Queen Rania has traveled the planet, from small villages in Kosovo to Washington, D.C. She has met with some of the world's most important people. During the six years between their marriage and King Hussein's death in 1999, Rania and Abdullah were just attractive young royals about Amman, Jordan's capital. www.oprah.com /rys/omag/rys_omag_200108_phenom.jhtml

Jordan Queen Visits Red Cross October 4, 2001 — Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan recently visited American Red Cross national headquarters to offer her support and compassion as the organization responds to the ongoing needs of people impacted by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Queen Rania met and shook hands with each child gathered to greet her at a special Red Cross Compassion Center — a room at Red Cross headquarters in Washington, D.C., where people have a quiet place to reflect or speak to crisis and grief counselors. Queen Rania arrived in the United States with her husband King Abdullah II, who met with President Bush to support the U.S. counter-terrorism campaign. www.redcross.org /news/ds/0109wtc/011004queen.html

The Earth Times/DAVOS 2002: Make global health a priority: Vaccinate the world's children now. By Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Jacques-François Martin By Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Jacques-François Martin Rania Al-Abdallah is Queen of Jordan and a member of the board of The Vaccine Fund. We will be asking the world's business and political leaders at this year's Forum to take up this challenge. www.earthtimes.org /feb/davos2002makefeb1_02.htm

The Earth Times/DAVOS 2002: Make global health a priority: Vaccinate the world's children now. By Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Jacques-François Martin By Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Jacques-François Martin Rania Al-Abdallah is Queen of Jordan and a member of the board of The Vaccine Fund. We will be asking the world's business and political leaders at this year's Forum to take up this challenge. www.earthtimes.org /feb/davos2002makefeb1_02.htm

LookSmart - Directory - Queen Rania of Jordan Official site of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, First Lady of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Fan recounts biographical information about the queen, and tells the story behind the marriage between her and King Abdullah II. Access a bio of Jordan's current queen, view her official photograph and read an article about her children's book inspired by King Hussein. lsxml.looksmart.com /p/browse/us1/us317916/us559898/us560105/us560113/us928424/us949513

Queen Rania of Jordan visits ICRC On Thursday 3 October Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan visited the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross, where she was received by ICRC vice-president Jacques Forster. Queen Rania being greeted on her arrival at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum by Roger Mayou, the Museum's director. Queen Rania also visited the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in the company of Roger Mayou, the Museum's director. www.icrc.org /Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList329/248917831119CEA1C1256C47003AB4D3

Queen Rania launches Arabic version of the ICRC 'Women and War' study The event was held under the patronage of her Majesty the Jordanian Queen Rania al-Abdullah. The Queen added that the launch of the "Women and War" study comes at a critical time when humanity must revive its conscience and go through a process of self- assessment, especially as the effects of war and armed conflicts are increasing and claiming a tragic number of victims. The Queen notes the role of the "Women and war" study in succeeding to convey the message that it carries through a better understanding of the impact of war on women and through defining their needs under these abnormal circumstances. www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/021129/2002112910.html

F I N C A I N T E R N A T I O N A L FINCA International, the Foundation for International Community Assistance, is pleased to announce that Queen Rania Al Abdullah has accepted an invitation to join its Board of Directors, formalizing a relationship of support and advocacy that began in 2000. Aside from her support of FINCA International, Queen Rania has been an active supporter of microlending in her own country, having started a community empowerment program in Jordan aimed at enhancing the economic and social well-being of women in underprivileged communities by establishing sustainable community-operated projects as part of her Jordan River Foundation. In her acceptance of the invitation, Queen Rania reaffirmed her belief in FINCA’s vision that microfinance organizations provide a tangible means of giving large numbers of the world’s poorest a real stake in their societies. www.villagebanking.org /press2.htm

QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN EXPLAINS "TRUE ISLAM" ON "OPRAH WINFREY SHOW" CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (ANS) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan was recently a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show on CBS television and took great pains to explain to the studio and television audience some of the misconceptions most people have of Islam and the Muslim faith. Queen Rania responded:" I think it's very important that you realize that for the majority of Muslims, they do not hate Americans. Responding to a question about "honor killings," Queen Rania said: "It's very important for me to clarify that honor killings are not in any way condoned or accepted in Islam. www.assistnews.net /strategic/s0110036.htm

Jordan's Queen Rania protests Israeli incursions into the West Bank AMMAN, Jordan (AP) In a rare protest by a member of Jordan's royalty, Queen Rania led a pro-Palestinian demonstration through the capital, underlining Arab frustration with Israeli incursions into the West Bank and the pressure on moderate leaders to show they share their people's anger. Also notice, it was the Queen, not King Abdullah who has made these comments. Rania, whose family comes from one of the Palestinian towns Israeli troops took over in their West Bank operation, and three other royal family members walked behind the first row of protesters: five Jordanian children in wheelchairs with signs draped around their necks calling on Israel to ''stop disabling our children.'' www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/662667/posts

Forbes.com: Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World 2004 Charity work and a common touch have led many to compare Queen Rania, wife of Jordan's King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, with other famous women leaders, including Princess Diana or Eva Peron. Queen Rania is also making her mark by being outspoken on issues often taboo in Jordanian society, including championing an organization that publicizes and stops child abuse, one of the first of its kind in the Arab world, as well as spearheading a large non-profit that helps women become better business executives.-E.M. Previous Queen Rania, who comes from a Palestinian family, has been a key speaker at the World Economic Forum, where she pleaded for peace and for a concerted effort to improve the economic lives of the poor. www.forbes.com /finance/lists/11/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=11&passYear=2004&passListType=Person&uniqueId=VZPS&datatype=Person

MAGAZINE - QUEEN RANIA The Gold Gala organised by the British Red Cross to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee was a suitably glittering affair at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office with Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as guest of honour. The crusading Queen of Jordan was in the UK on a series of engagements highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Palestinian communities. The dazzling Queen Rania of Jordan posed with Baroness Symons and Maria Shammas of the organising committee at the event www.hellomagazine.com /magazine/2002/06/24/0720rania

Queen Rania Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah was born in Kuwait in August 1970. As Honorary President of the Friends of Archeology in Jordan, Queen Rania heads the Steering Committee of the National Museum Project, which aims to highlight Jordan’s history and heritage. Queen Rania has focused on improving the livelihood of under-privileged groups in Jordanian society. www.stjude.org /dinners/0,2814,636_4860_10657,00.html

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah Of Jordan Meanwhile Queen Rania pleasant personality and understanding heart is expected to heal the wounds fresh and old, for the fresh ones are rifts inherited from the first period of two queens in the court. Queen Rania Al-Abdallah, the woman they least expected to be their queen, has already found her way into the hearts of the Jordanian people. Unlike her English born mothers in law Princess Muna and Queen Noor, previously Lisa Halaby, daughter of an American family of Lebanese descent, Queen Rania will not have the handicap of being regarded as foreign. www.angelfire.com /hi2/Royaltyandstuff2/Rania.html

Earth Day 2001 Speech Amman Your Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, excellencies, fellow ecologists, gardeners and botanists, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen: It is an exceptional honor and privilege to be here on the auspicious occasion of the public launch of the book Jordan in Bloom-Wildflowers of the Holy Land. Jordan is the leader in the Middle East in considering the ethical framework for ecological care. Jordan is a very small country; it would fit into my state of Virginia with 15,000 square kilometers to spare. www.odu.edu /webroot/instr/sci/plant.nsf/pages/earthdayspeech

Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers: Queen Rania of Jordan to launch landmark conference on the use of children as soldiers in the Middle East and North Africa - Amnesty International Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah will launch the first ever, regional conference analysing the use of children as soldiers in the Middle East and North Africa. Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers: Queen Rania of Jordan to launch landmark conference on the use of children as soldiers in the Middle East and North Africa- Amnesty International Queen Rania of Jordan to launch landmark conference on the use of children as soldiers in the Middle East and North Africa web.amnesty.org /library/index/ENGMDE010042001

ILAB News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan Meet to Discuss Child Labor Issues: Secretary Recognizes Queen Rania’s Leadership in Combating Child Labor [06/11/2003] GENEVA, Switzerland—Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao met with Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and praised her for her leadership in the campaign to end abusive child labor. “Queen Rania is a leading voice for the world’s children, and her efforts to raise the awareness of child labor issues should be commended” said Chao. Queen Rania has been a tireless advocate for the children of Jordan and children around the world. www.dol.gov /opa/media/press/ilab/ILAB2003303.htm

QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN EXPLAINS "TRUE ISLAM" ON "OPRAH WINFREY SHOW" CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (ANS) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan was recently a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show on CBS television and took great pains to explain to the studio and television audience some of the misconceptions most people have of Islam and the Muslim faith. Queen Rania responded:" I think it's very important that you realize that for the majority of Muslims, they do not hate Americans. Responding to a question about "honor killings," Queen Rania said: "It's very important for me to clarify that honor killings are not in any way condoned or accepted in Islam. www.assistnews.net /strategic/s0110036.htm

ekathimerini.com Jordan’s Queen Rania hosts Versailles dinner for charity Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan gave a gala dinner Monday at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris for her Jordan River Foundation, aimed at protecting children from all forms of abuse. Jordan’s royal band plays for Queen Rania, followed by her guests. The proceeds of the gala are to be used to set up the “Child Safety Program,” providing for a family development center in a disadvantaged area of Amman, the capital of Jordan, with accommodation for families and aimed at helping parents learn how to avoid abusive behavior. www.ekathimerini.com /4dcgi/_w_articles_civ_76072_05/10/2002_21705

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