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    Princess Salma of Jordan leads Airforce initiative to airdrop medical supplies in Gaza

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    by Ruman Baig
    43 mins ago

    Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of conflict, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan has once again demonstrated her unwavering commitment to humanity.
    Leading a team of Jordanian Air Force members, she orchestrated the fifth airdrop of urgent medical supplies to northern Gaza, showcasing not only her aerial prowess but also her compassionate dedication to those in need.
    Princess Salma’s journey to becoming the first female jet pilot in the Jordanian Armed Forces is a testament to her trailblazing spirit.
    In 2020, she achieved this historic milestone after successfully completing preliminary pilot training on a fixed-winged aircraft. Holding the rank of First Lieutenant in the Jordanian Air Force, Princess Salma stands as a symbol of empowerment and progress in traditionally male-dominated spheres.
    Queen Rania, in a heartfelt post, reflects the pride and admiration for her courageous daughter.

    Beyond her military accomplishments, Princess Salma’s academic pursuits showcase her multifaceted character. Armed not only with the skills to navigate the skies but also with a degree in archaeology from the University of Southern California, she exemplifies a harmonious blend of intellectual curiosity and military prowess.
    As the world watches Princess Salma’s meteoric rise, it becomes evident that she is not merely a symbol of gender equality but a beacon of hope and compassion. Her initiatives to airdrop medical supplies reveal a humanitarian facet, bridging the gap between military duty and global responsibility.
    Princess Salma’s story echoes far beyond the borders of Jordan, inspiring individuals worldwide to redefine their perceptions of traditional roles and embrace a future where courage, compassion, and capability know no gender bounds.
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    Jordan Royal Wedding in photos: Surprise guests and other highlights

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    by Ruman Baig
    2 hours ago

    With grace, simplicity and lots of love, HH Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Saif married each other in a Royal Wedding.
    To celebrate their union, dignitaries from across the world made their way to Jordan to congratulate the happy couple and the rest of the Jordanian Royal Family.
    From the official ceremony to the reception, everyone was beaming with joy — especially the bride and the groom.
    The couple looked ethereal in their respective attires as they vowed to spend the rest of their lives together.
    Princess Rajwa wore two designer gowns — a simple yet understated gown by Elie Saab and an elaborate yet elegant couture number by Dolce & Gabbana. The groom looked like a vision in his military attire, which he wore for both the ceremony and the reception.

    The proud parents of the groom, King Abdullah and Queen Rania greeted royalties from across the globe while also partaking in the traditional ceremony. Crown Prince Hussein’s siblings — Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem were responsible for leading the bride to the aisle, and they did that with ease and poise.
    The population of Jordan’s capital was out on the street to greet their future King and his new bride. A military procession led the newly wedded couple to their reception venue where they celebrated the night away.
    With traditional music, performances and life-sized cake, the newest royal couple commenced their married life. Both families gathered around the newly weds sharing laughter and moments of joy on their big day.
    Royalties like the Prince and Princess of Wales, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and King and Queen of Netherlands were also spotted congratulating and celebrating with the Jordanian royal family.
    In case you missed it, all the unseen photos from the Royal Wedding last night.

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    In Pics: The Royal Family of Jordan celebrates another milestone moment

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    by Ruman Baig
    36 mins ago

    The Royal Family of Jordan is having a week full of celebrations. Last evening, Queen Rania shared some precious moments from Prince Hashem’s High School graduation.
    With only a few days left to the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif, the family is already brimming with excitement. To make this week even more celebratory, the royal family of Jordan gathered together to celebrate the young Prince, Hashim bin Abdullah II.
    His Royal Highness Prince Hashim bin Abdullah II completed his High School graduation from King’s Academy in Madaba — to make the event even more memorable, His Majesty King Abdullah II handed over the graduation certificate to his youngest son himself.
    Besides His Majesty, Queen Rania and the rest of the family also cheered for the young prince from the sidelines. Proud Siblings — Princess Iman and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, along with Princess Salma and Crown Prince Hussein rooted for their brother at his graduation ceremony.
    As an emotional mother, Queen Rania penned down a sweet note for her son, talking about the changing times and multiple milestones she has had to celebrate this year. “Guys, can we slow down a bit? This mum needs to catch her breath! Another proud family moment at Hashem’s high school graduation today.”
    Prince Hashem’s older brother and Crown Prince of Jordan also took to Instagram to share a congratulatory message. “My dearest brother Hashem, I was beyond proud to watch you graduate today! Here’s to further success at university and a bright future in service of Jordan.”
    Congratulation to the Royal Family of Jordan on the many joyous occasions in their lives, take a look at Prince Hashem’s High School Graduation.

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    In Pics: Inside Rajwa Al Saif’s henna cermony

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    by Ruman Baig
    2 hours ago

    With the Jordanian Royal Wedding just a week away, celebrations have officially commenced. Last night, Queen Rania hosted a henna party for the bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif.
    The henna ceremony looked like an intimate affair with the women of the family adoring the bride and showering her with their blessing.
    For last night’s celebrations, Rajwa wore a traditional white and gold dress by the Saudi-based designer Honayda Serafi. A long white silhouette with intricate gold embroidery detail around the waist and the bodice. Punctuating the ensemble perfectly was the diaphanous veil with similar embellishments that covered her hair.
    At first glance, the surface ornamentation may just seem simple and elegant, but the embellishments bear details that hold an emotional connection between the bride and the country she is marrying into. Elements like the Jordanian star, palm tree and the phrase, ‘I see you’ have been etched on the attire.
    “Inspired by the traditional Najdi dress known as Sahabi thoub, originating from the Najd region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the design bridges past and present staying true to Ms. Rajwa’s Khalid AlSaif’s roots and contemporary persona. The design features a fully handcrafted veil and dress, flourishing through 3-D ornaments with a mix of silk, metallic threads and traditional reed strings. 7 stars are exclusively present on the veil, symbolizing the 7-pointed Jordanian star,” shared designer Honayda Serafi.
    “The veil was accomplished in a record time of approximately 760 hours with a gathered team of experts, craftsmen and women, bringing to life 10 meters of fully handcrafted tulle for the occasion, a process that would generally take about 2,000 hours of work. While the dress was completed over 340 hours of dedicated work, from start to actual realization,” she further added.
    Queen Rania chose a powder blue gown with tone-on-tone embroidery for the occasion. Sharing her happiness with her ardent followers, the Queen of Jordan posted a number of images from the night, giving everyone a glimpse of the event.
    “No celebration would be complete without our Jordanian family. Celebrating our beautiful Rajwa today! #CelebratingAlHussein.” The carousel begins with a hug between the Queen and the to-be bride, leading to an emotional moment shared between Rajwa and her mother. In other imagery, you can also spot Queen Rania giving a toast, making the bride teary-eyed.
    Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan will be marrying Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia on June 1, 2023. The Royal Hashemite Court released a statement with details regarding the impending nuptials.

    “The wedding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein and Ms. Rajwa Khalid Al Saif will be at Zahran Palace then the wedding procession will move to Al Husseiniya Palace.” Further adding, “At Husseiniya Palace, a Dinner banquet will be held and there will be a closed reception and banquet for the media.”
    The couple got engaged last year in August at the to-be-bride’s paternal home in Saudi. Ever since the engagement, the couple have made multiple joint appearances in public, most recent being Princess Iman of Jordan’s wedding in March.
    Sneak-peek at Rajwa Al Saif’s henna cermony, along with intricate details of her henna ensemble.

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