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    Who is Princess Rajwa Al Hussein? Everything to know about Jordan’s future Queen

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    Crown Prince of Jordan, Hussein bin Abdullah married  Rajwa Al Saif in June 2023. The Royal Couple of Jordan will soon welcome their first child.
    The Royal couple got engaged in August 2022 at Princess Rajwa’s paternal home in Saudi.
    With that, Emirates Woman explores what we know about the newest Princess of Jordan so far:

    Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
    According to Jordanian news outlet Roya News, Rajwa Al Saif was born in Riyadh on April 28, 1994 and is currently 28 years old.
    The bride-to-be is the youngest of four children, including Faisal, Naif, Dana and Rajwa, born to parents Khalid bin Musaed Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi.
    The Al Saif family’s heritage dates back to the Subai tribe in the town of  Al-Attar in Sudair, Najd, Saudi Arabia, where ancestors are known to have been the sheikhs of the town.
    Rajwa’s father, who resides in Riyadh, has established himself as a well-reputed businessman over the years.
    Life & career
    Rajwa was born and raised in Saudi Arabia where she completed her secondary education.
    She then moved to New York to attend university at the College of Architecture at Syracuse University. However, little is known about her career after graduating from the university.
    The engagement
    The announcement was made via a Twitter post by the Royal Hashemite Court on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The post congratulated the couple and showcased a series of images of the family together to mark the special occasion.

    The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion pic.twitter.com/LRIq61PtRB
    — RHC (@RHCJO) August 17, 2022

    The statement said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms. Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah.”
    The Wedding
    The official islamic wedding ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan a few moments ago. The same iconic location where King Abdullah of Jordan married Queen Rania.
    The couple looked resplendent as they vowed to spend their lives together. For the nuptials, the Crown Prince chose to wore his military uniform, just like his father did on his big day, thirty years ago.
    The bride, who originates from Saudi Arabia looked ethereal in a stunning white gown by Elie Saab with and endless veil. The ensemble she chose for her big day had elements of traditionalism with a hint of modernity. The jewellery and makeup were minimal, as the glowing bride allowed her au naturale beauty to take centre stage.
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      Sheikha Mahra is reportedly engaged to Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Congratulations are in order for Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as this royal is reportedly now engaged.
      According to Arabian Royal Agency, an announcement was reportedly made on March 22, 2023, Wednesday evening for the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai being engaged to Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum.

      With little revealed about the engagement, the low-key ceremony was held as a start for the two royals to build their life together.
      After recently graduating from London with an International Relations degree, Sheikha Mahra is shared a series of portraits on her graduation day last month with her 139k fans congratulating her on this big milestone achievement.

      Known to attend some of the UAE’s most popular events, Her Highness Sheikha Mahra is always visiting several openings and attending new launches in the UAE, including the Icons exhibitions, Sheikha Mahra plays a pivotal role in uplifting women in the region including upcoming entrepreneurs, fashion designers and leading philanthropists. By always spreading joy in community, Sheikha Mahra often spends time with children of determination and welcomes everyone with open arms.
      Always seen in a traditional ensemble Sheikha Mahra’s sartorial choices never fail to impress us as she always plays with different patterns and colourways for any public appearance and events.
      Swipe through the gallery to see some of our favourite moments of Sheikha Mahra from her feed

      We wish the couple a big congratulations for this wonderful news!
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      Who is Rajwa Al Saif? Everything we know about Crown Prince Hussein’s fiancée

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      The Jordanian royals are celebrating the second engagement in the family this year.
      Crown Prince Hussein announced the joyous news of his engagement to Rajwa Al Saif on Wednesday, just five weeks after his sister, Princess Iman became engaged to New York financier Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
      While congratulations are undoubtedly flowing in for the newly engaged couple, little is actually known about Crown Prince Hussein’s bride-to-be.
      With that, Emirates Woman explores what we know, so far, about the future wife of the Jordanian Crown Prince.

      Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
      According to Jordanian news outlet Roya News, Rajwa Al Saif was born in Riyadh on April 28, 1994 and is currently 28 years old.
      The bride-to-be is the youngest of four children, including Faisal, Naif, Dana and Rajwa, born to parents Khalif bin Musaed Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi.
      The Al Saif family’s heritage dates back to the Subai tribe in the town of  Al-Attar in Sudair, Najd, Saudi Arabia, where ancestors are known to have been the sheikhs of the town.
      Rajwa’s father, who resides in Riyadh, has established himself as a well-reputed businessman over the years.
      Life & career
      Rajwa was born and raised in Saudi Arabia where she completed her secondary education.
      She then moved to New York to attend university at the College of Architecture at Syracuse University. However, little is known about her career after graduating from the university.
      The engagement
      The announcement was made via a Twitter post by the Royal Hashemite Court on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The post congratulated the couple and showcased a series of images of the family together to mark the special occasion.

      The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion pic.twitter.com/LRIq61PtRB
      — RHC (@RHCJO) August 17, 2022

      The statement said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms. Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah.”
      Queen Rania also shared a personal congratulations to her son and his bride-to-be following the announcement.
      “I didn’t this it was possible to hold so much joy in my heart! Congratulations to my eldest Prince Hussein and his beautiful bride-to-be, Rajwa,” she said on Instagram, also sharing photos from the engagement.
      The family posed with wide smiles in several portrait shots as the royal couple stood with their future daughter-in-law after the ceremony.
      With not just one but two engagements in the family this year, Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bin Abdullah II announced her engagement to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in early July.
      More details about both the impending nuptials are yet to be announced.
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      Everything we know about Princess Iman of Jordan’s fiancé Jameel Thermiotis

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      The exciting news was announced last week that the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, Princess Iman, is engaged.
      Sharing a photo of the young royal with her fiancé, the Royal Hashemite Court revealed the 25-year-old is to wed Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
      The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise to royal fans as Princess Iman’s relationship with Thermiotis has been kept very private and little is known about the royal’s fiancé. However, here’s what we do know about the soon-to-be-husband so far.
      Age, background & family
      According to reports, Thermiotis’ is of Greek descent, but was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1994 and is currently 28-years-old. Thermiotis’ family also reportedly has a significant fortune, ranging between $10 million to $20 million.
      Every year, he and his family visit the Greek island of Andros.
      Career
      As for his career, Hello Magazine reports that Thermiotis works as a financier in New York City. He is currently a managing partner at a venture capital fund Financorp Holdings Corporation after graduating with a degree in Business Administration.

      The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II to Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion
      Details:https://t.co/mqeY4E9AmD pic.twitter.com/79lEoIkHfQ
      — RHC (@RHCJO) July 6, 2022

      The engagement
      While it’s still unknown how the couple met, Princess Iman attended Georgetown University in Washington DC, so she has spent a significant amount of time in the USA, where Thermiotis resides.
      The couple announced their engagement on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with key family members including King Abdullah, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II, Princess Salma and other members of Thermiotis’ family.

      The official portrait released by the Royal Hashemite Court also subtly showcased Princess Iman’s engagement ring, which appears to be a classic princess cut diamond.
      Another portrait of the couple was also released with Crown Prince Hussein. The elder brother of Princess Iman congratulated her saying, “Warmest congratulations to my dear sister Iman and to her fiancé Jameel on their engagement. I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.”
      More details about the impending nuptials are yet to be announced.
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