Jordan 2005

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, on Monday, attended the official launching ceremony of two regional youth programs implemented by the Save the Children Foundation in an effort to further engage youth and teenagers throughout the Middle East in community-based development programs. The event was held under the patronage of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) Aspiring to declare Amman a child-friendly city by the year 2010 was the purpose behind the “Policy and Priorities of the Greater Amman Municipality for Childhood” -- a policy framework document which was unveiled on Monday.

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah launched the policy document in an official ceremony attended by childhood stakeholders and practitioners from governmental and non-governmental institutions, along with children and youth.

(Office of Her Majesty – Press Department – Amman) - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on Tuesday, stressed that youth and students are the pride of Jordan and that His Majesty King Abdullah and the Government are working to provide various means which will enhance their capabilities and unleash their potential. 

Her Majesty was speaking to a group of 20 female students from the Maymoonah Secondary School for Girls, during a visit to the Al-Manara area in East Amman. 

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Amman) Today marks the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah.Throughout the last year, Her Majesty has continued working on issues of national concern, including core matters such as the empowerment of women, the welfare of children and awareness raising of issues pertaining to the family and society on the local, regional and international levels.