(As it appeared in Slate) Woke up this morning, and the first thing I did was phone my son Hashem to see how he was feeling. He was napping, and I didn't get much out of him, but it was still comforting to hear his sleepy little voice. I can't wait to …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - VIENNA) On a one-day working trip to Vienna, and with the aim of promoting cross-cultural dialogue, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah visited an Austrian public school that teaches Islam as part of the school …

(As it appeared in Slate) It's not often that my morning starts with a really catchy tune, played live on a New York street corner by one of the coolest and most talented musicians around. But this one did. And it was all for a great cause. I can't wait …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department—New York) Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah have long been supporters of cross-cultural dialogue, and have been working hard to increase understanding and tolerance all over the world. On …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Valencia) In continuation of her ongoing efforts to encourage dialogue between women in all parts of the world, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah inaugurated the third exhibition entitled "Breaking the …

(Office of Her Majesty – Press Department – Chicago) - Carrying the Jordanian message of cross-cultural understanding and acceptance, and highlighting the role of education, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah interacted with students, women leaders, …

1) Are you working on eco-tourism projects in Jordan, and if so, what are your favorites and what makes them special? I don’t work specifically on eco tourism, although I support the excellent work of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature …

(As it appeared in the Huffington Post ) Ironic. The peace conference, that brought me to South Africa, has been postponed. A gathering billed to bring people together... that symbolized the power of dialogue and intercultural understanding... that was to …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Paris) Fifty-one women artists from 21 Islamic countries gathered in an exhibition held in Paris with a common vision of promoting cross-cultural dialogue and painting a clearer picture of Islam. The exhibition …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah underlined that dialogue is a vital tool that enables people to connect and reach out to each other in a spirit of common understanding, frank exchange, and goodwill. …