Queen Rania - the charming Queen of Jordan

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (formerly Rania Al-Yasin) was born in Kuwait on August 31, 1970 to a notable Jordanian family of Palestinian origin. She completed her primary and secondary education in Kuwait, and in 1991 obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo. Upon her graduation from university, Queen Rania returned to Jordan and pursued a career in banking, followed by a brief career in the field of Information Technology. His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein (then Prince) married Queen Rania on June 10, 1993. They have four children: HRH Prince Hussein, born June 28, 1994; HRH Princess Iman, born September 27, 1996; HRH Princess Salma, born September 26, 2000, and HRH Prince Hashem, born January 30, 2005. After her marriage to then Prince Abdullah, Queen Rania channeled her energies behind initiatives that aim to improve the livelihood of Jordanians from various sectors of society. As First Lady, Queen Rania’s activities encompass issues of national concern, such as the environment, health, youth, and human rights, among others. She also has a special interest in several core issues: the development of income-generating projects and the advancement of best practices in the field of microfinance; the improvement of the quality of life of the family unit including the protection of children from violence and the promotion of Early Childhood Development; the incorporation of Information Technology into the educational system; and the promotion of tourism and the preservation of Jordan’s heritage.