Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at the quarter-final tie in Qatar. AFP
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at the quarter-final tie in Qatar. AFP
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at the quarter-final tie in Qatar. AFP
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at the quarter-final tie in Qatar. AFP

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Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa watch Jordan make Asian Cup history

Royals congratulate players after narrow victory over Tajikistan sends them through to first semi-finals

David Tusing

February 02, 2024

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Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa were in the stands as the country qualified for its first Asian Cup semi-final.

The royal couple watched as Jordan beat Tajikistan at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Friday.

Princess Salma, Prince Hussein's younger sister, also watched as Jordan secured a narrow 1-0 win, sending them into the last four.

Wearing the Jordanian team's T-shirt, the royals smiled and waved to the crowds before jumping to their feet in celebration as Tajik defender Vakhdat Khanonov turned the ball into his own net in the 66th minute.

Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa and Princess Salma at the match. AFP
Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa and Princess Salma at the match. AFP

Following the match, Prince Hussein then took to the pitch to congratulate the team and pose for photographs.

Jordan will now face the winner of the Australia and South Korea match.

Since their lavish wedding in June, Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa have been pictured together at various official engagements.

Prince Hussein celebrates with Jordan's goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila after their win. AFP
Prince Hussein celebrates with Jordan's goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila after their win. AFP

In August, they were spotted cheering on the Jordanian basketball team with matching black T-shirts bearing a stylised logo of the Jordanian Falcons. Jordan beat Mexico in the King Abdullah Cup, also known as the King's Cup, in Amman.

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Joyous Jordanians gather to greet Prince Hussein wedding convoy

Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa's glittery wedding captured global attention and was attended by officials and royalty from around the world.

Guests included the UK’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, as well as US first lady Jill Biden.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa got married on June 1. AP
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa got married on June 1. AP
Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at their wedding ceremony in Jordan. EPA
Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at their wedding ceremony in Jordan. EPA
The newlyweds pose for a family picture in Amman. Reuters
The newlyweds pose for a family picture in Amman. Reuters
The bride waves from a car on her wedding day. Reuters
The bride waves from a car on her wedding day. Reuters
Jordan's Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, the younger brother of Crown Prince Hussein, escorts the bride to her wedding ceremony. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Jordan's Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, the younger brother of Crown Prince Hussein, escorts the bride to her wedding ceremony. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
The bride wore a white gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
The bride wore a white gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
The wrap-effect gown featured a flower print on its full skirt. Reuters
The wrap-effect gown featured a flower print on its full skirt. Reuters
Princess Rajwa completed her look with a pair of flat shoes and a tiara. Reuters
Princess Rajwa completed her look with a pair of flat shoes and a tiara. Reuters
Prince Hashem and Princess Rajwa enter Zahran Palace for the wedding ceremony. EPA
Prince Hashem and Princess Rajwa enter Zahran Palace for the wedding ceremony. EPA
Prince Hussein arrives for the ceremony. EPA
Prince Hussein arrives for the ceremony. EPA
Proud parents King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan before their son's marriage. Reuters
Proud parents King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan before their son's marriage. Reuters
Queen Rania speaks with her son before his wedding to Rajwa Al Saif. Reuters
Queen Rania speaks with her son before his wedding to Rajwa Al Saif. Reuters
Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa and King Abdullah at the royal wedding ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa and King Abdullah at the royal wedding ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and his father await the bride's arrival. Reuters
Prince Hussein and his father await the bride's arrival. Reuters
Prince Hussein places the ring on his bride's finger before an audience of kings, queens, national leaders and family. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Prince Hussein places the ring on his bride's finger before an audience of kings, queens, national leaders and family. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Princess Rajwa signs her marriage certificate as her husband, Prince Hussein, watches. Reuters
Princess Rajwa signs her marriage certificate as her husband, Prince Hussein, watches. Reuters
Former Jordanian crown prince Hassan bin Talal, uncle of King Abdullah, signs the marriage certificate at Zahran Palace in Amman. EPA
Former Jordanian crown prince Hassan bin Talal, uncle of King Abdullah, signs the marriage certificate at Zahran Palace in Amman. EPA
Family and guests at the royal wedding. EPA
Family and guests at the royal wedding. EPA
All eyes are on the couple during their wedding. PA
All eyes are on the couple during their wedding. PA
Princess Rajwa's mother, Azza Al Sudairi, and Queen Rania applaud the newlyweds. Reuters
Princess Rajwa's mother, Azza Al Sudairi, and Queen Rania applaud the newlyweds. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa end their day by cutting their seven-tier wedding cake. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa end their day by cutting their seven-tier wedding cake. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa use a ceremonial sword to cut their cake. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa use a ceremonial sword to cut their cake. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa after the ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa after the ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa leave after the wedding ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa leave after the wedding ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave from their motorcade. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave from their motorcade. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to Jordanians on the streets of Amman after their wedding. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to Jordanians on the streets of Amman after their wedding. Reuters
The convoy takes the newlyweds from their wedding to the grand reception at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
The convoy takes the newlyweds from their wedding to the grand reception at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
The royal couple wave on their way to their wedding reception. Reuters
The royal couple wave on their way to their wedding reception. Reuters
Guards on white horses take over from the red convoy of Land Rovers and BMW motorcycles escorting the royal couple. Reuters
Guards on white horses take over from the red convoy of Land Rovers and BMW motorcycles escorting the royal couple. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa travel between Zahran and Al Husseiniya palaces. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa travel between Zahran and Al Husseiniya palaces. Reuters
An honour guard surrounds the royal couple as they arrive at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
An honour guard surrounds the royal couple as they arrive at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
Applause for Prince Hussein and his wife at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
Applause for Prince Hussein and his wife at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
King Abdullah, Queen Rania, Prince Hashem, Princess Salma and Princess Iman arrive at Al Husseiniya Palace after the royal wedding. Reuters
King Abdullah, Queen Rania, Prince Hashem, Princess Salma and Princess Iman arrive at Al Husseiniya Palace after the royal wedding. Reuters
Shaikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attends the royal wedding in Amman. Reuters
Shaikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attends the royal wedding in Amman. Reuters
Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, and their daughter Ashley arrive at the venue. AP
Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, and their daughter Ashley arrive at the venue. AP
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate. AP
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate. AP
Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad and his brother, National Security Adviser Prince Nasser bin Hamad. EPA
Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad and his brother, National Security Adviser Prince Nasser bin Hamad. EPA
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. PA
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. PA
Former Armenian president Armen Sarkissian and his wife Nouneh. Reuters
Former Armenian president Armen Sarkissian and his wife Nouneh. Reuters
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and her husband Prince Daniel. AP
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and her husband Prince Daniel. AP
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary. Reuters
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary. Reuters
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his wife May. Reuters
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his wife May. Reuters
Japanese Princess Takamado, right, and her daughter Princess Tsuguko, representing Emperor Naruhito, arrive at the venue of the wedding. Reuters
Japanese Princess Takamado, right, and her daughter Princess Tsuguko, representing Emperor Naruhito, arrive at the venue of the wedding. Reuters
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah and Queen Tunku Azizah. Reuters
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah and Queen Tunku Azizah. Reuters
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Reuters
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Reuters
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his son Prince Abdul Mateen. EPA
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his son Prince Abdul Mateen. EPA
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife Shanaz Ahmed. Royal Hashemite Court / Reuters
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife Shanaz Ahmed. Royal Hashemite Court / Reuters
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife Jeannette. Reuters
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife Jeannette. Reuters
Philippa Karsera, first lady of Cyprus. Reuters
Philippa Karsera, first lady of Cyprus. Reuters
Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema and Princess Euphelma. EPA
Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema and Princess Euphelma. EPA
Former king of Spain Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia. AP
Former king of Spain Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia. AP
King Philippe of Belgium and his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Reuters
King Philippe of Belgium and his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Reuters
Jordanians wave national flags in the streets. AP
Jordanians wave national flags in the streets. AP
The royal wedding is a national celebration for Jordan's 11 million people and for many across the Middle East. AP
The royal wedding is a national celebration for Jordan's 11 million people and for many across the Middle East. AP
Get inspired

Here are a couple of Valentine’s Day food products that may or may not go the distance (but have got the internet talking anyway).

Sourdough sentiments: Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom has introduced a slow-baked sourdough loaf dusted with flour to spell out I (heart) you, at £2 (Dh9.5). While it’s not available in the UAE, there’s nothing to stop you taking the idea and creating your own message of love, stencilled on breakfast-inbed toast.  

Crisps playing cupid: Crisp company Tyrells has added a spicy addition to its range for Valentine’s Day. The brand describes the new honey and chilli flavour on Twitter as: “A tenderly bracing duo of the tantalising tingle of chilli with sweet and sticky honey. A helping hand to get your heart racing.” Again, not on sale here, but if you’re tempted you could certainly fashion your own flavour mix (spicy Cheetos and caramel popcorn, anyone?). 

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Second Test: October 10-14, at Maharashtra

Third Test: October 19-23, at Ranchi

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Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Power: 420hp

Torque: 623Nm

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Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)

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Where to donate in the UAE

The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).

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Some of Darwish's last words

"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008

His life in brief: Born in a village near Galilee, he lived in exile for most of his life and started writing poetry after high school. He was arrested several times by Israel for what were deemed to be inciteful poems. Most of his work focused on the love and yearning for his homeland, and he was regarded the Palestinian poet of resistance. Over the course of his life, he published more than 30 poetry collections and books of prose, with his work translated into more than 20 languages. Many of his poems were set to music by Arab composers, most significantly Marcel Khalife. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was later buried in Ramallah where a shrine was erected in his honour.

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