Queen Rania wears a taupe gown by Lebanese-Mexican label Darin Hachem in a portrait to mark her 50th birthday. Instagram / Darin Hachem
Queen Rania wears a taupe gown by Lebanese-Mexican label Darin Hachem in a portrait to mark her 50th birthday. Instagram / Darin Hachem
Queen Rania wears a taupe gown by Lebanese-Mexican label Darin Hachem in a portrait to mark her 50th birthday. Instagram / Darin Hachem
Queen Rania wears a taupe gown by Lebanese-Mexican label Darin Hachem in a portrait to mark her 50th birthday. Instagram / Darin Hachem

Queen Rania wears Lebanese-Mexican label Darin Hachem in 50th birthday portrait: 'A hopeful note for Lebanon'


Emma Day
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Queen Rania isn't only celebrating her birthday in her newest portraits – she's also championing labels of the region.

The Jordanian royal, who turned 50 on Monday, first wore a dress by Saudi Arabian designer Mohammed Ashi in a photograph taken to capture her landmark birthday.

And now, a week on, Queen Rania has sported another dress with ties to the Middle East.

In another portrait unveiled to celebrate her big day, the mother of four wore a gently pleated taupe gown by Darin Hachem.

The ready-to-wear womenswear label, which has its headquarters in Milan, was co-founded by Lebanese designer Hachem and creative director Fernanda Gallardo from Mexico.

The dress worn by Queen Rania features an elegant wrap-around neckline and bell sleeves.

"The official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Rania celebrating her 50th birthday in a Darin Hachem fall / winter gown," Hachem wrote on Instagram as the image was released. "It is an honour to be chosen and may it be a hopeful note for my country Lebanon."

Darin Hachem is known for fusing Mexican and Lebanese traditions in its designs, with a focus on sourcing sustainable, ethical fabrics.

Queen Rania regularly supports labels from the region, having previously sported designs by Lebanon's Azzi & Osta, Georges Chakra, Hussein Bazaza and Ralph Masri.

The royal has also been pictured in designers from the UAE, wearing Reemami and Bambah Boutique on occasion.

Queen Rania marked her birthday with a post on social media, wearing a chic gathered dress by New York label Proenza Schouler.

"Nothing beats a day spent surrounded with the people you love most," wrote the royal, who was pictured with her husband, King Abdullah II, and her children, Crown Prince Hussein, Princesses Salma and Iman, and Prince Hashem.

"Thank you all for your lovely birthday greetings – you made my day!"

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  •  14 kilometres is the length of LED lights used on the facade
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  •  7 floors in all, with one for administrative offices
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Results

Male 51kg Round 1

Dias Karmanov (KAZ) beat Mabrook Rasea (YEM) by points 2-1.

Male 54kg Round 1

Yelaman Sayassatov (KAZ) beat Chen Huang (TPE) TKO Round 1; Huynh Hoang Phi (VIE) beat Fahad Anakkayi (IND) RSC Round 2; ​​​​​​​Qais Al Jamal (JOR) beat Man Long Ng (MAC) by points 3-0; ​​​​​​​Ayad Albadr (IRQ) beat Yashar Yazdani (IRI) by points 2-1.

Male 57kg Round 1

Natthawat Suzikong (THA) beat Abdallah Ondash (LBN) by points 3-0; Almaz Sarsembekov (KAZ) beat Ahmed Al Jubainawi (IRQ) by points 2-1; Hamed Almatari (YEM) beat Nasser Al Rugheeb (KUW) by points 3-0; Zakaria El Jamari (UAE) beat Yu Xi Chen (TPE) by points 3-0.

Men 86kg Round 1

Ahmad Bahman (UAE) beat Mohammad Al Khatib (PAL) by points 2-1

​​​​​​​Men 63.5kg Round 1

Noureddin Samir (UAE) beat Polash Chakma (BAN) RSC Round 1.

Female 45kg quarter finals

Narges Mohammadpour (IRI) beat Yuen Wai Chan (HKG) by points.

Female 48kg quarter finals

Szi Ki Wong (HKG) beat Dimple Vaishnav (IND) RSC round 2; Thanawan Thongduang (THA) beat Nastaran Soori (IRI) by points; Shabnam Hussain Zada (AFG) beat Tzu Ching Lin (TPE) by points.

Female 57kg quarter finals

Nguyen Thi Nguyet (VIE) beat Anisha Shetty (IND) by points 2-1; Areeya Sahot (THA) beat Dana Al Mayyal (KUW) RSC Round 1; Sara Idriss (LBN) beat Ching Yee Tsang (HKG) by points 3-0.

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Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

MATCH INFO

Azerbaijan 0

Wales 2 (Moore 10', Wilson 34')

Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: Aahid Al Khalediah II, Pat Cosgrave (jockey), Helal Al Alawi (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Whistle, Harry Bentley, Abdallah Al Hammadi

6pm: Wathba Stallions Cup - Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Alsaied, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6.30pm: Emirates Fillies Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Mumayaza, Antonio Fresu, Eric Lemartinel

7pm: Emirates Colts Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Hameem, Adrie de Vries, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7.30pm: President’s Cup – Group 1 (PA) Dh2,500,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Somoud, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle

8pm: President’s Cup – Listed (TB) Dh380,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Medahim, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

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