Princess Rajwa stuns at parliament opening

Princess Rajwa stuns at parliament opening
Princess Rajwa had her daughter on her mind at the inauguration of Jordan’s 20th parliament’s second ordinary session led by King Abdullah on Sunday. (Instagram)
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Updated 27 October 2025
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Princess Rajwa stuns at parliament opening

Princess Rajwa stuns at parliament opening

DUBAI: The stylish Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein had her daughter on her mind at the inauguration of Jordan’s 20th parliament’s second ordinary session led by King Abdullah on Sunday.

The Saudi Arabia-born princess wore a grey twill midi dress from Self Portrait, a London-based ready-to-wear label that was launched in 2013 by Han Chong.




Princess Rajwa complemented her look with a custom bag by Jordanian brand By Sireen, which had her daughter Princess Iman’s name on it in Arabic. (Instagram)

She complemented the look with a custom bag by Jordanian brand By Sireen, which had her daughter Princess Iman’s name on it in Arabic. The ensemble came together with black leather slingback pumps from YSL.

Also in attendance was Queen Rania, who shared pictures of herself alongside King Abdullah and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah on Instagram.

She was dressed in a full-length, sky-blue silk-shirt dress by Italian luxury label Valentino. She completed the look with blue suede pumps by Jennifer Chamandi and a bag from Fendi.

She was joined by Princess Salma, who opted for an all-black look with midi dress by London brand Me+Em.

In his speech, King Abdullah reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.

“Today, we stand witness to the tragedy endured by our brothers and sisters in Gaza, who continue to persevere. To them we say: we stand with you as brothers, supporting you with all that we can.”

He also spoke about developing Jordan’s education, health care and transport sectors, and plans for megaprojects, investment attraction and job creation.


Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh

Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh
Updated 04 November 2025
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Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh

Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh
  • Cinema links cultures, says EU envoy Christophe Farnaud
  • 15 European films subtitled in Arabic, English until Nov. 11

RIYADH: The fourth edition of the European Film Festival began on Monday in Riyadh, featuring 15 films from as many European countries — all subtitled in Arabic and English — until Nov. 11.

The bridge-building event has been organized by the Delegation of the EU to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Arabia Pictures, VOX Cinemas, the Saudi Film Commission, as well as embassies of member states. 

On Monday, ambassadors, media representatives and other individuals were shown the Latvian film “Flow,” winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

On Tuesday, the festival screened Norwegian film “Titina” and Spanish film “EL 47.”

Christophe Farnaud, ambassador of the EU to Saudi Arabia, said: “Four years on, the festival has become a landmark on Saudi Arabia’s cultural calendar.”

He added that it is “a vibrant bridge of EU-Saudi cooperation that celebrates Europe’s storytelling heritage alongside the Kingdom’s rise as a global creative powerhouse.”

During the opening ceremony, Farnaud highlighted the festival’s role in fostering dialogue between European and Saudi Arabia filmmakers.

He said “cinema is one of the most powerful forms of art — it makes us dream, laugh, and cry. It connects people across cultures.”  

Abdulilah Alahmary, founder of Arabia Pictures, said: “We were thrilled to bring another outstanding lineup of European cinema to Saudi audiences, enriched with special guests and free masterclasses.” 

The festival features interactive seminars and masterclasses led by prominent filmmakers from Europe and Saudi Arabia.

Among the highlights were Visual Effects Artist Martins Upitis, who contributed to “Flow,” and Norwegian director Kajsa Naess, known for the acclaimed animated film “Titina.”  

Speaking to Arab News, Upitis said: “This is my first time in Saudi Arabia, and it’s such an honor to be part of the European Film Festival in Riyadh. I hope audiences here enjoy ‘Flow’ as much as we enjoyed creating it.”