Princess Rajwa attends parliament session in Jordan

Princess Rajwa attends parliament session in Jordan
The royal showed off an elegant black ensemble for the occasion. (Instagram)
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Updated 19 November 2024

Princess Rajwa attends parliament session in Jordan

Princess Rajwa attends parliament session in Jordan

DUBAI: Saudi-born Jordanian royal Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein attended a ceremony marking the inauguration of the first ordinary session of the 20th Parliament in Amman on Monday, marking her second public appearance since the birth of her first child this summer.

The royal showed off an elegant black ensemble for the occasion, complete with an oversized belt by Dior and pumps by Chloe. The look was finished off with the Goji Mini Bag in Black by Jill Sander.

Princess Rajwa was photographed alongside Queen Rania, who showed off a red look courtesy of Maison Valentino and Altuzarra.

Princess Rajwa made her first public appearance since the birth of Princess Iman bint Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II at a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match in October.

On August 3, 2024, the royal welcomed her first child, Princess Iman, with Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah.

At her birth, Jordan’s King Abdullah posted a tribute to his granddaughter on social media. Translated from Arabic, the post read: "I thank God for giving us our first granddaughter Iman bint Hussein. I congratulate beloved Hussein and Rajwa for their newborn.

“We ask God to raise her well and protect her for her parents. You have lit up our family.”

Princess Rajwa, who celebrated her 30th birthday in April, is the daughter of late Saudi businessman Khalid bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saif, who died in January this year, and his wife, Azza bint Nayef Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Sudairi.


Moscow to Riyadh: Design exhibition to launch in the Kingdom

Moscow to Riyadh: Design exhibition to launch in the Kingdom
Updated 09 November 2025

Moscow to Riyadh: Design exhibition to launch in the Kingdom

Moscow to Riyadh: Design exhibition to launch in the Kingdom

RIYADH: Moscow-founded design exhibition ARTDOM is making its way to Riyadh from Nov. 11-12.

The exhibition of collectible furniture, interior design, and contemporary art will feature more than 200 brands and manufacturers from around the world at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Kingdom Center in the capital.

ARTDOM founder Daria Zolotova told Arab News the reason for picking Riyadh for its first large-scale foray into the Middle East is due to the “big boom in construction and culture” in the region.

ARTDOM founder Daria Zolotova. (Supplied)

“And I really consider the GCC market right now — it’s in a good position for developing design,” she said.

The goal of the event is to foster exchange between brands, designers, manufacturers, and buyers, with a number of the brands taking part having never shown in the Middle East before.

Design firms from the global market are expected to participate, including Moscow, Italy, and France, as well as designers from the region.

Industry icons will also participate in a series of workshops and talks at the event, including Carlo Colombo, architect and designer, co-owner of Studio A++; Giulio Cappellini, founder and art director of Cappellini; Rossana Orlandi, international gallerist and design curator; and Marzia and Leonardo Dainelli, founders of Dainelli Studio, among others.

ARTDOM hopes to also support and uplift local designers partly through competitions, including the “ARTDOM Talents: Furniture and Objects Design Competition,” which features subsections dedicated to lighting, decor and furniture.

“It is important for us to matchmake between international brands and local players,” Zolotova said.

After the Riyadh edition, ARTDOM plans to launch projects in the UAE, Oman, and Qatar.

“It is important for us to convey this region in general and create the platform for the best business opportunities for matchmaking,” Zolotova said.