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Arab News
26-03-2025
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Princess Rajwa, Crown Prince Hussein attend iftar with orphaned children in Amman
DUBAI: Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah visited Children's Museum Jordan this week to attend an iftar event with orphans. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ The royal couple spent time with the children and were photographed playing games, sharing a meal and engaging in conversation with the young attendees. They also took time to pose for pictures with the children. 'Rajwa and I were overjoyed to share today's iftar with children from orphan care homes,' the crown prince shared on Instagram. 'Today's iftar was filled with love and positive energy with our wonderful children. May God bless them.' A post shared by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (@alhusseinjo) For the occasion, Saudi-born Princess Rajwa wore the Isabella brown flora kaftan by Egyptian-helmed fashion label Bambah. The ensemble was styled with a Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU Petite beige padded leather bag. Crown Prince Hussein kept it casual, opting for a black polo shirt and cargo pants. Last week, the crown prince took to Instagram to share a heartwarming post for Mother's Day, dedicated to both his wife, Princess Rajwa, who is the mother of their 7-month-old daughter Iman, and his mother, Queen Rania. A post shared by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (@alhusseinjo) 'To my beloved mother and my loving wife, your presence fills our lives with joy, and your love is the true meaning of giving. Happy Mother's Day,' he wrote. The post featured two touching photos — one of the crown prince with his mother and baby Iman, and another of Princess Rajwa playing with their daughter. The couple welcomed their first baby in August. A post shared by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (@alhusseinjo) At her birth, King Abdullah posted a tribute to his granddaughter on social media. Translated from Arabic, the post reads: '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.' Queen Rania also took to social media to write' 'Praise be to God for His greatest gifts … You have brightened our lives with our beloved granddaughter Iman. May God keep her with us. Congratulations to Hussein and Rajwa, and may God fill your lives with blessings and contentment.'
Arab News
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Oscars fashion round up: Arab designs and standout looks on the red carpet
DUBAI/ LOS ANGELES: After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ A handful of designers represented the Middle East, with Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi, Lebanon's Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad, and Egyptian-helmed label Marmar Halim dressing attendees. Ashi, the founder of Paris-based fashion house Ashi Studio, dressed US actress Meg Ryan, as well as French Algerian author and YouTube star Lena Mahfouf. US actress and director Anna Kendrick opted for a Fall/Winter 2024 ready-to-wear look by Ashi Studio at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, held after the Academy Awards. At the ceremony, Danish actress Connie Nielsen and English star Annabelle Wallis opted for looks by Elie Saab, with Nielsen sporting a soft pink gown from his Spring/Summer 2025 couture collection and vintage Joseph Saidian and Sons jewelry. Co-countryman Zuhair Murad dressed TV host Kelly Ripa and actress Keleigh Teller in bright orange and pale blue, respectively. Ripa's gown hailed from the fashion house's ready-to-wear Resort 2025 collection, while Teller showed off a look with floral beaded details from Murad's ready-to-wear Fall 2024 collection. US actress Ryan Michelle Bathe showed off a gown by Dubai-based Egyptian-led label Marmar Halim While some A-listers matched their looks to their roles (hello, cast of 'Wicked'), others went for classic old school Hollywood glamour. Ariana Grande has worn an array of Glinda-coded pink gowns since kicking off a long press tour for the hit musical and then for awards season. But the nominee for best supporting actress saved the best for last, floating down the red carpet in a sculptural pale Schiaparelli peplum gown. The strapless bodice flounced at the waist and laced up the back. The dress then cascaded to the floor in a glimmering cloud of tulle. Co-star Cynthia Erivo, a nominee for best actress, went for her Elphaba moment in a majestic dark green velvet Louis Vuitton gown with a high pointed collar, a wide neckline, a full skirt and her signature long nails. Jeff Goldblum -- who plays the Wizard -- wore a cream double breasted Prada jacket, dark pants, floral shirt and a purple floral brooch. For mere mortals, wearing white is a challenge. For Hollywood stars, it screams old-school glamour. Elle Fanning ('A Complete Unknown') wore a lacy white Givenchy gown with a prominent black bow at the waist -- and a vintage Cartier diamond necklace. Her blonde tresses were swept into a sleek up-do. Lupita Nyong'o, who voiced Roz in the animated feature 'The Wild Robot,' rocked a white Chanel gown with pearl-encrusted straps, a silvery bodice overlay and a sweet bow at the waist. And Penelope Cruz looked like an ethereal goddess in a white Chanel gown with shiny brooches down the front. The red carpet sparkled with glittering confections. Demi Moore may not have won the best actress Oscar for her gripping turn in body horror flick 'The Substance,' but she was dressed for the moment, wearing a body-skimming silver Armani gown with a plunging neckline and full train. Selena Gomez, who co-stars in narco musical thriller 'Emilia Perez,' wowed fashionistas in a fully beaded metallic rose Ralph Lauren column gown, her hair in a neat bob. And past best actress winner Emma Stone shimmered in a sequined nude Louis Vuitton gown, her pixie cut slicked back. Amid a flurry of nude, shimmering gowns, a few stars stood out for wearing bold hues fit for royalty. Zoe Saldana, who won the best supporting actress Oscar for her work in 'Emilia Perez,' reigned supreme in a burgundy tiered Saint Laurent bubble gown with sheer black opera gloves. And Colman Domingo, who often wins the red carpet for Hollywood's men, wore a custom Valentino belted red jacket with black lapels and a sparkling brooch over black trousers.
