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Egyptian artisans carve a path to world luxury markets

Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship from jewelry design to carpet weaving to bring the country's ancient cultural riches to the world.

Experts in the sector say the global appeal of Arab and Islamic designs from other countries shows Egypt could do more to promote its rich, millennia-old artistic heritage.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev to Meet Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman

President Rumen Radev, who is on an official visit to Jordan at the invitation of King Abdullah II, will meet with him today in the capital, Amman.
 
In the Royal Palace, the Bulgarian President and his wife Desislava Radeva will be greeted with an official ceremony of their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.

Jordan's Queen Rania visits Greek refugee camp

Queen Rania of Jordan visited with refugees during her visit at the Kara Tepe camp on the island of Lesvos on Monday. Queen Rania called for 'legal' paths into Europe for refugees, criticizing the EU's controversial deal with Turkey, which she said endangers lives. "The deep concern is that many of the refugees...will now start to seek more dangerous routes," she said.

On Lesvos, Queen Rania calls for 'legal' refugee path to Europe

Jordan's Queen Rania on Monday called for "legal" paths into Europe for refugees, criticizing the EUs controversial deal with Turkey which she said endangers lives.

"The deep concern is that many of the refugees...will now start to seek more dangerous routes," Queen Rania said in reference to the EU-Turkey deal agreed in March to stem the migration flow.

Jordan's Queen Rania latest high-profile figure to visit Lesvos

Queen Rania of Jordan will visit Lesvos on Monday and meet with refugees, according to a statement by the country's royal press office on Saturday.

The queen, who will travel to the eastern Aegean island at the invitation of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), will visit the Kara Tepe camp which operates under the auspices of local authorities.