understanding

Your Majesty Queen Silvia [Queen of Sweden, co-recipient of 2003 German Media Prize],

Distinguished guests,

Herr Koegol [Mr. Karlheinz Koegel, Chairman of German Media Prize],
When I think of all the eminent people who have received this award, I am truly honored and touched to be standing in front of you as a recipient.  And I am delighted to be here tonight.  I am particularly proud to be sharing this stage with Her Majesty Queen Silvia.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Baden Baden) At a time when the world is paralyzed by fear and cynicism over a conflict-ridden Arab region, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah challenged media leaders to capture the truth and document stories of common humanity as a basis for building bridges of understanding between the Eastern and Western Worlds.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) Taking part in an interactive online conversation about Islam, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, called for better understanding of Muslims, insisting that "if we are to build true understanding among and within our societies, we must approach each other as fellow human beings". In her contribution to the Washington Post/ Newsweek On Faith series titled “Muslims Speak Out” , Queen Rania highlighted how integral Islam is to her daily life and work, reminding readers that Muslims are mothers, fathers, spouses, students, neighbors, and frien