Brother of the former King of Jordan, Hussein, and uncle of the present King Abdullah II. Award-winning promoter of peace between cultures and religions.
Biography:
Regent during King Hussein's reign and absences (1965-1999).
Founder of numerous organizations, including a university, an emergency aid organization, a science academy, a high school leading to the Baccalauréat, a youth forum and a youth award.
Member or participant of various peace organizations, including..:
- International Crisis Group
- Nuclear Threat Initiative
- Elijah Interfaith Institute
- World Conference of religions for peace
- UNHCR
- Independent Bureau for Humanitarian Issues
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Container for the following awards relating to the promotion of a culture of peace:
2008: Abraham Geiger Prize for his efforts to promote sustainable development and interfaith reconciliation.
2004: Academic title from York St John University
for his efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and inter-religious dialogue.
2002: Honorary Doctorate from the University of York for his post-conflict reconstruction efforts.
