Queen Rania Visits Al-Quwayrah Center, To Engage With Female Entrepreneurs

• Queen Rania visits Al-Quwayrah District in Aqaba to Engage with female entrepreneurs and community leaders
• Initiative mainly focuses on income-generating projects supported by the Jordan River Foundation

Queen Rania of Jordan visited Al-Quwayrah District in Aqaba on Tuesday, where she met with female entrepreneurs and community leaders involved in income-generating projects supported by the Jordan River Foundation. At the Al-Quwayrah Youth Center, her majesty engaged with beneficiaries from civil society organizations that have received grants from the Royal Hashemite Court, as reported by the Jordan News Agency.

These projects, carried out in collaboration with the Aqaba Governorate Council and the Jordan River Foundation (JRF), they have provided sustainable livelihoods for more than 100 families in the region by supporting small-scale ventures in agriculture, services, and handicrafts.

Rania commended the initiative, by applauding the entrepreneurs for their commitment to creating businesses that generate new income opportunities and support community development. She emphasized the vital role of youth and women-led enterprises in driving economic growth at the grassroots level.

She also praised the entrepreneurs for creating businesses that boost income and support community growth, highlighting the importance of youth and women-led ventures in driving local economic development. And was welcomed at the Al-Quwayrah Youth Center by Ali Njadat, Ahmad Ghnaimat, Fadia Al-Amamreh, and Hadwa Njadat.

During her visit, Rania toured two small businesses supported by community empowerment programs. And she visited the home of Harba Al-Rkeibat, known as Um Enad, who runs a home-based bread making business alongside a carpet cleaning service. Rania also stopped by a print shop owned by Ali Manaj’aa, which has created job opportunities for local youth.

In 2024, the mobile museum attracted nearly 45,000 visitors, including school groups, families, and charitable organizations.