Daily Archives: May 14, 2009
Queen Rania Addresses Young Global Leaders Summit
The fifth annual Young Global Leaders (YGL) Summit is being held in Jordan this year, and it was the country's Queen that addressed the 200 young achievers on it's first day Wednesday.
Jordan Times
"You hail from every corner of the globe. Each of you has made your mark, and earned your reputation. Now, as Young Global Leaders, you have the prestige and potential to transform people’s lives."
"At a time when the global financial crisis is fast becoming a development emergency, we need you Read more [...]
Letizia Closes Congress on Quality of Life
Spain's Crown Princess Letizia was in Pamplona Wednesday for the closing of the 2nd International Congress on Quality of Life.
Diario de Navarra
Organized by the Age & Life Institute, the Congress emphasized the need to improve the quality of life for the elderly.
Though the event started Monday May 11th, Letizia was only needed for its May 13th closing.
She took a tour of the stands used by the institutions and organizations present for the Congress, before moving on to the main hall. Read more [...]
