Queen Rania of Jordan hosted an Iftar banquet for a group of Jordanian youth in Amman’s Al Husseiniya Palace.
The Queen welcomed the youth to the palace on Wednesday, 12 March, to the fast breaking meal during Ramadan.
The accomplished group from across Jordan consisted of volunteers, journalists, artists, startup owners, entrepreneurs, and beneficiaries of the Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans.
During the meal, Queen Rania took time to address the youth, telling them, “It makes me happy to see you getting to know each other and exchanging ideas that help serve our community. This is especially important in light of technology’s growing influence over our relationships and the way we communicate with each other.”
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She also touched on the evolution of artificial technology and how it is affecting the youth and their future. She stressed the importance of using technology for good, instead of spreading misinformation and hate: “It has never been easier to create and share content that spreads divisiveness and hatred, while eroding our capacity for empathy and compassion.”
Queen Rania also told the youth how proud she was of them and her country: “What sets us apart is how well we treat each other. Even as we strive for change and advancement, we continue to hold on to our longstanding principles. … His Majesty and I have always been inspired by future generations to keep moving forward. Your hard work and innovative thinking are a great source of optimism for us.”
Her Majesty spoke one-on-one with the invited group about their work and lives.
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