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Tahboub Kitchen Tahboub Kitchen thinkbig ad welcome ear Guests, I would like to welcome you on board our flight, one of the many that reach a wide range of destinations. We value your trust in Royal Jordanian, which you choose for your travel, and work hard to meet your expectations, for, our main objective is to make DRJ your number one choice of airline. Royal Jordanian offers its valuable customers various travel options this summer season, enabling them to spend their summer vacation anywhere around the world due to its extensive route network that covers 46 global destinations on four continents. RJ’s membership in the oneworld alliance makes it possible for our guests to reach 1,500 cities around the world, destinations they can book for easily and more conveniently at competitive prices. To meet its customers’ travel needs, RJ has held continuous sales promos throughout the year. 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Recently, RJ started making use of new, state-of-the-art technology that offers passengers wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) on board the airline’s Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft; wireless content is thus streamed to the passengers’ personal devices. Stefan Pichler President/CEO 7 8 9 take off 7 THE RUNWAY/ THE WORLD/ Onboard RJ/ Welcome note A letter from TODAY'S TRENDS DISCOVERING A WORLD OF RJ CEO, Stefan Pichler DESTINATIONS STORIES 24 Lifestyle 28 41 Making scents THE HUB/ This season is all about... On the go Enchanting perfume houses GEMS OF JORDAN A look at the most engaging, The latest news lively, and intellectually from Royal Jordanian 17 stimulating events around the What’s up Jordan? globe in the realms of culture, 42 A list of cultural and arts, sports, and more Route maps educational events taking place in Jordan 29 46 this July and August Stopover Transit maps Summer in the city 18 Here’s how to spend your A walk through time in the iconic city The old and the new of New York in Umm Qais 18 24 28 10 11 Editor in Chief Dana Baradei Executive Director Rami Douhal Commercial Director Carmen Salaita Art Director Dina Bani Mustafa Photo Editor Rana Al-Zaatreh Design & Production ThinkBIG Agency Photographer Hatem Abu Shawish Royal Jordanian Manager in Charge Alia Nabulsi Royal Jordanian Arabic Editorial Assistant Lana Kashman Royal Jordanian English Editorial Assistant Samia Masri ROYAL WINGS IS PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY BY THINKBIG AGENCY ON BEHALF OF ROYAL JORDANIAN AIRLINES YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME TO : [email protected] ©2019 ThinkBIG Creative & Marketing, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, P.O.Box. 852544 Amman 11185 Tel: +962 6 5535444 Printed in Jordan by Central Press Arabization services by Ruba Al-Zaben Advertising queries ThinkBIG Creative & Marketing Worldwide Carmen Salaita [email protected] Jordan Muhannad AlHamarneh Mobile: +962 79 7575 363 [email protected] Cover Image: Shutterstock 29 Images: All photos courtesy of Shutterstock (unless otherwise stated) 12 13 the hub Gems of Jordan 17 What's up Jordan? 18 A walk through The old and the new in Umm Qais 14 15 gems of jordan Jerash Festival Bint Bladi Expo Jerash-Jerash Theater and Surrounding Areas Amman-Zara Exhibition Center | July 17-July 20 | July 18th – July 27th 2019 Women from across the Kingdom gather in this massive exhibition RJ is the official carrier for the event of the year. From theater to to showcase their goods. Items on display include traditional music to dance, this culturally-enriching event has something for and modern art, design, home accessories, food, and services all everyone. Taking place in the mystical city of Jerash, performances lovingly handmade and handcrafted in Jordan. are truly breathtaking. معرض بنت بﻻدي مهرجان جرش للثقافة والفنون مركز زارا للمعارض- عمان | 17 -20 تموز مسارح جرش والمناطق المحيطة | 19 تموز – 3 آب الملكية الأردنية هي الناقل الر�سمي لهذا الحدث. يمتاز المهرجان بالتنوع في ن�ساء من جميع اأنحاء المملكة يجتمعن في هذا المعر�ض ال�سخم لعر�ض ب�سائعهن. مجالته الفنية والثقافية حتى غدا مق�سداً �سياحياً لزواره من المواطنين وال�سياح ت�سمل المعرو�سات قطع من الفن التقليدي والحديث، وت�ساميم، والإك�س�سوارات العرب والأجانب للتمتع بالأجواء الفنية وطبيعة المكان الأثري، ويت�سمن برنامج المنزلية، والطعام، المعرو�سات جميعها م�سنوعة بحرفية يدوية اردنية. المهرجان لهذا العام العديد من الفعاليات والعرو�ض الفلكلورية ال�ساحرة من جميع اأنحاء العالم، والم�سرحيات والأم�سيات ال�سعرية، وعرو�ض الأوبرا، والحفﻻت الغنائية التي �ستنال ر�سا جميع الح�سور. What’s up Jordan? Nabad Summer Art Class Kadim Al Sahir Live Amman- Nabad Art Gallery | Throughout July Amman- Amman Exhibition Park | August 8-August 9 For those looking to explore new artistic horizons this inspiring drawing The Middle Eastern mega-star is back with a spectacular show. and painting class is ideal. Nestled in the ever-creative Rainbow This year the Iraqi singer aims to deliver a performance not to be District, everything from the gallery to the quaint, surrounding streets missed, with an exciting medley of songs and popular favorites. will encourage students to unleash their inner Picasso. نادي نبض الصيفي للفنون حفل الفنان العراقي كاظم الساهر عمان - معرض نبض للفنون | طوال شهر تموز عمان – ساحة المعارض | 8 - 9 أغسطس للراغبين في ا�ستك�ساف اآفاق فنية جديدة، يُعد هذا النادي مثالي لتعلم الر�سم. يقع في هذا العام يقدم نجم ال�سرق الأو�سط القي�سر كاظم ال�ساهر حفﻻ مميزا ل ينبغي في منطقة �سارع الرينبو الحا�سنة للمبدعين، كل �سيء من حولهم بدءًا من المعر�ض تفويته، مع مجموعة رائعة من الأغاني المف�سلة للجماهير. وحتى ال�سوارع الجذابة، �سي�سجع الطﻻب على اإطﻻق العنان لبيكا�سو في داخلهم. 16 17 gems of jordan A walk through The old and the new in Umm Qais LittleLittle Genius Genius It’s time to take a drive to the northwestern Little Genius corner of the country to Umm Qais and enjoy AP Courses views that are nothing short of spectacular. AP Courses AP Courses About the area A destination best described as contrasting, history buffs and the endlessly curios will relish in all that Umm Qais has to offer. RoboticsRobotics A look one way reveals a vast land of Roman ruins once known as the Decapolis city of Gadara. A look to the other side exposes a Robotics dilapidated and vacated Ottoman era town. Lastly, a look across reveals a beguiling view of Jordan, Syria, and the West Bank. CommonCommon Core Core State State Standards Standards integratedintegratedCommon with Corewith Montessori State Montessori Standards Method Method CivilizationCivilization Engineer Engineer What to do integrated with Montessori Method Civilization Engineer Beyond exploring the historical landmarks, Umm Qais offers a forfor Kindergarten Kindergarten wide range of activities that are perfect for a weekend getaway. for Kindergarten Start by exploring the renovated Ottoman cottages, which have been converted to rest-houses. At the heart of the village is AmericanAmerican Program Program (SAT) (SAT) Romero Rest-house, a quaint restaurant that serves wholesome, American Program (SAT) freshly-prepared meals. AccreditedAccreditedAccredited by by by AdvancED AdvancED AdvancED Afterwards amble over to the ruins site where one can preview LevelLevel Up Up Village Village Roman tombs through the village, and straight to the West BritishBritishBritish Program Program Program (IGCSE) (IGCSE) (IGCSE) Level Up Village Theater, which is built entirely of basalt. Next visit the Museum AccreditedAccredited by by CIE, CIE, Edexcel Edexcel that boasts a calming terrace, a picturesque courtyard, and a Accredited by CIE, Edexcel marvelous collection. && Oxford &Oxford Oxford Umm Qais highlights • The Tourist Village CambridgeCambridgeCambridge Primary Primary Primary (CP) (CP) (CP) • The Ruins • The West Theater • The Basilica Terrace • Decumanus Maximus • The North