I don't believe there is a clash between cultures. I believe there is a clash between perceptions of each other.

Holy scripture does not hold women back. It's the people that decide to interpret it in such a way for their own, sometimes political, agendas.

I want to be that person who could sacrifice everything for others.

I'm amazed by the misconceptions about Muslim women and the Arab world that I hear, and that really does hurt me.

I work in areas related to child protection and family safety, women's empowerment, the creation of opportunities for youth, and culture and tourism. Daunting? Yes. Impossible? No. In fact, such challenges energize me.

The job description for a queen changes with the times.

It isn't often that the logic behind a policy is so clear. But when it comes to the value of educating girls, the evidence speaks for itself.