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.

Being queen is overrated.

Everybody's social life in Jordan revolves around family.

We always say Jordan is not rich in natural resources - we don't have oil or gas like some of our neighbors do - but I think in terms of human resources, we are quite lucky and we are really trying to foster an environment of innovation and technology. I think Jordan will emerge as a center of innovation in the Middle East.

The hardest [part] is some of the misperceptions that are leveled against me as a person and against Muslim women.

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.

To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East takes guts, not guns.