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Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah (born 15 July 1946) is the Sultan of Brunei since 1967, and prime minister of Brunei since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. He is one of the few remaining absolute monarchs in the world. The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit, he is the 29th sultan to ascend to the Bruneian throne, following the abdication of his father in 1967. The sultan has been ranked among the wealthiest individuals in the world. As of 2023, Hassanal Bolkiah is said to have a net worth of $50 billion. He is the world's longest-reigning current monarch and the longest-serving current head of state. On 5 October 2017, Bolkiah celebrated his Golden Jubilee to mark the 50th year of his reign. Early life and education Pengiran Muda (Prince) Hassanal Bolkiah was born during the reign of his uncle Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin on 15 July 1946, in Istana Darussalam. His father, the at that time, was the heir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sultans Of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. Since independence from the United Kingdom, British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. The Sultan of Brunei can be thought of as synonymous with the ruling House of Bolkiah, with generations being traced from the first sultan, Muhammad Shah of Brunei, Muhammad Shah, temporarily interrupted by the thirteenth sultan, Abdul Hakkul Mubin, who in turn was deposed by a member of the House of Bolkiah. The sultan's full title is His Majesty The Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Sultans His Majesty The Sultan’s Flight The Sultan has had a private fleet of VIP aircraft since 1979https://www.Helios.com/database/org/Brunei-Government/ consisting of Boeing 747-8(V8-BKH) Boeing 767-200 (V8-MHB) and Boeing 787-8 (V8-OAS), as well as helicopters such as Sikor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isa Ibrahim
Isa bin Ibrahim (born 9 February 1935) is a Bruneian aristocrat, civil servant and lawyer. He served as Brunei's second deputy (chief minister) from 1970 to 1972, minister of home affairs from 1986 to 2005, and was appointed speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei (LegCo) from 2011 to 2015 before becoming the minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from 2018. Additionally, he has been serving as special adviser to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah since 1971. Once a close associate of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, Isa is a highly respected and influential Bruneian aristocrat. He maintains a similar relationship with the sultan's son and successor, Hassanal Bolkiah. He became Brunei's first British-educated scholar and its first barrister-at-law upon being called to the bar at Middle Temple, London, in 1962. Early life and education Isa was born in Brunei on 9 May 1935 at 4:45 p.m. to Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar, a Labuan-born statesman who became Brunei's first chief minis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Abdul Mateen Of Brunei
Abdul Mateen ibni Hassanal Bolkiah ( Jawi: عبد المتين; born 10 August 1991) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, by his former second wife, Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Seri ''Puan Hajah'' Mariam binti Haji Abdul Aziz. Additionally, he is the founder of Jab Boxing Gym and the Deputy Chairman 2 of the '' Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara'' (JAIN). Education Prince Mateen received his primary education at the St. Andrew's School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He continued his secondary education at the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College and Jerudong International School. In July 2014, Prince Mateen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in international politics from King's College London at the Barbican Centre in London. In July 2016, Prince Mateen was awarded a Master of Arts degree in international studies and diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of Lon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah
Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah ( Jawi: فضيلة لباب البلقية; born 23 August 1985) is a princess of Brunei. She is the ninth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei by his former second wife, Hajah Mariam. She has been nicknamed Fadz by her teammates in the netball national team and sometimes referred to as the Sporty Princess by the media. Education On 19 January 2009, Princess Fadzilah was awarded her Master of Science (MSc) with honours in International Relations from the Faculty of Arts Social Sciences, Kingston University in London, and would later achieve her master's degree from Hult International Business School, Massachusetts. Sports career As the national team's official prior to the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur, she praised the efforts put into preparations and progress. Fad made her national team debut as a WA in the 2018 Asian Netball Championship, where the team concluded the tournament in the 8th place. On 14 April 2019, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah
Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah (born 26 September 1984) is a polo player and princess of Brunei. She is the eighth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei by his former second wife, Puan Hajah Mariam. She made a name for herself in 2017 when she was one of only two female polo players from Brunei in Kuala Lumpur at the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. As one of the ten ASEAN Women in Sports ambassadors in 2021, Princess Azemah was chosen to represent Brunei as part of the ASEAN #WeScore campaign, which is sponsored by Japan. Education Princess Azemah studied at St. Andrew's School. On Thursday, 17 July 2008, she received her bachelor's degree during a convocation ceremony held at Butterworth Hall in Coventry. Warwick University granted her a Bachelor of Laws with Honors. Princess Fadzilah was present for the convocation ceremony. Sports career Known to be the Sultan's athletic daughter, she shares her father's passion for polo. She tells Tatler Malaysia that she parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Abdul Malik Of Brunei
‘Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (born 30 June 1983) is the third son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a prince of Brunei. He is currently Chairman of the Committee of Governors of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation since 1 March 2013 and Deputy Chairman 1 of ''Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat'' '' Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara''. Early years and education Prince Malik was born in Istana Nurul Iman, the residence of the royal family and educated in Putera-Puteri School at Istana Darul-Iman. He was also a graduate of '' Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei'' (PGGMB) School, Jerudong International School (JIS), and University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Educational Studies with Second Upper Class Honours on 30 October 2008. He has received instruction in tradition, customs, and etiquette in line with Islamic principles, just like his siblings and other members of royal families. Moreover, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Abdul Azim Of Brunei
Abdul Azim ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (29 July 1982 – 24 October 2020) was the second son of Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei. He was fourth in line to succeed the throne of Brunei until his death on 24 October 2020. Early life and education Prince Azim was born in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on 29 July 1982. He was the second-born child of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and Mariam Abdul Aziz, Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam. He was educated at International School Brunei, Raffles Institution, and Oxford Brookes University. Post-university In 2008, Prince Azim was sent to attend the nine-month officer training course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, but he dropped out after one week. In 2009, he designed unisex weekend bags for MCM. The proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation UK, a charity in which he was one of the patrons. In May 2011, at a charity show in Brunei Darussalam, held at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah
Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah (born 12 March 1980) is the fifth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. Biography Born on 12 March 1980, Pengiran Anak Puteri (Princess) Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah began her formal education at International School Brunei in 1984. She studied a broad range of subjects, including religious studies, progressing through kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels. Following in the footsteps of her older siblings, she continued her studies at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College after passing the primary certificate of education exam in 1990. She then advanced to Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College in Gadong after excelling in the Brunei junior certificate of education exam in 1993 and the GCE Ordinary Level exams in June 1995. With a keen interest in studying the Qur'an, Hafizah was mentored by Datin Hajah Maliha binti Hanif, the wife of the late Mustajab Shaien. On 21 March 1996, she participated in a Khatam Al-Qur'an ceremony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah
Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah (born 16 March 1976) is princess in the Brunei royal family. She is the fourth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. She presently serves as the Department of the Environment, Parks and Recreation's Senior Environment Officer and Chief of the Planning and Management Division. This organization is part of the Ministry of Development. Early life and education On 16 March 1976, Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah was born. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Administration and Public Policy from the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and a Master of Arts in Environmental Development from King's College London in January 2005. Career On 11 February 2002, Princess Majeedah started her work as a Special Duties Officer in the Environment Unit, a division of the Ministry of Development in charge of strategic and policy-related environmental issues. Evaluating the Environmental Impact Assessment Report of the Sungai Liang Industrial Site De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah
Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah (born 12 October 1971) is the second child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. Early life and education On 12 October 1971, Princess Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah was born at Istana Darul Hana. She went to study at St. Andrew's School. She finished her LLB at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, in July 2005, and was awarded a second-class honours degree. After that, she enrolled in the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) for a year beginning in August 2006 at the BPP Law School of London. She studied management studies for four years at Universiti Brunei Darussalam before pursuing law in London, where she was awarded a lower second-class honours degree. In November 2007, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Queen Saleha, and Azrinaz Mazhar gave their assent to be present at her Call to the bar ceremony. Career On 1 May 2006, Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah gave permission to attend the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Military Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (born 26 July 1969) is the eldest daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. Education and early life Princess Rashidah (or Rashida) attended Puteri-Putera School, St. Andrew's School, Jerudong International School and graduated Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994, and the Ministry of Development in 1995. Marriage and children Marriage The marriage of Princess Rashidah and her will-be husband, ''Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad'' Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim, was broadcast to the public via Radio Television Brunei (RTB), and the celebration followed the Malay Muslim Monarchy philosophy. The ''Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja'' held at Istana Nurul Iman on 9 August 1996. Prior to the wedding, rumors have been circulating around the population of Brunei. The ''Gendang Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim
Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim Mazhar (born 23 September 1979) is a Malaysian-born former media personality and journalist who worked as a reporter for the first private television network in Malaysia, TV3. She was also formerly Pengiran Isteri (Princess Consort) Azrinaz Mazhar and previously the third wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei. Education and career Azrinaz Mazhar, who also goes by Naz, was a Broadcasting Diploma major at the Malaysian Institute of Integrative Media (MIIM) and graduated in 1997. She worked as Broadcast Reporter Executive for TV3 in 1999. She appeared in Buletin Pagi TV3 (Morning Bulletin), Berita Terkini (Breaking News), and Buletin 1.30 (1:30PM Bulletin). She was honoured as TV3's Wartawan Harapan in 2000 and also received the MIIM Alumni Award in 2002. She left TV3 in May 2005. Personal life Azrinaz was married to Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, at a private ceremony attended by family members and close friends at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
