Jordan's Queen Rania: GEM Opening Reflects Egypt’s Glorious History

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan expressed her deep admiration and appreciation for the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), held on Saturday evening. 

In a heartfelt message shared on her official Instagram account, Queen Rania praised the event as a magnificent celebration that beautifully captured both Egypt’s present and its timeless heritage.

في كل ظهور تؤكد الملكة رانيا أناقتها في الحضور و في اختيار فستانها المستوحى من الزي الفرعوني بتصميمه الانسيابي عند الخصر ولونه الأحمر الملكي. كان اختيارًا مثاليًا لافتتاح #المتحف_المصري_الكبير 😍❤️🇯🇴@QueenRania pic.twitter.com/AXg5gmC2tX

— Dr Renad Seheimat (@renadseheimat) November 2, 2025

“Last night at the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, I was grateful to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and First Lady Entissar El-Sisi for their warm welcome to me and my daughter Salma, a wonderful ceremony that embodied Egypt’s vibrant present and its rich, ancient history,”

The post was accompanied by photos of Queen Rania and Princess Salma attending the ceremony alongside world leaders, cultural icons, and dignitaries from around the globe.

Her remarks added to the wave of admiration the event has sparked worldwide, with international media outlets describing the opening as “a historic cultural milestone” that highlights Egypt’s enduring influence on global civilization.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stands at the foot of the Giza Pyramids and is now the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The opening night featured a dazzling program of music, performance, and art that celebrated Egypt’s legacy from antiquity to the modern era.

👑 الملكة رانيا العبدالله والأميرة سلمى تحضران حفل افتتاح المتحف المصري الكبير ليلة أمس بحضور الرئيس المصري عبد الفتاح السيسي و قرينته انتصار السيسي💫 pic.twitter.com/3s15KN5Sho

— ET بالعربي (@ETbilArabi) November 2, 2025

Queen Rania’s warm message underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Egypt and Jordan, and her praise resonated widely among Arab audiences, with thousands of comments celebrating her elegance and the event’s grandeur.