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Middle East Trip 2007
Mrs. Laura Bush pauses for a photo with guests upon conclusion of a social lunch with Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak at Sheikha Fatima's Sea Palace Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The visit to Abu Dhabi was the first during Mrs. Bush's weeklong visit to the Middle East, where she is scheduled to meet with key officials, medical and educational leaders, and leaders of women's groups.
Mrs. Laura Bush pauses for a photo with guests upon conclusion of a social lunch with Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak at Sheikha Fatima's Sea Palace Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The visit to Abu Dhabi was the first during Mrs. Bush's weeklong visit to the Middle East, where she is scheduled to meet with key officials, medical and educational leaders, and leaders of women's groups.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Basmah Zeyoudi during a roundtable discussion with young Arab women leaders Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Moderating the discussion is U.S. Ambassador Michele Sison. Mrs. Laura Bush meets one-on-one with women in the Pink Majlis Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Majlis is a tradition of open forum for a wide range of topics. The Majlis focuses issues related to breast cancer.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with women in the Pink Majlis Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Majlis is a tradition of open forum for a wide range of topics. The Majlis focuses issues related to breast cancer. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks regarding the U.S.-Middle East partnership on breast cancer awareness and research Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Mrs. Laura Bush pauses for a photo with guests upon conclusion of a social lunch with Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak at Sheikha Fatima's Sea Palace Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The visit to Abu Dhabi was the first during Mrs. Bush's weeklong visit to the Middle East, where she is scheduled to meet with key officials, medical and educational leaders, and leaders of women's groups. Mrs. Laura Bush takes in a view of Dubai with Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Hussein and Mr. H.E. Obaid Al Tayer, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by Mr. Bade Al-Romaih, Guest Relations Manager for the Conference Palace Hotel, upon her arrival for a private lunch Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After arriving in Riyadh, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Prince Faisal Bin Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, President of the Saudi Cancer Society and President of the Saudi Red Crescent Society.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Dr. Huda Abdulkareem, Head of the Hematology/Oncology Unit at King Khalid University Hospital, at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh. Mrs. Laura Bush tours the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh. Dr. Huda Abdulkareem, Head of the Hematology/Oncology Unit at King Khalid University Hospital, leads the tour.
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses U.S. embassy staff Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, during her visit to Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during the launching of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research at King Fahd Medical City Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Over the next quarter-century, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer does not respect national boundaries, which is why people from every country must share their knowledge, resources and experiences to protect women from this disease."
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Royal Highness Prince Mishaael bin Majed bin Abdul Aziz, the Governor of Jeddah, upon her arrival Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Dr. Rasha al-Sabah, right, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, during a Diwaniya held by political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Also pictured is the Minister of Education Dr. Nouriyah Al-Sabih.
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud at the King's palace Oct. 23, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also pictured is Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States Adel A. Al-Jubeir. Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi, a breast cancer survivor, during a "Breaking the Silence" Coffee Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush met with breast cancer survivors and members of their families to discuss awareness issues. Pictured at left is Dr. Samia's daughter, Esraa Al-Harbi, 10-year-old author of a children's book entitled, "My Mother and Breast Cancer." The child at center is unidentified.
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a "Breaking the Silence" Coffee with breast cancer survivors and members of their families Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Laura Bush meets troops after addressing them Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at Ali Al Salem Air Base near Kuwait City. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Ali Al Salem is the first base where American and Kuwaiti flags were flown together. This is the perfect place to recognize the friendship between Kuwait and the United States -- and to thank all of the Kuwaitis who support our American Armed Forces."
Mrs. Laura Bush poses for pictures after addressing American troops Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. It is the third country visited by the First Lady on her four-country, Mideast tour. Mrs. Laura Bush addresses American troops Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at Ali Al Salem Air Base near Kuwait City. "With your courage and compassion, you show that the United States military is one of the greatest forces for good in the world," Mrs. Bush told the troops. "And I hope you know that we pray... for an end to the violence everywhere so that future generations can grow up in a world at peace -- a world that you shaped."
Mrs. Laura Bush is received by His Majesty King Abdullah II at Beit al Urdun Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Amman, Jordan. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks regarding the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research after touring the King Hussein Medical Center Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Amman, Jordan. "Over the next quarter-century, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer," said Mrs. Bush. "People from every country must share their knowledge, resources and experience, because this disease affects women in every country."
Mrs. Laura Bush tours the Treasury at Petra, a biblical city carved into stone, in southern Jordan Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and designated as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World in July 2007. A regional trading center, Petra prospered from the first century BCE until the first century AD, when it fell to the Romans in 106 AD. Mrs. Laura Bush takes a ride on a camel while touring Petra, an ancient city in southern Jordan Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. In 1997, a carved relief depicting two pairs of camels and camel drivers were discovered at the entrance of the city. During its time, Petra was a caravan city and trading center for the entire region.
Mrs. Laura Bush tours the Petra Church with Dr. Barbara Porter, Director of the American Center for Oriental Research, during a walk through the ancient city that included homes, a temple, an amphitheater and royal tombs. The church was discovered in 1973 by an American archeologist. It's estimated that the church was built in the fifth century and included three apses. The mosaic tile covered both church's side aisles.

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