HRH jets off Down Under shortly after wowing at the Dubai World Cup.

She stole the show in a sequinned gown at Dubai’s premier horse-racing event on the weekend.

But just hours later, HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein was sitting 38,000 feet in the air and soaring towards the southern hemisphere.

The royal is currently in Australia on an official tour to visit the Antipodean nation’s international affairs think-tank, the Lowy Institute for International Policy.

And HRH didn’t let any potential jet lag slow her down, instead addressing staff at the Sydney-based institute on her first day.

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“As part of my opening remarks, I addressed the scourge of hunger and poverty, calling for joint thinking from governments and NGOs,” Princess Haya posted on her social media channels.

“My discussions with the Institute were insightful and productive in understanding how countries can better work together to improve our response to humanitarian disasters.”

بدأت اليوم جولة إلى أستراليا لحضور جلسة فكرية ضمن مركز الشؤون الدولية الرائد، معهد لوي للسياسات الدولية في سيدني. وتطرقت في كلمتي الافتتاحية إلى آفتي الجوع والفقر في عالمنا، وناشدت الحكومات والمنظمات غير الحكومية إلى العمل والتفكير معاً. وكانت حواراتي مع المعهد بناءة ومثمرة في فهم كيفية قيام دول العالم بالعمل معاً من أجل تحسين استجابتنا للكوارث الإنسانية. Today, I began my tour of Australia visiting Australia’s leading international affairs think tank, the Sydney based Lowy Institute for International Policy. As part of my opening remarks, I addressed the scourge of hunger and poverty, calling for joint thinking from governments and NGOs. My discussions with the Institute were insightful and productive in understanding how countries can better work together to improve our response to humanitarian disasters. #LowyInstitute

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The royal also visited the UAE’s national football team, who are currently Down Under to play Australia in a FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier on Tuesday.

HRH shared an image of herself with the team along with an inspirational message for the players ahead of their match.

“As a team, and as individual players, you are all very much valued by our leadership, and by your fans for your admirable performance and achievements,” Princess Haya wrote.

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“The leadership of the UAE is proud of your achievements, because you represent a generation that proved to be capable of overcoming massive challenges. You represent the aspiration of fans who are looking forward to seeing you in Russia in 2018. Reaching the World Cup is a dream for all of us.

“We are with you regardless of the circumstances, regardless of the what the results end up being, because our confidence in you is endless.”

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HRH also visited an educational non-profit during her first day, the Smith Family Charity.

“Every child is a treasure that deserves to have a chance to build a future for themselves with dignity,” the royal said of the charity, which has so far helped more than 30,000 students get access to learning.

الأطفال كنزٌ حقيقي، ولكل واحد منهم الحق في الحصول على فرصة لبناء مستقبل كريم. ومؤسسة “سميث فاميلي” الخيرية هي واحدة من أضخم الجمعيات التعليمية الخيرية في أستراليا، وقد ساعدت 33,195 طالباً ينحدرون من خلفيات فقيرة في الحصول على التعليم. وإنه لمن الملهم رؤية الجهود الحثيثة التي يبذلها الموظفون والمتطوعون، والمساهمات السخية للمانحين، والجهود الاستثنائية للمدراس، والتصميم المفعم بالأمل في عيون الآباء والأطفال. Every child is a treasure that deserves to have a chance to build a future for themselves with dignity. The Smith Family Charity is the biggest educational charity in Australia, and has helped 33,195 students who come from a background of poverty to access education. The work of the staff and volunteers, the contributions of generous donors and the extraordinary efforts of schools, determination of parents and children to fight for a future with hope was truly inspirational. #TheSmithFamily

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“The work of the staff and volunteers, the contributions of generous donors and the extraordinary efforts of schools, determination of parents and children to fight for a future with hope was truly inspirational.”

We’ll keep you updated with the rest of Princess Haya’s Australia tour throughout the week…

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