Above: HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor with former Governor/Action Star Arnold Schwarzenegger in Columbus, Ohio

Last weekend, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor was especially invited to participate on the largest sports event in the world, the Arnold Sports Festival with over 22,000 athletes from 80 nations. The prince was a VIP guest of Dr Robert Goldman, Schwarzenegger’s business associate, a member of the US President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and also on the board of the Royal House of Ghassan, being the main representative at the United Nations headquarters in NY.

Usually, the event has over 200,000 spectators but due to the coronavírus threat, the government of Ohio has decided to allow only the athletes and VIP guests to attend.

Above: HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor and HH Princes Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi holding the decorations of the Order

The United Arab Emirates is one to the most prosperous monarchies of the Middle East. The Al Qassemi Family rules two principalities: Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

Yesterday, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor has bestowed upon HH Sheikha Hend bint Faisal Al Qassemi, Princess of Sharjah, the rank of Dame Commander of the Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel.

Despite of the young age, the princess is a great intelectual being an architect, writer, artist and educator. Amongst many enterprises, she’s the founder of the International Dubai Fashion Week and the Velvet magazine.

Her Highness is related to Prince Gharios through a grandmother’s link to the El Chemor (El Shoummar) family.

Above: the brevet of “Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of Omukama (King) Chwa II Kabalega”

The kingdom of Bunyoro was established in the 16th century by Rukidi-Mpuga out of the northern portion of the Kingdom of the Songora also known as the Chwezi Empire or Empire of Kitara. At its height, the Bunyoro kingdom controlled the Great Lakes region of Africa, one of many small states in the region. The earliest stories of the kingdom having great power come from Uganda and Rwanda. During the first regime of Milton Obote, the Kingdom of Bunyoro initially benefited from regaining the two “lost counties” of Buyaga and Bugangaizi following a 1964 referendum. It was, however, forcefully disbanded in 1967. The kingdom, together with three others, Buganda, Busoga, Toro, remained banned during the regime of dictator Idi Amin (1971–1979) and the second regime of Milton Obote (1980–1985) and remained banned until 1993.

In 1993, the Kingdom was re-established and in 1995 the new constitution of Uganda was made, allowing and recognizing the Kingdoms. The current Kingdom covers the districts of Buliisa District, Hoima district, Kibaale District, Kakumiro District, Kagadi District, Kiryandongo District and Masindi District.

Bunyoro remains as one of the five constituent kingdoms of Uganda, being fully protected and legally recognized by the Republic.

Last month, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor was recognized and honored by His Majesty the King (Omukama) of Bunyoro-Kitara with the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Omukama (King) Chwa II Kabalega. Also, the Royal House of Ghassan was fully recognized by the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara along with all the titles and Orders.

Above: the full recognition of the Royal House of Ghassan and the Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel

The Royal House of Ghassan signed a treaty of full recognition and friendship with the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara.

We would like to thank His Excellency Peter Gummersbach, Count of Mparo, Viscount of Kahoora, for the intermediation.

Watch this BBC documentary and learn more about the kingdom

https://youtu.be/3-sJKp_iJxU

Above: HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor with Dr Michael Hesemann in front of the United Nations Headquarters in NY

Last Monday, the world remembered the over 6 million victims of the terrible Jewish Holocaust. January 27th it’s the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Prince Gharios El Chemor was the only Arab dignitary present at the special event hosted by the permanent mission of the Holy See in the UN and organized by the Pave the Way Foundation presided by His Excellency Gary Krupp, GCSG, OStJ DCS. One of the main lecturers was the president of the Prinz Gharios Stiftung (Prince Gharios Foundation in Germany) Dr Michael Hesemann speaking about the role of the Catholic Church and Pope Pious XII during WWII.

Accompanying the prince was the Main Representative of the Royal House of Ghassan in the UN, Dr Robert Goldman. The Royal House of Ghassan is in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.

Above: Prince Gharios and Dr Robert Goldman inside the United Nations headquarters in NY

Last weekend, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor has received a very prestigious martial arts award in Atlantic City, NJ.

With over four decades dedicated to the martial arts, studying: Judo, Kung Fu, several styles of Karate, Kali Silat, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kobudo, European Fencing and Aikido; the prince holds three black-belts: first degree of black-belt in Karate and Kobudo and fifth degree of black-belt in Aikido, being the pioneer of Steven Seagal method of Aikido in South America. Prince Gharios was direct disciple of Seagal for almost six years.

The award was given during the largest martial arts event in the world, the Mega Martial Arts Hall of Honors 20th Anniversary at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ.

Special thanks to Dr. Robert Goldman for the recommendation and support.

Above: Prince Gharios El Chemor with Triton’s CEO Himanshu Patel

It’s no secret that Prince Gharios El Chemor is a strong defender of the environment as an activist of animal rights. Also, the prince was always an advocate of clean energy. Last Monday, he was appointed as as Board Director of Triton Solar one of the world’s leading companies on the field of clean energy and nanotechnology. The company’s components are 100% made in USA.

More about the company here https://www.tritonsolar.com

The oldest Arab Royal House in the world, the oldest Christian Royal House in the world still active, the Arab Dynasty that ruled more territory and for the longest period of time is completing 18 Centuries Anniversary! In 220 CE, King Jafna Ibn Amr has founded in present-day Syria the Kingdom of Ghassan (first Ghassanid State) being preceded by several different realms staying in power until the 18th century in present-day Lebanon. However no longer ruling, the family members kept the sovereign claim alive by using the titles until the present day. Today, the Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan is accredited by the United Nations with the Special Consultative Status and also recognized by the Presidential Decree number 5800 by the Lebanese Government.

In 2020, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor has decreed a full year of celebrations with several events and initiatives. Check our blogs and websites for more information very soon!

Learn more about the Ghassanid Dynasty watching this documentary