Princess Haya bint Hussein

Awards & Honours

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Princess Haya's equestrian legacy is historic: she was the first Arab woman to compete in Olympic show jumping and the first female President of the FEI. Her leadership transformed the federation, and her humanitarian work has touched millions. The FEI Order of Merit, created in her honor, underscores her lasting impact on the sport.

AwardsPrincess Haya has received several honors, including the FEI Order of Merit in 2025, the first of its kind. She was also named a UN Messenger of Peace in 2007.

Honours & Distinctions

FEI Order of Merit

International Federation for Equestrian Sports·2025

First recipient of the newly created honor

UN Messenger of Peace

United Nations·2007

Appointed for her humanitarian work

Records & Feats

First Arab woman to compete in Olympic show jumping

Historic First·2000

Represented Jordan at the 2000 Sydney Olympics

First female President of the FEI

Career Milestone·2006

Served from 2006 to 2014