Abdul Mateen
Abdul Mateen in 2023
Born (1991-08-10) 10 August 1991
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
HouseBolkiah
FatherSultan Hassanal Bolkiah
MotherHajah Mariam
ReligionSunni Islam
Education
Sports career
CountryBrunei
SportPolo
Medal record
Polo
Representing  Brunei
SEA Games
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Kuala LumpurMen's tournament
Bronze medal – third place 2019 CalataganMen's tournament
Military career
Allegiance Brunei
Service/branch Royal Brunei Air Force
Years of service2010–present
Rank Major
UnitSpecial Forces Regiment

Abdul Mateen ibni Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: عبد المتين; born 10 August 1991) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, by his former second wife, Puan Hajah Mariam binti Haji Abdul Aziz.

Education

Prince Mateen received his primary education at the St. Andrew's School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.[1] He continued his secondary education at the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College and Jerudong International School, both of which are the top schools in Brunei.

In July 2014, Prince Mateen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in international politics from King's College London at the Barbican Centre in London.[2] In July 2016, Prince Mateen was awarded a Master of Arts degree in international studies and diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.[3]

Career

Military career

On 9 May 2010, Prince Mateen began his Commissioning Course for Regular Army Officers along with 200 recruits in Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[4][5] On 15 April 2011, Prince Mateen graduated from the commissioning course as an officer cadet of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, United Kingdom and promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant.[5] According to a Borneo Bulletin report, Mateen was promoted to a rank of a Substantive Lieutenant later on 9 July 2012.[6][5] His promotion ceremony to Acting Captain was held on 31 August 2016 and would come into effect on 9 May later that year.[7] On 28 April 2017, he completed a seven-month Elementary Flying Training at RAF Cranwell,[5][2] and later in March 2018, Prince Mateen was qualified as a helicopter pilot in Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury, in which his father awarded him his flying brevet (wings).[2] On 30 June 2019, as part of the celebrations honoring the 58th anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), his father gave his permission to grant him honorary membership in the Special Forces Regiment.[8]

On 20 May 2021, Prince Mateen was promoted to the rank of Major.[9] Later that year, Prince Mateen had undergone The All Arms Commando Course (AACC) at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in the United Kingdom for eleven weeks from the 20th of September to the 2nd of December, where he received the Green Beret.[10][11] The RAF reported that he had spent the previous two weeks training alongside 64 other new parachutists. Once he completed the Basic Parachute Training on 23 September 2022, the award ceremony was held at RAF Brize Norton.[12]

Diplomatic career

Following leaders' bilateral meetings in Amman on 4 October 2018, which saw the signing of three memorandum of understanding in the areas of infrastructure, tourism, and defense in addition to a customs cooperation agreement, Brunei and Jordan reaffirmed their longstanding alliance. The negotiations were held at Al-Husseinieh Palace with participation from senior cabinet members from both nations as well as Prince Mateen and Crown Prince Al Hussein.[13] Later on 19 October, alongside his father, he attended the 12th Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Brussels, where Brunei demanded that talks to get back up a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and ASEAN.[14]

On 22 October 2019, saw the culmination of Japan's Emperor Naruhito's succession to the Chrysanthemum throne in a ceremony that embodied the majesty and traditions of a 2,000-year-old monarchy. With his father, he attended the rituals, which marked the culmination of a transition that began with his father's abdication earlier that year.[15] Later on 3 November, the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits' Opening Ceremony was attended by both father and son at Muang Thong Thani.[16] On 19 September 2022, he and his father were present at Westminster Abbey for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state burial.[17]

From 13 to 14 March 2023, Prince Mateen took part in a comprehensive tour of the Coronado, California-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) commands. He met with members of NSW and Rear Admiral Keith B. Davids, chief of Navy Special Warfare Command, to talk about potential areas of future cooperation. A description of the human performance program at NSWG-1 was also given to him. The program employs a holistic approach to coordinate resources for the best performance and recovery. It includes strength and conditioning training, sports medicine, performance psychology, performance nutrition, and research and technologies related to human performance.[18] Once again along with his father, he went to the signing of the marriage contract, the royal solemnization ceremony, and the feast and celebration held in honor of Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Rajwa Khalid Alseif's royal wedding on 1 June.[19]

Sports career

Prince 'Abdul Mateen has represented his country in polo at the 2017 and 2019 Southeast Asian Games.[20] Nearly 3,000 spectators came to watch the polo game between Brunei and Malaysia during the 2017 SEA Games, with notably him and his sister, Princess Azemah facing off Malaysian Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.[21][22]

On 7 April 2007, the AM Gunners captained by Abdul Mateen ended in a 1–1 draw against team Projek Ikan Pusu (PIP) during a Charity football match. The match which took place at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium collected a total of B$12,192.[23] A charity match between Mateen-led AM Gunners and Sport School was again held at the same location on 22 March 2008.[24]

Personal life

Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah binti Adam's royal wedding was declared on Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's orders. On 7 January 2024, Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja will mark the beginning of the royal wedding.[25] Anisha Rosnah is the granddaughter of Pehin Dato Isa who is the special advisor to the Sultan of Brunei. The celebration will last for ten days and include a number of religious ceremonies.[26]

His residence is located at Istana Nurul Izzah, Jerudong.[27]

Legacy

Namesakes

Honours

Ancestry

References

  1. ↑ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2000.
  2. 1 2 3 "Prince Mateen cleared for takeoff". The Scoop. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "HRH Prince 'Abdul Mateen Graduates with Master's Degree | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  4. ↑ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan leaves for UK". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "His Majesty Consents for the Promotion of His Royal Highness 920 Acting Captain Prince 'Abdul Mateen to Substantive Captain (Udara) in the Royal Brunei Air Force | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  6. ↑ "Promotion For Prince Mateen". Borneo Post Online. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  7. ↑ "Prince 'Abdul Mateen Gets Acting Captain Promotion | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  8. 1 2 Wasil, Wardi (2019-06-30). "Defence strategy needs to be updated to reflect new threats: HM". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  9. ↑ "27 rank up in RBAF » Borneo Bulletin Online". 27 rank up in RBAF. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  10. ↑ "Sultan attends HRH graduation » Borneo Bulletin Online". 4 December 2021.
  11. ↑ https://ne-np.facebook.com/borneobulletin.news/photos/congratulations-to-his-royal-highness-920-major-u-prince-abdul-mateen-on-graduat/5254968044530631/
  12. ↑ "Sultan of Brunei pins parachute wings on son at Brize Norton". BBC News. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. ↑ Bandial, Ain (2018-10-05). "Brunei, Jordan ink new agreements after Sultan's state visit". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  14. ↑ Bandial, Ain (2018-10-19). "Sultan calls for EU, ASEAN to resume talks on free trade deal". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  15. ↑ AFP (2019-10-22). "Japan's emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  16. ↑ "Opening Ceremony Of The 35th ASEAN Summit And Related Summits | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  17. ↑ "His Majesty attends state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II » Borneo Bulletin Online". His Majesty attends state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  18. ↑ "Prince of Brunei Visits Naval Special Warfare Units". United States Navy. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  19. ↑ "Sultan attends royal wedding in Jordan » Borneo Bulletin Online". Sultan attends royal wedding in Jordan. 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  20. ↑ "Brunei royals flattered as fans travel to Batangas to watch them play polo". GMA News. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  21. ↑ "KL2017: Star-studded polo affair as KJ squares up to Brunei's Princess Azemah". NewStraitsTimes. 2017-08-22.
  22. ↑ "Which Asian royals joined Prince Abdul Mateen at the SEA Games?". South China Morning Post. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  23. ↑ "Perlawanan Bola Sepak Amal kutip lebih $12 ribu" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 11 April 2007. p. 22.
  24. ↑ Gift!, God's (2008-03-22). "Inspired! - GoD's GiFT!: AM Gunners Charity Football Match - 22/03/08". Inspired! - GoD's GiFT!. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  25. ↑ "January 7 marks start of royal wedding ceremony » Borneo Bulletin Online". January 7 marks start of royal wedding ceremony. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  26. ↑ Singh, Keval (2023-10-08). "Brunei's Prince Mateen to marry in January 2024". The Strait Times. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  27. ↑ "Ambassador Maeda's audience with His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen". Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  28. ↑ "MASJID PENGIRAN MUDA ABDUL MATEEN KAMPONG MULAUT". masjidpmam.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  29. ↑ "Berita 2016 - Dikir Maulud terus bergema di Masjid Pengiran..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  30. 1 2 3 "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Senarai Ahli majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
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