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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.<ref name=":0" /> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=HRH Prince 'Abdul Mateen Graduates with Master's Degree {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=10236 |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":0" /> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=HRH Prince 'Abdul Mateen Graduates with Master's Degree {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=10236 |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref>


== Military career ==
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On 9 May 2010, Prince Mateen began his Commissioning Course for Regular Army Officers along with 200 recruits in [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sultanate - News {{!}} Negara Brunei Darussalam {{!}} Sultan leaves for UK |url=http://www.sultanate.com/news_server/2011/12_apr_1.html |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.sultanate.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=27986 |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref> On 15 April 2011, Prince Mateen graduated from the commissioning course as an officer cadet of [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]], [[United Kingdom]] and promoted to the rank of [[Second Lieutenant]].<ref name=":1" /> According to a [[Borneo Bulletin]] report, Mateen was promoted to a rank of a Substantive Lieutenant later on 9 July 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Promotion For Prince Mateen |url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2012/09/16/promotion-for-prince-mateen/ |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=Borneo Post Online |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1" />


=== Military career ===
His promotion ceremony to [[Acting Captain]] was held on 31 August 2016 and would come into effect on 9 May later that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prince 'Abdul Mateen Gets Acting Captain Promotion {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=12941 |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref> On 28 April 2017, he completed a seven-month Elementary Flying Training at [[RAF Cranwell]],<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> 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 [[Aircrew brevet|brevet]] (wings).<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=Prince Mateen cleared for takeoff|url=https://thescoop.co/2018/03/29/prince-mateen-cleared-takeoff/|accessdate=3 April 2018|agency=The Scoop}}</ref>
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On 9 May 2010, Prince Mateen began his Commissioning Course for Regular Army Officers along with 200 recruits in [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sultanate - News {{!}} Negara Brunei Darussalam {{!}} Sultan leaves for UK |url=http://www.sultanate.com/news_server/2011/12_apr_1.html |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.sultanate.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=27986 |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref> On 15 April 2011, Prince Mateen graduated from the commissioning course as an officer cadet of [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]], [[United Kingdom]] and promoted to the rank of [[Second Lieutenant]].<ref name=":1" /> According to a [[Borneo Bulletin]] report, Mateen was promoted to a rank of a Substantive Lieutenant later on 9 July 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Promotion For Prince Mateen |url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2012/09/16/promotion-for-prince-mateen/ |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=Borneo Post Online |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1" />


On 20 May 2021, Prince Mateen was promoted to the rank of [[Major]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-21 |title=27 rank up in RBAF » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/27-rank-up-in-rbaf-2/ |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=27 rank up in RBAF |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that year, Prince Mateen had undergone the [[All Arms Commando Course|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/sultan-attends-hrh-graduation-2/ | title=Sultan attends HRH graduation » Borneo Bulletin Online | date=4 December 2021 }}</ref><ref>https://ne-np.facebook.com/borneobulletin.news/photos/congratulations-to-his-royal-highness-920-major-u-prince-abdul-mateen-on-graduat/5254968044530631/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=May 2022}}</ref>
On 20 May 2021, Prince Mateen was promoted to the rank of [[Major]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-21 |title=27 rank up in RBAF » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/27-rank-up-in-rbaf-2/ |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=27 rank up in RBAF |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that year, Prince Mateen had undergone the [[All Arms Commando Course|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/sultan-attends-hrh-graduation-2/ | title=Sultan attends HRH graduation » Borneo Bulletin Online | date=4 December 2021 }}</ref><ref>https://ne-np.facebook.com/borneobulletin.news/photos/congratulations-to-his-royal-highness-920-major-u-prince-abdul-mateen-on-graduat/5254968044530631/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=May 2022}}</ref>


==Sports career==
== 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 [[Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan|Al Hussein]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandial |first=Ain |date=2018-10-05 |title=Brunei, Jordan ink new agreements after Sultan's state visit |url=http://thescoop.co/2018/10/05/brunei-jordan-cement-ties-after-sultans-state-visit/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=The Scoop |language=en-GB}}</ref> Later on 19 October, him alongside his father attended the 12th [[Asia–Europe Meeting]] (ASEM) in [[Brussels]], where Brunei demanded that talks to get back up a [[Free trade agreement|Free Trade Agreement]] (FTA) between the [[European Union]] (EU) and [[ASEAN]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandial |first=Ain |date=2018-10-19 |title=Sultan calls for EU, ASEAN to resume talks on free trade deal |url=http://thescoop.co/2018/10/19/sultan-calls-for-eu-asean-to-resume-talks-on-free-trade-deal/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=The Scoop |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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Prince 'Abdul Mateen has represented his country in [[polo]] at the [[2017 Southeast Asian Games|2017]] and [[2019 Southeast Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Brunei royals flattered as fans travel to Batangas to watch them play polo |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/716616/brunei-royals-flattered-as-fans-travel-to-batangas-to-watch-them-play-polo/story/ |accessdate=25 November 2019 |work=GMA News |date=25 November 2019}}</ref>


On 22 October 2019, saw the culmination of [[Emperor of Japan|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. Him alongside his father attended the [[Ritual|rituals]], which marked the culmination of a transition that began with his father's abdication earlier that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AFP |date=2019-10-22 |title=Japan's emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony |url=http://thescoop.co/2019/10/22/japans-emperor-completes-enthronement-in-ancient-ceremony/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=The Scoop |language=en-GB}}</ref> Later on 3 November, the 35th [[ASEAN Summit]] and Related Summits' Opening Ceremony was attended by both father and son at [[Muang Thong Thani]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Opening Ceremony Of The 35th ASEAN Summit And Related Summits {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=80056 |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref>
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Notably on 7 April 2007, the AM Gunners [[Captain (association football)|captained]] by Abdul Mateen ended in a 1–1 draw against team Projek Ikan Pusu (PIP) during a [[Charity Football Match|Charity football match]]. The match which took place at the [[Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium]] collected a total of [[Brunei dollar|B$]]12,192.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 April 2007 |title=Perlawanan Bola Sepak Amal kutip lebih $12 ribu |pages=22 |work=Pelita Brunei |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2007/11%20APRIL%202007.pdf}}</ref>

From 13 to 14 March 2023, Prince Mateen took part in a comprehensive tour of the [[Coronado, California|Coronado]], [[California]]-based [[United States Naval Special Warfare Command|Naval Special Warfare]] (NSW) commands. He met with members of NSW and [[Rear admiral (United States)|Rear Admiral]] [[Keith Davids|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 [[Naval Special Operations Command|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prince of Brunei Visits Naval Special Warfare Units |url=https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3334091/prince-of-brunei-visits-naval-special-warfare-units/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.navy.mil%2FPress-Office%2FNews-Stories%2FArticle%2F3334091%2Fprince-of-brunei-visits-naval-special-warfare-units%2F |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=United States Navy |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Sports career ===
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Prince 'Abdul Mateen has represented his country in [[polo]] at the [[2017 Southeast Asian Games|2017]] and [[2019 Southeast Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Brunei royals flattered as fans travel to Batangas to watch them play polo |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/716616/brunei-royals-flattered-as-fans-travel-to-batangas-to-watch-them-play-polo/story/ |accessdate=25 November 2019 |work=GMA News |date=25 November 2019}}</ref>

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7 April 2007, the AM Gunners [[Captain (association football)|captained]] by Abdul Mateen ended in a 1–1 draw against team Projek Ikan Pusu (PIP) during a [[Charity Football Match|Charity football match]]. The match which took place at the [[Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium]] collected a total of [[Brunei dollar|B$]]12,192.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 April 2007 |title=Perlawanan Bola Sepak Amal kutip lebih $12 ribu |pages=22 |work=Pelita Brunei |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2007/11%20APRIL%202007.pdf}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==

Revision as of 04:25, 25 March 2023

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassanal Bolkiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, 'Abdul Mateen. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
'Abdul Mateen
Mateen in 2023
Born (1991-08-10) 10 August 1991 (age 32)
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
EducationKing's College London (BA)
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
School of Oriental and African Studies (MA)
Parents
FamilyHouse of Bolkiah
Sports career
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
CountryBrunei
SportPolo
Medal record
Polo
Representing  Brunei
SEA Games
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Kuala Lumpur Men's tournament
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Calatagan Men's tournament
Military career
Allegiance Brunei
Service/branch Royal Brunei Air Force
Years of active service2010–present
Rank Major

Prince 'Abdul Mateen (Malay: Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah; Jawi: عبد المتين; born 10 August 1991) is a prince 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 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 20 May 2021, Prince Mateen was promoted to the rank of Major.[8] Later that year, Prince Mateen had undergone the 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.[9][10] 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.[11]

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.[12] Later on 19 October, him alongside his father 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.[13]

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. Him alongside his father attended the rituals, which marked the culmination of a transition that began with his father's abdication earlier that year.[14] Later on 3 November, the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits' Opening Ceremony was attended by both father and son at Muang Thong Thani.[15]

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.[16]

Sports career

Prince 'Abdul Mateen has represented his country in polo at the 2017 and 2019 Southeast Asian Games.[17] 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.[18]

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.[19] A charity match between Mateen-led AM Gunners and Sport School was again held at the same location on 22 March 2008.[20]

Honours

Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Ancestry

References

  1. ^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2000.
  2. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b c d "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. 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. ^ "27 rank up in RBAF » Borneo Bulletin Online". 27 rank up in RBAF. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  9. ^ "Sultan attends HRH graduation » Borneo Bulletin Online". 4 December 2021.
  10. ^ https://ne-np.facebook.com/borneobulletin.news/photos/congratulations-to-his-royal-highness-920-major-u-prince-abdul-mateen-on-graduat/5254968044530631/ [user-generated source]
  11. ^ "Sultan of Brunei pins parachute wings on son at Brize Norton". BBC News. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  12. ^ Bandial, Ain (2018-10-05). "Brunei, Jordan ink new agreements after Sultan's state visit". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. ^ Bandial, Ain (2018-10-19). "Sultan calls for EU, ASEAN to resume talks on free trade deal". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  14. ^ AFP (2019-10-22). "Japan's emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  15. ^ "Opening Ceremony Of The 35th ASEAN Summit And Related Summits | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  16. ^ "Prince of Brunei Visits Naval Special Warfare Units". United States Navy. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  17. ^ "Brunei royals flattered as fans travel to Batangas to watch them play polo". GMA News. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  18. ^ "KL2017: Star-studded polo affair as KJ squares up to Brunei's Princess Azemah". NewStraitsTimes. 2017-08-22.
  19. ^ "Perlawanan Bola Sepak Amal kutip lebih $12 ribu" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 11 April 2007. p. 22.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ a b c "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Senarai Ahli majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-10-22.


Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei
Born: 10 August 1991
Preceded by Line of succession to the Bruneian throne
5th position 		Succeeded by
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