Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim
Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim | |
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| Born | December 31, 1969 |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, royal official |
| Known for | Member of Brunei royal family, vice chairman of DPMM FC |
Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim (born 31 December 1969) is affiliated with the Brunei royal family through his marriage to Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, the daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. He holds a position on the Privy Council and acts as vice chairman of DPMM FC.
Career
After completing a Higher National Diploma in business studies in the United Kingdom, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim returned to Brunei to oversee his family's business ventures.
Upon his induction into the cheteria ranks, he undertook official royal responsibilities during various ceremonial occasions. Among these, he managed the Majlis Doa Selamat and Kesyukuran Istiadat Bersiram ceremonies commemorating the birth of Prince Abdul Muntaqim on 22 May 2007, held at the surau of Istana Nurul Iman. More recently, on 8 January 2023, he played a role in the nuptials of Princess Azemah and Prince Bahar.
Personal life
Born on 31 December 1969, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim is the son of nobleman Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin and Pengiran Anak Siti Rafiah, and the grandson of Pengiran Muda Hashim. His interests have included polo, badminton, and football.
Marriage
The wedding between Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim was televised by Radio Television Brunei (RTB), adhering to the traditions of the Malay Muslim Monarchy. The Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja took place on 9 August 1996 at Istana Nurul Iman. The event featured a 21-gun salute at the Lapau, accompanied by traditional court music and several significant rites such as Gendang Jaga-Jaga, Menerima Tanda Diraja, Menerima Pertunangan Diraja, Berbedak, followed by the Akad Nikah conducted at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. The Bersanding ceremony was held on 18 August before the Royal family and an audience of 5,000 guests in the Throne Hall of Istana Nurul Iman.
Children
Together, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim and Princess Rashidah have five children: two sons and three daughters:
- Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah (born 28 December 1997)
- Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah (born 25 October 1999)
- Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib (born 14 May 2002)
- Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb (born 14 January 2006)
- Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah (born 16 December 2009)
Titles and styles
On 29 April 2004, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim was conferred a title within the Cheteria, adopting the style .
Honours
His decorations include:
- Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – bearing the title Dato Laila Utama
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
- Proclamation of Independence Medal (1 January 1984)
- Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)