Photo Journal of First Lady Laura Bush's Middle East Tour

Did you know Laura Bush was in the Middle East last week?

First stop: Abu Dhabi

Mrs. Laura Bush talks with women in the Pink Majlis Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Majlis is a tradition of open forum for a wide range of topics. The Majlis focuses issues related to breast cancer. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

More Abu Dahbi photos here.

Next Stop: Saudi Arabia

Mrs. Laura Bush addresses U.S. embassy staff Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, during her visit to Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud at the King's palace Oct. 23, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also pictured is Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Adel A. Al-Jubeir. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

More Saudi photos here.

On to Kuwait:

Mrs. Laura Bush meets with Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Dr. Rasha al-Sabah, right, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, during a Diwaniya held by political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Also pictured is the Minister of Education Dr. Nouriyah Al-Sabih. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush poses for pictures after addressing American troops Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. It is the third country visited by the First Lady on her four-country, Mideast tour. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

More Kuwait photos here.

Last Stop: Jordan

Mrs. Laura Bush is received by His Majesty King Abdullah II at Beit al Urdun Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Amman, Jordan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead



Aside from meeting with the area's political leaders the main focus of the trip was to meet with women leaders and discuss women's health, education issues. No doubt the subject of women in Islamic society came up and what a great contrast to have a strong woman like Laura Bush representing Western values and women's equality. See each link for more photos to learn more about the trip.

Excellent interview with Mrs. Bush on her return with Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday! A highly recommended read!