Muhammad Ruzaini ibn Mohd Yakub

Muhammad Ruzaini bin Mohd. Yakub (Jawi: محمد روزايني; born 18 January 1983) is a member of the royal family of Brunei as the husband of Princess Hafizah, a daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Early life Ruzaini was born on 18 January 1983 to Pengiran Dr. Mohd. Yakub bin Pengiran Othman and Zainon binti Dato Paduka Elias. He is descended from Sultan Muhammad Alauddin of Brunei and has four siblings: Muhammad Afizan, Muhammad Tarmizi, Dr. Amalina, and Amal Aqilah.

Education Ruzaini completed his primary education at Brunei Malay Teachers Association School and his secondary education at St. Andrew's School. He earned seven GCE O Levels and three GCE A Levels.

Marriage and issue In September 2012, Ruzaini married Princess Hafizah in an elaborate celebration lasting over a week.

The Majlis Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja or powdering ceremony was held on the 19th at Istana Nurul Iman. Hafizah and Ruzaini's families applied scented powder and oils to their hands to bless them. The next day was the Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah Diraja or solemnisation ceremony at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque where they were officially married. The Majlis Bersanding Pengantin Diraja and Majlis Persantapan Diraja which was a large banquet at Istana Nurul Iman on the 23rd.

Foreign dignitaries at the wedding included Yingluck Shinawatra, Benigno Aquino III, Hun Sen, K. Shanmugam, Musa Aman, and Abdul Taib Mahmud.

Ruzaini and Hafizah have four sons. They all have the style of Yang Amat Mulia and the title of Pengiran Anak. Muhammad Za'eem (born 3 August 2013) Muhammad Aamir (born 13 February 2015) Abdul Hakeem (born 19 February 2018) Abdul Aleem (born 16 June 2020)

Career In 2006, Ruzaini started working for the Government of Brunei as a marketing officer in the Civil Aviation Department of the Ministry of Communications. From 2009 to 2013, he worked at the Prime Minister's Office in the Economics, Financial Development, and Planning Division.

Royal duties Ruzaini does not undertake royal duties himself but he often accompanies his wife, Princess Hafizah to events. He attended a Hari Raya celebration in May 2022 and the Family Harmony Festival in November 2023.

He is the President of the Zahara Charity Foundation that he founded with his wife.

Titles, styles, and honours Titles and styles Upon marriage, the Sultan bestowed him the style of Yang Amat Mulia and the title of Pengiran Anak. 18 January 1983 – 24 September 2012: Yang Mulia Pengiran Muhammad Ruzaini bin Pengiran Dr. Mohd. Yakub 24 September 2012 – present: Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muhammad Ruzaini bin Pengiran Dr. Mohd. Yakub

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