Abdullah Nabil Mahmoud Al-Hashimi was born in Iraq.[3] He is a Canadian-Iraqi individual who is a citizen of Canada.[4] Abdullah, referred to as a "handsome foreigner" in Bruneian media, is a man about whom not much is known.[5]
Media sources in Nineveh Governorate have claimed that he is the son of Dr. Nabil Mahmoud Al-Hashimi, a former professor at the University of Mosul's College of Engineering.[6] His father then moved to Canada in the early 1990s and was granted Canadian citizenship before relocating to work in Brunei, where he gave birth to his son Abdullah, who grew up there and graduated with a degree in engineering from one of the country's universities.[6][7]
Abdullah owns Roasted Sip and is a coffeeentrepreneur. Look into the fact that his coffee company was founded on 11 March 2016. In Brunei, his coffee company might likewise be considered successful. Currently, he operates three branches: one each in the commercial complexes of Jerudong, Serusop, and Pusat Bandar.[8] He maintains a low profile, with minimal coverage on social media and the internet.[3]
After officially becoming a member of the royal family in 2022, he could be seen attending royal ceremonies and events.[9] The includes being at the handing over of the earnings from the Prince Azim: Son of the Arts documentary's special showing to charity in July 2022.[10] He would also attend the wedding ceremony of Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah in January 2024.[9]
In recognition of his new status, Abdullah has been bestowed with the title he was given the title of Pengiran Suami, and styled as Yang Amat Mulia (His Highness), by the command of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[18][19] This signified his elevated royal status as the husband (consort) to Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah within the Bruneian royal family.[20]
