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Khaleej Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'Sheikh Hamdan paid everyone's bill': UAE royals surprise Dubai Mall diners
When Emirati Noura Mohammed AlMarzooqi sat down to lunch at La Maison Ani on Wednesday, she had no idea that her bill would be paid by none other than the Crown Prince himself! Noura was one of the several diners at the restaurant who caught a glimpse of two UAE leaders casually strolling in for lunch and then were surprised by having their meals fully paid for. On Wednesday, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as well as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had lunch at the restaurant, accompanied by a group of aides and friends. 'They were super friendly and said hello to everyone and made the experience really great for us,' said Noura. 'When I asked for the cheque after my meal, the restaurant informed me that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed had paid everyone's bill. Only in UAE will you see the royal families spending lovely time with their people and spreading kindness and making the experience priceless.' Videos shared on social media show the leaders walking into the restaurant and greeting other diners with an Islamic salutation wishing them peace. The group had lunch at the eatery, run by Chef Izu Ani, one of the most influential chefs in the region. He is also behind concepts such as Alaya, Gaia, and Kai Enzo. Here's a video of their visit: 'Honour and privilege' The restaurant has called it an "honour and privilege" to have the Sheikhs visit them. In a statement shared with Khaleej Times, the restaurant said they were 'grateful' for the opportunity. 'It was an absolute honor and privilege for our team to welcome Their Highnesses to La Maison Ani,' it read. 'The experience was seamless, and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to serve them. Moments like these are a proud reminder of the trust placed in us to deliver excellence at every level.' They also explained how the visit was. 'The Crown Princes maintained a warm and respectful presence throughout their visit,' it continued. 'While the occasion was private, their gracious demeanour and generosity left a lasting impression. Both our team and surrounding guests deeply appreciated the atmosphere their presence brought. The visit took place during lunch in a calm and elegant setting. Out of respect for Their Highnesses' privacy, we will not be disclosing further details.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Emir of Qatar
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a phone conversation on Monday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Crown Prince affirmed Saudi Arabia's full support for Qatar and condemned the blatant unjustified aggression launched by Iran against Qatar. The Crown Prince also affirmed that the Kingdom places all its capabilities in support of its Qatari brothers and the measures they are taking to safeguard their security and preserve their sovereignty.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Ayatollah is planning to FLEE Iran, exiled prince claims as he warns of more bloodshed if regime is allowed to survive
Katie Davis, in Paris Published: Invalid Date, IRAN'S exiled crown prince today warned the bloodthirsty Ayatollah is plotting to flee as his terror-stoking reign is "collapsing". Reza Pahlavi also urged the West not to "throw Iran 's corrupt regime" a lifeline - or face more bloodshed. 10 10 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been in hiding since war broke out between Israel and Iran - and is understood to be holed up in a bunker. But Pahlavi, the son of Iran's final shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, today said the barbaric leader and senior regime generals are plotting to escape the country. He also urged Western countries not to allow the regime "to survive" - describing it as Iran's " Berlin wall moment". Speaking in Paris, the prince said: "But like all moments of great change, it comes with danger. "We stand at a crossroads. One road leads to bloodshed and chaos. The other to a peaceful and democratic transition. "The difference in these two roads depends on one factor and one factor alone. "If the West throws the regime a lifeline, there will be more bloodshed and chaos because the regime will not stop or surrender after it has been humiliated." Pahlavi warned nowhere in the world will be safe as long as the Ayatollah's regime remains in power. He added: "No country, no people are safe whether its on the streets of Washington, Paris, Jerusalem, Riyadh or Tehran." Pahlavi today announced he has offered to "help our great nation navigate through this critical hour towards stability" - but insisted he does not seek political power. It comes as Donald Trump last night hinted at regime change in Iran after unleashing US military might on nuclear sites on Sunday. The US president said: "If the current Iranian regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be regime change? MIGA!". Pahlavi, 64, left Iran in 1979 after the Islamic Revolution saw his father toppled from power. He has spent most of his time living in the US with his wife and three daughters - and is a leading voice in the call for regime change in Iran. 10 10 10 10 10 It comes as Iran has vowed revenge after Trump blitzed critical nuclear sites after a week of trading blows with Israel. Trump hailed Operation Midnight Hammer as a "bullseye" that caused "monumental damage" to Iran's doomsday plot. Conflict in the Middle East now sits on a knife edge as it threatens to spiral and draw in other countries. The bloodthirsty Iranian regime has today deployed a fresh barrage of missiles against Israel as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continues to cower in hiding. Who was the Shah? By Annabel Bate, Foreign News Reporter THE last Shah of Iran was Mohammad Reza Pahlav i. He ruled from 1941 to 1979, having succeeded his dad Reza Shah. Mohammad Reza had a pro-Western foreign policy and encouraged economic development in the nation. What led to his downfall initially however was 1963 The White Revolution - a series of social, political and economic reforms that Mohammad Reza initiated. This looked to both modernise and westernise Iran. But the reforms were perceived as controversial and led to some resistance from various religious and political factions. On February 11, 1979, Iran's army declared its neutrality, paving the way for the fall of US-backed Shah Mohammad Reza. He died in exile in Egypt in 1980. Israel launched a fresh round of missile strikes on Iran's Fordow nuclear site - blowing up access roads to the uranium plant. Significant damage has likely been caused to the plant and the sensitive machinery it houses by the US' bombing, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. Iran claimed to have moved much of the nuclear material away from the site before the strikes. In bombing access routes, Israel could have made it more difficult to return anything that was removed. Iran is now desperately trying to recruit its allies and the supreme leader has sent his foreign minister to Moscow. In a televised meeting, Vlad slammed Trump's airstrikes as "unprovoked aggression" and said he was helping Iran. The Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi was also set to deliver a letter from the supreme leader, sources said. It comes as Vlad's man at the UN has warned that America has opened "Pandora's box" and that "no one knows what new catastrophes and suffering it will bring". And elsewhere, the IDF targeted Iran's "Destruction of Israel" clock in this morning's strikes, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz. The clock was erected in Palestine Square in Tehran in 2017, and supposedly counts down to the elimination of Israel - one of the regime's official goals - by 2040. Katz listed the clock amongst various other targets responsible for "maintaining the regime's stability" as momentum towards regime change picks up.
Arab News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi crown prince, French president discuss Israel-Iran developments
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They discussed developments in the region and the repercussions of continued Israeli attacks on Iran as well as the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the US in strikes on Sunday morning. Prince Mohammed affirmed the Kingdom's position, while calling for all efforts to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and resolve all disputes through diplomatic means, SPA added. More to follow...
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Reza Pahlavi, Son of the Last Shah of Iran, Speaks Out
Reza Pahlavi is getting increasing attention because of the conflict with Iran, and he's been speaking out about it. With the U.S. bombing three of Iran's nuclear sites on June 21, that attention is likely to increase. But how is Pahlavi related to the last Shah of Iran? He's his eldest son, but he lives in exile largely in the U.S. and is sometimes referred to as a crown prince. France 24 called Pahlavi the "the highest-profile opposition figure" to the current Iranian regime, noting that he is U.S.-based. According to NDTV, Pahlavi's father, Mohammad Reza Shah, was the leader of Iran until he was forced out by the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The son was "until recently a figure with little to no say in Iranian affairs. He now makes regular appearances on TV and is calling for a regime change in Iran," NDTV wrote. "The Islamic Republic has reached its end and is collapsing," Pahlavi wrote on X on June 17. "What has begun is irreversible. The future is bright, and together we will navigate this sharp turn in history. Now is the time to stand; the time to reclaim Iran. May I soon be by your side." He has appeared on U.S. television in recent days to speak out on the conflict. "Exiled crown prince of Iran HRH Reza Pahlavi advocates for a new future for Iran and weighs in on the possibility of the United States becoming actively involved in the Israel-Iran conflict," Fox News wrote before the bombing. He is a pilot who was born in Tehran, the eldest son of the Shah and his wife Farah Pahlavi, NDTV reported. His wife is Yasmine Etemad-Amini, and they have three daughters: Noor Pahlavi, Iman Pahlavi, and Farah Pahlavi, the television station reported. Pahlavi "has long called for the restoration of the warm relationship that existed between his late father and Israel," France24 reported, but he "is far from enjoying universal support inside Iran or among exiles" because his positions are considered "divisive" inside Iran. The family is controversial, according to News 18. The Shah of Iran's dad, Pahlavi's grandfather, took power in 1925 and was named Reza Shah Pahlavi. He was a "former military officer" who "overthrew the Qajar dynasty." He "initiated sweeping modernisation efforts — building roads, schools, and a centralised military." But the allies formed him to abdiate in 1941 because he supported Nazi Germany, the site reported. His son, the last Shah of Iran, was known "for his pro-Western stance and oil partnerships with the United States and Britain" and introduced "land reforms and women's rights," the site reported. Reza Pahlavi, Son of the Last Shah of Iran, Speaks Out first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 22, 2025
