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Khaleej Times
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Look: UAE President hugs kids, interacts with expats at Abu Dhabi sports event
Time after time, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan proves that he is truely the 'people's president'. Images emerging from a recent sports event held in Abu Dhabi have shed another light on this humanitarian aspect in the UAE leader's character. The photos shared on social media showed Sheikh Mohamed talking with kids, shaking their hands and hugging them in tender fatherly gestures. Take a look: In a sign of appreciation and love to Sheikh Mohamed, some children placed a kiss on the leader's forehead The children, who wore sports attire, were participating in Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS); the Middle East's largest indoor sports festival, held annually at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Designed to provide a fun, safe, and healthy escape from the summer heat, ADSS includes events for sports like football, basketball, tennis, badminton, padel, volleyball, table tennis, cricket. During his visit to encourage the athletes, Sheikh Mohamed also talked to expats and posed for photos with them. Such heartwarming encounters with the President occur occasionally. During US President's Donald Trump's recent visit to the UAE, a young Emirati girl was waiting among the crowds to welcome him. She caught the attention of Sheikh Mohamed who interacted with her. And at one point, he was seen putting an arm around her as she smiled and placing a kiss on her forehead. In October, Sheikh Mohamed personally expressed his gratitude to a group of foster mothers who have been taking care of children with all their hearts.
Khaleej Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Putin in Minsk, Belarus
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting today in Minsk, Belarus. At the outset of the meeting, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President Vladimir Putin, extending best wishes for his health and wellbeing, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of Russia and its people. In turn, President Vladimir Putin asked the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to convey his sincere greetings to the President of the UAE, along with his best wishes for the enduring success and development of the UAE and its people. The meeting between the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and President Putin explored the deep-rooted friendship and strong strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation. The two sides exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest and discussed several key items on the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting agenda, particularly the importance of advancing sustainable development goals to foster prosperity for nations and communities worldwide.
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of Iraq
President Sheikh Mohamed on Friday received a phone call from Abdul Latif Rashid, President of Iraq. The two men discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and stressed the importance of enhancing dialogue to find diplomatic solutions to regional issues, state news agency Wam reported. Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the importance of consolidating peace, maintaining security and stability, while Mr Rashid stressed the same. They also discussed the possibility of developing joint action between the UAE and Iraq, before exchanging seasonal greetings for the Islamic New Year. It comes as the Emirates joins the Muslim world in celebrating what is known as Hijri New Year, which heralds the beginning of Muharram, the first of 12 months on the Islamic calendar. On Thursday, Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X: "Congratulations to the people of the UAE and Muslims everywhere on the occasion of Hijri New Year. "I pray that the year ahead brings lasting peace and stability to the region and the world, and advances progress and prosperity for all." Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also said he hoped the start of the new year would bring "peace, stability and prosperity" in a message on X.
UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Politics
- UAE Moments
Emir of Qatar and the UAE President Meet in Doha
The Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met with the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in Doha on Thursday, June 26. The two leaders discussed the strong relations between their two countries and ways to further strengthen their countries' relationship, which will benefit their people. The two leaders also discussed the latest political developments in the Middle East and ways to promote peace and stability in the region. The meeting followed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed praised the Emir's efforts in bringing about this ceasefire. The UAE President expressed his country's solidarity with Qatar and its people after the recent attack on the Al Udeid Air Base. The UAE delegation included Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; and several ministers and senior officials. After the meeting between the leaders, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed left Qatar and the Emir of Qatar, along with several ministers and senior officials, bid him farewell.
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
President Sheikh Mohamed calls for lasting peace in message to mark Islamic New Year
President Sheikh Mohamed on Thursday spoke of his hope for "lasting peace and stability" in the region in a message marking the start of the Islamic New Year. The UAE leader struck an optimistic tone as he sent his congratulations on social media to the people of the Emirates and Muslims across the globe. The Islamic, or Hijri New Year, began on Thursday after the crescent Moon heralding the start of the first Islamic month of Muharram was sighted in Saudi Arabia. The occasion is typically a time for quiet reflection rather than large-scale celebrations. In contrast to Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, no religious observances are typically held. "Congratulations to the people of the UAE and Muslims everywhere on the occasion of Hijri New Year," Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X. "I pray that the year ahead brings lasting peace and stability to the region and the world, and advances progress and prosperity for all." Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said he hoped the start of the new year would bring "peace, stability and prosperity" in a message on X. Public and private sector workers across the UAE will be granted a public holiday on Friday for the new Islamic New Year. Sheikh Mohamed looked to the year ahead the day after he held talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, in Doha. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, as well as joint efforts to strengthen relations, before talks focused on the Israel-Iran ceasefire, state news agency Wam reported. They stressed the importance of strengthening dialogue and diplomatic solutions as the only way to overcome regional crises and maintain regional and global security.
