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Trump's 'historic milestone' visit to the Gulf - as it happened

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US President Trump's final day of Gulf tour - in pictures

  • President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed says goodbye to Mr Trump, as he prepares to leave the UAE and fly back to the US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed says goodbye to Mr Trump, as he prepares to leave the UAE and fly back to the US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump, who rounded off his four-day Middle East tour in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump, who rounded off his four-day Middle East tour in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives a gift from Mr Trump at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed receives a gift from Mr Trump at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, share some words with Mr Trump before his departure. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, share some words with Mr Trump before his departure. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

US President Trump in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed waves as Mr Trump's aircraft leaves the Presidential Airport. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential
    Sheikh Mohamed waves as Mr Trump's aircraft leaves the Presidential Airport. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential
  • Mr Trump aboard Air Force One. Ismaeel Al Zaher / UAE Presidential Court
    Mr Trump aboard Air Force One. Ismaeel Al Zaher / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump and senior officials visit the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump and senior officials visit the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue alongside Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue alongside Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump receives a small bottle of the UAE's Murban crude oil at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump receives a small bottle of the UAE's Murban crude oil at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • President of the United States of America Donald Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi during his tour of the Middle East. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    President of the United States of America Donald Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi during his tour of the Middle East. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • UAE President Sheikh Mohamed watches as US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. UAE Presidential Court
    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed watches as US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump are given a tour by Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, of an exhibition titled Guided by the Stars at the presidential palace. UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump are given a tour by Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, of an exhibition titled Guided by the Stars at the presidential palace. UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, attend the reception for Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, attend the reception for Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump greets Jensen Huang, president and chief executive of Nvidia, at Qasr Al Watan as Sheikh Mohamed watches. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Mr Trump greets Jensen Huang, president and chief executive of Nvidia, at Qasr Al Watan as Sheikh Mohamed watches. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view a model of the UAE-US AI Cluster, during the launch ceremony at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view a model of the UAE-US AI Cluster, during the launch ceremony at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed presents the Order of Zayed to Mr Trump during the state reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed presents the Order of Zayed to Mr Trump during the state reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view an exhibition titled ‘Guided By the Stars’ at Qasr Al Watan, and speak with UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr Sultan Al Neyadi. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view an exhibition titled ‘Guided By the Stars’ at Qasr Al Watan, and speak with UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr Sultan Al Neyadi. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • The ceremony at Qasr Al Watan is attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    The ceremony at Qasr Al Watan is attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Also standing for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan are Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc; Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security; and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and managing director and group chief executive of Mubadala Investment Company. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Also standing for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan are Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc; Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security; and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and managing director and group chief executive of Mubadala Investment Company. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Heritage band musicians perform as Mr Trump arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Heritage band musicians perform as Mr Trump arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Children wave UAE and US flags at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Children wave UAE and US flags at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump arrive at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    President Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump arrive at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Trump after his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Trump after his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump in discussion at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump in discussion at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Traditional drummers greet the US President on his arrival. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Traditional drummers greet the US President on his arrival. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A participant in the ceremony welcoming Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A participant in the ceremony welcoming Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Participants in the welcoming ceremony for Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Participants in the welcoming ceremony for Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Participants help to welcome Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Participants help to welcome Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • UAE Air Force fighter jets accompany Air Force One, carrying Mr Trump, as it approaches Abu Dhabi. Reuters
    UAE Air Force fighter jets accompany Air Force One, carrying Mr Trump, as it approaches Abu Dhabi. Reuters

President Trump's visit to the Gulf – in pictures

  • US President Donald Trump signs a football with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim and Fifa President Gianni Infantino at Lusail Palace in Doha. AP
    US President Donald Trump signs a football with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim and Fifa President Gianni Infantino at Lusail Palace in Doha. AP
  • Mr Trump with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, and his wife, Sheikha Jawahir, before a state dinner at Lusail Palace. Getty Images
    Mr Trump with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, and his wife, Sheikha Jawahir, before a state dinner at Lusail Palace. Getty Images
  • Mr Trump, Sheikh Tamim and Sheikha Jawahir with guests before the state dinner at Lusail Palace. AP
    Mr Trump, Sheikh Tamim and Sheikha Jawahir with guests before the state dinner at Lusail Palace. AP
  • Elon Musk arrives at Lusail Palace. AP
    Elon Musk arrives at Lusail Palace. AP
  • Sheikh Tamim welcomes Mr Trump at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar. AP
    Sheikh Tamim welcomes Mr Trump at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar. AP
  • Sheikh Tamim with Mr Trump in Doha. AFP
    Sheikh Tamim with Mr Trump in Doha. AFP
  • Mr Trump holds up a pen given by Sheikh Tamim as they exchange documents during a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan. AP
    Mr Trump holds up a pen given by Sheikh Tamim as they exchange documents during a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan. AP
  • Qatari Air Force F-15s escort Air Force One carrying Mr Trump, as it prepares to land in Doha. AFP
    Qatari Air Force F-15s escort Air Force One carrying Mr Trump, as it prepares to land in Doha. AFP
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, are among GCC leadership at a meeting with Mr Trump. Reuters
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, are among GCC leadership at a meeting with Mr Trump. Reuters
  • Mr Trump with GCC leaders. Getty Images
    Mr Trump with GCC leaders. Getty Images
  • Mr Trump speaks at the summit. Reuters
    Mr Trump speaks at the summit. Reuters
  • Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, left, shakes hands with Mr Trump. AP
    Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, left, shakes hands with Mr Trump. AP
  • Prince Mohammed, right, shake hands with Mr Al Shara, as Mr Trump looks on. AP
    Prince Mohammed, right, shake hands with Mr Al Shara, as Mr Trump looks on. AP
  • The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump view a model of a new city in Saudi Arabia. AP
    The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump view a model of a new city in Saudi Arabia. AP
  • Elon Musk and Yasir bin Othman Al Rumayyan, governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, view an exhibit in Saudi Arabia's old district of Diriyah. Getty Images
    Elon Musk and Yasir bin Othman Al Rumayyan, governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, view an exhibit in Saudi Arabia's old district of Diriyah. Getty Images
  • Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. Reuters
    Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. Reuters
  • Mr Trump speaks at the forum, held during his official visit to the Gulf region. Reuters
    Mr Trump speaks at the forum, held during his official visit to the Gulf region. Reuters
  • Billionaire Elon Musk takes part in a panel at the Saudi-US Investment Forum. EPA
    Billionaire Elon Musk takes part in a panel at the Saudi-US Investment Forum. EPA
  • Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump during a signing ceremony in Riyadh. Getty Images
    Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump during a signing ceremony in Riyadh. Getty Images
  • Mr Trump greets Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the US. AP
    Mr Trump greets Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the US. AP
  • OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman waits to meet Prince Mohammed in the Saudi capital. AFP
    OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman waits to meet Prince Mohammed in the Saudi capital. AFP
  • Prince Mohammed alongside Mr Trump during an arrival ceremony at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh. Reuters
    Prince Mohammed alongside Mr Trump during an arrival ceremony at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh. Reuters
  • Prince Mohammed walks alongside Mr Trump. Reuters
    Prince Mohammed walks alongside Mr Trump. Reuters
  • The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump sit down for coffee. AFP
    The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump sit down for coffee. AFP
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England 2 (Lingard 78', Kane 85')
Croatia 1 (Kramaric 57')

Man of the match: Harry Kane (England)

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Date started: 2012

Founder: Amir Barsoum

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: HealthTech / MedTech

Size: 300 employees

Funding: $22.6 million (as of September 2018)

Investors: Technology Development Fund, Silicon Badia, Beco Capital, Vostok New Ventures, Endeavour Catalyst, Crescent Enterprises’ CE-Ventures, Saudi Technology Ventures and IFC

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When: October 17 until November 10

Cost: Entry is free but some events require prior registration

Where: Various locations including National Theatre (Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi Cultural Center, Zayed University Promenade, Beach Rotana (Abu Dhabi), Vox Cinemas at Yas Mall, Sharjah Youth Center

What: The Korea Festival will feature art exhibitions, a B-boy dance show, a mini K-pop concert, traditional dance and music performances, food tastings, a beauty seminar, and more.

For more information: www.koreafestivaluae.com

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  • The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
  • Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
  • National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
  • In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
  • Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
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Indoor Cricket World Cup – Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

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Australia squads

ODI: Tim Paine (capt), Aaron Finch (vice-capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye.

T20: Aaron Finch (capt), Alex Carey (vice-capt), Ashton Agar, Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Andrew Tye, Jack Wildermuth.

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The smuggler

Eldarir had arrived at JFK in January 2020 with three suitcases, containing goods he valued at $300, when he was directed to a search area.
Officers found 41 gold artefacts among the bags, including amulets from a funerary set which prepared the deceased for the afterlife.
Also found was a cartouche of a Ptolemaic king on a relief that was originally part of a royal building or temple. 
The largest single group of items found in Eldarir’s cases were 400 shabtis, or figurines.

Khouli conviction

Khouli smuggled items into the US by making false declarations to customs about the country of origin and value of the items.
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he provided “false provenances which stated that [two] Egyptian antiquities were part of a collection assembled by Khouli's father in Israel in the 1960s” when in fact “Khouli acquired the Egyptian antiquities from other dealers”.
He was sentenced to one year of probation, six months of home confinement and 200 hours of community service in 2012 after admitting buying and smuggling Egyptian antiquities, including coffins, funerary boats and limestone figures.

For sale

A number of other items said to come from the collection of Ezeldeen Taha Eldarir are currently or recently for sale.
Their provenance is described in near identical terms as the British Museum shabti: bought from Salahaddin Sirmali, "authenticated and appraised" by Hossen Rashed, then imported to the US in 1948.

- An Egyptian Mummy mask dating from 700BC-30BC, is on offer for £11,807 ($15,275) online by a seller in Mexico

- A coffin lid dating back to 664BC-332BC was offered for sale by a Colorado-based art dealer, with a starting price of $65,000

- A shabti that was on sale through a Chicago-based coin dealer, dating from 1567BC-1085BC, is up for $1,950

TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues

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Updated: May 17, 2025, 3:33 AM