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President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, after he claimed victory in the race for the White House, having captured critical swing states to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
"In building upon over five decades of strategic bilateral co-operation, the UAE and US are united by our enduring partnership based on shared ambitions for progress," Sheikh Mohamed said.
"The UAE looks forward to continuing to work with our partners in the US towards a future of opportunity, prosperity, and stability for all."
Sheikh Mohamed also congratulated vice president-elect J D Vance on his win.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, took to his official social media channel to extend his wishes to the US President-elect.
"In the UAE, we look forward to enhancing cooperation and working together to achieve stability and peace in the region and beyond, fulfilling our peoples' aspirations for a secure and prosperous future," he said.
Other leaders around the world also congratulated Mr Trump, who will return to office with major conflicts raging in Ukraine and the Middle East after an election in which domestic politics far overshadowed global events.
Whatever their political leanings, foreign leaders stressed they were ready to work with the new president, who has pledged to find a way to end the wars.
Congratulatory messages from the Middle East
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who sees Mr Trump as a more natural ally than Ms Harris, described the emerging results as “history's greatest comeback” and said a second term would “offer a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”.
Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, which hosts thousands of US service personnel, said he looked forward to “working together again to strengthen our strategic relationship and partnership, and to advancing our shared efforts in promoting security and stability both in the region and globally”.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have congratulated Donald Trump on his election as president of the US, state media reported.
The two leaders sent cables to Mr Trump, with King Salman hailing "close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, which everyone seeks to strengthen and develop in all fields", the official Saudi Press Agency said.
“I offer sincerest congratulations to American president-elect Donald Trump and wish him success in achieving the interests of the American people and we look forward to working together in bringing and maintaining regional peace and stability and bolstering the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States,” said Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, whose country is among Washington’s closest Arab allies.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, a major Nato ally, said he hoped “Turkey-US relations will strengthen and crises and wars will end”.
“I believe that more efforts will be made for a more just world,” he said.
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid said he remained “hopeful that the new American administration will foster much-needed stability and constructive dialogue in the region".
The President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechervan Barzani, also extended his “warmest” congratulations to Mr Trump and Vice President-elect. “I look forward to working together to further strengthen our partnership and deepen the bilateral ties between Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the United States,” he said.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK and US would “stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise”.
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come,” he said.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he was “ready to work together” for peace and prosperity with Mr Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for continued support from a candidate who has questioned America's military backing for Kyiv. “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together,” he said.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, another right-wing ally of Mr Trump, called it a “much-needed victory for the world”. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele was quick to offer congratulations, calling Mr Trump the US president-elect.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said Mr Trump's “leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong” and added that he looked “forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through Nato”.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looked forward to “renewing collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership”.
“Together, let's work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” he said.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called it a "historic victory" and said he looked forward "to working closely with the coming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership".
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Emiratisation at work
Emiratisation was introduced in the UAE more than 10 years ago
It aims to boost the number of citizens in the workforce particularly in the private sector.
Growing the number of Emiratis in the workplace will help the UAE reduce dependence on overseas workers
The Cabinet in December last year, approved a national fund for Emirati jobseekers and guaranteed citizens working in the private sector a comparable pension
President Sheikh Khalifa has described Emiratisation as “a true measure for success”.
During the UAE’s 48th National Day, Sheikh Khalifa named education, entrepreneurship, Emiratisation and space travel among cornerstones of national development
More than 80 per cent of Emiratis work in the federal or local government as per 2017 statistics
The Emiratisation programme includes the creation of 20,000 new jobs for UAE citizens
UAE citizens will be given priority in managerial positions in the government sphere
The purpose is to raise the contribution of UAE nationals in the job market and create a diverse workforce of citizens
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The National photo project
Chris Whiteoak, a photographer at The National, spent months taking some of Jacqui Allan's props around the UAE, positioning them perfectly in front of some of the country's most recognisable landmarks. He placed a pirate on Kite Beach, in front of the Burj Al Arab, the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland at the Burj Khalifa, and brought one of Allan's snails (Freddie, which represents her grandfather) to the Dubai Frame. In Abu Dhabi, a dinosaur went to Al Ain's Jebel Hafeet. And a flamingo was taken all the way to the Hatta Mountains. This special project suitably brings to life the quirky nature of Allan's prop shop (and Allan herself!).
Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance
Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.
Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.
The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.
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Results
57kg quarter-finals
Zakaria Eljamari (UAE) beat Hamed Al Matari (YEM) by points 3-0.
60kg quarter-finals
Ibrahim Bilal (UAE) beat Hyan Aljmyah (SYR) RSC round 2.
63.5kg quarter-finals
Nouredine Samir (UAE) beat Shamlan A Othman (KUW) by points 3-0.
67kg quarter-finals
Mohammed Mardi (UAE) beat Ahmad Ondash (LBN) by points 2-1.
71kg quarter-finals
Ahmad Bahman (UAE) defeated Lalthasanga Lelhchhun (IND) by points 3-0.
Amine El Moatassime (UAE) beat Seyed Kaveh Safakhaneh (IRI) by points 3-0.
81kg quarter-finals
Ilyass Habibali (UAE) beat Ahmad Hilal (PLE) by points 3-0
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SCORES
Yorkshire Vikings 144-1 in 12.5 overs
(Tom Kohler 72 not out, Harry Broook 42 not out)
bt Hobart Hurricanes 140-7 in 20 overs
(Caleb Jewell 38, Sean Willis 35, Karl Carver 2-29, Josh Shaw 2-39)
MATCH INFO
Chelsea 1
Alonso (62')
Huddersfield Town 1
Depoitre (50')
Results
5pm Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m
Winner No Riesgo Al Maury, Szczepan Mazur (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)
5.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m
Winner Marwa W’Rsan, Sam Hitchcott, Jaci Wickham.
6pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m
Winner Dahess D’Arabie, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi.
6.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m
Winner Safin Al Reef, Connor Beasley, Abdallah Al Hammadi.
7pm Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 2,200m
Winner Thulbaseera Al Jasra, Shakir Al Balushi, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.
7.30pm Maiden (TB) Dh 80,000 2,200m
Winner Autumn Pride, Szczepan Mazur, Helal Al Alawi.
