Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Wednesday posted a tribute on social media to UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The short video shows a young Sheikh Hamdan being held by Sheikh Zayed with the caption: “May God have mercy on the one who served as the most exemplary father, leader, and educator for his people.”
November 2 is the 19th anniversary of Sheikh Zayed's death in the Gregorian calendar.
Each year, his passing is marked on the 19th day of Ramadan, which at the time fell on November 2, 2004.
The 19th day of Ramadan fell on April 10 this year.
Zayed Humanitarian Day is also marked on the 19th day of Ramadan, when leaders and government officials pay tribute to the philanthropic legacy Sheikh Zayed has left for generations of Emiratis to follow.
Under Sheikh Zayed's leadership, the Abu Dhabi Development Fund was established in 1971, while the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation was set up in 1992.
The UAE delivered aid worth Dh90.5 billion ($24.64 billion) to more than 100 countries during his 33-year presidency.
His environmental legacy lives on through projects such as the Zayed Sustainability Prize, which promotes global efforts to combat climate change and support needy communities.
UK's plans to cut net migration
Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.
Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.
But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.
Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.
Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.
The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.
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Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 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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Director:Jason Orley
Stars:Jenny Slate, Charlie Day
Rating:4/5
England World Cup squad
Eoin Morgan (capt), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wkt), Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, James Vince, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
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Director: Jonathan Hensleigh
Stars: Liam Neeson, Amber Midthunder, Laurence Fishburne
2/5
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UAE fixtures
May 9, v Malaysia
May 10, v Qatar
May 13, v Malaysia
May 15, v Qatar
May 18 and 19, semi-finals
May 20, final
