• Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at Al Shati Palace. Seen with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser. All pictures by Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at Al Shati Palace. Seen with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE National Security Adviser. All pictures by Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, holds talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, holds talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Boris Johnson held key talks focused on the Ukraine crisis and energy market stability.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Boris Johnson held key talks focused on the Ukraine crisis and energy market stability.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed speaks of 'robust ties' with UK after talks with Boris Johnson


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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has spoken of his pleasure at meeting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for key talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The two leaders reviewed efforts to strengthen ties and discussed the "humanitarian impact" of the unfolding crisis in Ukraine and the importance of maintaining global security.

They met at Al Shati Palace before Mr Johnson left for Saudi Arabia for talks with the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.

"I was pleased to meet with my friend, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Abu Dhabi today," Sheikh Mohamed wrote on Twitter.

"We discussed ways to further strengthen our robust strategic ties, the importance of maintaining global energy security and the humanitarian impact of the situation in Ukraine."

State news agency Wam said the foremost issue was “the Ukrainian crisis and its humanitarian repercussions, and the importance of intensifying international efforts to support the humanitarian situation of civilians".

“His Highness and the British prime minister also discussed the stability of global energy markets,” Wam added.

In a statement from Downing Street in London, a spokesman said that the prime minister set out his “deep concerns” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and stressed the importance of “working together to improve stability in the global energy market".

“The leaders welcomed the long-standing partnership between our two countries and discussed opportunities to increase collaboration between the UK and UAE on energy security, green technology, and trade”, according to the statement.

Boris Johnson visits the UAE - in pictures

  • Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Abu Dhabi airport at the start of his visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Reuters
    Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Abu Dhabi airport at the start of his visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Reuters
  • Mr Johnson inspects a guard of honour as he walks with Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President. Reuters
    Mr Johnson inspects a guard of honour as he walks with Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President. Reuters
  • The prime minister said the UK government would be setting out its energy strategy next week. PA Wire
    The prime minister said the UK government would be setting out its energy strategy next week. PA Wire
  • Boris Johnson boards his plane at Abu Dhabi airport after brief meetings with Emirati officials, as he heads to the Saudi capital Riyadh. Stefan Rousseau / AFP
    Boris Johnson boards his plane at Abu Dhabi airport after brief meetings with Emirati officials, as he heads to the Saudi capital Riyadh. Stefan Rousseau / AFP
  • Boris Johnson walks down the steps of his plane as he arrives at Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia
    Boris Johnson walks down the steps of his plane as he arrives at Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia
  • Mr Johnson will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks over the ongoing energy crisis
    Mr Johnson will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks over the ongoing energy crisis
German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

Red flags
  • Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
  • Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
  • Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
  • Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
  • Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching

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Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?

The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.

A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.

Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.

The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.

When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.

How the bonus system works

The two riders are among several riders in the UAE to receive the top payment of £10,000 under the Thank You Fund of £16 million (Dh80m), which was announced in conjunction with Deliveroo's £8 billion (Dh40bn) stock market listing earlier this year.

The £10,000 (Dh50,000) payment is made to those riders who have completed the highest number of orders in each market.

There are also riders who will receive payments of £1,000 (Dh5,000) and £500 (Dh2,500).

All riders who have worked with Deliveroo for at least one year and completed 2,000 orders will receive £200 (Dh1,000), the company said when it announced the scheme.

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Rating: 4/5

Tottenham's 10 biggest transfers (according to transfermarkt.com):

1). Moussa Sissokho - Newcastle United - £30 million (Dh143m): Flop

2). Roberto Soldado - Valencia -  £25m: Flop

3). Erik Lamela - Roma -  £25m: Jury still out

4). Son Heung-min - Bayer Leverkusen -  £25m: Success

5). Darren Bent - Charlton Athletic -  £21m: Flop

6). Vincent Janssen - AZ Alkmaar -  £18m: Flop

7). David Bentley - Blackburn Rovers -  £18m: Flop

8). Luka Modric - Dynamo Zagreb -  £17m: Success

9). Paulinho - Corinthians -  £16m: Flop

10). Mousa Dembele - Fulham -  £16m: Success

Updated: March 16, 2022, 3:39 PM