Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun, executive director of the Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office, on Thursday received Dr Rashad Al Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, at Wahat Al Karama.
Sheikh Khalifa and Dr Al Alimi attended the Guard of Honour ceremony, then laid a wreath at the Martyrs' Monument, which is made up of 31 panels leaning on one another in a symbol of solidarity between the leaders, people and soldiers of the UAE.
They also went on a tour and Dr Al Alimi was given a detailed explanation by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun about the different sections in Wahat Al Karama, which embody the bravery of UAE's heroes and the country's values.
At the end of the tour, Dr Al Alimi wrote in the visitor’s book, paying his respects to the martyrs of the UAE.
Later, Dr Al Alimi also visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
He was told briefed on the mosque's history, its collection, Islamic art and architecture.
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2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
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