CASABLANCA // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Tuesday to discuss relations between the two countries.
They also talked on issues such as the promoting tolerance worldwide and eradicating extremism.
The two leaders signed 11 agreements in areas including security, politics, energy, education, sports, culture, customs, Islamic affairs, health, communications, tourism and infrastructure, reported state news agency Wam.
The agreements with the kingdom were signed at the Royal Palace of Casablanca.
Relations between the UAE and Morocco set a unique example for other countries, said Sheikh Mohammed.
His visit was made upon the directives of Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, to intensify consultations and the exchange of views with King Mohammed VI.
The visit reflected the need to shape common visions, in the spirit of Arab solidarity and joint Arab action, said Sheikh Mohammed.
Challenges to the region included security, stability and terrorism.
Sheikh Mohammed and King Mohammed VI emphasised that combating extremism required a clear and comprehensive strategy, as well as decisive action on economic, political, educational and ideological levels.
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
Why the Tourist Club?
Originally, The Club (which many people chose to call the “British Club”) was the only place where one could use the beach with changing rooms and a shower, and get refreshments.
In the early 1970s, the Government of Abu Dhabi wanted to give more people a place to get together on the beach, with some facilities for children. The place chosen was where the annual boat race was held, which Sheikh Zayed always attended and which brought crowds of locals and expatriates to the stretch of beach to the left of Le Méridien and the Marina.
It started with a round two-storey building, erected in about two weeks by Orient Contracting for Sheikh Zayed to use at one these races. Soon many facilities were planned and built, and members were invited to join.
Why it was called “Nadi Al Siyahi” is beyond me. But it is likely that one wanted to convey the idea that this was open to all comers. Because there was no danger of encountering alcohol on the premises, unlike at The Club, it was a place in particular for the many Arab expatriate civil servants to join. Initially the fees were very low and membership was offered free to many people, too.
Eventually there was a skating rink, bowling and many other amusements.
Frauke Heard-Bey is a historian and has lived in Abu Dhabi since 1968.
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