British honour Emirati dhow captain for role in World War 2 - in pictures

  • Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, presents a plaque of appreciation to the sons of Muhammad bin Lahej for his role during the Second World War. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, presents a plaque of appreciation to the sons of Muhammad bin Lahej for his role during the Second World War. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • An old photograph of Muhammad bin Lahej. He was in his 20s when he transported troops in a dhow during the war. Ruel Pableo for The National
    An old photograph of Muhammad bin Lahej. He was in his 20s when he transported troops in a dhow during the war. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • A British supply convoy in Iran during Operation Countenance. The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran aimed to protect supply routes and oil fields. Alamy
    A British supply convoy in Iran during Operation Countenance. The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran aimed to protect supply routes and oil fields. Alamy
  • Hamed bin Lahej, son of Muhammad bin Lahej, said his father was very proud of his role. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Hamed bin Lahej, son of Muhammad bin Lahej, said his father was very proud of his role. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • The UK Defence Attache in the UAE, Col Rob Connolly, said it was important to pass these stories on to future generations. Ruel Pableo for The National
    The UK Defence Attache in the UAE, Col Rob Connolly, said it was important to pass these stories on to future generations. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Now in his nineties, Mr Bin Lahej was honoured at a ceremony at the British consulate in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Now in his nineties, Mr Bin Lahej was honoured at a ceremony at the British consulate in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said it was a privilege to hear the story and to be able to host the family. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said it was a privilege to hear the story and to be able to host the family. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • An Indian riflemen guards an Iranian oil pipeline after the operation. Indian troops of the British army were among those carried by Mr bin Lahej. Getty Images
    An Indian riflemen guards an Iranian oil pipeline after the operation. Indian troops of the British army were among those carried by Mr bin Lahej. Getty Images