President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated King Charles III on his coronation. File photo 2020: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated King Charles III on his coronation. File photo 2020: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated King Charles III on his coronation. File photo 2020: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated King Charles III on his coronation. File photo 2020: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates King Charles III on coronation


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President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated his “dear friend" King Charles III after Britain’s coronation ceremony ended on Saturday.

He said: “We extend our heartfelt wishes to the United Kingdom and its people on this historic day, and look forward to further strengthening our countries’ long-standing partnership.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also offered his congratulations.

“Congratulations to King Charles III on his coronation today. The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom share a longstanding historical relationship, and we look forward to further enhancing it and taking it to new levels during the reign of the new king,” said Sheikh Mohammed on Twitter.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, represented the UAE in London.

Sheikh Mansour met King Charles at a Buckingham Palace reception on Friday evening and earlier held talks with Britain’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.

Royal guests at the Westminster Abbey ceremony included Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco, the daughter of the late King Hassan II, represented her country in the church.

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who had a meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, attended with his wife Sheikha Jawaher Al Thani.

Bahrain's King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad were also among the visiting royals.

World leaders attend King Charles's coronation — in pictures

  • King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania arrive to attend the coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, at Westminster Abbey. Reuters
    King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania arrive to attend the coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, at Westminster Abbey. Reuters
  • Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati, left, arrives. AP
    Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati, left, arrives. AP
  • From left, Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, and Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive to attend Britain's King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's coronation ceremony. AP
    From left, Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, and Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive to attend Britain's King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's coronation ceremony. AP
  • Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco also attends the historical event. Reuters
    Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco also attends the historical event. Reuters
  • Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi arrives. Reuters
    Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi arrives. Reuters
  • First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla are also in attendance. Getty
    First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla are also in attendance. Getty
  • US first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan arrive. AP
    US first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan arrive. AP
  • French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Macron Getty
    French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Macron Getty
  • Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal accompanied her AP
    Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal accompanied her AP
  • Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie. AP
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie. AP
  • Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene arrive. Getty Images
    Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene arrive. Getty Images
  • British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. PA Wire
    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. PA Wire
  • Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan and Crown Princess Kiko arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan and Crown Princess Kiko arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • King Jigme Khesar of Bhutan and Queen Jetsun are also in attendance. Getty Images
    King Jigme Khesar of Bhutan and Queen Jetsun are also in attendance. Getty Images
  • King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive. Reuters
    King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive. Reuters

Oman was represented by Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham and Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi.

Israel sent its President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog.

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati was among the heads of government to attend.

Invitations were issued to the heads of state of almost all countries with which the UK has diplomatic relations — with a few countries such as Russia and Iran not invited.

The invitations indicated who might attend as the representative of a head of state.

North Korea and Nicaragua were invited to send a senior diplomat but not a head of state.

UAE rugby in numbers

5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons

700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams

Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams

Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season

Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season

The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

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Engine: 2.4-litre 4-cylinder

Transmission: CVT auto

Power: 181bhp

Torque: 244Nm

Price: Dh122,900 

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  • For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
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  • Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.

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How Islam's view of posthumous transplant surgery changed

Transplants from the deceased have been carried out in hospitals across the globe for decades, but in some countries in the Middle East, including the UAE, the practise was banned until relatively recently.

Opinion has been divided as to whether organ donations from a deceased person is permissible in Islam.

The body is viewed as sacred, during and after death, thus prohibiting cremation and tattoos.

One school of thought viewed the removal of organs after death as equally impermissible.

That view has largely changed, and among scholars and indeed many in society, to be seen as permissible to save another life.

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Founder: Jon Richards, founder and chief executive; Samer Chebab, co-founder and chief operating officer, and Jonathan Rawlings, co-founder and chief financial officer

Based: Media City, Dubai 

Sector: Financial services

Size: 120 employees

Investors: 2014: $500,000 in a seed round led by Mulverhill Associates; 2015: $3m in Series A funding led by STC Ventures (managed by Iris Capital), Wamda and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority; 2019: $8m in Series B funding with the same investors as Series A along with Precinct Partners, Saned and Argo Ventures (the VC arm of multinational insurer Argo Group)

What went into the film

25 visual effects (VFX) studios

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1,000 VFX artists

3,000 technicians

10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers

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