• September marked King Charles III's first year as British monarch, here The National looks back at the past 12 months. All photos: Getty Images
    September marked King Charles III's first year as British monarch, here The National looks back at the past 12 months. All photos: Getty Images
  • King Charles delivers his address to the nation from Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8, 2022
    King Charles delivers his address to the nation from Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8, 2022
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla walk across the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, London, as he enters the palace for the first time as the new King in September 2022
    King Charles and Queen Camilla walk across the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, London, as he enters the palace for the first time as the new King in September 2022
  • King Charles during his first audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace in September 2022
    King Charles during his first audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace in September 2022
  • King Charles speaks during his proclamation as king during the accession council in London in September 2022
    King Charles speaks during his proclamation as king during the accession council in London in September 2022
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla take part in an address in Westminster Hall in September 2022
    King Charles and Queen Camilla take part in an address in Westminster Hall in September 2022
  • King Charles, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and Prince Andrew hold a vigil at St Giles' Cathedral, in honour of Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh in September 2022
    King Charles, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and Prince Andrew hold a vigil at St Giles' Cathedral, in honour of Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh in September 2022
  • King Charles follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral in September 2022
    King Charles follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral in September 2022
  • King Charles drives past Wellington Arch during the funeral
    King Charles drives past Wellington Arch during the funeral
  • King Charles shakes hands with a boy as he visits Aberdeen Town House to meet families who have settled in Aberdeen from Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine in October 2022
    King Charles shakes hands with a boy as he visits Aberdeen Town House to meet families who have settled in Aberdeen from Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine in October 2022
  • King Charles welcomes Rishi Sunak during an audience at Buckingham Palace, where he invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government in October 2022
    King Charles welcomes Rishi Sunak during an audience at Buckingham Palace, where he invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government in October 2022
  • King Charles reacts after an egg was thrown in his direction in York during a ceremony at Micklegate Bar where, traditionally, The Sovereign is welcomed to the city, in November 2022
    King Charles reacts after an egg was thrown in his direction in York during a ceremony at Micklegate Bar where, traditionally, The Sovereign is welcomed to the city, in November 2022
  • King Charles speaks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Stella McCartney and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry during a reception at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Cop27 Summit in November 2022
    King Charles speaks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Stella McCartney and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry during a reception at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Cop27 Summit in November 2022
  • King Charles plants a lime tree in the Buckingham Palace garden for the Queen's Green Canopy ahead of the Cop 27 Summit in November 2022
    King Charles plants a lime tree in the Buckingham Palace garden for the Queen's Green Canopy ahead of the Cop 27 Summit in November 2022
  • King Charles unveils a statue of Queen Elizabeth outside York Minster in November 2022
    King Charles unveils a statue of Queen Elizabeth outside York Minster in November 2022
  • King Charles attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London, in November 2022
    King Charles attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London, in November 2022
  • Queen Camilla, King Charles and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Grand Entrance of Buckingham Palace during a state visit in November 2022. This is the first state visit hosted by the UK with King Charles as monarch
    Queen Camilla, King Charles and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Grand Entrance of Buckingham Palace during a state visit in November 2022. This is the first state visit hosted by the UK with King Charles as monarch
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla talk to co-owners of Wrexham AFC Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney during a visit to Wales in December 2022
    King Charles and Queen Camilla talk to co-owners of Wrexham AFC Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney during a visit to Wales in December 2022
  • King Charles during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast at Windsor Castle in December 2022
    King Charles during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast at Windsor Castle in December 2022
  • King Charles dances at a pre-Chanukah reception hosted on site for Holocaust survivors at the JW3 Community Centre in December 2022 in London
    King Charles dances at a pre-Chanukah reception hosted on site for Holocaust survivors at the JW3 Community Centre in December 2022 in London
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla meet members of the public during a visit to the Bangladeshi community of Brick Lane in London in February
    King Charles and Queen Camilla meet members of the public during a visit to the Bangladeshi community of Brick Lane in London in February
  • King Charles holds an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Buckingham Palace in February
    King Charles holds an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Buckingham Palace in February
  • King Charles meets members of the Turkish diaspora community in February in Hounslow, West London
    King Charles meets members of the Turkish diaspora community in February in Hounslow, West London
  • King Charles speaks at the German Bundestag in March in Berlin, Germany
    King Charles speaks at the German Bundestag in March in Berlin, Germany
  • First Lady Elke Buedenbender, Queen Camilla, King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrive for a Ceremonial welcome at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in March
    First Lady Elke Buedenbender, Queen Camilla, King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrive for a Ceremonial welcome at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in March
  • King Charles greets people at York Minster for the Maunday Thursday Service in April
    King Charles greets people at York Minster for the Maunday Thursday Service in April
  • King Charles inspects the 200th Sovereign's parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in April
    King Charles inspects the 200th Sovereign's parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in April
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla switch on stage lighting as they visit the host venue of the Eurovision Song Contest, the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool in April
    King Charles and Queen Camilla switch on stage lighting as they visit the host venue of the Eurovision Song Contest, the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool in April
  • King Charles looks up as he receives the St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in May
    King Charles looks up as he receives the St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in May
  • King Charles stands after being crowned in Westminster Abbey in May
    King Charles stands after being crowned in Westminster Abbey in May
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach down The Mall on route to Buckingham Palace during the coronation in May
    King Charles and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach down The Mall on route to Buckingham Palace during the coronation in May
  • King Charles arrives to receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace following his coronation
    King Charles arrives to receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace following his coronation
  • King Charles travels by train pulled by the Flying Scotsman in celebration of its 100th anniversary, in June
    King Charles travels by train pulled by the Flying Scotsman in celebration of its 100th anniversary, in June
  • Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past of aircraft by the Royal Air Force during Trooping the Colour in June
    Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past of aircraft by the Royal Air Force during Trooping the Colour in June
  • King Charles attends Royal Ascot in June
    King Charles attends Royal Ascot in June
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla pose with masquerade masks as they attend the Animal Ball at Lancaster House in London to mark the 20th anniversary of wildlife conservation charity Elephant Family in June
    King Charles and Queen Camilla pose with masquerade masks as they attend the Animal Ball at Lancaster House in London to mark the 20th anniversary of wildlife conservation charity Elephant Family in June
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William look on as King Charles is presented with the Crown of Scotland during the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles and Queen Camilla at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland in July
    Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William look on as King Charles is presented with the Crown of Scotland during the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles and Queen Camilla at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland in July
  • King Charles and US President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle in July
    King Charles and US President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle in July

King Charles's first year as monarch: Pomp, ceremony and conflict


Gillian Duncan
  • English
  • Arabic

Prince Harry has dominated newspaper headlines regularly during King Charles III's first year as monarch – something that has proved a distraction for the new reign – and now on the eve of the anniversary of his father’s accession, he is likely to do so yet again.

The Duke of Sussex is expected to return to the United Kingdom on September 7 to attend the awards ceremony for the charity WellChild, the day before the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death.

The UK’s longest-serving monarch died at the age of 96 at Balmoral, her beloved Scottish country estate, instantly making Prince Charles, as he was then, king of the UK and 14 other realms.

The 74-year-old monarch is expected to mark the September 8 anniversary privately, with no plans to hold a family gathering or public event to commemorate her passing.

“The first anniversary of a reign is always a period where a previous monarch has died, so it is sombre,” the royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The National.

“The Queen always marked the anniversary of her father’s death by remaining at Sandringham. It’s a sombre occasion.”

King Charles III follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
King Charles III follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images

King Charles III was the longest-waiting heir in history and the oldest monarch to take the throne when he did so at the age of 73.

He had been a very vocal heir, on topics including homeopathy and architecture, but his accession speech made it clear he would be a different monarch, Mr Fitzwilliams says.

“His accession speech was the very significant moment, because he made it clear that he realised as Prince of Wales, you create your own role, and he created one that included work as an activist.

“There is no doubt he was provocative at time to time as well. He made it clear that the job as monarch is very different.”

And with the exception of the “curious case” of a controversial meeting with Ursula Von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, which the government and palace each placed the onus for on the other, “he’s done exceptionally well”, Mr Fitzwilliams says.

His first overseas trip to Germany in late March was a success, and in May the country marked his accession in a lavish ceremony in London.

But the year did not come without its challenges, which, since the outset, have been dominated by his youngest son, Prince Harry, who complained about his wife Meghan not being allowed to accompany him on his trip to Balmoral to see his dying grandmother.

Prince Harry attends the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
Prince Harry attends the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images

“There is no doubt that he has a certain understanding of what the role undoubtedly involves, with of course as the Queen had in her final years, the difficulty of Harry and Meghan and how you deal with a couple who are so unpredictable,” Mr Fitzwilliams says.

Prince Harry and Meghan had been problematic for the royal family for some time. In 2020, they stepped down as senior royals and moved to the US. The following year they sat down with chat-show host Oprah Winfrey, providing unprecedented – and somewhat shocking insights – into life in the royal family.

But their revelations only escalated during the first year of King Charles’s reign, starting in December with the release of their Netflix documentary.

In the six-part series the duke and duchess shed light on their troubled life within the royal family, accused Kensington Palace of lying to protect Prince William, and Prince Harry's father of lying at the Megxit summit.

That was quickly followed by the release of Harry’s autobiography, Spare, the following month, and accompanying media rounds, which shared further painful revelations.

“There is no doubt the response to Spare and those interviews, which involved attacking Camilla, was to evict them from Frogmore, was a positive statement. It was the one thing the family could do as a statement," Mr Fitzwilliams says.

“They couldn’t go point by point.”

Prince Harry’s HRH title has since been removed from the website because he and Meghan are no longer working royals.

King Charles greets the crowd during a ceremonial welcome at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
King Charles greets the crowd during a ceremonial welcome at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images

He did attend his father's coronation, without his wife, but Prince Harry has undoubtedly been a problem for the new monarch.

“I think he has dealt with it as well as anyone could have,” Mr Fitzwilliams says.

But it has left a damaging hangover. Polling among 18 to 24-year-olds is now “consistently bad” he points out.

“The figure has plummeted and remained low,” Mr Fitzwilliams says.

And that is a direct result of the bad publicity created by Prince Harry and Meghan, says Catherine Meyer, the royal biographer and writer of Charles: The Heart of a King.

“There is a real sea change in the younger generations they need to capture to survive,” she said earlier this year.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the Red Arrows at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the Red Arrows at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images

“Although William and Kate are basically the same age as Harry and Meghan, Harry and Meghan appeal to a younger demographic, as William and Kate are already very sort of middle aged in their aspect.

“And their children are very young, so there is no one to capture the imagination there.”

She says the king’s relationship with his son, or apparent lack of, has created a situation in which the monarchy is, if not in crisis, now under “a lot more pressure than it has been for a really long time.

“But that does not mean it is the beginning of the end for the monarchy. I don’t think the downfall of the monarchy can be as fast as you think it can be.

“But one of the things Charles is already looking at, and you can see that with the different plans for Buckingham Palace, which is they have to find ways to reassert their value. He was already talking about slimming down the number of family members,” Meyer says.

That is not going to be easy, however, because there are already not that many of them.

King Charles arrives to receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace after his coronation. Getty Images
King Charles arrives to receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace after his coronation. Getty Images

“The idea of a slimline monarchy is constantly being quoted, but in reality, as Princess Anne made clear, there are so few of them.

“You couldn’t slim them down. And there are only four under 70, the senior working royals. You can’t, it’s a fact,” Mr Fitzwilliams says.

Looking ahead, the king and queen will finally visit France later this month for a trip that was postponed in the wake of widespread demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron's retirement age reforms.

The couple had planned to tour Paris and Bordeaux in March as part of their debut on the world stage as monarch and queen consort. But the trip was shelved after nationwide protests rocked France, and Germany, which was originally intended to be the second leg of the journey, became the royals' first destination instead.

A state visit to France will now take place from September 20 to 22.

It is not known whether the King will see Harry when he is in the UK, but experts say he remains one of the monarch’s greatest challenges, both personally and potentially reputationally as a risk to the institution as a whole.

“At the moment their emphasis would appear to be elsewhere, not fortunately on attacking the royal family. That’s one thing and it’s to be welcomed,” Mr Fitzwilliams says.

“But on the other hand they are unpredictable. There is a four-book deal with Random House, if so, what about the other three books? We had this Netflix Harry and Meghan, what comes next?

“We simply don’t know. But we know enough to distrust them.”

King Charles III's coronation: Incredible images from a historic day - in pictures

  • King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation in May 6. AFP
    King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation in May 6. AFP
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Reuters
    King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Reuters
  • King Charles looks up as the St Edward's Crown is held above his head by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Getty
    King Charles looks up as the St Edward's Crown is held above his head by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Getty
  • Crowds fill the Mall following the coronation of King Charles. PA
    Crowds fill the Mall following the coronation of King Charles. PA
  • King Charles leaves Westminster Abbey as king. PA
    King Charles leaves Westminster Abbey as king. PA
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns King Charles. Reuters
    The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns King Charles. Reuters
  • A girl waves Union Jack flags as King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AP
    A girl waves Union Jack flags as King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AP
  • Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey. PA
    Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Military personnel as the coronation procession travels along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. PA
    Military personnel as the coronation procession travels along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. PA
  • Prince William kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony. PA
    Prince William kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony. PA
  • King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the royal family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. EPA
    King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the royal family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. EPA
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla smile at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AFP
    King Charles and Queen Camilla smile at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AFP
  • King Charles receives the St Edward's Crown. PA
    King Charles receives the St Edward's Crown. PA
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • A giant screen in Piccadilly Circus, central London, showing the ceremony. AP
    A giant screen in Piccadilly Circus, central London, showing the ceremony. AP
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla after being crowned in Westminster Abbey. Getty
    King Charles and Queen Camilla after being crowned in Westminster Abbey. Getty
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee Carriage. Getty
    King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee Carriage. Getty
  • King Charles begins the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach. AFP
    King Charles begins the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach. AFP
  • People watch the coronation on a big screen at Bristol Cathedral. EPA
    People watch the coronation on a big screen at Bristol Cathedral. EPA
  • The king and queen receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place. PA
    The king and queen receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place. PA
  • The king and queen in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, at Parliament Square. PA
    The king and queen in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, at Parliament Square. PA
  • Kate smiles as Prince Louis shouts as they wait for the Royal Air Force fly-past. AFP
    Kate smiles as Prince Louis shouts as they wait for the Royal Air Force fly-past. AFP
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Cricket World Cup League 2

UAE results
Lost to Oman by eight runs
Beat Namibia by three wickets
Lost to Oman by 12 runs
Beat Namibia by 43 runs

UAE fixtures
Free admission. All fixtures broadcast live on icc.tv

Tuesday March 15, v PNG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Friday March 18, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium
Saturday March 19, v PNG at Dubai International Stadium
Monday March 21, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium

Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

The schedule

December 5 - 23: Shooting competition, Al Dhafra Shooting Club

December 9 - 24: Handicrafts competition, from 4pm until 10pm, Heritage Souq

December 11 - 20: Dates competition, from 4pm

December 12 - 20: Sour milk competition

December 13: Falcon beauty competition

December 14 and 20: Saluki races

December 15: Arabian horse races, from 4pm

December 16 - 19: Falconry competition

December 18: Camel milk competition, from 7.30 - 9.30 am

December 20 and 21: Sheep beauty competition, from 10am

December 22: The best herd of 30 camels

Fixtures

Tuesday - 5.15pm: Team Lebanon v Alger Corsaires; 8.30pm: Abu Dhabi Storms v Pharaohs

Wednesday - 5.15pm: Pharaohs v Carthage Eagles; 8.30pm: Alger Corsaires v Abu Dhabi Storms

Thursday - 4.30pm: Team Lebanon v Pharaohs; 7.30pm: Abu Dhabi Storms v Carthage Eagles

Friday - 4.30pm: Pharaohs v Alger Corsaires; 7.30pm: Carthage Eagles v Team Lebanon

Saturday - 4.30pm: Carthage Eagles v Alger Corsaires; 7.30pm: Abu Dhabi Storms v Team Lebanon

TWISTERS

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos

Rating: 2.5/5

MATCH INFO

Manchester City 1 Chelsea 0
De Bruyne (70')

Man of the Match: Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)

At a glance

Fixtures All matches start at 9.30am, at ICC Academy, Dubai. Admission is free

Thursday UAE v Ireland; Saturday UAE v Ireland; Jan 21 UAE v Scotland; Jan 23 UAE v Scotland

UAE squad Rohan Mustafa (c), Ashfaq Ahmed, Ghulam Shabber, Rameez Shahzad, Mohammed Boota, Mohammed Usman, Adnan Mufti, Shaiman Anwar, Ahmed Raza, Imran Haider, Qadeer Ahmed, Mohammed Naveed, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan

Ain Issa camp:
  • Established in 2016
  • Houses 13,309 people, 2,092 families, 62 per cent children
  • Of the adult population, 49 per cent men, 51 per cent women (not including foreigners annexe)
  • Most from Deir Ezzor and Raqqa
  • 950 foreigners linked to ISIS and their families
  • NGO Blumont runs camp management for the UN
  • One of the nine official (UN recognised) camps in the region
Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Recipe

Garlicky shrimp in olive oil
Gambas Al Ajillo

Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

180ml extra virgin olive oil; 4 to 5 large cloves of garlic, minced or pureed (or 3 to 4 garlic scapes, roughly chopped); 1 or 2 small hot red chillies, dried (or ¼ teaspoon dried red chilli flakes); 400g raw prawns, deveined, heads removed and tails left intact; a generous splash of sweet chilli vinegar; sea salt flakes for seasoning; a small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a terracotta dish or frying pan. Once the oil is sizzling hot, add the garlic and chilli, stirring continuously for about 10 seconds until golden and aromatic.

Add a splash of sweet chilli vinegar and as it vigorously simmers, releasing perfumed aromas, add the prawns and cook, stirring a few times.

Once the prawns turn pink, after 1 or 2 minutes of cooking,  remove from the heat and season with sea salt flakes.

Once the prawns are cool enough to eat, scatter with parsley and serve with small forks or toothpicks as the perfect sharing starter. Finish off with crusty bread to soak up all that flavour-infused olive oil.

 

French business

France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.

Sinopharm vaccine explained

The Sinopharm vaccine was created using techniques that have been around for decades. 

“This is an inactivated vaccine. Simply what it means is that the virus is taken, cultured and inactivated," said Dr Nawal Al Kaabi, chair of the UAE's National Covid-19 Clinical Management Committee.

"What is left is a skeleton of the virus so it looks like a virus, but it is not live."

This is then injected into the body.

"The body will recognise it and form antibodies but because it is inactive, we will need more than one dose. The body will not develop immunity with one dose," she said.

"You have to be exposed more than one time to what we call the antigen."

The vaccine should offer protection for at least months, but no one knows how long beyond that.

Dr Al Kaabi said early vaccine volunteers in China were given shots last spring and still have antibodies today.

“Since it is inactivated, it will not last forever," she said.

Updated: September 07, 2023, 8:09 PM