JordanMiddle East

King Abdullah reminisces about his time in the military with veterans

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9th June 2022
King Abdullah of Jordan reminisced about his days in the Armed Forces during a meeting with military veterans.The monarch was accompanied by senior military leadership, like the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Hneiti, the Director of the General Intelligence Department, Major General Ahmad Husni and the Director of the Public Security Directorate, Major…
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Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan in mourning for her father

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28th May 2022
Queen Rania of Jordan is in mourning for her father.The Queen’s father, Dr Faisal Sidqi Al Yassin, died on 27 May. No cause of death was given.The Royal Hashemite Court is in seven days of mourning on the orders of King Abdullah.In a press release, the Royal Court said: “The Royal Hashemite Court expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Their Majesties, Their…
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UAE

A look at Abu Dhabi's new Emir

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22nd May 2022
After the death of Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi now has a new Emir on the throne.Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan succeeded his brother on the throne on 13 May 2022 and was elected as the third President of the UAE the following day…
QatarSpain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia host Qatar state visit

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18th May 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are currently hosting a two-day state visit from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher Bint Hamad Bin Suhaim Al Thani. The official state visit began on Tuesday, 17 May, but the Sheikh arrived in Madrid the day before, and King Felipe travelled to the Royal Palace, where the Emir and his wife will be quartered for the…
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UAE

Late Emir of Abu Dhabi laid to rest

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14th May 2022
Abu Dhabi’s late Emir, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has been laid to rest.Following Muslim tradition, his burial took place the same day as his death on 13 May.The Sheikh’s brother and newly reigning Emir of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed…
Middle EastUAE

Forty days of mourning declared after the Emir of Abu Dhabi dies

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13th May 2022
The President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi has died.His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died on May 13th 2022 at the age of 73. He is succeeded as Emir of Abu Dhabi by the Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced a mourning period of forty days. Flags are now at half mast.Work and business has been…
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