Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has begun his scheduled official visit to Malaysia, which should last until 24 May.
On Sunday, 21 May, the Crown Prince departed the United Arab Emirates and landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Bunga Rama Complex, where he was welcomed by the Crown Prince of Pahang, Prince Hassanal Ibrahim, and the…
Abu Dhabi has a new Crown Prince
3rd April 2023
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has named his son Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Ten months after his ascension to President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed announced this appointment on Wednesday, 29 March, adding the…
A look at Abu Dhabi's new Emir
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…
Late Emir of Abu Dhabi laid to rest
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 bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the funeral prayer for his sibling at Abu Dhabi’s First Mosque. Other members of the…
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…
Princess Haya of Jordan has released a lengthy statement after a judge has granted her the full responsibility of raising her two children with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, after declaring she was a victim of “exorbitant” domestic…
Judge declares Princess Haya was victim of domestic abuse
25th March 2022
Jordan’s Princess Haya has won custody of her two children after a London court ruled that her ex-husband, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, inflicted domestic abuse against her.
A senior judge has given Princess Haya the sole responsibility of caring for the two children, aged 14 and 10, after saying Haya was the victim of “exorbitant” domestic abuse.
Dubai's "missing Princess" is pictured in Paris with UN Human Rights High Commissioner - but many still question her freedom
22nd February 2022
After many months of absence from the public eye, Princess Latifa, daughter of the Ruler of Dubai, has reappeared in public.
On 18 February, the UN Human Rights Council posted a picture on its Twitter account depicting Princess Latifa next to UN Human Rights High…
Environment takes centre stage during Prince William's first UAE visit
11th February 2022
The Duke of Cambridge made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates where the future King highlighted the environment and his passionate work surrounding wildlife conservation and climate change.
Speaking to an audience at the World’s Fair in Dubai…
Proceedings for Dubai royal divorce begins
31st October 2021
The divorce between the Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, and Jordan’s Princess Haya, 47, has begun.
Princess Haya, the younger half-sister of Jordan’s King Abdullah, arrived at a London court on 26 October to demand a share of the Sheikh’s estimated $18 billion fortune. The Princess is being represented by Baroness…