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 appointment of his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, as Vice-President of the UAE.
This move has been widely regarded as a…
Arguably, the most popular monarchies in the world sit on the European continent, but Europe only contains 12 of the world’s 43 monarchies. So, what other countries have a monarch? Royal Central takes a look.
Asia, the largest continent, hosts the most countries…
Fresh troubles are on the horizon in Spain, as rumours arise that King Juan Carlos was prevented from visiting the country again.
The former Monarch was supposed to return to Sanxenxo, where he also stayed during his visit in May, for the second leg of a sailing…
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 – again succeeding his brother.
Born on 11 March 1961 as the third son of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan…
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…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde conclude Middle East trip with sustainability focus
7th February 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are back in Brussels after their four day official trip to the Middle East.
Starting on the 2nd of February, the first stop saw the King and Queen arrive in Oman, where they were officially welcomed by Sultan Oman Haitham…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have embarked on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates that will last until Saturday.
The state plane carrying the royal couple, who are travelling accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès, the Minister of Economy and Employment Pierre-Yves Dermagne and the Minister of Energy Tinne Van der…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have ended their short trip to the United Arab Emirates on a high note. Together with the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Tom de Bruijn, Their Majesties have opened the Dutch pavilion at the Dubai 2020…
The three sons of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Rule of Dubai – will hold their wedding reception during Eid on Thursday, 6 June where thousands are expected to attend.
It is expected to take place at…
Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s son dies of heart attack at the age of 33
21st September 2015
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the eldest son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, died on Saturday morning of a heart attack at the age of only 33.
Three days of mourning were declared across the UAE with instructions for government departments to fly the flag at half mast though work will continue as usual.
Though Sheikh…
