A brilliant day at the Royal Charity Polo Cup
@guardspoloclub
. Having played a lot of polo myself it was great to watch!
The event was for 10 charities supported by
@KensingtonRoyal
. An excellent initiative for a range of causes, from mental health to homelessness prevention.
I send my warmest regards to HRH Prince William on his first visit to 🇦🇪.
Excellent to see HRH starting the visit with a focus on sustainability at
#AbuDhabi
's mangroves with HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed. Collaboration on sustainability is central to the UK-UAE relationship.
I am extremely pleased to be joining
@UAEEmbassyUK
as the new Emirati Ambassador to the UK. Having spent much of my youth in Britain, I’m very much looking forward to rediscovering the country and experiencing all that the UK has to offer. [1/2]
I offer my deepest condolences to the British Royal Family and all people of the United Kingdom. Over more than half a century, Her Majesty the Queen devoted her life to the service of her country.
Her legacy and deep friendship with the UAE will never be forgotten.
It was a tremendous honour and a privilege to present my credentials to Her Majesty The Queen
@RoyalFamily
at
#BuckinghamPalace
this afternoon. I look forward to strengthening the relationship between our two great countries.
#UAE
#UK
🇦🇪Today, at Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty held an Audience in which she received the new UAE Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Mansoor Abulhoul.
Mrs Victoria Devin was also received by Her Majesty.
The Mission's Science team is 80% female, inspiring a new generation of Emirati women. Its an honour to be surrounded by the team tonight
@SarahAmiri1
#HopeProbe
Today I am delighted to meet Ambassador
@TzipiHotovely
. 🇦🇪 & 🇮🇱 have shown that a page can be turned in the Middle East. The
#AbrahamAccords
offer new pathways for cooperation, peace-making and economic prosperity.
(1/3) Disappointing to see that the
#UAE
has remained on the UK's red travel list. We have best-in-class health and safety infrastructure to protect visitors and residents.
We have lift-off! 🚀 What an honour to have been able to witness this momentous piece of Emirati history. Couldn’t be prouder of my nation. All gratitude goes to the magnificent
@HopeMarsMission
team for their hard work and dedication.
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Queen and the British Royal Family on the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He will be remembered as a good friend to the UAE and a positive influence on causes such as sustainability and environmental protection.
2\ Reducing travel restrictions for Emiratis has been a top priority for me. I'm proud our efforts now mean Emiratis seeking to visit the UK can now achieve greater ease of travel.
I had a wonderful visit to the
@Ch_JesusChrist
London England Temple this week to hear about the Church's work in the UK and the inspiring plans to build a new Temple in Dubai - the first in the Middle East.
My thanks to Elder Perkins and all the team for the excellent tour.
Summer is a key season for Emiratis and the hundreds of thousands of Britons living in the UAE to visit the UK. I hope that trade and tourism will soon resume, as well as the opportunity for families and friends across our two nations to reunite. (2/2)
Early trip to Heathrow to hand over 6 tonnes of PPE material as a donation to
@GOVUK
Delighted to be able to assist Britain, one of our closest friends and allies
@MohamedBinZayed
On my recent visit to the Etihad Museum I also spoke about the deep cultural ties between the
#UAE
and
#UK
. Our countries share strong educational and institutional partnerships in the arts & sciences, and much of my life has been shaped by these bonds.
It feels great to be back on the bike again. I have been cycling through Scotland and will share more on my journey and the fantastic people I have met along the way later this week. Today I'm cycling from Sterling to Glasgow for the last few days of
#COP26
.
Beautiful moment as our amazing health workers celebrate the ninth birthday of the UAE’s youngest Covid-19 patient, a Filipino boy recovering from intensive care.
As we mourn the passing of a beloved monarch I fondly recall my sister Hamda presenting flowers to the Queen on her visit to the UAE in 1979. Such visits deepen the friendship between our nations. 40 years later I presented my credentials as Ambassador.
The friendship endures.
Today I joined the
#TwoMinuteSilence
to mark
#RemembranceDay
. The
#UAE
and
#UK
military forces have a longstanding partnership and we honour and thank all those who have served and continue to serve our countries for the greater good.
Deeply saddened by the loss of Peter Hellyer, a true friend of the UAE whose legacy will remain imprinted in our hearts. His immeasurable contribution to our national narrative & pivotal role in our media landscape are a testament to his love for the UAE.
Delighted that international travel is opening up.
We are finalising arrangements with UAE to include their nationals and residents in our plans to open up to the fully vaccinated from other countries from 4 October
Exploring the beauty of the UK and connecting with its people through cycling is one of my greatest passions and one of the most sustainable ways of travel.
Towards the end of my time in Portsmouth, I cycled through Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest to discover
Had a fantastic day at
#BuckinghamPalace
with the family which included a tour of the garden.
As the world recovers from
#COVID
it's been lovely to once again enjoy the many sights & attractions London has on offer. Any recommendations for where to head next do let me know.
I'm privileged to be in London, celebrating the
#RoyalCoronation
with the UK & Commonwealth.
Like HH
@MohamedBinZayed
in 🇦🇪, King Charles is a monarch who is a visionary global leader.
The UAE-UK bond is nurtured in the historic relations and examples set by our royal families.
Many congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on her official birthday. These photos are a great example of the longstanding friendship between our two nations. Over the last fifty years the Queen's presence has been central to our successful relationship.
Today is the official birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Although not taking place this year, the Queen's official birthday is celebrated at the Trooping of the Colour.
In 1969, Sheikh Zayed visited the UK and attended the ceremony with HM the Queen.
@RoyalFamily
The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace has made excellent contributions to global peacebuilding. As it establishes itself in the UK, we attended a discussion at the
@UKHouseofLords
between HE Shaykh Abdullah
@Bin_Bayyah
and
@chiefrabbi
, moderated by Canon Revd Tricia Hillas.
@ppeaceims
نتقدم بخالص العزاء والمواساة إلى صاحب السمو الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي، عضو المجلس الأعلى حاكم الشارقة، في وفاة المغفور له بإذن الله نجله سمو الشيخ خالد بن سلطان القاسمي، سألين المولى عز وجل أن يتغمد الفقيد فسيح جناته .
This story of the first Christian service in Abu Dhabi over 60 years ago is one on my favourites for the festive season. Demonstrating the religious diversity in
#UAE
& the importance of the Christian community in our country
#MerryChristmas
#HappyHolidays
During my tenure, I hope to build upon our excellent relationship with the UK, strengthen UAE ties with British business and people, and support British charity through various initiatives. Here’s a short video to start the conversation: [2/2]
Many congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen as the UK celebrates her Platinum Jubilee. She has been ever-present throughout the long friendship between the UAE and the UK, and for the Emirates, this is a time to appreciate the decades long bond between our nations.
@RoyalFamily
@FCDOGovUK
@IsraelinUK
2/ Education is the key to ensuring such tragedies never happen again. The UAE will soon include the Holocaust in the curriculum for primary and secondary schools. Testimony from history will tell our children what happened and why. Prejudice will have no place in our future.
Thank you
@HHShkMohd
and
@ABZayed
for your leadership. With your guidance, and the tireless work of the team in our London Embassy, we have got our citizens home and cared for those that remain. It has been an honour to serve our country at this time.
إرجاع أغلب طلابنا ومواطنينا في الخارج لأرض الدولة تم بكل سلاسة .. ومن بقي منهم لظروف استثنائية هم محل رعاية مستمرة .. فريقنا الداخلي والخارجي فريق قوي ... ومواطنينا في الداخل أو في الخارج سيبقون محل عناية فائقة
Recently I visited
@expo2020dubai
and looked back on the 1851 London Great Exhibition. The first world expo at Crystal Palace was a moment for the history books, and
#Expo2020
will be following in the tradition of innovation, creativity and bringing people together.
On behalf of the UAE Embassy, I would like to wish Her Majesty The Queen a happy 95th Birthday. Her presence is central to the continued success of the UK and the strong relationship between our two countries.
Today the FCDO wishes Her Majesty The Queen well on her 95th birthday.
As Head of the Diplomatic Service, last year Her Majesty visited the FCDO virtually to learn about our international work and to unveil a new official portrait by artist Miriam Escofet.
It was great to meet with so many of our Emirati students in the UK for a lunch yesterday to celebrate the UAE's Golden Jubilee. The future of the UAE-UK partnership will soon be in your hands and I'm sure you'll take it to new heights!
After 8 years of work, the opening ceremony of
@expo2020dubai
is taking place today. Construction of the
#UKPavilion2020
alone has taken 3 years. Truly a fantastic effort by everyone involved – I’m very much looking forward to visiting.
#Expo2020
We are pleased to announce that our Pavilion is now open!
After 3 years of construction, here is your first glance of what you will see from the UK at
#Expo2020
on 1st October.
#ukpavilion2020
Christmas will be celebrated in the UAE in over 40 Christian churches. This card was designed by 13 year old Lois Gale, who attends an Anglican Church in Al Ain near Abu Dhabi. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas 🇦🇪🇬🇧
It was my pleasure to welcome Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh to the UK this week
@UAEMissionToUN
.
Thank you, Ambassador, for joining us at our National Day celebrations
@NHM_London
and for several productive meetings with UK ministers and MPs.
It's the first year anniversary of the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Diseases
@GreatOrmondSt
- the world’s first dedicated centre to discovering new ways to treat and cure children with rare diseases & is now also pioneering
#COVID19
research
#ZCR
I'd like to thank all the
@UAEEmbassyUK
interns for their hard work this year. I'm impressed and proud of your dedication to the program and excited to hearing more about your future successes!
(3/3) The UAE has arranged bespoke travel arrangements with other countries and I hope families & friends separated by COVID19 will reunite as soon as possible and resume other crucial business and travel links.
🚨 | NEW ✈️We will be accepting UAE vaccination certificates from 4th Oct following updates to their vaccination app 🇦🇪. As a major transport hub which is home to many British expats, this is great news for reopening international travel, boosting business & reuniting families 🏡
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Al Gurg family on the passing of Easa Al Gurg. As the Ambassador of the UAE to the UK, he played a vital role in building the strong ties that exist between our two countries. His pioneering efforts will not be forgotten.
The UAE-UK travel corridor announced today shows the strength of the British-Emirati relationship. This will lay the foundation for when normal international travel resumes. 🇦🇪 🇬🇧
Travel Corridor Update:
BAHRAIN, CHILE, ICELAND, CAMBODIA, LAOS, UAE, QATAR and TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS have been ADDED to the
#TravelCorridor
list. If you arrive from these countries after 4am on Saturday 14th November you will NOT need to self-isolate.
Me and my trusty bike, now on our way. Wonderful to be back in stunning Scottish countryside that I knew as a teenager. Aiming for Inverness then back to London for meetings - and then returning as soon as I can!
@GOSHCharity
#cyclediplomacy
#JOGLE
Great evening to be on the bike 🚲. Ahead of UK
#CycleToWorkDay
, yesterday I cycled home from the Embassy - I encourage everyone to get involved today and enjoy the wonderful weather we're having!
#SustainableTravel
Royal Ascot is such a quintessentially British experience, and I was thrilled to partake in Day 1 festivities alongside my wife and colleagues from the Embassy. I’ve always taken a keen interest in horseracing, a sport that both the UAE and UK share a great interest for.
Thank you all for the very kind wishes. This is a personal account, but my love and pride for my country are also personal. So here is a short pamphlet about the UAE and why I am proud to represent it: .
“The UAE can and should serve as the model to the world when it comes to acceptance, diversity, and multiculturalism”.
Lovely quote from a member of the UAE’s small but thriving Jewish community, as reported by
@AlArabiya_Eng
.
My thanks to
@NadineDorries
for her visit to the UAE for the UK National Day at
@expo2020dubai
.
2022 is set to be an excellent year for culture and sport in the UK. It was great to hear about plans for events taking place across the year.
Celebrating the UK’s National Day at
@expo2020dubai
where we held great discussions with The Rt Hon.
@NadineDorries
on developing the Cultural & Creative Industries & other joint bilateral cultural programs
Celebrating India's 75th Republic Day with a memorable evening alongside
@VDoraiswami
@HCI_London
@AlexChalkChelt
@Yusuffali_MA
The UAE and India enjoy strong bonds of friendship based on age-old cultural, religious and economic ties between our two nations. It was an honour to
Honoured to meet
@ChiefRabbi
Ephraim Mirvis to discuss
#interfaith
relations and the UAE’s Abrahamic Family House. I’m proud to have had this truly meaningful discussion; many more such discussions to be had. Unity and
#coexistence
of all faiths needed now more than ever.
Today is
#InternationalChildrensBookDay
. Reading and books have always been important in my family, and even more so now that I am a father. Books bring us together and help us connect with one another, and I can only hope that my children grow up to enjoy reading as I do.
Congratulations to
@Masdar
CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the
@EnergyInstitute
Masdar is at the forefront of the global energy transition & its strong 🇬🇧 presence reflects our shared commitment to clean energy for a better tomorrow
1/3 There is a beautiful portrait of Sheikh Zayed at our Embassy that has always caught guests' attention and I’ve personally always been drawn to it. Painted by the artist and conservationist David Shepherd in 1970, this portrait has hung proudly in the Embassy ever since.
It was an honour to present my credentials today to the President of Iceland, Guðni Jóhannesson
@PresidentISL
.
As the UAE's Ambassador to Iceland as well as the UK, I look forward to more fantastic work to further relations between our two countries.
Wonderful to join Sheikh Khalifa Bin Saeed Al Maktoum for the graduation of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and other Emirati officer cadets at
@RMASandhurst
. Congratulations to all - you join the many Emiratis who have passed through Sandhurst over the years.
Very interesting to visit La Corbière today, the first concrete lighthouse in the world. Thanks to Jersey Sport CEO
@Catrionamc74
for giving me a great cycling tour of the southwest of Jersey!
A pleasure to attend the 2019
@ArabianBusiness
Awards in London this evening. Congratulations to all the honourees, including the estimable
@DrHabibAlMulla
. Was also delighted to meet the incomparable
@afneil
who gave the welcome speech for tonight’s event.
An enduring friend of our country, Her Majesty was a constant when so much else changed. The friendship between the Queen and our leadership was marked by warmness and mutual respect and the extent to which she contributed to the success of our relationship cannot be overstated.
Secretary of State, it was such an honour to celebrate our Golden Jubilee with you! Building on an extraordinary strong relationship, we look forward to deepening our ties of cooperation and friendship with the UK 🇬🇧 🇦🇪
A privilege to join
@MansoorAbulhoul
for the UAE's 50th National Day.
The UK and UAE have a close bond and I look forward to working together on education opportunities.
#UAENationalDay50
On behalf of the
@UAEEmbassyUK
I would like to thank HM The Queen for the words of comfort at this difficult time for the United Kingdom and the World. I echo Her Majesty’s thanks to the
@NHSUK
and those on the front line who are bravely saving lives at great personal sacrifice.
“As lockdowns crush supply chains world-wide, local, high-tech farms are in prime position.”
Interesting
@Reuters
video report says the UAE’s investments in agritech are paying off.
Today the
#UAE
celebrates its 49th year as an independent nation. I'm very proud to represent the
#UAE
in the
#UK
and will continue to honour the legacy that we have inherited from our founding fathers
#UAENationalDay49
Happy 169th birthday to
@GreatOrmondSt
, one of our partners in the Zayed Centre for Research.
#ZCR
is pioneering research & clinical care for treatments & cures for children with rare diseases. Together we can do so much 🙏🏽
So journey's end, for the time being. Back to being an Ambassador in London tomorrow but I shall miss these great open spaces. And shall be back for the next leg when I can! "My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go..."
@gailrosssnp
@jamie4North
#visitscotland
It is a great privilege to have HE
@AnwarGargash
join us in London for the UAE UK Strategic Dialogue, an important milestone in the UAE-UK partnership.
Video:
@Emirates
has modified its 10 Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to create additional cargo capacity by removing seats from the Economy Class cabin.
#UAE
#Dubai
Extremely constructive video conference with the UAE-UK Business Council. Excellent to talk to Sir Edward Lister,
@AhmedAAlSayegh
,
@PatrickMoodyFCO
and leading business figures about how we are protecting our economy and plan to bounce back after Covid19.
A great evening in Cambridge celebrating the diversity of the UAE through its food.
@HananWorrell
helped curate the menu for the evening, drawing inspiration from her Emirati cookbook, Table Tales. Was also a pleasure to meet special guest Lord Eatwell, President of
@QueensCam
.
I was proud to present a copy of my credentials to Her Majesty’s Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps,
@Neil_R_Holland
, earlier today. I’m now fully cleared to get to work!
“It has tested all of us to the limit.”
Great write up by
@TheNationalUAE
of our efforts to get our citizens home - including by air ambulance for those in critical care. My thanks to the brilliant team at
@UAEEmbassyUK
for making this happen.
Very moving to see the country
#ClapForOurCarers
last night. People in the UAE have also been showing their appreciation for our amazing healthcare workers.