Elizabeth II and the Emirates.. historical milestones
An atmosphere of sadness pervaded the world yesterday, as soon as the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced at the age of 96, of which she spent 70 years on the throne of the United Kingdom.
The late had a prominent and original role in consolidating the solid friendship relations that brought the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates together since the era of the founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, which was reflected in the messages of condolence from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State. God" and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, "may God protect him", through their Twitter account, expressing their sincere condolences to the royal family and the friendly British people.
The official visits and direct meetings between the leaders of the UAE and the Queen of the trip were milestones that contributed to strengthening the frameworks of joint cooperation between the Kingdom and the UAE.
1969
In 1969, Queen Elizabeth II received the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with a warm welcome and presented him with a British Order of Excellence.
1979
In February of the year 1979, the UAE received Queen Elizabeth II, on her first visit to the country, with official and popular celebrations. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and members of the Supreme Council, were at the forefront.
1989
The visit of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to Britain on the eighteenth of July 1989 was a historic event in the relations between the two countries, and it had repercussions on all international issues at that time.
2010
Queen Elizabeth II arrived with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in November 2010 to Abu Dhabi on her second official visit to the United Arab Emirates since 1979, which contributed to strengthening bilateral relations between Britain and the UAE.
2013
On April 30, 2013, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, began an official visit to the United Kingdom, which lasted for two days, at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The visit acquired an important dimension in the development of Emirati-British relations, reflected in the meeting that took place between the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, and Queen Elizabeth during the luncheon hosted by Her Majesty in honor of His Highness at Windsor Palace, and he touched on a number of regional issues. and international.
Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 and became Britain's longest-reigning monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria.
While Britain led in very difficult times after the Second World War, through many events and transformations that Britain and the world witnessed during the entire 7 decades.
Immediately after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom entered an official period of mourning, during which a large part of the scheduled official events and events will be postponed, and the British Union flags will be at half-mast.
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