Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Friday met King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree of Sweden.
During the meeting, which came as part of Sheikh Abdullah’s working visit to Stockholm, he conveyed the best wishes of President Sheikh Mohamed to the monarch, state news agency Wam reported. They also discussed bilateral relations between the two nations and ways to enhance co-operation.
Sheikh Abdullah said he was keen to deepen joint co-operation in several sectors – particularly the economy, trade, renewable energy, technology, education, and advanced technology. He also expressed his pride in visiting Sweden and praised the country’s development.
On Thursday, he met Maria Malmer Stenergard, Sweden’s Foreign Minister, to sign an agreement regarding political consultations between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sweden’s Foreign Ministry.
He also met Benjamin Dousa, Sweden’s Minister of International Development Co-operation and Foreign Trade. They signed an agreement between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and the Swedish Trade and Investment Council regarding enhancing investment and business opportunities between the two countries.
Sheikh Abdullah later met Pal Jonson, Sweden’s Defence Minister, to discuss ways to enhance co-operation in defence. On Wednesday, Sheikh Abdullah met the King Frederik X of Denmark in Copenhagen.
Sheikh Abdullah then visited Helsinki on an official visit to Finland. During a meeting with President Alexander Stubb, the Finnish leader received a written message from President Sheikh Mohamed regarding the bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sheikh Abdullah also held talks with Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Finland and explored ways to enhance co-operation in various sectors aligned with the developmental priorities of both countries, Wam reported.
Among Sheikh Abdullah's delegation are Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Commercial Affairs; Fatima Al Mazrouei, UAE ambassador to Norway and non-resident ambassador to Denmark; Abdullah Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability; Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology; and Omar Saif Ghobash, adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and non-resident ambassador to the Vatican.
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ESSENTIALS
The flights
Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
The hotels
Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.
The tours
A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages.
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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South Africa:
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Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Imrul Kayes, Liton Das (wkt), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (wkt), Nasir Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Taskin Ahmed
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Know before you go
- Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
- If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
- By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
- Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
- Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.
