President Sheikh Mohamed visited the Arc de Triomphe and the residence of France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on the final day of his state visit.
Sheikh Mohamed laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, within the Arc de Triomphe, at Place Charles de Gaulle.
“A salute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of their countries,” he wrote in the visitors' book.
Sheikh Mohamed then travelled to Hotel Matignon, Ms Borne's official residence.
A military band played and cavalry saluted Sheikh Mohamed as he smiled for photos outside before attending a meeting between French and Emirati delegations.
Earlier, Sheikh Mohamed visited France's parliament and met with assembly members.
He was received by Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, and a number of deputies.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the UAE, since its establishment, has been keen to build bridges of communication and co-operation with countries of the world and aimed to establish peace, stability and coexistence in various regions, stressing the importance of the role of parliaments that represent the voice of the people in promoting these values, Wam reported.
He signed the Palais Bourbon visitors' book, with the words: “I was pleased to visit the French National Assembly. We emphasise the importance of parliamentary relations as an important pillar of our close ties and one of the main tributaries for enriching the common and friendly interests between our two nations.
“We are keen to build upon this to further serve the needs of our people.”
Sheikh Mohamed has overseen the signing of a number of major energy agreements between France and the UAE during his visit.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and French oil company TotalEnergies signed a strategic partnership agreement to explore opportunities for growth across the energy value chain on Monday, alongside a new comprehensive strategic energy partnership between the UAE and France focused on energy security, affordability and decarbonisation.
The two countries also signed 10 other agreements in sectors including space exploration, defence and higher education.
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Six large-scale objects on show
- Concrete wall and windows from the now demolished Robin Hood Gardens housing estate in Poplar
- The 17th Century Agra Colonnade, from the bathhouse of the fort of Agra in India
- A stagecloth for The Ballet Russes that is 10m high – the largest Picasso in the world
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1930s Kaufmann Office
- A full-scale Frankfurt Kitchen designed by Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, which transformed kitchen design in the 20th century
- Torrijos Palace dome
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
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Favourite TV show: That 70s Show
Favourite animal: Ferrets, they are smart, sensitive, playful and loving
Favourite holiday destination: Seychelles, my resolution for 2020 is to visit as many spiritual retreats and animal shelters across the world as I can
Name of first pet: Eddy, a Persian cat that showed up at our home
Favourite dog breed: I love them all - if I had to pick Yorkshire terrier for small dogs and St Bernard's for big
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