Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, spoke with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call on Friday. Bloomberg
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, spoke with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call on Friday. Bloomberg
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, spoke with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call on Friday. Bloomberg
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, spoke with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call on Friday. Bloomberg

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in phone call with Ukraine's foreign minister


Sarah Forster
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, spoke with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call on Friday.

They discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Ukraine and how to enhance co-operation, said officials.

Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Kuleba also reviewed the latest developments in Ukraine, plus regional and international issues of common interest.

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah praised the UN-backed agreement recently signed in Istanbul between Ukraine, Russia and Turkey, which provides for the safe export of grain through the Black Sea to global markets.

He reiterated the UAE's readiness to support all efforts to find a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine and reach a political settlement to end the crisis.

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

Skewed figures

In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458. 

RACE CARD

6.30pm: Madjani Stakes Group 2 (PA) Dh97,500 (Dirt) 1,900m
7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,400m
7.40pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,600m
8.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 2,200m
8.50pm: Dubai Creek Mile Listed (TB) Dh132,500 (D) 1,600m
9.25pm: Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (D) 1,900m
10pm: Handicap (TB) Dh92,500 (D) 1,400m

Rooney's club record

At Everton Appearances: 77; Goals: 17

At Manchester United Appearances: 559; Goals: 253

While you're here

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Raghida Dergham: We have to bounce back

If you go:
The flights: Etihad, Emirates, British Airways and Virgin all fly from the UAE to London from Dh2,700 return, including taxes
The tours: The Tour for Muggles usually runs several times a day, lasts about two-and-a-half hours and costs £14 (Dh67)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is on now at the Palace Theatre. Tickets need booking significantly in advance
Entrance to the Harry Potter exhibition at the House of MinaLima is free
The hotel: The grand, 1909-built Strand Palace Hotel is in a handy location near the Theatre District and several of the key Harry Potter filming and inspiration sites. The family rooms are spacious, with sofa beds that can accommodate children, and wooden shutters that keep out the light at night. Rooms cost from £170 (Dh808).

The biog

Favourite films: Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia

Favourite books: Start with Why by Simon Sinek and Good to be Great by Jim Collins

Favourite dish: Grilled fish

Inspiration: Sheikh Zayed's visionary leadership taught me to embrace new challenges.

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

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Updated: August 13, 2022, 4:37 AM`