The UK has signed a military and security cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia, a major buyer of British arms and a partner in attempts to defeat ISIL.
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, the minister of defence, met with his British counterpart Michael Fallon to discuss military cooperation, according to state news agency Wam.
Mr Fallon said the agreement would help Saudi Arabia better protect her national security, including through counter-terrorism, intelligence and training. “This Agreement further cements the UK’s long-standing relationship with our key Gulf partner,” he said.
The UK’s prime minister, Theresa May, said in December last year that Britain would invest more than £3 billion in defence in the Gulf region as the country prepared to leave the European Union.
The relationship with Saudi Arabia has been controversial with one campaigning group losing a court battle in July to halt arms exports because of concern over the civilian death toll in Yemen.
Gulf states say Iran is trying to expand its influence in Arab countries, including Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has been engaged since 2015 fighting Iran-backed fighters.
Key products and UAE prices
iPhone XS
With a 5.8-inch screen, it will be an advance version of the iPhone X. It will be dual sim and comes with better battery life, a faster processor and better camera. A new gold colour will be available.
Price: Dh4,229
iPhone XS Max
It is expected to be a grander version of the iPhone X with a 6.5-inch screen; an inch bigger than the screen of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Price: Dh4,649
iPhone XR
A low-cost version of the iPhone X with a 6.1-inch screen, it is expected to attract mass attention. According to industry experts, it is likely to have aluminium edges instead of stainless steel.
Price: Dh3,179
Apple Watch Series 4
More comprehensive health device with edge-to-edge displays that are more than 30 per cent bigger than displays on current models.
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If you go
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.
The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.
