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Gulf Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
RAK Ruler Sheikh Saud arrives in Rome for papal inauguration
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived on Sunday in Rome to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church. Sheikh Saud was accompanied by Sheikh Khalid Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of the Investment and Development Office in Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr being received by top Italian officials in Rome. WAM The inauguration of Pope Leo XIV follows the passing of Pope Francis, whose tenure was marked by significant efforts to advance interfaith and human dialogue. Pope Francis was one of the signatories of the Document on Human Fraternity, signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. This landmark declaration was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Human Fraternity. The inauguration ceremony will take place at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, attended by numerous heads of state, global leaders and dignitaries, following the Catholic Church's long-standing tradition. WAM
Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Saud bin Saqr arrives in Rome for papal inauguration
17 May 2025 23:45 ROME (WAM) On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived in Rome to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Saud was accompanied by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of the Investment and Development Office in Ras Al inauguration of Pope Leo XIV follows the passing of Pope Francis, whose tenure was marked by significant efforts to advance interfaith and human Francis was one of the signatories of the Document on Human Fraternity, signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. This landmark declaration was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Human Fraternity. The inauguration ceremony will take place at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, attended by numerous heads of state, global leaders and dignitaries, following the Catholic Church's long-standing tradition.
Gulf Today
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi attends funeral of Pope Francis
On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the funeral of Pope Francis. Alongside Sheikh Khaled, the funeral was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Crown Prince's Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court; and Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The funeral procession began in Saint Peter's Square, with the burial taking place at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, in the presence of heads of state, world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe. Sheikh Khaled arrives to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. WAM Sheikh Khaled conveyed the condolences of His Highness the UAE President to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, and to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals at the Vatican. Sheikh Khaled also expressed sincere sympathies to the College of Cardinals, the Holy See and the global Catholic community on the passing of Pope Francis. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi described the late Pope as a symbol of human fraternity, cultural coexistence and interfaith dialogue, underscoring that His Holiness' humanitarian legacy will continue to inspire future generations in upholding the values of tolerance and mutual understanding. Pope Francis had a distinguished legacy of promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Pope's historic visit to the United Arab Emirates, the first of its kind to the region, culminated in the announcement of the Human Fraternity Document, which His Holiness signed alongside the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Professor Ahmed Al Tayeb, in Abu Dhabi on Feb.4, 2019. The document served as a global charter for peace and human coexistence, and was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, which designated 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity. WAM
Gulf News
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf News
Sheikh Khaled attends Pope Francis' funeral in Rome on behalf of UAE President
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the funeral of Pope Francis on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Accompanying Sheikh Khaled were Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Crown Prince's Office; and Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The funeral procession commenced at Saint Peter's Square, with the burial ceremony held at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, attended by heads of state, world leaders, and dignitaries from around the world. During the service, Sheikh Khaled conveyed the condolences of the UAE President to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, and to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals. He also extended heartfelt sympathies to the College of Cardinals, the Holy See, and the global Catholic community on the passing of Pope Francis. Sheikh Khaled paid tribute to Pope Francis as a beacon of human fraternity, cultural coexistence, and interfaith dialogue, affirming that His Holiness' humanitarian legacy will continue to inspire future generations to uphold the values of tolerance and mutual understanding. Pope Francis was renowned for his enduring commitment to promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue. His historic visit to the United Arab Emirates—the first by a pontiff to the region—led to the signing of the Human Fraternity Document alongside His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Professor Ahmed Al Tayeb, in Abu Dhabi on 4 February 2019. This landmark document became a global charter for peace and coexistence and was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, which designated 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity.
Sharjah 24
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Abu Dhabi CP attends funeral of Pope Francis in Rome
Dignitaries at the funeral Accompanying His Highness Sheikh Khaled at the funeral were Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Crown Prince's Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court; and Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office. Funeral procession and burial The funeral procession commenced at Saint Peter's Square, with the burial taking place at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. Heads of state, world leaders, and dignitaries from across the globe were present. UAE sends condolences to Vatican His Highness Sheikh Khaled conveyed condolences from His Highness the UAE President to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, and Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals at the Vatican. He expressed sincere sympathies to the College of Cardinals, the Holy See, and the global Catholic community on the passing of Pope Francis. Legacy of Pope Francis His Highness Sheikh Khaled praised Pope Francis as a symbol of human fraternity, cultural coexistence, and interfaith dialogue. He emphasised that the late Pope's humanitarian legacy would continue to inspire future generations to uphold values of tolerance and mutual understanding. Pope's visit to UAE and human fraternity document Pope Francis had a distinguished legacy of promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue. His historic visit to the UAE in 2019, the first by a Pope to the region, culminated in the signing of the Human Fraternity Document with His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb. This document, which was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, serves as a global charter for peace and human coexistence, and 4 February was designated as the International Day of Human Fraternity.
