His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also welcomed the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif, His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb on a two-day visit to the UAE.
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Pope Francis arrives in the UAE for historic visit
Pope Francis touched down in Abu Dhabi for the 48-hour trip during which he will meet leading Muslim clerics and hold an open-air mass for some 135,000 Catholics
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Pope Francis urges ‘respect’ for Yemen truce accord
Pope Francis was speaking before embarking on a historic three-day visit to the UAE, the first by a pope to the Arabian peninsula.
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UAE schools to close for Pope Francis visit
All public and private schools across the country will close on Tuesday, while schools in Dubai and Sharjah will also close on Monday
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Video: Pope Francis’ video message to people of UAE
Pope Francis sent this video message to the people of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, ahead of his Apostolic Journey there on 3-5 February 2019.
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Sheikh Mohammed welcomes Pope’s historic visit to the UAE
The Papal visit begins with his arrival in Abu Dhabi tonight
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Pope Francis says ‘to write new page in history’ with UAE visit
Head of the Catholic Church extends his warm greetings to the leadership and people of the UAE ahead of his visit to the country on February 3-5
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Francis in Arabia, the Muslim-friendly pope
When Francis becomes the first pope to visit the Arabian peninsula on Sunday, he takes another important step in his efforts to build bridges with Islam
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UAE declares holiday for invitees to Papal Mass in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday February 5 is declared a holiday for private sector employees holding permits to participate in the event during Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE
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UAE reveals free transport plan for Pope Francis event
Free buses are being provided by the UAE Government, designed to ensure that the 135,000 attendees are able to access the Papal Mass on February 5
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Pope Francis set to attract audience of 135,000 in Abu Dhabi
Preparations continue into historic event which will witness the meeting of two of the world’s most prominent religious leaders on February 4
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Pope Francis to deliver Mass in Abu Dhabi stadium
Details are announced about the visit of Pope Francis to the UAE next February
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Pope Francis set to visit the UAE in February
Pontiff is invited to the UAE by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and the local Catholic church