#zayed bin sultan al nahyan

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[the-empress-7]

The emerald tassel earrings

The Princess of Wales debuted Queen Elizabeth II’s emerald and diamond earrings during an evening reception in Jamaica in 2022, along with a matching bracelet. Both pieces are from Her late Majesty’s emerald tassel suite, which the monarch first wore at a state dinner held for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at London’s Claridge’s Hotel in 1989.

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Foreign Royals at the Coronation of King Charles III

Even though we now know that the coronation on May 6th will not be a tiara event, I'll still keep a running list of foreign royals that have confirmed attendance. Traditionally other monarchs don't attend coronations in the United Kingdom unless they are from a Commonwealth country (Brunei, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malaysia, and Tonga) but they are doing away with that this time around.

Bahrain - King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Belgium - King Philippe & Queen Mathilde

Bhutan - King Jigme Kesar & Queen Jetsun Pema

Brunei - Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah & Prince 'Abdul Mateen

Cambodia -

Denmark - Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary

Eswatini - King Mswati III & Queen Sibonelo LaMbikiza

Japan - Crown Prince Akishino & Crown Princess Kiko

Jordan - King Abdullah II & Queen Rania

Kuwait - Crown Prince Mishal Al Ahmad

Lesotho - King Letsie III & Queen 'Masenate

Liechtenstein - Hereditary Prince Alois & Hereditary Princess Sophie

Luxembourg - Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa

Malaysia - King Abdullah & Queen Azizah

Monaco - Prince Albert & Princess Charlene

Morocco - Princess Lalla Meryem

Netherlands - King Willem Alexander & Queen Máxima

Norway - Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette Marit

Oman - Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said

Qatar - Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Saudi Arabia - Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud

Spain - King Felipe & Queen Letizia

Sweden - King Carl XVI Gustaf & Crown Princess Victoria

Thailand - King Vajiralongkorn & Queen Suthida

Tonga - King Tupou VI & Queen Nanasipau’u

United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Non-Reigning Royals

Ashanti - King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II & Lady Julia

Baden - Margrave Bernhard & Margravine Stephanie

Bulgaria - King Simeon & Queen Margarita

Greece - Queen Anne Marie & Crown Prince Pavlos (I've seen conflicting reports about Crown Princess Marie Chantal attending.)

Hesse - Landgrave Donatus

Hohenlohe-Langenburg - Prince Philipp & Princess Saskia

Māori - King Tuheitia & Queen Te Atawhai

Romania - Princess Margareta & Prince Radu

Serbia - Crown Prince Alexander & Crown Princess Katherine

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قدم سمو الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم ولي عهد دبي اليوم التعازي في وفاة الشيخ هزاع بن سلطان بن زايد آل نهيان "رحمه الله" في قصر المشرف في أبوظبي. كما قدم التعازي سمو الشيخ منصور بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم رئيس مجلس دبي الرياضي والشيوخ والمواطنون.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai offered condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Mushref Palace in Abu Dhabi. Also, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, Sheikhs and Emiratis also offered condolences.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 السبت

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11 Meaningful Pieces In Catherine’s Jewellery Collection That Belonged To Queen Elizabeth II

By Emily Chan

6 December 2023

First worn by the Princess of Wales in June at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa Al Saif in Amman, Jordan, the Greville chandelier earrings were seen on Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign.

The dazzling diamond earrings made by Cartier were a wedding gift to Her late Majesty from her parents – the Queen Mother had inherited them from Dame Margaret Helen Greville, a British socialite, in 1918.

Catherine was most recently seen wearing the jewels at a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace.

On Remembrance Sunday this year, Catherine debuted a pair of diamond and pearl leaf earrings that were previously seen on the Queen during a visit to Nigeria back in 2003.

Some experts believe that the earrings may have been detachable pieces from the brooch featuring the same design.

Commissioned by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II’s Festoon necklace features 105 loose diamonds that her father inherited when he ascended the throne.

Featuring three strands, the monarch wore the piece on numerous occasions throughout her life, from attending state banquets to posing for official portraits.

The Princess of Wales paid tribute to Her late Majesty by wearing the piece for the official Coronation photograph when King Charles III officially assumed the throne on 6 May.

The Princess of Wales wore Queen Elizabeth II’s three-strand pearl necklace – an item Her Majesty was famous for – during a Buckingham Palace lunch for the governors-general of the Commonwealth nations prior to the monarch’s funeral in September 2022.

The then Princess Elizabeth received this jaw-dropping diamond necklace by Cartier from the Nizam of Hyderabad as a wedding gift in 1947.

Featuring a rose motif, the royal picked the necklace herself, along with a matching floral tiara.

The Princess of Wales first wore the statement piece at a gala for the National Portrait Gallery in 2014, before rewearing it at a Buckingham Palace reception for the Diplomatic Corps in 2019.

Queen Elizabeth II was first photographed wearing these diamond and pearl earrings during her Silver Jubilee celebrations – marking 25 years on the throne – in 1977.

Catherine has sported the earrings a number of times in the past, including after Prince Louis’ birth in 2018 and while visiting Commonwealth troops ahead of the Queen’s funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II commissioned royal jeweller Garrard to create this four-strand pearl and diamond choker, using pearls sourced from Japan in the early 1980s.

Princess Diana was loaned the piece for a state banquet in honour of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in 1982, while the current Princess of Wales has worn the necklace on several occasions, including for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017 and Her Majesty’s funeral in 2022.

The Princess of Wales debuted Queen Elizabeth II’s emerald and diamond earrings during an evening reception in Jamaica in 2022, along with a matching bracelet.

Both pieces are from Her late Majesty’s emerald tassel suite, which the monarch first wore at a state dinner held for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at London’s Claridge’s Hotel in 1989.

First worn by Queen Elizabeth II during the 1990s, the Princess of Wales has borrowed Her late Majesty’s diamond and pearl leaf brooch a number of times over the years, including on a visit commemorating the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium in 2017.

Catherine wore the piece in tribute to the monarch while attending her funeral procession at Westminster Hall in September 2022.

The sapphire and diamond earrings

The Princess of Wales borrowed Queen Elizabeth’s sapphire and diamond earrings for a visit to Edinburgh in 2021.

The sapphire earrings are part of a suite of sapphire and diamond jewellery by Asprey, which Her late Majesty added to her collection during the late 1970s.

The Bahrain pearl drop earrings

Featuring two pearls gifted to Her late Majesty by the Hakim of Bahrain as a wedding present, these diamond and pearl drop earrings were also worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s.

The Princess of Wales was first spotted wearing the earrings at a Remembrance Day service in 2016, before going on to wear them for Trooping the Colour in 2019 and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.

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King Abdullah II & Queen Rania host an official dinner banquet at Al Husseiniya Palace on the occasion of the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein & Princess Rajwa on 1 June 2023. The dinner banquet saw the attendance of members of the Royal Family, members of Alseif family, as well as leaders and royals from friendly countries.

Iraq President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife, Shanaz, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah of Malaysia and his wife Queen Azizah Aminah, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife Queen Máxima, and King Philippe of the Belgians and his daughter Crown Princess Elisabeth attended the banquet. In addition, Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Denmark Crown Prince Frederik, Sweden Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, and Norway Crown Prince Hakoon were also in attendance.

The attendees additionally included Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, the minister of culture, sports and youth of Oman, and Prince Mateen bin Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Masrour Barzani, Rwanda President Paul Kagame, United States’ First Lady Jill Biden, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar, and Princess Hisako and Tsuguko of Japan attended the banquet as well.

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¡Hola, buenos días, humanidad! 🌍 ¡Feliz sábado! 💪🌟🚀🏆🌈📈🌱🌞🎯🌺 Hoy os regalo la imagen de la Mezquita de Sheikh Zayed. Ubicada en Abu Dabi, es un impresionante monumento arquitectónico que asombra por su grandeza y elegancia. Construida con mármol blanco y adornada con intrincados detalles, la mezquita es un tributo al arte islámico y al patrimonio cultural de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Nombrada en honor al difunto Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, el fundador y primer presidente de la nación, la mezquita es un lugar sagrado que puede albergar a decenas de miles de fieles. Su interior es igualmente deslumbrante, con hermosos detalles de incrustaciones de piedras preciosas y el gigantesco candelabro de Swarovski, uno de los más grandes del mundo. La mezquita es un símbolo de tolerancia y diversidad, abierta a visitantes de todas las creencias, ofreciendo una experiencia única que fusiona la belleza arquitectónica con la espiritualidad.

Para tener en cuenta...

Creo que las personas no se olvidan. No puedes olvidar a quienes un día te hicieron sonreír, latir el corazón o llorar por horas. Cambia la forma en que las percibimos y su lugar en nuestro corazón, pero siguen siendo parte de nuestra vida. Algunos, que sacaron lo mejor de mí, ahora solo comparten un simple "hola". Otros, a pesar de las lágrimas, me enseñaron a ser quien soy. Aunque solo quede una sonrisa o un breve saludo, siempre serán parte de mi vida. No olvido a nadie, especialmente a quienes han tocado mi mano, pues el destino quiso que nos cruzáramos.

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“Al Nahyans will be my favourite royals for any reason! Just see their persons in various fields and you will praise them. From Issa bin Zayed to Sultan bin Zayed or bin Khalifa, you will find the proof. These names are controversial and Issa is an inhumane. They are/were not involved in Government works. Whenever, an Al Nahyan indulge into controversy, Ruler remove them. MBZ made it sure that his sons will be of high morality and well behaved, he raised them in that way. Big thanks to his wife.” - Submitted by Anonymous

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Members of other royal families who attended the coronation of Their Majesties, King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey - 06/05/23

Europe

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium 🇧🇪

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (representing the Queen of Denmark) 🇩🇰

Alois, Hereditary Prince and Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein (representing the Prince of Liechtenstein) 🇱🇮

Grand-Duke Henri and Grand-Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco 🇲🇨

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (representing the King of Norway) 🇳🇴

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain 🇪🇸

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden 🇸🇪

Asia

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain 🇧🇭

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan 🇧🇹

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince 'Abdul Mateen of Brunei 🇧🇳

Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait (representing the Emir of Kuwait) 🇰🇼

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan (representing the Emperor) 🇯🇵

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan 🇯🇴

Yang di Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia 🇲🇾

Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Crown Prince of Oman (representing the Sultan of Oman) 🇴🇲

Emir and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad of Qatar 🇶🇦

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi (representing the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates) 🇦🇪

Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (representing the King of Saudi Arabia) 🇸🇦

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand 🇹🇭

Africa

King Mswati III and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Eswatini 🇸🇿

King Letsie III and Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho 🇱🇸

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco (representing the King of Morocco) 🇲🇦

Oceania

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipa’u of Tonga 🇹🇴

Ceremonial monarchs

Asantehene and Lady Julia of Asante 🇬🇭

Māori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII and Queen Te Atawhai 🇳🇿

Members of defunct foreign royal families

Margrave Bernhard and Margravine Stephanie of Baden 🇩🇪

Tsar Simeon II and Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Landgrave and Langravine of Hesse 🇩🇪

Prince Philipp and Princess Saskia of Hohenlohe-Langenburg 🇩🇪

Margareta of Romania (Custodian of the Crown of Romania) and Prince Radu of Romania 🇷🇴

Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of the Hellenes 🇬🇷

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia 🇷🇸

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The antisemitism on display at dozens of elite universities may come as a shock to many. But it does not surprise me. My first day of orientation at Harvard Divinity School was on September 11, 2001. I had come to the Divinity School to study contemporary thought in Judaism and Islam. Truth—veritas—is Harvard’s motto, but not, I soon discovered, what the university ultimately stood for. Soon after the 9/11 attacks, in the throes of the Second Intifada, the dean of the divinity school began propagating an early version of the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, leveraging his position at Harvard and as a scholar of Islam to resuscitate the demands of Arab countries from their boycott of Israel that dates back to the 1920s—before the country’s founding. At the divinity school, anti-Israel sentiment at Harvard was also taking a strange new turn: during orientation, I heard a senior university officer suggest that Israel may have been at fault for the 9/11 attacks. This was a wake-up call. The following year, I organized a daylong conference on global antisemitism at Harvard. My goal was to engender a meaningful discussion on the oldest hatred. At the conference, I learned that the Harvard Divinity School had recently accepted a gift of $2.5 million from then-president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, who was promoting anti-Americanism and antisemitism through his research think tank, the Zayed Center for Coordination and Follow-Up, where, among other things, they attempted to resurrect the blood libel of medieval Europe. Zayed’s think tank would sponsor the translation of antisemitic texts into Arabic and disseminate them throughout the Arab world.

[arabicroyalfamily]

09.06.2023

Happiest birthday to Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 🎂🎉🤗🇦🇪

[kirstythejetblackgoldfish]

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan meeting Hafez al-Assad in 1972

This is the photo that Bashar al-Assad gifted to Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan

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© Paolo Dala

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour

This time around, I was able to tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest and was the “vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates)...” I wasn’t able to visit this during my first visit in the Abu Dhabi back in 2018.

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10 Must-Visit Places in Abu Dhabi That are a Must Visit in 2023

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and a stunning coastal city, is a well-known tourist destination worldwide. The nomadic Bani Yas Clan lived in this area in the seventeenth century. Before the significant change occurred brought about by the discovery of oil resources nearby, it was a little fishing community.

Abu Dhabi became the cutting-edge industrial city it is today because of the enormous revenue brought in by the oil industry. To explore this dreamy land you’ll require an emirates visa. There are numerous places for travelers to visit in and around Abu Dhabi. Find out more about the top ten among them.

Here is a list of the best 10 Must Visit Places to Visit in Abu Dhabi:

1. The Louvre Museum

The most well-known museum in the UAE is the Louvre Museum of Abu Dhabi. It displays a complete history of civilization's artistic accomplishments, dating all the way back to the Neolithic era. The collection, which includes everything from famous Picasso paintings to monuments from ancient Egypt, is astounding. The main draw of the museum is its impressive structure, which has perfectly organized galleries beneath a vast silver dome.

Along with the extensive permanent collection displayed in twelve galleries, the museum hosts numerous noteworthy temporary exhibitions each year. The only fully finished and operational museum to open on Saadiyat Island is the Louvre, one of three major museums that are planned.

2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Located in Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, the renowned Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a spectacular landmark structure. The opening of this enormous mosque, which has a capacity for 40,000 worshippers, took place in 2007 after around 20 years of development. A large number of tourists are drawn to the mosque because of its grandeur, gorgeous design, and exquisite glasswork.

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is dedicated to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The large mosque is open to visitors who are not Muslims. There are guided tours available, and if you choose the Abu Dhabi Morning tour, you can see the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is a popular destination on Al Khaleej al Arab Street in Abu Dhabi.

3. Ferrari World Theme Park

This theme park on Yas Island can make you feel as though you are participating in Formula One racing. It is a popular destination for tourists in Abu Dhabi who want to experience the rush of driving fast. A Junior GT track is accessible to young people. Adults can ride the 120-kilometer-per-hour Flying Ace roller coaster, which is exhilarating.

The park has an excellent collection of Ferrari vehicles, starting with the 1947 model and continuing with many more if you're interested in learning more. For traditional car enthusiasts, there is a Ferrari factory tour and a game show with a Ferrari theme.

4. Etihad Towers Observation Deck

The greatest site to see the Abu Dhabi skyline is from the Jumeirah observation deck in the Etihad Towers. It is located on the floor of the hotel Etihad Towers. A charge is required to enter the tower if you are not a hotel guest.

On the observation deck, there is a great restaurant where you can eat small meals or snacks while taking in the sights of Abu Dhabi. front of you. Your memories of the city's splendor and magnificence will endure forever, and your perch on the 74th level itself may give you a surge of excitement and a sense of adventure.

5. Al-Hosn Fort

The oldest structure in Abu Dhabi is the Al-Hosn fort, which is located on Hamdan bin Mohammed Street. The Old Fort and White Fort are other names for this fort. It was built in 1793 to serve as both the royal family's home and the government's headquarters.The inside has currently been updated and kept as a museum that illustrates the history, legacy, and culture of Abu Dhabi. The exhibition includes a lot of old photos. The fort includes a sizable courtyard, and the great northern gate's exquisite tilework is something to behold. The role of emirates visa online is important in exploring this fort.

6. Falcon Hospital

The Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi is a working veterinary facility for ill and injured falcons. It is situated off Sweihan Road. The facility is open to tourists, and there are guided tours available. You can observe these prey birds in the wards during the guided visits.

On the grounds of the Falcon Hospital, there is a museum that showcases the development of falconry. The time and actions of the vets during their visit will determine when visitors are permitted to hold and feed the falcons.

7. Warner Brothers World

Theme park Warner Brother World is situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. This theme park was created using characters from "Warner Brothers" cartoons, movies, comic books, and heroes and villains. As a theme park that is indoors and air-conditioned, the park is cleverly separated into six lands. It is among the top attractions in Abu Dhabi for families.

There are several rides that appeal to everyone's tastes, from young children to teenagers. Bed Rock and Cartoon Junction are perfect for amusing young children. For those who are more daring, Metropolis, Gotham City offers thrilling roller coaster-style attractions along with a 4D interactive concept.

8. Yas Waterworld

The large water theme park Yas Water World is situated near Yas Leisure Driver on Yas Island. It has a number of water slides and a river trip in inner tubes. It is both the world's first hydro-magnetic tornado water rafting ride and the largest sheet wave suitable for surfing.

The other main attractions are the Jebel Drop and the free-fall water slide. On campus, there are various places to dine and shop in addition to a water play area for small families with young children.

9. Emirates Park Zoo

Another place for a day trip with the family is Abu Dhabi, this one around 30 minutes from the city. The wildlife park is home to a wide variety of species, including white tigers, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. For the care of various species of monkeys, a distinct primate division is kept.

The sea also has a sea lion enclosure and a flamingo park. The establishment has a petting zoo where kids can interact with and feed domesticated animals.

10. Heritage Village

Abu Dhabi's Heritage Village is a recreation of a traditional Bedouin village to provide a sense of life in the Emiratis prior to the discovery of oil on the property. It is located in Abu Dhabi's seaside neighborhood and is ideal for a leisurely stroll after visiting the ancient village.

The heritage village includes ancient household items, studios where you may see antique craftwork being done, workshops for metallurgy, and a weaving studio. Visitors can enjoy viewing displays that highlight the region's farming traditions and pearl-diving industry. Yas Island, several shopping malls, the contemporary world trade Souq, and other locations are just a few of the places and attractions in Abu Dhabi that might pique emirates visa UK tourists' curiosity.

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سمو الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، ولي عهد دبي، مع المغفور له بأذن الله الشيخ هزاع بن سلطان بن زايد آل نهيان.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, with the late Sheikh Hazan bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.