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Sheikh Zayed and the queen greet each other. Photo Al Itihad

Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles on a visit to the UAE in 1979.
Ramesh Shukla — Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles on a visit to the UAE in 1979. Ramesh Shukla

The queen is joined by well-wishers. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, Dubai's late leader, is appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George by the queen.

The queen tours the docks. Photo Al Itihad

Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father, and the queen attend the inauguration of Le Méridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed escorts the queen through the hotel.

Col Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri meets the queen. Photo: Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri

Sheikh Zayed and the queen pose for a photo. Photo: Al Ittihad

The queen meets the UAE's rulers.

Sheikh Zayed and the queen visit UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen enjoy a guided tour of UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with university staff. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with students. Photo: Al Ittihad

The queen enjoys an extensive tour of the country. Photo: Ramesh Shulka

The queen meets with the UAE's leaders. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad

Well-wishers line the streets to get a glimpse of the queen. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen in the lobby of the Le Meridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi

The queen is shown the latest developments in the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen talk with UAE University staff. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen attend class at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

The queen greets a child. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen. Photo Al Itihad

The queen is presented with a gift. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed with the queen and the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on board the 'Royal Yacht Britannia'. Anwar Hussein / Getty Images

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad

The queen tours the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen arrive at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen greet each other. Photo Al Itihad

Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles on a visit to the UAE in 1979.
Ramesh Shukla — Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles on a visit to the UAE in 1979. Ramesh Shukla

The queen is joined by well-wishers. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, Dubai's late leader, is appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George by the queen.

The queen tours the docks. Photo Al Itihad

Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father, and the queen attend the inauguration of Le Méridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed escorts the queen through the hotel.

Col Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri meets the queen. Photo: Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri

Sheikh Zayed and the queen pose for a photo. Photo: Al Ittihad

The queen meets the UAE's rulers.

Sheikh Zayed and the queen visit UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen enjoy a guided tour of UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with university staff. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with students. Photo: Al Ittihad

The queen enjoys an extensive tour of the country. Photo: Ramesh Shulka

The queen meets with the UAE's leaders. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad

Well-wishers line the streets to get a glimpse of the queen. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen in the lobby of the Le Meridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi

The queen is shown the latest developments in the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen talk with UAE University staff. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen attend class at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad

The queen greets a child. Photo: Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen. Photo Al Itihad

The queen is presented with a gift. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed with the queen and the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on board the 'Royal Yacht Britannia'. Anwar Hussein / Getty Images

Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad

The queen tours the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla

Sheikh Zayed and the queen arrive at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad

Sheikh Zayed and the queen greet each other. Photo Al Itihad

Queen Elizabeth jubilee: 1970s tour of the Gulf 'cemented Britain's ties with region'

Experts pay tribute to British monarch and her role in UK's relations with the Arab world

June 03, 2022

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