HIGHLIGHTS: Rare photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 1979

Queen Elizabeth II stands with three kings of Saudi Arabia: (from left) King Fahd (1982-2005), who was Crown Prince at the time of her visit; King Khalid (1975-1982), who was the ruler at the time the queen visited; and King Abdullah, who ruled from 2005 to 2015. (Supplied)
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Updated 07 October 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Rare photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 1979

DUBAI: At the Riyadh International Book Fair, which ends Oct. 8, auction house Sotheby’s is showing a photo album of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 1979. Here are three gems from that visit:

1. Here, she and her husband Prince Philip are welcomed by Prince Abdulmohsen bin Jiluwi (L), governor of the Eastern Province and Prince Majid bin Abdulaziz (R), governor of Makkah.

2. Queen Elizabeth II in Riyadh, walking with King Salman (to the right of the queen) and Prince Majid bin Abdulaziz (far right). To the left of the queen, her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, walks with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz, then deputy governor of Riyadh (far left). 

3. In this unique image, Queen Elizabeth II stands with three kings of Saudi Arabia: (from left) King Fahd (1982-2005), who was Crown Prince at the time of her visit; King Khalid (1975-1982), who was the ruler at the time the queen visited; and King Abdullah, who ruled from 2005 to 2015. 


Shakira set to perform at Egypt’s pyramids

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Shakira set to perform at Egypt’s pyramids

  • Colombian singer also will perform in Jeddah on Apr. 19

DUBAI: Nearly two decades after she performed at the pyramids, music sensation Shakira is returning to Egypt on April 7 for a one-night performance.

The Colombian singer with part-Lebanese heritage brings her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour to Giza after last performing at the venue in 2007.

The singing star also features during race weekend on April 19 at the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Other performers include Kygo and Pitbull.

Shakira has also been announced as the headline act for the Offlimits Music Festival, which returns to Abu Dhabi this year for its second edition. The singer will perform at Etihad Park on Yas Island on April 4 to top the bill at the full-day, multi-stage event.

One of the world’s most influential artists, Shakira has sold over 95 million records worldwide, earning four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and is the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time.

Shakira’s return to Abu Dhabi marks her fourth time in the UAE. She previously played Dubai Autodrome in 2007 and appeared at Emirates Palace in 2008 and du Arena in 2011.

Last year’s Offlimits was headlined by Ed Sheeran and featured OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Faithless, ARTBAT, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, and Zeyne.