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Ms Bufton with her dog Prince at a dog show during her early years in Dubai. Photo: Rita Bufton

Britain's Rita Bufton at her farewell party after more than 40 years in the UAE. Ruel Pableo for The National

The long-time Dubai resident with friends at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton with her friend and former pupil Reem Ali at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

A sketch of Ms Bufton and Emirati student Reem Ali she tutored from age eight in English and French. Photo: Reem Ali

Ms Bufton with her friend Paula Cox at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton's friends writing in her book of memories at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

From left, Gwyn, Ms Bufton and Vanessa at the farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton with her friends and students taking photos as souvenirs at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton with her dog Prince at a dog show during her early years in Dubai. Photo: Rita Bufton

Britain's Rita Bufton at her farewell party after more than 40 years in the UAE. Ruel Pableo for The National

The long-time Dubai resident with friends at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton with her friend and former pupil Reem Ali at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

A sketch of Ms Bufton and Emirati student Reem Ali she tutored from age eight in English and French. Photo: Reem Ali

Ms Bufton with her friend Paula Cox at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton's friends writing in her book of memories at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

From left, Gwyn, Ms Bufton and Vanessa at the farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton with her friends and students taking photos as souvenirs at her farewell party. Ruel Pableo for The National

Ms Bufton with her dog Prince at a dog show during her early years in Dubai. Photo: Rita Bufton

Briton holds farewell party as she leaves UAE after 40 years - in pictures

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Rescue workers search for people at the site of an Israeli air strike that hit central Beirut. AP

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