ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, offered condolences to the family of Capt Hadif Humaid Al Shamsi, who died while serving in Yemen on Saturday.
During his visit to the mourning majlis in Al Ain, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his heartfelt sympathies to Capt Al Shamsi’s family and said that “the heroism and great sacrifices of the soldiers of the UAE Armed Forces in the fields of honour are a source of pride and glory for the leaders and people of the UAE”.
Sheikh Mohammed said the soldiers’ sacrifices also showed the country’s and its peoples’ sense of belonging to the Arab Nation and their interest in preserving the security and stability of all brotherly countries.
Also of interest for the UAE was “extending a helping hand to them and standing up for their just causes against the forces of injustice, aggression, extremism and terrorism and the threats that undermine the pillars of regional peace and stability”, the Crown Prince said.
Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa, Advisor to the UAE President, also paid his respects to Capt Al Shamsi’s family.
Capt Al Shamsi, born in 1984, was attacked in his car by gunmen while parked at a supermarket in Aden. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
He was buried in the Al Mutawa cemetery in Al Ain on Sunday after soldiers, citizens and residents numbering in the thousands joined his funeral prayer at the Armed Forces Martyrs’ Mosque.
Capt Al Shamsi’s cousin, who had grown up with him, said he was a standout young man, a great personality, and a poet who loved being around people.
“He was a man among men and now we remember him fondly,” he said.
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Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
Racecard
6.30pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah Group Two (PA) US$55,000 (Dirt) 1,600m
7.05pm: Meydan Trophy (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,900m
7.40pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,200m
8.15pm: Balanchine Group Two (TB) $250,000 (T) 1,800m
8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,000m
9.25pm: Firebreak Stakes Group Three (TB) $200,000 (D) 1,600m
10pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 2,410m
The National selections: 6.30pm: RM Lam Tara, 7.05pm: Al Mukhtar Star, 7.40pm: Bochart, 8.15pm: Magic Lily, 8.50pm: Roulston Scar, 9.25pm: Quip, 10pm: Jalmoud
How to join and use Abu Dhabi’s public libraries
• There are six libraries in Abu Dhabi emirate run by the Department of Culture and Tourism, including one in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
• Libraries are free to visit and visitors can consult books, use online resources and study there. Most are open from 8am to 8pm on weekdays, closed on Fridays and have variable hours on Saturdays, except for Qasr Al Watan which is open from 10am to 8pm every day.
• In order to borrow books, visitors must join the service by providing a passport photograph, Emirates ID and a refundable deposit of Dh400. Members can borrow five books for three weeks, all of which are renewable up to two times online.
• If users do not wish to pay the fee, they can still use the library’s electronic resources for free by simply registering on the website. Once registered, a username and password is provided, allowing remote access.
• For more information visit the library network's website.
Afghanistan Premier League - at a glance
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Fixtures:
Tue, Oct 16, 8pm: Kandahar Knights v Kabul Zwanan; Wed, Oct 17, 4pm: Balkh Legends v Nangarhar Leopards; 8pm: Kandahar Knights v Paktia Panthers; Thu, Oct 18, 4pm: Balkh Legends v Kandahar Knights; 8pm: Kabul Zwanan v Paktia Panthers; Fri, Oct 19, 8pm: First semi-final; Sat, Oct 20, 8pm: Second semi-final; Sun, Oct 21, 8pm: final
Table:
1. Balkh Legends 6 5 1 10
2. Paktia Panthers 6 4 2 8
3. Kabul Zwanan 6 3 3 6
4. Nagarhar Leopards 7 2 5 4
5. Kandahar Knights 5 1 4 2
Set-jetting on the Emerald Isle
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