Monday, August 31, 2009
The President welcomed the Somali Head of State and the accompanying delegation, who are on a visit to the UAE as part of a tour of the region.
On Monday evening, Shaikh Khalifa received renowned Muslim scholars from various Arab and Islamic countries who had arrived earlier in the UAE at the invitation of Shaikh Khalifa to participate in this year's religious activities during the holy month of Ramadan.
For their part, the scholars prayed to the Almighty Allah to shower His blessings on the UAE and other Arab and Muslim nations. They also expressed gratitude for Shaikh Khalifa's hospitality and hailed the UAE's humanitarian efforts.
Welcoming the guests, Shaikh Khalifa underscored the role of Muslim scholars in propagation of Islam (Da'wah) and promoting tolerance and moderation that are among the great attributes of Islamic faith, culture and mission.
He said that it is the duty of scholars to invite and call people, through wise and moderate ways, to all that pleases Allah.
Present at the meetings with Somali President and Muslim scholars were Lt. General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region, and other Shaikhs, ministers and senior officials.
Shaikh Khalifa hosted an iftar banquet in honour of the visiting Somali President.
Source: GulfNews, August 31, 2009
Shaikh Khalifa receives Somalian president and delegation
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