Abu Dhabi

Tongan swimmers set new marks

Finau Ohuafi set a new mark in the men's 100 metres butterfly; Charissa Panuve broke the women's 200 metre freestyle record, and Noelani Day smashed the national record in the women's 50 metres freestyle

Ohuafi and Panuve are currently on FINA Scholarships in Phuket, Thailand, while Day is studying at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles

     

King of Tonga visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The King of Tonga visited the mausoleum of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which is adjacent to the mosque and recalled the Founding Father's qualities and wise approach that enriched the culture of tolerance and peaceful co-existence among various nations of the world.

King Tupou VI, accompanied by Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, toured the mosque and was briefed about the history, components, and the various architectural styles that have been used in its construction.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and King of Tonga discuss fostering relations

The meeting occasioned an exchange of views over a number of issues of common interest, with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirming the determination of the UAE, under the leadership of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support the comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives and programmes launched by friendly countries.

The King of Tonga hailed the opening of his country's embassy in the UAE yesterday as a step forward towards reinforcing bilateral relations across all fronts.

Abu Dhabi authorities revealed as buyers of $450m 'Leonardo painting'

The 500-year-old painting of Christ is believed to be the work of Leonardo da Vinci.

There had been media reports that it had been bought by a Saudi prince.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi museum said it was "looking forward to displaying" the painting, which recently fetched the record price at auction in New York.

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World)'s $450m (£341m) price made it the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.