The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, visited the United Kingdom for new investments and collaborations. The Emir of Qatar and his wife, Nura bint Hazal ed-Dusari, were welcomed by King Charles III at Whitehall in the capital, London. The grand ceremony was also attended by Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, who is undergoing preventive chemotherapy for cancer treatment. KING CHARLES SPOKE ARABICKing Charles's address in Arabic to the Emir of Qatar, Al Thani, during the state banquet held in his honor at Buckingham Palace drew attention. Starting his speech with "Esselamu aleykum," King Charles said in Arabic, "Welcome back to the United Kingdom, your second home... The United Kingdom takes pride in being Qatar's oldest friend in the Western world." Moreover, it was observed that the satisfaction of King Charles speaking Arabic was reflected on the face of Emir Al Thani.
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