Prince William focuses on conservation during first UAE trip

Published February 9, 2022 11:16 pm

By AYA BATRAWY
Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Britain’s Prince William has made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The future British monarch is using his meetings on Thursday to highlight his passionate work around wildlife conservation and climate change. The visit by the Duke of Cambridge of marks a significant milestone in relations between the U.K. and the UAE, a Western-allied Gulf Arab nation ruled by hereditary leaders. William met with Dubai’s crown prince and toured Dubai’s EXPO 2020 site, where he showcased The Earthshot Prize he’s founded to back innovative solutions to repairing the planet. Queen Elizabeth first visited the UAE as monarch in 1979.

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