wFrom Gersau to Abu Dhabi, although it is only a short six-hour journey, it is two completely different worlds. Whether it is climate or natural environment, whether it is national conditions or folk customs, they are completely opposite worlds. These are two extreme countries.
The Swiss government does not even have a head of state. Everything is based on the free will of the people. The government governs by doing nothing and only serves the people. However, the UAE is a centralized country, and the chief has supreme power over his subjects. There is freedom of religious belief in Switzerland, but there is only one religion in the United Arab Emirates. The only thing the two countries have in common is that they are both equally wealthy.
Since the discovery of oil in the 1960s and the ownership of the oil by the royal family in the 1970s, the Abu Dhabi royal family has become one of the richest royal families in the world, second only to the Saudi royal family. A small place, but it has nearly 10% of the world's oil reserves. Relying on oil, Abu Dhabi has become the most enviable royal family, and the United Arab Emirates has become one of the richest countries.
The plane landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Latini's eldest brother Hamad greeted him at the airport on behalf of the family. After a brief exchange of greetings, the Jonas family, Richie, and the German father Renn family got on the Hamad A luxury bus was arranged from the far west of the city, through the entire city, to a small island on the east coast.
After walking on the bridge leading to the island, Jonas looked to the left and saw a luxurious palace under construction among the tree-lined parks. Seeing the familiar style, Jonas immediately Got it, this is the most luxurious hotel in the world in the future, the Abu Dhabi Palace Hotel, which is known as the only eight-star hotel.
Hamad said: "This is the Conference Palace. It was built by the Abu Dhabi royal family to welcome the Gulf Cooperation Conference in Abu Dhabi. The total investment has reached three billion US dollars."
Jonas nodded and said: "I believe that when the construction is completed, this will be a more luxurious place than the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai."
Hamad said with a smile: "The Burj Al Arab is just a hotel for ordinary people, while the Conference Palace is a hotel for heads of state. This is incomparable."
Rich asked curiously: "The Burj Al Arab is already the only seven-star hotel in the world. Is it possible that it will be built luxuriously here?"
Hamad was surprised when he saw Richie at the airport, because he never expected that Richie would come to the United Arab Emirates at this time. He had been worried about the neglectful VIP, and secretly he was still a little I complained to Jonas for not informing them first. The housekeeper, who had arranged to come with him immediately in private, informed Mohammed. However, Muhammad was still in their family's territory of Al Ain and could not come over for a while.
Hamad nodded and said: "The Conference Palace was built based on the grade of the Burj Al Arab Hotel. It is of a higher grade than the Burj Al Arab Hotel. As far as I know, 40 tons of gold alone were used. When the construction is completed, I will definitely invite you, sir, to come and enjoy it.¡±
Richie smiled and nodded, looking at the hotel under construction and saying no more.
The car went to the island. Turned east and continued on. Hamad said: "The villa that grandpa gave you is right in front, facing the Conference Palace. It was originally grandpa's palace in Abu Dhabi, but it will belong to you in the future."
Jonas said with a smile: "I already expressed my gratitude to him before coming. Moreover, I have selected a castle for Latini in Paris, which is near the French Presidential Palace, the Elys¨¦e Palace, and away from the Champs Elys¨¦es. It¡¯s very close. If you go shopping in Paris in the future, you can stay here.¡±
Hamad laughed and said: "This is indeed good news for my mothers."
The whole island is not big, and the car quickly stopped in front of a three-story villa. Six servants, who did not know whether they were from India or Spain, opened the door and waited in front of the car. Two men and four women, not too old.
Hamad introduced: "Originally, there were only two male servants here to look after the house. But thinking that you will live here for a while, I specially arranged a few maids from the family for you."
Jonas patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Thank you for taking the trouble."
Hamad smiled and said: "I still want to wait for you to call me big brother."
Jonas chuckled, "Although I should call you eldest brother according to etiquette, do you want us to maintain this relationship? I regard you as a good friend."
Hamad immediately felt a little embarrassed and said with a smile: "We still need to deal with it on formal occasions. Of course we can ignore it in private."
Jonas smiled and said: "Don't worry, I won't be able to shout out loud if you call me big brother." After saying this, Hamad laughed proudly again.
With the help of these servants, everyone quickly arranged their rooms. on this islandOn both sides of the road, there are villas of similar styles, with front yards facing the street, backyards with gardens, swimming pools, and private beaches. These villas are the palaces of Abu Dhabi's wealthy families, and ordinary people are not qualified to live here.
Since it is the palace of Latini¡¯s grandfather Alpa, there are many rooms, and they are all very large and luxurious. After giving it to Jonas, although the bedding was changed, the style remained the same. Jonas thought that he had few opportunities to live here, and he had to respect the other party's customs, so he didn't want to make any big changes.
Jonas resolutely refused to live in the most luxurious large room that originally belonged to Alpa. Richie also thought it was luxurious and tacky, so he and his Spanish lover chose the room on the third floor that originally belonged to Muhammad. In the end, the big room was left to his grandparents, and Jonas moved into the room that originally belonged to Latini.
When I arrive in Abu Dhabi this time, I will first go to Al Ain tomorrow to deliver the betrothal gift, and then return to Abu Dhabi with the Mohammed family to receive the canonization at the palace, and there will also be a banquet hosted by the royal family. Afterwards, Jonas will buy camels and sheep and deliver them to the Latini family in person so that they can slaughter them and entertain the guests. It is said that three camels will be roasted this time, and the roasted camels must be roasted five days in advance, so time is still very urgent.
Rich is mainly here for vacation this time. The warm sunshine of the United Arab Emirates is a wonderful enjoyment for seniors like them at this moment. On the 26th, everyone will move to Al Ain to participate in the engagement ceremony.
Because it¡¯s just an engagement. Jonas is Swiss again, so. Although the engagement ceremony lasted three days, it was all held at the Latini family's ancestral home in Al Ain. When it came time for the wedding, ceremonies were held in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and Switzerland. Jonah Si Xiang wanted to go on for a week, and couldn't help but feel a little weak in his legs.
Everyone has just settled down. Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Sheikh Ahmed, the brother of the future President Nahyan, came to visit. He once attended a cocktail party held by Richie in Marbella. When he heard about Richie's arrival, he came to the door in person.
The tribes in the Arab world pay attention to the tradition of brotherhood. When the elder brother dies, the younger brother succeeds to the throne, and then the throne is passed to the elder brother's son. Most of the time, it depends on ability, but it is rare for a son to directly succeed to the throne. Otherwise, Saudi Arabia would not have so many princes. If Sheikh Ahmed had not had an accident in Morocco a few years later, he would have been the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates.
Naturally, his visit cannot be neglected. After Jonas introduced all the members of his family to him, Sheikh Ahmed said: "You are new here. The food must not be well prepared, so I sincerely invite you to come." A guest in my home.¡±
For an invitation like this from an Arab, it would be quite impolite to refuse it if there is no special reason, not to mention that the other party is still a prince. Rich took the decision without hesitation and said: "Thank you for the invitation, His Highness the Prince. We all feel very honored. Please give us some time to change our clothes. We can set off soon."
"Of course, it should be so."
Richie chatted with Sheikh Ahmed beside the fountain in the living room. Given his status and age, even if he was dressed in ordinary clothes, it would not be rude. Everyone else went back to their rooms to change clothes.
Sethia and Delfinia returned to the room to choose dresses together. Delfinia closed the door and said: "Oh my god, Sethia, Jonas is really outstanding now. He can come into contact with these big shots every day." .¡±
Sethia still remained humble in front of her good sisters and said with a smile: "Colston is about to graduate now. Jonas is planning to set up a fashion group and has reserved a good position for him."
"Colston can't compare to Jonas. He is still an immature child. I hope he won't cause trouble to Jonas in the future. What do you think of this dress?"
"No, the back of this dress is exposed. We need to dress more modestly. It's best not to show any skin."
Renne and Yannick were also in the room talking about Sheikh Ahmed's visit. "Yannick, what do you think is the reason for the prince's arrival?"
Yannick sighed and said: "Ren, unlike you, I was raised as the heir of the family since I was a child, and I have been in contact with some big people. Ever since Jonas made a series of arrangements in the mall, I have been I feel like I can't keep up with him. Seeing that Jonas can easily communicate with these big shots, I am even less willing to worry about these things. I am very satisfied to be able to share some of the pressure with Jonas in the execution of the company. ¡±
Renn nodded and said: "The little guy Jonas is indeed moving too fast. Especially since the beginning of this year, mining companies, oil companies, and so many of Rich's companies have taken over. TheseIf that's not enough, now we have established a fashion company. I sometimes wonder how much stuff Jonas has in his head, and why can he deal with it all so easily? "
Yannick said: "He and Ives were discussing the idea of ??setting up a media company again, and based on his ideas, he seemed to be interested in entering the banking industry."
Renn sighed and said: "Compared with him, we are indeed old."
Yannick patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Mr. Rich is still working at the age of 70. Compared with him, we can still struggle for 20 years."
Renn smiled and said: "I heard that Jonas is interested in entering the banking industry, and I am also very interested."
Yannick smiled and said: "You are his godfather, he will definitely not refuse you to join."
Renn laughed and said: "If he dares! I will beat his ass like I did when I was a child." The two laughed and welcomed you. Your support is my biggest motivation. m
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