Dubai Crown Prince untangles parachute cords to successfully make 3,000 ft jump

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has said that his passion for adventure and challenges prompted him to meet a problem he faced during a parachute jump last week in Dubai, head on.

Speaking to Editor-in-Chief of Arabic daily Emarat Al Youm, Sami Al Reyami, Sheikh Hamdan, who is an avid parachuter, disclosed how his parachute cords got tangled with each other due to strong winds, which could have led to major problems, but he kept his composure and was able to deal with the situation, landing safely on the 3,000-foot jump.

Pic credit: Emarat Al Youm

The critical situation showed Sheikh Hamdan’s great courage and speed of decision-making, where there was no time for hesitation, the report stated.

Sheikh Hamdan told Emarat Al Youm, “In such situations taking a decision can save the jumper, whereas delaying for seconds can lead to ominous results.”

Sheikh Hamdan added: “I could have simply taken the easy solution by using the alternative parachute.

“I looked at the problem from the perspective of a challenge that earns skills and additional experience, so I decided to confront the problem and deal with challenge.”

“I began immediately handling the problem manually and was able to solve the interwoven ropes and landed safely.”

Dubai World Hospitality Championship

The inaugural Dubai World Hospitality Championship struck a high note with the visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

DWHC was conceptualised and executed under the directive of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which made the visit a significant one for participants and visitors alike.

Sheikh Hamdan commended the diversity of the display at the Heritage Village, which recreated Emirati life in the ancient times.

The Guinness World Record setting chocolate representation of Dubai’s logo for Expo 2020 also received special attention from Sheikh Hamdan, who praised the vision behind the 404 square metre chocolate mosaic, created entirely by UAE nationals.

The Homemade and Innovative Products exhibits won accolades from Sheikh Hamdan for the creativity and authenticity displayed by each item.

Sheikh Hamdan also remarked on the exhibits at the Hospitality Sector Competition, which were an incredible display of creativity and manual dexterity.

His Highness gave a clear mandate all products on display will be bought by the organisers as a token of appreciation for their creativity and craftsmanship.

The first of its kind culinary gastronomic display was brought to a grand conclusion today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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