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28 March 2024

Mohammed receives President of Portugal

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum receives Dr. Anibal Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal (Wam)

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Dr. Anibal Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal and the delegation accompanying him.

During the meeting, attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed and the President of Portugal held official talks, which covered bilateral relations and a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Sheikh Mohammed and the President of Portugal stressed on the historic ties between the UAE and Portugal, and the importance of enhancing fruitful cooperation ties, forging investment partnerships and establishing stronger communications between the two countries and peoples in line with the aspirations of the leaders of the two countries. They also emphasised the need for cooperation in the areas of alternative energy and health.

Sheikh Mohammed and President Silva attended the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent between the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters and the Portuguese Ministry of Defence, on military cooperation and exchange of expertise between the two sides.

Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, signed on behalf of the UAE, while Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco, Portuguese Minister of National Defence, signed on behalf of his country.

The UAE Vice President and the President of Portugal welcomed the signing of the Letter of Intent, deeming it a message for peace and love between the two countries and peoples.

Among others present were Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gargawi, Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaiv Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works, head of the honorary mission accompanying the Portuguese delegation, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State, Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Director-General of the Protocol and Hospitality Department in Dubai, Najla Al Qasimi, UAE Ambassador to Portugal and Jimmy Van Zeller Laitau, Portuguese Ambassador to UAE.  

 

Mohammed bin Rashid attends endurance race

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday attended a 120-kilometer endurance race held at the Dubai International Endurance City in Sih Al Sallam.

Also present were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. 

The race, organised by Dubai Equestrian Club in collaboration with the Emirates Equestrian Federation, was contested by 162 jockeys from different stables in the UAE.

Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum won the race, riding 'Hadeer'. He was closely followed by Ghanim Saeed Al Owais, riding 'Wameedh'. His brother Salem came third on 'Quettea De Pano Cresse.