Hamdan receives Greek defence minister

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, yesterday received Panos Caminos, Defence Minister of the State of Greece and his accompanying delegation, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

During the meeting, they discussed co-operation between the UAE and Greece and ways to enhance them to explore more opportunities which could be developed for the benefit of the two friendly peoples, as well as a number of issues of mutual interests.

They also tackled the large development being witnessed at the Dubai Air Show 2015 as well as its outstanding stature among the most important air shows globally thanks to the wide international participation of the leading international companies specialising in civil and military aviation, equipment and techniques and lines of supply, and other relevant fields.

Sheikh Hamdan welcomed Caminos and his accompanying delegation, stressing Dubai's keenness on providing all facilities which safeguard the success of all global events organised in the country, especially the Dubai Air Show, which is held every two years.

The Greek defence minister hailed the UAE's cultural boom witnessed in various fields, as well as the qualitative projects and achievements of the UAE which gave it a prominent stature at the regional and international levels.

He also praised the vision of the UAE's wise leadership which was behind the country's overall renaissance in all fields. Caminos hailed the preparation and successful organisation of the Dubai Air Show which is witnessing remarkable progress that keeps pace with the development of Dubai.

He also pointed out the importance of this air show, which is deemed a platform in which major companies compete to provide their latest solutions and products in the civil and military aviation fields.

Major-General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, a number of officials and Dionisios Zois, Ambassador of the Greek Republic to the UAE attended the meeting.

Al Ahli vs Guangzhou Evergrande in Guangzhou City on November 21

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Al Ahli Football Club, will pay the travel costs of 400 fans to watch the second leg of the Asian Champions League final in China.

Al Ahli are playing Guangzhou Evergrande in Guangzhou City in the second leg of the finals on Thursday, November 21.

The initiative would enable fans who wish to cheer on their team to offer their moral support and encourage the players to achieve the desired results and win the ACL title.

The two teams drew 0-0 in the first leg in Dubai last Saturday.

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