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Mohammed attends UAE President's Cup final match

Mohammed crowns Al Jazira after winning the President's Cup with attendance of Hamdan & Mansour bin...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended today the UAE President’s Cup final football match between Al Jazira and Bani Yas at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The 36th edition of the President’s Cup, held under the theme “Khalifa... Our Pride”, saw Al Jazira beat Bani Yas three to one in a thrilling football match.

Sheikh Mohammed then presented the President’s Cup to Al Jazira and distributed medals on team players in a joyous atmosphere. He congratulated Al Jazira team members on their excellent performance.

The President’s Cup was also attended by Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE National Security Advisor, Vice-Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Honorary Chairman of the UAE Football Association Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Sheikh Ahmed bin Naser bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President and Chairman of the UAE Camel Racing Association Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Interim Committee President of the UAE Football Association Yousef Al Serkal.

Monday, April 23, 2012