• President Sheikh Mohamed and King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, attend the Desert Tiger 6 military exercise at Al Hamra Camp in Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed and King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, attend the Desert Tiger 6 military exercise at Al Hamra Camp in Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah with their military forces at Al Hamra Camp. Also pictured are Malaysia's Crown Prince Tengku Alam Shah, UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Mohammed Al Bowardi
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah with their military forces at Al Hamra Camp. Also pictured are Malaysia's Crown Prince Tengku Alam Shah, UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Mohammed Al Bowardi
  • The joint exercise came to a close on Monday
    The joint exercise came to a close on Monday
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah watch proceedings with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain, and Lt Gen Al Mazrouei
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah watch proceedings with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain, and Lt Gen Al Mazrouei
  • The joint exercise sought to expand the scope of co-operation in enhancing military capabilities
    The joint exercise sought to expand the scope of co-operation in enhancing military capabilities
  • Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Abdullah and Prince Tengku at Al Hamra Camp
    Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Abdullah and Prince Tengku at Al Hamra Camp
  • Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, watches the joint military exercise
    Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, watches the joint military exercise
  • The military exercise was held by the land forces of the two countries
    The military exercise was held by the land forces of the two countries
  • The other objectives of the exercises were to improve performance, combat efficiency and teamwork
    The other objectives of the exercises were to improve performance, combat efficiency and teamwork
  • Sheikh Mohamed watches as Sultan Abdullah addresses military personnel at Al Hamra Camp
    Sheikh Mohamed watches as Sultan Abdullah addresses military personnel at Al Hamra Camp
  • Sheikh Mohamed greets a member of the UAE Armed Forces
    Sheikh Mohamed greets a member of the UAE Armed Forces
  • Sheikh Mansour and Lt Gen Al Mazrouei at the military xercise
    Sheikh Mansour and Lt Gen Al Mazrouei at the military xercise
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah greet members of the UAE Armed Forces
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah greet members of the UAE Armed Forces
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tahnoun at the event
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tahnoun at the event
  • Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Abdullah, Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Tahnoun at Al Hamra Camp
    Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Abdullah, Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Tahnoun at Al Hamra Camp
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah at Al Hamra Camp
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Abdullah at Al Hamra Camp
  • Soldiers run through smoke flares during the military exercise
    Soldiers run through smoke flares during the military exercise
  • Soldiers take part in the exercise
    Soldiers take part in the exercise
  • Soldiers take part in the exercise
    Soldiers take part in the exercise
  • The President greets members of the UAE Armed Forces
    The President greets members of the UAE Armed Forces

President Sheikh Mohamed and Malaysian king oversee joint military exercise


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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and King of Malaysia Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah watched the conclusion of the Desert Tiger 6 military exercise held by the land forces of the two countries.

The joint exercise, which came to a close on Monday, sought to expand the scope of co-operation in enhancing military capabilities, as well as improve performance, combat efficiency and teamwork, news agency Wam reported.

Maj Gen Saeed Al Shehhi, commander of the UAE Land Forces, expressed his pride at the distinguished relations with the Malaysian Armed Forces.

Lt Gen Mohamed bin Abdulrahman, deputy commander of the Malaysian Land Forces, spoke of the importance of the military exercise and mutual understanding.

The military exercise was also witnessed by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Malaysia's Crown Prince Tengku Alam Shah, the Regent of Pahang; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation.

Others in attendance included Mohammed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, adviser for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court; Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei, chief of staff of the Armed Forces, and a number of senior officials from both countries.

On Tuesday, Sheikh Mohamed received the King of Malaysia at the Qasr Al Bahr Majlis in Abu Dhabi.

During the friendly discussion, the leaders discussed bilateral ties and the prospects of furthering collaboration between the two nations.

Ruwais timeline

1971 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established

1980 Ruwais Housing Complex built, located 10 kilometres away from industrial plants

1982 120,000 bpd capacity Ruwais refinery complex officially inaugurated by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed

1984 Second phase of Ruwais Housing Complex built. Today the 7,000-unit complex houses some 24,000 people.  

1985 The refinery is expanded with the commissioning of a 27,000 b/d hydro cracker complex

2009 Plans announced to build $1.2 billion fertilizer plant in Ruwais, producing urea

2010 Adnoc awards $10bn contracts for expansion of Ruwais refinery, to double capacity from 415,000 bpd

2014 Ruwais 261-outlet shopping mall opens

2014 Production starts at newly expanded Ruwais refinery, providing jet fuel and diesel and allowing the UAE to be self-sufficient for petrol supplies

2014 Etihad Rail begins transportation of sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais for export

2017 Aldar Academies to operate Adnoc’s schools including in Ruwais from September. Eight schools operate in total within the housing complex.

2018 Adnoc announces plans to invest $3.1 billion on upgrading its Ruwais refinery 

2018 NMC Healthcare selected to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital

2018 Adnoc announces new downstream strategy at event in Abu Dhabi on May 13

Source: The National

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Updated: March 01, 2023, 6:26 AM