President Sheikh Mohamed at UAE sports events over the years - in pictures

President of UAE has witnessed many memorable events, including thrilling F1 season finale last year

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  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attends the 2018-19 Zayed Champions Cup final between Al Hilal and Etoile du Sahel at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed presents a medal to Grafite after the President's Cup final match between Al Ahli and Al Shabab at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on May 28, 2013. Al Ahli won the match 4-3. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed presents a medal to an Al Ahli player after the 2013 President's Cup final. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wear the Special Olympics wrist band during the Formula E race in Riyadh. Courtesy Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi Twitter

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Yas Marina Circuit for the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Reuters

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Al Wahda football club members during an iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Al Wahda players during an iftar reception at Al Bateen Palace on May 31, 2017. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signs a football at the Presidential Palace with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed inspects work on the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed presents Al Jazira captain Saleh Obaid, second right, the President's Cup at Zayed Sports City.

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on December 10, 2021. Reuters

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with members of the Abu Dhabi polo team who won the His Highness the President of the UAE Polo Cup. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu team and coaches. Ryan Carter / The National

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attends the closing ceremony of the Saudi Crown Prince Camel Festival. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Drones light up the sky with the face of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed before the game between Shabab Al Ahli and Al Nasr in the President's Cup final in Al Ain on May 16, 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National

President Sheikh Mohamed has been a regular visitor at sporting events across the UAE over the years. From football to Formula One, Sheikh Mohamed has shown keen interest in a variety of sports.

One of the most memorable visits came last year, when the world witnessed a dramatic conclusion to the Formula One season at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

There, Max Verstappen clinched the chequered flag and the season's championship after the race was reduced to a one-lap showdown following a crash five laps from the end and a safety car deployment.

The Red Bull driver aced the one-lap dash and snatched the title from the hands of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton. It was an unforgettable evening for those present at the Yas Marina Circuit, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who attended the race with Sheikh Mohamed.

Sheikh Mohamed has also attended the President's Cup and Pro League Cup football matches. In the picture gallery above, you can see the sporting events and interactions Sheikh Mohamed has had.