Audience members listen to a lecture by Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state, right, pictured with moderator Omar Saif Ghobash, Assistant Minister for Cultural Affairs, at the Mohamed bin Zayed Majilis. The lecture was titled: The United States and the United Arab Emirates: Shared Challenges and Opportunities. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
From left, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, attend the lecture. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Pompeo delivers his lecture. He said the UAE has ceaselessly worked to foster peace and harmony in the Middle East. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes notes during the lecture. Pictured with Sheikh Mohamed is Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Pompeo said he was highly impressed by the empowerment of women in the Emirates. 'Equality of men and women is the guiding principle of the UAE,' he said. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Pompeo praised the 'central shared understanding', between the UAE and US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mike Pompeo delivers his lecture. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
