• Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces hold the Special Olympics torch during the Determination Retreat at the Presidential Palace. All photos Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces hold the Special Olympics torch during the Determination Retreat at the Presidential Palace. All photos Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • The Special Olympics World Games 2019 Torch Run at the Presidential Palace.
    The Special Olympics World Games 2019 Torch Run at the Presidential Palace.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signs a ball.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signs a ball.
  • The two UAE leaders seen with Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, second left, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
    The two UAE leaders seen with Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, second left, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greets a participant during the Determination Retreat.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greets a participant during the Determination Retreat.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid applaud the torch runners.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid applaud the torch runners.
  • The torch run.
    The torch run.
  • The torch run.
    The torch run.
  • Runners enter the Presidential Palace grounds.
    Runners enter the Presidential Palace grounds.
  • The leaders sign a document during the Determination Retreat.
    The leaders sign a document during the Determination Retreat.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed stands for a selfie with a participant.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed stands for a selfie with a participant.
  • The torch run.
    The torch run.
  • The torch run.
    The torch run.
  • The retreat launched 31 programmes related to covered sports, education, health, culture and quality of life and was held days before the Special Olympics World Games begins in the capital.
    The retreat launched 31 programmes related to covered sports, education, health, culture and quality of life and was held days before the Special Olympics World Games begins in the capital.
  • The torch run.
    The torch run.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid stand for a photograph with a participant.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid stand for a photograph with a participant.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L), attend the Determination Retreat, at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L), attend the Determination Retreat, at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L), attend the Determination Retreat, at the Presidential Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L), attend the Determination Retreat, at the Presidential Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (3rd L) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid , Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (2nd L), speak with the Special Olympics athlete, during the Determination Retreat at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (3rd L) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid , Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (2nd L), speak with the Special Olympics athlete, during the Determination Retreat at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • The brazier is lit.
    The brazier is lit.
  • The Special Olympics World Games 2019 Torch Run.
    The Special Olympics World Games 2019 Torch Run.
  • They then jointly lit a Special Olympics cauldron at the palace using the Torch of Hope, which is being carried around the UAE.
    They then jointly lit a Special Olympics cauldron at the palace using the Torch of Hope, which is being carried around the UAE.
  • The Special Olympics World Games 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run, at the Presidential Palace. Eissa Al Hammadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    The Special Olympics World Games 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run, at the Presidential Palace. Eissa Al Hammadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

UAE

Dubai Ruler and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince light the Special Olympics cauldron

The retreat was held days before the Special Olympics World Games begins in the capital

The National

March 11, 2019

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, took part in a People of Determination Retreat in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The retreat launched 31 programmes related to covered sports, education, health, culture and quality of life and was held days before the Special Olympics World Games begins in the capital.

“Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and I took part in the People of Determination Retreat,” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said on Twitter.

“Our mission is to mobilise a global effort to empower them. Building societies properly requires the contribution of all its members and they are an important segment. We wish them a bright future.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also signed the People of Determination Retreat Document, which aims to promote the integration of people with disabilities in society. They then jointly lit a Special Olympics cauldron at the palace using the Torch of Hope, which is being carried around the UAE.

"With great pride, Mohammed bin Rashid and I today received the Special Olympics Flame of Hope torch. This international sporting event is being hosted by our nation, the land of peace, love and harmony," said Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

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