• President Sheikh Mohamed and Somali President Hassan Mohamud meet at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference. All photos: Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed and Somali President Hassan Mohamud meet at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference. All photos: Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed talks to Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and other officials at Idex
    Sheikh Mohamed talks to Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and other officials at Idex
  • Sheikh Mohamed, Lt Gen Al Mazrouei and Faisal Al Bannai, chief executive of UAE defence conglomerate Edge, visit a pavilion at the exhibition
    Sheikh Mohamed, Lt Gen Al Mazrouei and Faisal Al Bannai, chief executive of UAE defence conglomerate Edge, visit a pavilion at the exhibition
  • The President with Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, at Idex
    The President with Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, at Idex
  • Sheikh Mohamed, Lt Gen Al Mazrouei and Mr Al Bannai review defence equipment during a tour of Idex
    Sheikh Mohamed, Lt Gen Al Mazrouei and Mr Al Bannai review defence equipment during a tour of Idex
  • The President was briefed on the latest innovations in manufacturing and advanced technology systems
    The President was briefed on the latest innovations in manufacturing and advanced technology systems
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed and Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State, tour Idex
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed and Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State, tour Idex
  • The exhibition is taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
    The exhibition is taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
  • Sheikh Mohamed visited the pavilions of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Russia, China, France, Serbia, the US and South Korea
    Sheikh Mohamed visited the pavilions of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Russia, China, France, Serbia, the US and South Korea
  • The President and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, during a tour of Idex
    The President and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, during a tour of Idex
  • Sheikh Mohamed hailed the exhibition as an example of the UAE's commitment to building connections worldwide
    Sheikh Mohamed hailed the exhibition as an example of the UAE's commitment to building connections worldwide
  • Sheikh Mohamed listens to a presentation at Idex
    Sheikh Mohamed listens to a presentation at Idex
  • Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
    Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
  • Sheikh Mohamed said the exhibition helped the UAE to further peace and stability
    Sheikh Mohamed said the exhibition helped the UAE to further peace and stability
  • The President thanked organisers for making this year's exhibition a success
    The President thanked organisers for making this year's exhibition a success
  • President Sheikh Mohamed tours Idex
    President Sheikh Mohamed tours Idex
  • Sheikh Mansour speaks with Maj Gen Faris Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, during the tour
    Sheikh Mansour speaks with Maj Gen Faris Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, during the tour
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed tours Idex
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed tours Idex
  • President Sheikh Mohamed visits Idex alongside Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, centre-right
    President Sheikh Mohamed visits Idex alongside Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, centre-right
  • President Sheikh Mohamed greets Mr Vucic at Idex
    President Sheikh Mohamed greets Mr Vucic at Idex
  • The President and Sheikh Mansour view the interior of a vehicle during a tour of the exhibition
    The President and Sheikh Mansour view the interior of a vehicle during a tour of the exhibition
  • Sheikh Mansour tours Idex
    Sheikh Mansour tours Idex
  • The President views an exhibit at Idex
    The President views an exhibit at Idex
  • President Sheikh Mohamed views a vehicle at Idex
    President Sheikh Mohamed views a vehicle at Idex
  • President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
    President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
  • The President tours a booth at Idex, which is hosting about 1,350 companies and 350 delegations this week
    The President tours a booth at Idex, which is hosting about 1,350 companies and 350 delegations this week
  • Sheikh Mohamed greets a guest during his tour
    Sheikh Mohamed greets a guest during his tour
  • President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
    President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
  • Sheikh Mansour tours Idex
    Sheikh Mansour tours Idex
  • The President visited Idex on Tuesday
    The President visited Idex on Tuesday
  • President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth
    President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour visit a booth at the event
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour visit a booth at the event
  • President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event
    President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour view an exhibit at a booth
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour view an exhibit at a booth
  • The President and Lt Gen Al Mazrouei, right, visit a booth at the event
    The President and Lt Gen Al Mazrouei, right, visit a booth at the event
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour tour the event
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour tour the event
  • The President and Mr Al Bannai tour the event
    The President and Mr Al Bannai tour the event
  • President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
    President Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at Idex
  • President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
    President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, left, and Abu Dhabi Police chief Maj Gen Al Mazrouei visit Idex
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, left, and Abu Dhabi Police chief Maj Gen Al Mazrouei visit Idex
  • President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event
    President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event
  • Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at the event
    Sheikh Mohamed visits a booth at the event
  • Sheikh Mohamed talks to one of the exhibitors at the event
    Sheikh Mohamed talks to one of the exhibitors at the event
  • The President stands for a photograph during his tour
    The President stands for a photograph during his tour
  • President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event
    President Sheikh Mohamed tours the event
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed tours Idex
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed tours Idex

President Sheikh Mohamed tours Idex 2023


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President Sheikh Mohamed toured Abu Dhabi's International Defence Exhibition and Conference on Tuesday.

The UAE leader was joined by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, on his visit to one of the world's biggest defence fairs.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, adviser for Special Affairs at the Ministry of the Presidential Court, and Staff Lt Gen Essa Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, were also part of the delegation.

Sheikh Mohamed visited the pavilions of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Russia and China, in addition to those of France, Serbia, the US and South Korea, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

About 130,000 people from 65 countries are expected to attend the five-day event, which concludes on Friday.

Now in its 30th year, Idex will host about 1,350 companies, 350 delegations and scores of military personnel, officials and decision-makers this week.

Sheikh Mohamed hailed the exhibition as an example of the UAE's commitment to building connections around the world with the aim of furthering peace and stability.

He was briefed on the latest innovations in manufacturing and advanced technology systems put on display by participating nations and companies.

Sheikh Mohamed thanked organisers for their efforts to ensure the ongoing success of Idex.

On the sidelines of the event, he met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Sheikh Talal Khaled Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Eric Trappier, chief executive of Dassault Aviation, and Neal Blue, chairman and chief executive of General Atomics.

Idex day two — in pictures

  • Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, attends the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition, in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Presidential Court
    Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, attends the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition, in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Member of Abu Dhabi Executive, views exhibits at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, in Abu Dhabi. Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Member of Abu Dhabi Executive, views exhibits at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, in Abu Dhabi. Presidential Court
  • An exhibit at the pavilion of UAE defence conglomerate Edge. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    An exhibit at the pavilion of UAE defence conglomerate Edge. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors watch a brass band parade through Idex, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors watch a brass band parade through Idex, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Defence conglomerate Edge revealed a line-up of 11 new unmanned and autonomous products and systems during the opening day of Idex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Defence conglomerate Edge revealed a line-up of 11 new unmanned and autonomous products and systems during the opening day of Idex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A virtual training system from Apricot, which uses an RPG-7 launcher, at ADNEC. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A virtual training system from Apricot, which uses an RPG-7 launcher, at ADNEC. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The UAE's Al Fursan aerobatics team in action. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The UAE's Al Fursan aerobatics team in action. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Exhibits from Indumil, a Colombia-based military weapons manufacturer. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Exhibits from Indumil, a Colombia-based military weapons manufacturer. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Night-vision goggles on show at the EO Systems stand at Idex, held at ADNEC. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Night-vision goggles on show at the EO Systems stand at Idex, held at ADNEC. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors attend Idex, the defence expo, in Abu Dhabi
    Visitors attend Idex, the defence expo, in Abu Dhabi
  • Han Bing peers through the scope of a sniper rifle at the Steyr arms stand
    Han Bing peers through the scope of a sniper rifle at the Steyr arms stand
  • A model of an S-92 Executive helicopter at the Lockheed Martin stand
    A model of an S-92 Executive helicopter at the Lockheed Martin stand
  • Social media personality Marat Sutaev looks at an under-barrel grenade launcher at Idex
    Social media personality Marat Sutaev looks at an under-barrel grenade launcher at Idex
  • Visitors attend the defence expo
    Visitors attend the defence expo
  • Sig Sauer presents its remote weapons station
    Sig Sauer presents its remote weapons station
  • Military uniforms on display
    Military uniforms on display
  • The Zetros 3351 A 6x6 on display at the Mercedes stand
    The Zetros 3351 A 6x6 on display at the Mercedes stand
  • Hafez Jawabreh looks at a Kilinc 2000 Light handgun at the Sarsilmaz stand
    Hafez Jawabreh looks at a Kilinc 2000 Light handgun at the Sarsilmaz stand
  • Mohamed Al Marzooqi looks at ammunition made in the UAE at the Edge stand
    Mohamed Al Marzooqi looks at ammunition made in the UAE at the Edge stand
  • Didier Bonnet looks through a pair of multi-function binoculars made by Safran
    Didier Bonnet looks through a pair of multi-function binoculars made by Safran
  • The MBDA air defence systems stand
    The MBDA air defence systems stand
  • Visitors view a Titan - GT Artillery platform at the Inkas armoured vehicles stand
    Visitors view a Titan - GT Artillery platform at the Inkas armoured vehicles stand

Men’s singles 
Group A:
Son Wan-ho (Kor), Lee Chong Wei (Mas), Ng Long Angus (HK), Chen Long (Chn)
Group B: Kidambi Srikanth (Ind), Shi Yugi (Chn), Chou Tien Chen (Tpe), Viktor Axelsen (Den)

Women’s Singles 
Group A:
Akane Yamaguchi (Jpn), Pusarla Sindhu (Ind), Sayaka Sato (Jpn), He Bingjiao (Chn)
Group B: Tai Tzu Ying (Tpe), Sung Hi-hyun (Kor), Ratchanok Intanon (Tha), Chen Yufei (Chn)

RACE CARD

5pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Purebred Arabian Cup Conditions (PA); Dh 200,000 (Turf) 1,600m
5.30pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup Conditions (PA); Dh 200,000 (T) 1,600m
6pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Cup Listed (TB); Dh 380,000 (T) 1,600m
6.30pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Group 3 (PA); Dh 500,000 (T) 1,600m
7pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Jewel Crown Group 1 (PA); Dh 5,000,000 (T) 2,200m
7.30pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Handicap (PA); Dh 150,000 (T) 1,400m
8pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 100,000 (T); 1,400m

Five hymns the crowds can join in

Papal Mass will begin at 10.30am at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Tuesday

Some 17 hymns will be sung by a 120-strong UAE choir

Five hymns will be rehearsed with crowds on Tuesday morning before the Pope arrives at stadium

‘Christ be our Light’ as the entrance song

‘All that I am’ for the offertory or during the symbolic offering of gifts at the altar

‘Make me a Channel of your Peace’ and ‘Soul of my Saviour’ for the communion

‘Tell out my Soul’ as the final hymn after the blessings from the Pope

The choir will also sing the hymn ‘Legions of Heaven’ in Arabic as ‘Assakiroo Sama’

There are 15 Arabic speakers from Syria, Lebanon and Jordan in the choir that comprises residents from the Philippines, India, France, Italy, America, Netherlands, Armenia and Indonesia

The choir will be accompanied by a brass ensemble and an organ

They will practice for the first time at the stadium on the eve of the public mass on Monday evening 

RESULTS

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m, Winner SS Lamea, Saif Al Balushi (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer).

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,400m, Winner AF Makerah, Sean Kirrane, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m, Winner Maaly Al Reef, Brett Doyle, Abdallah Al Hammadi

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 1,600m, Winner AF Momtaz, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m, Winner Morjanah Al Reef, Brett Doyle, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 2,200m, Winner Mudarrab, Jim Crowley, Erwan Charpy

Founders: Abdulmajeed Alsukhan, Turki Bin Zarah and Abdulmohsen Albabtain.

Based: Riyadh

Offices: UAE, Vietnam and Germany

Founded: September, 2020

Number of employees: 70

Sector: FinTech, online payment solutions

Funding to date: $116m in two funding rounds  

Investors: Checkout.com, Impact46, Vision Ventures, Wealth Well, Seedra, Khwarizmi, Hala Ventures, Nama Ventures and family offices

The 15 players selected

Muzzamil Afridi, Rahman Gul, Rizwan Haider (Dezo Devils); Shahbaz Ahmed, Suneth Sampath (Glory Gladiators); Waqas Gohar, Jamshaid Butt, Shadab Ahamed (Ganga Fighters); Ali Abid, Ayaz Butt, Ghulam Farid, JD Mahesh Kumara (Hiranni Heros); Inam Faried, Mausif Khan, Ashok Kumar (Texas Titans

Tewellah by Nawal Zoghbi is out now.

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Director:Michael Lehmann

Stars:Kristen Bell

Rating: 1/5

Updated: February 22, 2023, 3:14 AM