• President Sheikh Mohamed and senior UAE officials perform Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Media
    President Sheikh Mohamed and senior UAE officials perform Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Media
  • During the sermon, Dr Omar Al Darei, director general of the UAE Fatwa Council, emphasised the importance of family ties. Abu Dhabi Media
    During the sermon, Dr Omar Al Darei, director general of the UAE Fatwa Council, emphasised the importance of family ties. Abu Dhabi Media
  • Sheikh Mohamed wished the Rulers of the emirates and leaders around the world a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha. Abu Dhabi Media
    Sheikh Mohamed wished the Rulers of the emirates and leaders around the world a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha. Abu Dhabi Media
  • Sheikh Mohamed prays alongside senior officials including Sheikh Mansour, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court. Abu Dhabi Media
    Sheikh Mohamed prays alongside senior officials including Sheikh Mansour, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court. Abu Dhabi Media
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Maktoum were joined by several senior officials. Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Maktoum were joined by several senior officials. Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sharjah Mosque
    Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sharjah Mosque
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, also offered prayers along with several sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and residents
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, also offered prayers along with several sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and residents
  • Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday morning. Fujairah Media Office
    Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday morning. Fujairah Media Office
  • Sheikh Hamad was joined by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
    Sheikh Hamad was joined by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
  • A large crowd of worshippers attended prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah.
    A large crowd of worshippers attended prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah.
  • Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday morning. Rak Media Office
    Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday morning. Rak Media Office
  • The prayers were performed at the Grand Eid Musalla in Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah
    The prayers were performed at the Grand Eid Musalla in Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah
  • Sheikh Saud prayed to God to bless people of the UAE, and all Arab and Islamic nations, with good health, progress and prosperity
    Sheikh Saud prayed to God to bless people of the UAE, and all Arab and Islamic nations, with good health, progress and prosperity
  • Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at the Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque in the emirate
    Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at the Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque in the emirate
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, several sheikhs, senior officials and dignitaries also offered prayers
    Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, several sheikhs, senior officials and dignitaries also offered prayers
  • Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman
    Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman
  • Sheikh Humaid was joined by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman
    Sheikh Humaid was joined by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman

President Sheikh Mohamed performs Eid Al Adha prayers


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President Sheikh Mohamed performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday morning alongside fellow worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

During the sermon, Dr Omar Al Darei, director general of the Fatwa Council, emphasised the importance of family bonds.

Sheikh Mohamed shared images on social media and wished the rulers of the emirates and leaders around the world a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha.

“To the rulers of the emirates, citizens and residents of the UAE, and Muslims around the world, I wish you a blessed Eid Al Adha and pray that God grants continued peace and happiness to our nation and to the people of the world,” Sheikh Mohamed said on Twitter.

Among those alongside Sheikh Mohamed were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of the Presidential Court; Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, as well several sheikhs, high-ranking officials and worshippers.

Following the prayers, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged greetings with worshippers.

He then visited the tomb of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

In Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque.

In Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sharjah Mosque. He was joined by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, along with several sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and residents.

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque. He was joined by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Eid Musalla in Khuzam. He wished good health, progress and prosperity to the people of the UAE and all Arab and Islamic nations.

Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at the Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla Mosque in the emirate. He was joined by Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain and several sheikhs and senior officials.

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. Ruler of Ajman, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque in Ajman. He was joined by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.

On Tuesday, Sheikh Mohamed sent messages of congratulations to kings, emirs and presidents across the Arab world on the eve of Eid Al Adha.

Sheikh Mohamed called for the continued progress, prosperity and stability of their nations and people.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to leaders across the region.

Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques across the Emirates on Wednesday to perform prayers on the first morning of the festival.

Eid Al Adha – the festival of the sacrifice – is marked during Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the time the annual Hajj pilgrimage is performed.

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A permit and licence is required to fly a drone legally in Dubai.

Sanad Academy is the United Arab Emirate’s first RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) training and certification specialists endorsed by the Dubai Civil Aviation authority.

It is responsible to train, test and certify drone operators and drones in UAE with DCAA Endorsement.

“We are teaching people how to fly in accordance with the laws of the UAE,” said Ahmad Al Hamadi, a trainer at Sanad.

“We can show how the aircraft work and how they are operated. They are relatively easy to use, but they need responsible pilots.

“Pilots have to be mature. They are given a map of where they can and can’t fly in the UAE and we make these points clear in the lectures we give.

“You cannot fly a drone without registration under any circumstances.”

Larger drones are harder to fly, and have a different response to location control. There are no brakes in the air, so the larger drones have more power.

The Sanad Academy has a designated area to fly off the Al Ain Road near Skydive Dubai to show pilots how to fly responsibly.

“As UAS technology becomes mainstream, it is important to build wider awareness on how to integrate it into commerce and our personal lives,” said Major General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief, Dubai Police.

“Operators must undergo proper training and certification to ensure safety and compliance.

“Dubai’s airspace will undoubtedly experience increased traffic as UAS innovations become commonplace, the Forum allows commercial users to learn of best practice applications to implement UAS safely and legally, while benefitting a whole range of industries.”

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Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

Updated: June 28, 2023, 10:21 AM