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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bids farewell to Mr. Putin at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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A cubic artwork showcasing Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin is displayed at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives a gyrfalcon as a gift from Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin exchange gifts during a state visit at Qasr Al Watan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin signs the guest book. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin stand for a photograph with musicians during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi presents a gift commemorating the UAE Space mission to Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin and the Crown Prince meet Emirati astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Mohamed bin Zayed receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Qasr Al Watan, commencing a state visit to the UAE. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Putin observe an honour guard at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Putin at the airport and drove with him through the city to Qasr Al Watan. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Fursan acrobatics squadron flies over Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The seven jets marking the seven emirates soar over the Corniche. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin's limousine arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed are signing a series of dealt to benefit both nations on Tuesday. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Members of the honour guard mark inside the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
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Mr. Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the official welcome ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
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The Russian president and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
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The Russian President and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin stand for a photograph during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The honour guard stands to attention at the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
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Senior Emirati dignitaries await the arrival of Mr Putin. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bids farewell to Mr. Putin at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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A cubic artwork showcasing Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin is displayed at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives a gyrfalcon as a gift from Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin exchange gifts during a state visit at Qasr Al Watan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin signs the guest book. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin stand for a photograph with musicians during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi presents a gift commemorating the UAE Space mission to Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin and the Crown Prince meet Emirati astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Mohamed bin Zayed receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Qasr Al Watan, commencing a state visit to the UAE. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Putin observe an honour guard at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Putin at the airport and drove with him through the city to Qasr Al Watan. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Fursan acrobatics squadron flies over Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The seven jets marking the seven emirates soar over the Corniche. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin's limousine arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Mr Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed are signing a series of dealt to benefit both nations on Tuesday. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Members of the honour guard mark inside the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
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Mr. Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the official welcome ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
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The Russian president and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
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The Russian President and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin stand for a photograph during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The honour guard stands to attention at the palace. Pawan Singh / The National
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Senior Emirati dignitaries await the arrival of Mr Putin. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Vladimir Putin in the UAE: Live updates of Russian president's visit
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the Russian president held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
John Dennehy
20 October, 2019
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