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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receiving the credentials of several foreign ambassadors on March 3, 2019. WAM
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The Presidential Palace seen from the Arabian Gulf in Abu Dhabi. Alamy
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Inside the Presidential palace during a reception held by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin ayed in December 2018. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The Presidential Palace during the visit of Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Niger. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The national flags of Vatican (L) and the UAE during a reception for Pope Francis. AFP
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The Presidential Palace honour guard during the visit of Pope Francis. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The road leading to the Presidential Palace. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receiving the credentials of several foreign ambassadors on March 3, 2019. WAM
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The Presidential Palace seen from the Arabian Gulf in Abu Dhabi. Alamy
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Inside the Presidential palace during a reception held by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin ayed in December 2018. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The Presidential Palace during the visit of Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Niger. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The national flags of Vatican (L) and the UAE during a reception for Pope Francis. AFP
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The Presidential Palace honour guard during the visit of Pope Francis. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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The road leading to the Presidential Palace. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receiving the credentials of several foreign ambassadors on March 3, 2019. WAM
Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace to open its doors to the public
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The National
05 March, 2019
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