Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed visits Liwa National Service Training Centre — in pictures

The recruits wait to meet Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region. Courtesy Wam

The national service recruits listen to a speech made by Sheikh Hamdan. Courtesy Wam

The national service recruits perform a military step for Sheikh Hamdan. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan observes military training. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan watches training procedures. Courtesy Wam

The national service recruits perform in a military training exercise. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan observes close combat training. Courtesy Wam

National service conscripts participate in a military training exercise at the Liwa Training Centre. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan takes a tour of the accommodation facilities. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan is given a tour of the Liwa National Training Centre grounds. Courtesy Wam

The national service recruits stand in formation. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan observes military training manoeuvres. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan visits the national service Liwa Training Centre. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan takes a tour of the Liwa National Service Training Centre facilitates. Courtesy Wam

National service recruits stand in formation and march during the visit. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan is greeted by national service conscripts at the Liwa Training Centre. Courtesy Wam

National service conscripts participate in a military training exercise at the Liwa Training Centre during Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed's visit. Courtesy Wam

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, has hailed the National and Reserve Service Law issued by President Sheikh Khalifa, to defend the homeland, maintain its stability and security.

Sheikh Hamdan made the remarks on Wednesday, while visiting the Liwa training centre for recruits of the National and Reserve Service in the Western Region, state news agency Wam reported.

He met the recruits and got acquainted with their training programmes and the skills they have acquired. All photos courtesy of WAM