UAE team arrive at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - in pictures

Some 300 athletes are led by senior figures of the government, including Minister of State Dr Sultan Al Jaber

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

The United Arab Emirates Special Olympics team enters Sheikh Zayed Sports City stadium. Antonie Robertson/The National

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