UAE President tours projects, attractions in Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid

Sheikh Mohamed also visited the new Khor Fakkan Road

A Staff Reporter

Published: Sat 4 Jun 2022, 7:47 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Jun 2022, 10:00 PM

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah on Saturday.

Sheikh Mohamed met with the UAE Rulers as part of the fraternal relations he is keen to continue with his brothers, Their Highnesses, members of the Federal Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates.

The leaders exchanged fraternal talks to continue the communication and consultation approach between the UAE President and the Rulers of the Emirates.

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Sheikh Mohamed visited His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. The UAE President met with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

On Saturday, he also met with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.

Sheikh Mohamed and Their Highnesses dealt with several issues related to the country's affairs and its citizens.

Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr, and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid affirmed their keenness to improve the quality of life in the UAE and empower Emiratis and provide them with a decent standard of living.

They affirmed that caring for the Emirati human capital lies at the heart of the UAE leadership's priorities. Their Highnesses said they consider their citizens the cornerstone of the country's drive for development and empowerment.

President Mohamed tours various development projects, tourist spots

The UAE President also toured many vital development projects and tourist attractions in Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid cities in Sharjah. Sheikh Mohamed visited Al Dhaid Fort, which dates to 1820, and witnessed the ancient history of the Al Dhaid city.

The tour also included some vital development projects in Khor Fakkan city, such as the Al Rafisah Dam, one of the country's most prominent tourist destinations and environmental landmarks. He toured its facilities and was briefed about its services and entertainment components.

He also toured the new Khor Fakkan Road, which is considered a vital road linking Sharjah with various historical and natural areas.

UAE President was accompanied by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.