Video: Sheikh Mohammed meets fan who kissed UAE flag at AFC Asian Cup

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Video: Sheikh Mohammed meets fan who kissed UAE flag at AFC Asian Cup

Dubai - Sheikh Mohammed also gave her a gift.

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Published: Sun 27 Jan 2019, 9:32 PM

Last updated: Mon 28 Jan 2019, 7:54 AM

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, surprised a young girl who was supporting the UAE national team during the AFC Asian Cup.
In a video shared by the Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Mohammed is seen meeting Sarah Abdul Al Rahman Khashman, an Iraqi national who was cheering the UAE national team during the sports event. Her fervent support for the team was captured completely in her act of kissing the UAE flag.
During their meeting, Sheikh Mohammed gifted the young Sarah a copy of his latest book, Qissati. The book was signed by the Dubai Ruler.
He also took notice of Sarah's gesture of kissing the UAE flag during the Asian Cup. Sheikh Mohammed commended her and told the young girl that "This country is your country too."


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