Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence right; Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, left; Pope Francis, second left; and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif, sign a commemorative stone at The Founders Memorial. Hamad Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence right; Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, left; Pope Francis, second left; and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif, sign a commemorative stone at The Founders Memorial. Hamad Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The signatures on a commemorative stone after the signing of the "Human Fraternity" document at The Founders Memorial. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The signatures on a commemorative stone after the signing of the "Human Fraternity" document at The Founders Memorial. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Pope Francis and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb greet each other after signing the Human Fraternity Document at the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Pope Francis and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb greet each other after signing the Human Fraternity Document at the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi. AFP
The religious leaders exchange documents. AFP
The religious leaders exchange documents. AFP
Pope Francis shakes hands with Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb. Reuters
Pope Francis shakes hands with Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb. Reuters
The document seeks to encourage fraternal relationships between all people, bring an end to conflicts and help the poorest in society. AFP
The document seeks to encourage fraternal relationships between all people, bring an end to conflicts and help the poorest in society. AFP
Pope Francis signs the document. AFP
Pope Francis signs the document. AFP
Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb signs the document. AFP
Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb signs the document. AFP
Pope Francis delivers a speech during the Founder's Memorial event. AFP
Pope Francis delivers a speech during the Founder's Memorial event. AFP
Pope Francis at the Founder's Memorial. The memorial is tribute to the UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Reuters
Pope Francis at the Founder's Memorial. The memorial is tribute to the UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Reuters
Pope Francis on stage. Reuters
Pope Francis on stage. Reuters
Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb delivers his speech. AFP
Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb delivers his speech. AFP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai delivers a speech during the Founder's Memorial event. AFP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai delivers a speech during the Founder's Memorial event. AFP
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - (L-R) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, attend the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - (L-R) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, attend the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region (L), HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (2nd L) and HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (2nd R), attend the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region (L), HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (2nd L) and HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (2nd R), attend the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
Pope Francis adjusts his earphones. AFP
Pope Francis adjusts his earphones. AFP
Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar arrive at the Founders Memorial. AFP
Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar arrive at the Founders Memorial. AFP
The event at the Founder's Memorial is a part of the Human Fraternity Meeting, which has been taking place in Abu Dhabi this week. AP Photo
The event at the Founder's Memorial is a part of the Human Fraternity Meeting, which has been taking place in Abu Dhabi this week. AP Photo
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - Guests watch His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif on screens deliver a speech during the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Eissa Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - Guests watch His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif on screens deliver a speech during the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Eissa Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
The Founder's Memorial stage in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
The Founder's Memorial stage in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 04, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (C), His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church (R) and His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif (L), arrive at the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 04, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (C), His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church (R) and His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif (L), arrive at the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Pope Francis signs Human Fraternity Document in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

The pontiff and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar sign document in presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

The National

February 04, 2019

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The pontiff and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar sign document in presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
UAE currency
Results

5pm: UAE Martyrs Cup (TB) Conditions Dh90,000 2,200m

Winner: Mudaarab, Jim Crowley (jockey), Erwan Charpy (trainer).

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Handicap Dh70,000 1,400m

Winner: Jawal Al Reef, Richard Mullen, Hassan Al Hammadi.

6pm: UAE Matyrs Trophy (PA) Maiden Dh80,000 1,600m

Winner: Salima Al Reef, Jesus Rosales, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

6.30pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (IFAHR) Apprentice Championship (PA) Prestige Dh100,000 1,600m

Winner: Bainoona, Ricardo Iacopini, Eric Lemartinel.

7pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (IFAHR) Ladies World Championship (PA) Prestige Dh125,000 1,600m

Winner: Assyad, Victoria Larsen, Eric Lemartinel.

8pm: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown (PA) Group 1 Dh5,000,000 1,600m

Winner: Mashhur Al Khalediah, Jean-Bernard Eyquem, Phillip Collington.

The BIO:

He became the first Emirati to climb Mount Everest in 2011, from the south section in Nepal

He ascended Mount Everest the next year from the more treacherous north Tibetan side

By 2015, he had completed the Explorers Grand Slam

Last year, he conquered K2, the world’s second-highest mountain located on the Pakistan-Chinese border

He carries dried camel meat, dried dates and a wheat mixture for the final summit push

His new goal is to climb 14 peaks that are more than 8,000 metres above sea level

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