Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara last week. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara last week. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara last week. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara last week. Photo: Ministry of

UAE at 50

Turkish president calls Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to congratulate UAE on anniversary

Leaders discuss ways to work collaboratively to develop their nations

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December 01, 2021

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the prospects of accelerating relations across fields of common interest that drive development in their nations.

Sheikh Mohamed received a call from the Turkish leader, who congratulated him on the UAE's 50th Anniversary, wishing the Emirates continued progress and prosperity.

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Restoring UAE-Turkey ties is about more than just investments

Sheikh Mohamed thanked Mr Erdogan for his sincere congratulations, and wished Turkey continued progress, prosperity and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, is welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, is welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed inspects the Turkish Honour Guard with Mr Erdogan. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed inspects the Turkish Honour Guard with Mr Erdogan. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The main aim of Sheikh Mohamed’s visit is to enhance trade, business partnerships and investments with Turkey. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The main aim of Sheikh Mohamed’s visit is to enhance trade, business partnerships and investments with Turkey. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The invitation by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Sheikh Mohamed ‘truly marks a new era’ in further strengthening the ties between the UAE and Turkey, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, who is part of the delegation in Ankara. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The invitation by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Sheikh Mohamed ‘truly marks a new era’ in further strengthening the ties between the UAE and Turkey, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, who is part of the delegation in Ankara. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed said: ‘Today in Ankara I met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and we had fruitful discussions that focused on opportunities to strengthen our economic relations.’ Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
Sheikh Mohamed said: ‘Today in Ankara I met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and we had fruitful discussions that focused on opportunities to strengthen our economic relations.’ Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The two leaders reviewed the partnership between their countries in various fields, as well as regional and international issues of common interest. Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
The two leaders reviewed the partnership between their countries in various fields, as well as regional and international issues of common interest. Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
An official reception ceremony was held in honour of Sheikh Mohamed after the arrival of his delegation on the palatial grounds. Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
An official reception ceremony was held in honour of Sheikh Mohamed after the arrival of his delegation on the palatial grounds. Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
Sheikh Mohamed brought a large delegation from the UAE, including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser. Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
Sheikh Mohamed brought a large delegation from the UAE, including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser. Photo: @BrothersBinZayed twitter
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan stand as the two countries' national anthems are played at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan stand as the two countries' national anthems are played at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser, greets Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser, greets Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Tahnoun in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Tahnoun in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan watch a signing ceremony between UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei and his Turkish equivalent Fatih Donmez. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan watch a signing ceremony between UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei and his Turkish equivalent Fatih Donmez. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan watch as an agreement is signed by Mr Al Mazrouei and Turkish Central Bank President Sehab Kavcioglu. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan watch as an agreement is signed by Mr Al Mazrouei and Turkish Central Bank President Sehab Kavcioglu. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed greets a Turkish delegation alongside Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed greets a Turkish delegation alongside Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour attends a signing ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour attends a signing ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, is greeted by Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, is greeted by Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, is greeted by Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, is greeted by Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
From left, Fares Al Mazrouie, adviser at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister for Climate Change and Environment, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Ali Al Shamsi, deputy secretary general of the Supreme National Security Council, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ---
From left, Fares Al Mazrouie, adviser at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister for Climate Change and Environment, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Ali Al Shamsi, deputy secretary general of the Supreme National Security Council, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ---
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan watch a signing ceremony between Ms Al Mheiri and Murat Kurum, Turkish Minister of Environment and Urbanisation. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan watch a signing ceremony between Ms Al Mheiri and Murat Kurum, Turkish Minister of Environment and Urbanisation. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed greets a Turkish delegate during the reception at the Presidential Complex, alongside Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed greets a Turkish delegate during the reception at the Presidential Complex, alongside Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan inspect the Turkish Armed Forces Honour Guard. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan inspect the Turkish Armed Forces Honour Guard. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan witness the signing of an agreement by Ali Baalawi, head of the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, and Hayrettin Kurt, head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board of Turkey. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan witness the signing of an agreement by Ali Baalawi, head of the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, and Hayrettin Kurt, head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board of Turkey. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Part of the Turkish Armed Forces Honour Guard, with Turkish and UAE flags at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Part of the Turkish Armed Forces Honour Guard, with Turkish and UAE flags at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Jassem Al Zaabi, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, is greeted by Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Jassem Al Zaabi, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, is greeted by Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Tahnoun, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Dr Al Jaber, Ms Al Mheiri, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Mr Al Shamsi, Mr Al Zaabi and Mohamed Al Mazrouei at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Tahnoun, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Dr Al Jaber, Ms Al Mheiri, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Mr Al Shamsi, Mr Al Zaabi and Mohamed Al Mazrouei at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Ms Al Mheiri greets Mr Erdogan, in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Ms Al Mheiri greets Mr Erdogan, in Ankara. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad and Dr Al Jaber at the meeting with Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad and Dr Al Jaber at the meeting with Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Tahnoun and Mr Al Shamsi at the signing ceremony in Ankara. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Tahnoun and Mr Al Shamsi at the signing ceremony in Ankara. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, greets Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, greets Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan witness the signing of an agreement between Mr Al Shamsi and Mehmet Mus, Turkish Minister of Trade. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan witness the signing of an agreement between Mr Al Shamsi and Mehmet Mus, Turkish Minister of Trade. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan at the ceremony, where an agreement was signed between Saeed Al Dhaheri, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, and Erisah Arican, chairman of Borsa Istanbul. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan at the ceremony, where an agreement was signed between Saeed Al Dhaheri, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, and Erisah Arican, chairman of Borsa Istanbul. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan at the ceremony, where an agreement was signed between Mohamed Al Suwaidi, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company and Burak Daglioglu, president of the Turkey Investment Office. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan at the ceremony, where an agreement was signed between Mohamed Al Suwaidi, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company and Burak Daglioglu, president of the Turkey Investment Office. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Erdogan with the Turkish delegation at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mr Erdogan with the Turkish delegation at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Erdogan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Dr Al Jaber, Mr Al Zaabi, Mohamed Al Mazrouei and Mohamed Alabbar, founder and board member of Emaar Properties and chairman of Eagle Hills, at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Dr Al Jaber, Mr Al Zaabi, Mohamed Al Mazrouei and Mohamed Alabbar, founder and board member of Emaar Properties and chairman of Eagle Hills, at the Presidential Complex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Ali Al Shamsi, deputy secretary general of the UAE Supreme National Security Council, with Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Ali Al Shamsi, deputy secretary general of the UAE Supreme National Security Council, with Mr Erdogan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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RESULTS

5pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (Turf) 2,200m
Winner: M'A Yaromoon, Jesus Rosales (jockey), Khalifa Al Neydai (trainer)

5.30pm: Khor Al Baghal – Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: No Riesgo Al Maury, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6pm: Khor Faridah – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: JAP Almahfuz, Royston Ffrench, Irfan Ellahi

6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Fillies Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: Mahmouda, Pat Cosgrave, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7pm: Abu Dhabi Colts Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: AS Jezan, George Buckell, Ahmed Al Mehairbi

7.30pm: Khor Laffam – Handicap (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m
Winner: Dolman, Antonio Fresu, Bhupath Seemar

MEYDAN CARD

6.30pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 Group One (PA) US$65,000 (Dirt) 1,600m

7.05pm Handicap (TB) $175,000 (Turf) 1,200m

7.40pm UAE 2000 Guineas Trial Conditions (TB) $100,000 (D) 1,600m

8.15pm Singspiel Stakes Group Two (TB) $250,000 (T) 1,800m

8.50pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m

9.25pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 Group Two (TB) $350,000 (D) 1,600m

10pm Dubai Trophy Conditions (TB) $100,000 (T) 1,200m

10.35pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m

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6.30pm AF Alwajel

7.05pm Ekhtiyaar

7.40pm First View

8.15pm Benbatl

8.50pm Zakouski

9.25pm: Kimbear

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