UAE President attends season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the final race of the 2022 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE capital.

He was joined by a host of royals, including His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Sheikh Mohamed applauded the organisers for hosting the global event in Abu Dhabi successfully.

Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, crowned Netherlands' Max Verstappen who capped his dominant 2022 with an impressive win at Abu Dhabi.

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