Dubai | The visit of the president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was a surprise for the writer’s family. The ruler arrived at the residence of Emirati poet Ahmad Al Mansoori. About seventy members of the Al Mansoori family had gathered in the house of Al Watba. The elderly women of the family prayed for Sheikh Muhammad.
Sheikh Mohammed took a selfie while holding the children together. Al Mansouri had sent a letter to the president months ago, asking him to spend time with his family. Al-Mansoori stressed that our rulers, in particular Sheikh Muhammad, have always been in close contact with the people. Shaikh Muhammad asked about our well-being. We are proud to be a people who can be close to the rulers. The President asked us to continue on the path that our fathers traced for us.
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This country was built by the father of the nation, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Sheikh Mohammed said it is time to ensure that the struggles of previous generations are not wasted by continuing the development and progress envisioned by Sheikh Zayed.
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