Moroccan King Mohammed VI Accorded A Grand, Ceremonial Welcome By The President Of The UAE

Abu Dhabi, December 4 (TNA) An official welcome Monday was accorded to the Moroccan King Mohammed VI at the "Qasr Al Watan" Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the State of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

From the Palace entrance to the "Zayed" gate, the Royal procession was escorted by a squadron of horsemen, a tradition reserved for welcoming distinguished guests of the United Arab Emirates. From the "Zayed" gate to the "Al Hisn" gate, King Mohammed VI's motorcade reviewed Emirati folk troupes performing songs and dances to welcome the Sovereign.

On this occasion, the "Al Fursan" national aerobatic team took to the skies above the Palace, tracing ribbons of smoke in the red and green colors of the Moroccan flag, as a 21-gun salute sounded to welcome the King.

On arrival at the "Al Hisn" gate, he was greeted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The two Heads of State then greeted the national colors to the sound of the two national anthems, before reviewing a detachment of Emirati land, naval and air forces that made the honours.

After posing for a souvenir photo with Zayed Al-Nahyan, King Mohammed VI was greeted by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice-President of the State of the United Arab Emirates, Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Cabinet, Sheikh Khaleed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Hazaa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and others.