HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Al-Deraiya 2018 ", which was held in the historic city of Deraiya, and is the opening round of the fifth season of the Formula One race.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his happiness at the activities of Al-Deraiya 2018, congratulating His Highness the Crown Prince on the outstanding success achieved by this international sporting event, in terms of good organization and participation, and the size of the public attendance witnessed by the competitions.
HRH said Saudi Arabia's hosting of these competitions is a qualitative addition to its success, and its excellence in organizing and managing major international events and events at various levels, in view of its multi-faceted capabilities and highly qualified Saudi national cadres who have proven their capabilities and capabilities in various fields. .
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the support of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, are in the race for the future with the confidence and ability of their sons who, They are the pivot and the cornerstone for a prosperous future for their country.
He expressed his deep pride in the deep-rooted historical relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which are based on their common blood ties and common destiny.
In addition to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Shakhbout Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Ambassador of the State of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, President of the Federal Customs Authority, Ali Saeed Matar Al Niyadi, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince's Court Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazroui, number N heads of delegations of brotherly and friendly countries and senior officials.
The 2018 tournament includes 22 contestants representing 11 teams from 11 countries: Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Brazil, Portugal, Thailand, Argentina and Switzerland.