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UAE President reviews design for new Al Jazira Club Stadium

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today reviewed the design and master plan for the new Al Jazira Club Stadium, which will be located in Zayed City. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 24,000, expandable to 30,000..The project is scheduled to begin in 2026 under the supervision of Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, with completion expected within three years..The new stadium reflects the UAE’s vision to develop world-class sports infrastructure that enhances quality of life, empowers youth, and creates new opportunities for excellence and innovation, while continuing to advance the sports sector as a key driver of national development..The stadium will feature fully air-conditioned seating and a retractable pitch that can slide out of the main arena, as well as dedicated hospitality services for spectators..The project will also include a wide range of amenities, including restaurants and lounges that will remain accessible outside event times..The stadium is designed to host a variety of year-round events, including sports competitions, celebrations and other public gatherings..The project briefing at Qasr Al Bahr was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; and several senior officials.

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UAE President receives delegation from McGill University

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from Canada’s McGill University at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi..Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the visiting delegation, which included several senior university officials, and underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships between UAE educational institutions and leading global universities. He emphasised that such collaboration supports the country’s vision of investing in national talent – the true wealth of the nation and its driving force towards a brighter future..Members of the delegation expressed their appreciation for Sheikh Mohamed's continued support of the McGill–UAE Fellowships programme, launched in 2015 to empower Emiratis to pursue advanced studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at McGill’s Faculties of Science and Engineering. They also commended Sheikh Mohamed' steadfast commitment to advancing education in the UAE..The meeting was attended by a number of Sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.