UAE Balloon Team concludes activities of its international tour in South Africa

Balloon of UAE / International tour in South Africa / Activities.. Johannesburg, June 24 / WAM / The UAE Balloon Team, with the balloon 'Khalifa the Leader' bearing the image of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, led by Captain Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri, head of the UAE Balloon Team, yesterday concluded the activities of its international tour in South Africa, which comes as part of its 60th global tour. Captain Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri, head of the UAE Balloon Team, stated on this occasion that the success achieved by the team during its international tour to South Africa is due to the great follow-up and care of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and his keenness to convey the insightful and wise vision of the UAE government, led by H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and his brother H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and for what our wise government calls for of religious tolerance, dialogue of civilizations, and peaceful coexistence among the peoples of the world, especially between the UAE and South Africa, given the trade, economic, and cultural relations between the two countries. Al Mansouri praised the support and sponsorship of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs for the ongoing international tours of 'Khalifa the Leader' balloon around the world, which reflect the progress and prosperity the country has achieved in various fields of life and the wise government's keenness to provide the best youth care for its children in all fields. For his part, His Excellency Abdulrahim Obaid Al Falasi, Charge d'Affaires ad interim, during his reception of the UAE Balloon Team at the embassy headquarters in the capital Johannesburg, expressed the great interest that H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and his brother H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, give to their support for broad international openness and their support for the international community at all levels. He said that the youth of the UAE have proven, thanks to the generous care of our wise government, their excellence in all sports and cultural fields in representing the country at the highest levels, especially internationally, pointing out that the generous care of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for the UAE Balloon Team stems from his belief and great confidence in the young capabilities in the country to raise the country's flag and represent the country and the Arab nation at the best levels. He added that the UAE Balloon Team has become an ambassador for Arab countries in this sport that is limited to Western countries, due to the team's noble message that carries the features of Arab civilization and culture with an Emirati touch. Captain Pilot Felicity Clark, head of the South Africa Balloon Team, expressed her great appreciation for the 'Khalifa the Leader' tour, which provided the opportunity for the UAE Balloon Team to meet members of the South African team, as well as exchange experiences and skills, and adopt a cooperation schedule between the two teams to strengthen regional, continental, and international presence, praising the great interest that the Abu Dhabi government and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council give to activating youth and sports activities, along with the participation of UAE nationals abroad, and the great interest of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of Presidential Affairs. She explained that Abu Dhabi possesses the capabilities and logistical services that qualify it to organize the biggest balloon festival in the region, as it enjoys this distinguished team of its creative and outstanding sons who work with a team spirit and a spirit of adventure and creativity, confirming the keenness of Emirati Captain Abdulaziz Al Mansouri to achieve participation and maintain the team's wonderful achievements, some of which she has witnessed herself in international balloon festivals and championships. She added that she annually participates in the UAE Balloon Festivals due to their excellence in organization, preparation, planning, execution, and unlimited support from the wise leadership, noting that the UAE Balloon Festivals have become a destination for balloon pilots worldwide, as they are keen to attend year after year. /WAM/K/Hat/. WAM/System/Hat/Sir