Russia Day: Gala reception was given in Abu Dhabi

On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, the embassy of the Russian Federation in the UAE hosted a gala reception on the occasion of the celebration of Russian Day.

The distinguished guests representing the Government of the United Arab Emirates are His Excellency Humeid Al-Kuttami, Minister of Education of the UAE and Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Abri, Head of the Office of the Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense, Officials, Business Community of the Emirate's Capital, Nearby Dubai and Northern Emirates, Russian Compatriots in the UAE, media representatives gathered at a reception in the luxurious banquet room at the Hilton Abu Dhabi.

An inaugural speech in English and Russian was delivered to the guests by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UAE, Andrei Andreev. He noted the great progress in Russian-Emirate relations achieved over the past year, thanked everyone present for supporting such a powerful and powerful country as Russia, as well as for the work that Russian residents in the UAE have contributed to strengthening the economy of the Emirates. In conclusion, Andrei Vladimirovich wished everyone further success and prosperity. The national anthems of Russia and the UAE were sounded.

After the official greeting, Andrey Andreev and distinguished guests from the UAE government cut a huge festive cake with a traditional sword, which depicted the flags of the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates.

In the luxuriously cleaned room, several buffet tables were served with a variety of Russian dishes, desserts and snacks. Many guests enjoyed the traditional pancakes with caviar, pies, dumplings and other delicacies.

The reception was attended by ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions of many countries accredited in the UAE, military attaches in bright uniforms, many journalists, countless friends of Russia from Arab countries and other guests. Emirates Motor Company (Mercedes-Benz), Montblanc and Hamptons International acted as sponsors of the Russian Day celebration in Abu Dhabi.

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