The President of the Republic, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan currently on a 5-day working visit in the UAE aside from engaging in key meetings, also undertook a series of visits yesterday.

The delegation first visited the Abu Dhabi Port (Khalifa Port) where they received a guided tour from the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi. President Ramkalawan met with the port management and attended a presentation on the overall organization and day-to-day mode of operation of the Port.

The President, later in the day also visited Masdar City, which is considered a pioneer in sustainability and a hub for research and development, spearheading innovations to realize greener, more sustainable urban living. The tour was led by the Director of Energy Services, Mr Khaled Ballaith and accompanied by the Director of Clean Energy, Mr Yousif Al Ali. This visit was an opportunity for the President to explore areas of possible exchange between UAE and Seychelles particularly in the arena of sustainable living and green energy technology potentially beneficial in line with Seychelles’ Sustainable Development Strategy.

President Ramakalan also got the opportunity to visit the new Abu Dhabi International Airport. He was welcomed by the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airport, Mr Shareef Alhashmi and the Chief Programs Officer, Engr. Saeed Salem Salem Al Hosani.