Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed takes photos during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on Friday. WAM

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Friday attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which was inaugurated by Xi Jinping, President of China.

The event, which took place in Beijing's National Stadium, known as the "Bird’s Nest," was also attended by presidents and representatives of other countries.

Mohamed Bin Zayed attends the Beijing Games opening ceremony. WAM

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his delight at attending the event, wishing success to all the participants in the competitions.

Sheikh Mohamed's visit came in response to the invitation of President Xi Jinping of China.

Sheikh Mohamed was accompanied by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, and Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to China.

Mohamed Bin Zayed takes photos during the opening ceremony. WAM

The event featured many exhibited artworks and performances across music and arts, which showcased various aspects of China's civilisation, its achievements and ambitions. Athletes from all participating countries then waved the flags of their countries, while the Olympic flag was raised, which was followed by the lighting of the torch, and a firework spectacle.

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