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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is received by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, prior a meeting at Al Alam Palace in Muscat. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday left Muscat after a two-day state visit to Oman. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, accompanied Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed to the airport to wish him farewell. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan tours The National Museum. Seen with Jamal bin Hassan Al Moosawi, Secretary-General of National Museum, Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the museum’s galleries and its extensive collection of over 7,000 artefacts that document and celebrate Oman’s rich cultural heritage. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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During the tour, Sheikh Mohamed visited the Sultan Qaboos bin Said exhibit, which is home to a collection of personal belongings and items relating to the late Sultan Qaboos. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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The collection includes gifts presented to the late Sultan by other world leaders, among them a model of Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Hosn and a sword presented to Sultan Qaboos by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed also visited a section of the museum featuring exhibits from the collection of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which are on display in Muscat thanks to the cooperation framework between the National Museum and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed tours The National Museum. He is seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Court. The tour included a briefing by officials explaining the National Museum’s mission to raise awareness of Oman’s past and preserve items that illustrate its people’s history and culture. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also visited the Royal Opera House Muscat on the second day of his state visit to Oman. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Mohamed was received by Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Oman, and Nasr bin Hamoud Al Kindi, Secretary-General of Royal Court Affairs of Oman. Above, Sheikh Mohamed receives a photo album, at The Royal Opera House Muscat. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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During his tour, Sheikh Mohamed witnessed a special musical performance by the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra and learnt how the orchestra was founded under the guidance of late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. He also enjoyed musical performances by the Omani Royal Guard Military Band. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the history of the Royal Opera House Muscat and its design which blends elements of Omani architecture with influences from around the world. Sheikh Mohamed viewed a selection of musical instruments and witnessed the venue’s state-of-the-art technology and facilities. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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A musical performance at The Royal Opera House Muscat. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, signs the guests book, at The Royal Opera House Muscat. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bids farewell to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman concluding a state visit to Oman. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court

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