UAE participates in Bristol balloon fiesta

A team from the UAE, led by pilot Abdul Aziz Nasser Hussain Al Mansouri, took part in the Bristol balloon fiesta, held this year under the theme The World Shall Never Forget Zayed in tribute to the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The hot air balloon, piloted by Al Mansouri, was adorned with the UAE flag, reflecting the country's progress under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The team members thanked Eisa Saleh Al Gurg, UAE Ambassador to the UK, and the embassy staff for their support.

The team is scheduled to participate in the world hot air balloon championship, which will be hosted by Japan next year.