Al Dhaid, 23 Feb. 2012 (WAM) - General His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces continued meetings with citizens of Emirates for the third day.

Sheikh Mohammed, who is taking the tour under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the move to identify needs of the citizens and to fulfill their aspirations in the different domains, reflects the wise leadership's keenness to empower people of the UAE to further contribute in serving their community and their nation at large.

The meetings were attended by H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, H.H. Sheikh Omer bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Zayed bin Sultan Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works, and senior officials.

Scores of citizens expressed their joy at meeting Sheikh Mohammed, praying for further progress and prosperity for the UAE under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.