Abu Dhabi, Mar. 22, 2006 (WAM) -- President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended a luncheon held here in the afternoon of today at the Emirates Palace Hotel to celebrate the wedding of the daughter of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister to Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.

Also attending the luncheon were Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dubai Deputy Ruler and Minister of Finance and Industry, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ajman Crown Prince, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nu'aimi, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a number of sheikhs, ministers and senior officials, as well as heads of diplomatic missions in the UAE and other distinguished guests.

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